YES!!! This book ties together all religions I think. Considering the manuscripts were found in Peru it is Western based. To really support your realization read," New Religons"byJacob Needleman. It's a summery of western religions affecting eastern culture,the movement to California,move of Buddism to America,etc.. Good Luck and the sequal to Celestine is coming out this month,April. The tenth insight! Jennifer S.