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Price: $22.95
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Sale: $12.70
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Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Publisher: St. Martin's Press
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Edition: 1st
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Dewey Decimal Number: 299.676
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Publication Date: 1997-10-15
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Reading Level: 208
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Description: What did Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia have in common? A love for the Kebra Negast, holy book of Ethiopian Christians and Jamaican Rastafarians. Contemporary scholars date the Kebra Negast to the 14th century, but it retells the stories of much earlier Biblical times, one very important story in particular. According to the Kebra Negast, the Israelites' Ark of the Covenant was spirited away to the ancient kingdom of Ethiopia by wise King Solomon's own son, offspring of the union between Solomon and the exotic Queen Makeda of Ethiopia (a.k.a. the Queen of Sheba). Gerald Hausman, a consummate storyteller of native traditions, presents the core narrative of the Kebra Negast, from Adam to the rise of the Ethiopian Solomonid dynasty. On top of this, he injects his own encounters with Rastafarians during his travels in Jamaica--dreadlocked Rastas as modern-day Samsons, their unwavering faith in Jah, and a rare outsider's glimpse at the Nyabinghi ceremony. The combination of ancient tale and modern belief give Hausman's Kebra Negast the rich flavor of enduring truth. --Brian Bruya
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Price: $10.99
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Sale: $9.86
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Manufacturer: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Martin Luther
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Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
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Dewey Decimal Number: 252.615
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Publication Date: 1997-09-01
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Reading Level: 72
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Description: Martin Luther's conception of the Nativity found expression in sermon, song, and art. This beautiful new gift edition of a classic collection combines all three. In thirty compelling Christmas excerpts from his sermons, Luther vividly portrays the human realism of the Nativity: Mary's distress at giving birth with no midwife or water; Joseph's misgivings; the Wise Men's perplexity; and Herod's cunning. Throughout, Luther suggests the question: If we had lived in Bethlehem when Jesus was born, would we have believed that this newborn baby was God in human form? And he reminds us that keeping Christmas is a year-around mission of caring for those in need. Nine elegant illustrations by Luther's contemporaries—including four by noted engraver Albrecht Durer—capture timeless scenes from the Christmas story. And two of Luther's beautiful Christmas carols are included on the final pages of the book.
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Price: $19.95
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Sale: $11.13
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Manufacturer: Modern Library
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Bernard Mcginn
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Publisher: Modern Library
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Dewey Decimal Number: 248.22
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Publication Date: 2006-12-12
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Reading Level: 592
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Description: This clear and comprehensive anthology, culled from the vast corpus of Christian mystical literature by the renowned theologian and historian Bernard McGinn, presents nearly one hundred selections, from the writings of Origen of Alexandria in the third century to the work of twentieth-century mystics such as Thomas Merton.
Uniquely organized by subject rather than by author, The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism explores how human life is transformed through the search for direct contact with God. Part one examines the preparation for encountering God through biblical interpretation and prayer; the second part focuses on the mystics’ actual encounters with God; and part three addresses the implications of the mystical life, showing how mystics have been received over time, and how they practice their faith through private contemplation and public actions.
In addition to his illuminating Introduction, Bernard McGinn provides accessible headnotes for each section, as well as numerous biographical sketches and a selected bibliography.
Praise for The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism
“No one is better equipped than Bernard McGinn to provide a thorough and balanced guide to this vast literature….This is an anthology which deserves to be read not only by those who study Christian history and theology, but by believers who long to deepen their own lives of prayer and service.” -- Anglican Theological Review
“Bernard McGinn, a preeminent historian and interpreter of the Christian mystical tradition, has edited this fine collection of mystical writings, organizing them thematically....McGinn offers helpful introductions to each thematic section, author and entry, as well as a brief critical bibliography on mysticism. Published in the Modern Library Classic series, this is a great value.” – Christian Century
"No-one is better equipped than Professor McGinn to provide a thorough and balanced guide to this vast literature. A first-class selection, by a first-class scholar." -- Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
“This accessible anthology by the scholarly world’s leading historian of the Western Christian mystical tradition easily outstrips all others in its comprehensiveness, the aptness of its selection of texts, and in the intelligent manner of its organization.” -- Denys Turner, Horace Tracy Pitkin Professor of Historical Theology, Yale Divinity School
"An immensely rich anthology, assembled and introduced by our foremost student of mysticism. Both the scholar and the disciple will find God’s plenty here." -- Barbara Newman, Professor of English, Religion, and Classics, John Evans Professor of Latin, Northwestern University
"An unusually clear and insightful exposition of major texts selected by one of the greatest scholars in the field of Christian mysticism, based on his vast erudition and uniquely sensitive interpretation. Like his other books, this one too is destined to become a classic.” -- Professor Moshe Idel, Hebrew University, Jerusalem
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Price: $12.99
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Sale: $1.94
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Manufacturer: Zondervan/Youth Specialties
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Tony Jones
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Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties
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Dewey Decimal Number: 248
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Publication Date: 2005-02-01
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Reading Level: 224
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Description: This book mines the rich history of the church for spiritual disciplines that have been largely forgotten in the practice of Christianity. After introductory material that considers the human longing for spirituality and setting a working definition of the term (“To be enlivened by God’s Spirit is the goal of Christian spirituality.”), there is a historical and theological exploration of sixteen different ancient practices.
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Price: $25.00
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Sale: $15.64
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Manufacturer: Morehouse Publishing
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Peter Pearson
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Publisher: Morehouse Publishing
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Dewey Decimal Number: 751.45482
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Publication Date: 2005-12-05
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Reading Level: 82
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Description: A one-stop guide to icon-painting, including the history and spirituality of icons as well as simplified, step-by-step icon-painting technique. Everything you wanted to know about icons but didn't know where to look. This book, written with warmth and an obvious love for the subject, describes the history of icons and looks at why they've been an important spiritual tool for many centuries. It guides readers through the process of painting an icon, from making the initial sketches to applying the final glaze. The book will offer an easier and more accessible way to approach this art than the traditional - and time-consuming - methods. Also included are eight full-color plates of a selection of the author's icons, templates, and prayers for the blessing of an icon.
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Price: $16.00
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Sale: $9.35
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Manufacturer: Beacon Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Howard Thurman
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Publisher: Beacon Press
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 242
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Publication Date: 1999-08-01
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Reading Level: 216
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Description: "Teach us to overcome our fear of life; and in that freedom may we learn to understand life and, in our understanding of life, to love."
"I must ease the tension in my heart that ejects the sharp barb, the stinging word. I want to be more loving in my heart that, with unconscious awareness and deliberate intent, I shall be a kind, a gracious human being."
"Life abounds in all variety of resources and resourcefulness. Every moment is a divine encounter, every facet is an exposure to the boundless energies by which life is sustained and our spirits made whole."
Howard Thurman, the great spiritualist and mystic, was renowned for the quiet beauty of his reflections on humanity and our relationship to God. This collection of fifty-four of his most well-known meditations features his thoughts on prayer, community, and the joys and rituals of life. Within its pages are words that sustain, elevate, and inspire. From "A Man Becomes His Dream" to "I Need Courage" to "The Season of Remembrance," Thurman addresses life's moments of trial and uncertainty and offers a message of hope and endurance for people of all faiths.
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Price: $13.95
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Sale: $8.97
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Manufacturer: Hay House
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Steven Farmer
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Publisher: Hay House
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Dewey Decimal Number: 291.38
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Publication Date: 2002-10-31
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Reading Level: 288
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Description: This text offers ideas on how to create ceremonies to consecrate the critical events and passages experienced on life's journey. Rather than complex rituals or exacting formulae, the book offers clear guidelines and suggestions for honouring the spiritual nature of these milestones.
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Price: $14.95
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Sale: $8.20
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Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Tony Campolo::Mary Albert Darling
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Publisher: Jossey-Bass
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Dewey Decimal Number: 248
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Publication Date: 2008-09-29
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Reading Level: 288
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Description: Praise for The God of Intimacy and Action "Tony Campolo...and Mary Darling...are like gunpowder and a spark. The result is a dynamite book that many have been waiting a long time for."
—Relevant Magazine "In 25 years, when we look back as journalists chronicling this era of religious reawakening—this book likely will turn up as a classic....This book is both a manifesto—and a sturdy guidebook—for the journey of reclaiming much that has been lost."
—David Crumm, founder of Read the Spirit "Tony Campolo and Mary Darling...are two first rate minds grappling with classical and contemporary theology, and then adding to that a set of concrete practices...The Network of Spiritual Progressives (including those of us who are not Christian) can draw much wisdom and guidance from this book."
—Tikkun Magazine "I know both Tony and Mary personally and can testify to the genuineness of their search for spiritual wholeness. It is a search that always holds in creative tension a profound intimacy with God through Christ with a vigorous engagement in the social realities of our day."
—Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline "Darling and Campolo sift through the dirt of Christendom and uncover the precious treasures of our faith."
—Shane Claiborne, founding member of The Simple Way community; author of The Irresistible Revolution; and recovering sinner
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Price: $12.99
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Sale: $7.32
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Manufacturer: Whitaker House
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Mary K. Baxter::T. L. Lowery
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Publisher: Whitaker House
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Dewey Decimal Number: 291.42
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Publication Date: 2001-01-18
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Reading Level: 208
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Description: Mary Baxter, the best-selling author of A Divine Revelation of Hell and A Divine Revelation of Heaven, gives a unique perspective into the angelic and demonic realms. In vivid detail, she describes her encounters with spiritual beings, both good and bad, as she shares anointed insights into conducting spiritual warfare. The Enemy doesn't want you to read this book!
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Price: $14.00
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Sale: $8.32
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Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Timothy Freke::Peter Gandy
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Publisher: Three Rivers Press
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Dewey Decimal Number: 299.932
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Publication Date: 2006-06-27
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Reading Level: 272
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Description: An Incendiary Wake-Up Call to the World
What if the Old Testament is a work of fiction, Jesus never existed, and Muhammad was a mobster?
What if the Bible and the Qur'an are works of political propaganda created by Taliban-like fundamentalists to justify the sort of religious violence we are witnessing in the world today?
What if there is a big idea that could free us from the us-versus-them world created by religion and make it possible for us to truly love our neighbors—and even our enemies?
What if it is possible to awaken to a profound state of oneness and love, which the Gnostic Christians symbolized by the enigmatic figure of the laughing Jesus?
Discover for Yourself Why the Gnostic Jesus Laughs
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