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Mystics and Zen Masters

by Thomas Merton ...

The spiritualist author of The Seven Storey Mountain explores various religions and theologies and examines their similarities.Thomas Merton's devotion to the Roman Catholic Church never impeded his ability to appreciate the world's varieties of religious thought—if anything, the contemplative nature of his monasticism encouraged it. In Mystics and Zen Masters, Merton discusses diverse religious ... Read more

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The spiritualist author of The Seven Storey Mountain explores various religions and theologies and examines their similarities.Thomas Merton's devotion to the Roman Catholic Church never impeded his ability to appreciate the world's varieties of religious thought—if anything, the contemplative nature of his monasticism encouraged it. In Mystics and Zen Masters, Merton discusses diverse religious
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A History of Religious Ideas: Volume 3

From Muhammad to the Age of Reforms

by Mircea Eliade ...

Translated by Alf Hiltebeitel, Diane Apostolos-Cappadona ...

Series Book 3 - A History of Religious Ideas
The conclusion of the three-volume history "rendered with the talent of one who is not only an academic writer but a novelist of considerable distinction" (David J. Levy, Times Higher Education Supplement).In A History of Religious Ideas. Mircea Eliade examines the movement of Jewish thought out of ancient Eurasia, the Christian transformation of the Mediterranean area and Europe, and the rise and ... Read more

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The conclusion of the three-volume history "rendered with the talent of one who is not only an academic writer but a novelist of considerable distinction" (David J. Levy, Times Higher Education Supplement).In A History of Religious Ideas. Mircea Eliade examines the movement of Jewish thought out of ancient Eurasia, the Christian transformation of the Mediterranean area and Europe, and the rise and
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Jesus and John Wayne

How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation

by Kristin Kobes Du Mez ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe “paradigm-influencing” book (Christianity Today) that is fundamentally transforming our understanding of white evangelicalism in America.Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe “paradigm-influencing” book (Christianity Today) that is fundamentally transforming our understanding of white evangelicalism in America.Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and
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The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything

A Spirituality for Real Life

by James Martin ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"User-friendly...The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything...helpfully unpacks core precepts like ‘finding God in all things.’" —TimeThe Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by Father James Martin, SJ (bestselling author of Jesus and Learning to Pray) is a practical spiritual guidebook rooted in Ignatian spirituality that shows you how to manage relationships, money... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"User-friendly...The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything...helpfully unpacks core precepts like ‘finding God in all things.’" —TimeThe Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by Father James Martin, SJ (bestselling author of Jesus and Learning to Pray) is a practical spiritual guidebook rooted in Ignatian spirituality that shows you how to manage relationships, money...
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The Long Loneliness

The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist

by Dorothy Day ...

The compelling autobiography of Dorothy Day, a remarkable Catholic woman and social activist sainted by many, who championed the rights of the poor in America’s inner cities.When Dorothy Day died in 1980, the New York Times eulogized her as “a nonviolent social radical of luminous personality . . . founder of the Catholic Worker Movement and leader for more than fifty years in numerous battles of ... Read more

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The compelling autobiography of Dorothy Day, a remarkable Catholic woman and social activist sainted by many, who championed the rights of the poor in America’s inner cities.When Dorothy Day died in 1980, the New York Times eulogized her as “a nonviolent social radical of luminous personality . . . founder of the Catholic Worker Movement and leader for more than fifty years in numerous battles of
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God Is Not One

The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World--and Why Their Differences Matter

by Stephen Prothero ...

“This book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and up-to-date introduction to the world’s major religions.” - Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of FaithIn God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that ... Read more

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“This book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and up-to-date introduction to the world’s major religions.” - Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of FaithIn God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that
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One State Under God

A History of Religion in Texas

by Joseph L. Locke ...

A broad and accessible history of religion in Texas, from prehistory to the present.From sprawling megachurches to religious billboards and towering steel crosses, religion quite literally looms over Texas. Christian nationalism determines the state’s politics and, every school day, more than five million Texas children pledge allegiance to “one state under God.” But it wasn’t always this way.In ... Read more

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A broad and accessible history of religion in Texas, from prehistory to the present.From sprawling megachurches to religious billboards and towering steel crosses, religion quite literally looms over Texas. Christian nationalism determines the state’s politics and, every school day, more than five million Texas children pledge allegiance to “one state under God.” But it wasn’t always this way.In
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Leading from the Second Chair

Serving Your Church, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams

by Mike Bonem, Roger Patterson ...

They say it's lonely at the top. And it can be even lonelier when you are almost at the top. Church leaders who hold second-chair positions are under tremendous pressure. They are expected to do their jobs and provide leadership but to defer to the top leader too. It's a demanding balancing act. How can they lead effectively while serving under someone else's leadership?Leading from the Second ... Read more

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They say it's lonely at the top. And it can be even lonelier when you are almost at the top. Church leaders who hold second-chair positions are under tremendous pressure. They are expected to do their jobs and provide leadership but to defer to the top leader too. It's a demanding balancing act. How can they lead effectively while serving under someone else's leadership?Leading from the Second
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What Happened at Vatican II

by John W. O'Malley, S. J. ...

During four years in session, Vatican Council II held television audiences rapt with its elegant, magnificently choreographed public ceremonies, while its debates generated front-page news on a near-weekly basis. By virtually any assessment, it was the most important religious event of the twentieth century, with repercussions that reached far beyond the Catholic church. Remarkably enough, this is ... Read more

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During four years in session, Vatican Council II held television audiences rapt with its elegant, magnificently choreographed public ceremonies, while its debates generated front-page news on a near-weekly basis. By virtually any assessment, it was the most important religious event of the twentieth century, with repercussions that reached far beyond the Catholic church. Remarkably enough, this is
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The Way We Pray

Prayer Practices from Around the World

by Maggie Oman Shannon ...

The Unity minister and author of Prayers for Healing explores prayer practices across the world's many religions in this inspiring celebration of faith.In this ideal guide for spiritual explorers everywhere, author Maggie Oman Shannon presents fifty wonderfully diverse prayer practices. Among the powerful and colorful rituals she describes are walking a labyrinth, speaking affirmations, writing in ... Read more

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The Unity minister and author of Prayers for Healing explores prayer practices across the world's many religions in this inspiring celebration of faith.In this ideal guide for spiritual explorers everywhere, author Maggie Oman Shannon presents fifty wonderfully diverse prayer practices. Among the powerful and colorful rituals she describes are walking a labyrinth, speaking affirmations, writing in
... Read more
Conflict of the Ages (The Complete Series)

The Story of Patriarchs and Prophets; The Story of Prophets and Kings; The Desire of Ages; The Acts of the Apostles; The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan

by Ellen G. White ...

This key Seventh Day Adventist text explains in detail the SDA understanding of the conflict between God and Satan and their understanding of the Bible and much of world history. White wrote the series based on her research of other authors and special information which she claimed to receive through visions from God. The books thus include unique insights and concepts not found in other works of ... Read more

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This key Seventh Day Adventist text explains in detail the SDA understanding of the conflict between God and Satan and their understanding of the Bible and much of world history. White wrote the series based on her research of other authors and special information which she claimed to receive through visions from God. The books thus include unique insights and concepts not found in other works of
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The Body in Religion

Cross-Cultural Perspectives

by Yudit Kornberg Greenberg ...

The Body in Religion: Cross-Cultural Perspectives surveys influential ways in which the body is imagined and deployed in religious practices and beliefs across the globe. Filling the gap for an up-to-date and comparative approach to theories and practices of the body in religion, this book explores the cultural influences on embodiment and their implications for religious institutions and ... Read more

$29.99 USD

The Body in Religion: Cross-Cultural Perspectives surveys influential ways in which the body is imagined and deployed in religious practices and beliefs across the globe. Filling the gap for an up-to-date and comparative approach to theories and practices of the body in religion, this book explores the cultural influences on embodiment and their implications for religious institutions and
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The Friend

Mind, Body, Soul, Well-Being

by Sri M., Lady Mohini Kent ...

Sri M is widely known as a spiritual leader and teacher. However, he believes, for him to truly connect with someone and guide them, they must be friends. In this book, Mohini Kent asks him about love, life, religion, marriage, death and everything in between making it a one-stop shop complete collection of Sri M's teachings and philosophy. Following the ancient form of a conversation between a ... Read more

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Sri M is widely known as a spiritual leader and teacher. However, he believes, for him to truly connect with someone and guide them, they must be friends. In this book, Mohini Kent asks him about love, life, religion, marriage, death and everything in between making it a one-stop shop complete collection of Sri M's teachings and philosophy. Following the ancient form of a conversation between a
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Embracing Mortality

Practices for Overcoming Death Anxiety and Living Beyond Fear

by Hillary L. McBride ...

Psychologist and bestselling author of The Wisdom of Your Body Hillary L. McBride offers a deeply spiritual, trauma-informed guide to overcoming death anxiety through forty guided practices.In a culture that avoids death even as it is haunted by anxiety, loss, and impermanence, psychologist Hillary L. McBride invites readers to discover a surprising truth: when we learn to face mortality honestly, ... Read more

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Psychologist and bestselling author of The Wisdom of Your Body Hillary L. McBride offers a deeply spiritual, trauma-informed guide to overcoming death anxiety through forty guided practices.In a culture that avoids death even as it is haunted by anxiety, loss, and impermanence, psychologist Hillary L. McBride invites readers to discover a surprising truth: when we learn to face mortality honestly,
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Hillbilly Elegy

A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

by J. D. Vance ...

Hillbilly Elegy recounts Vice President J.D. Vance's powerful origin story...From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate now serving as the Vice President of the United States, an incisive account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class.THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"You will not read a more importa... ... Read more

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Hillbilly Elegy recounts Vice President J.D. Vance's powerful origin story...From a former marine and Yale Law School graduate now serving as the Vice President of the United States, an incisive account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class.THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"You will not read a more importa...
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What Was I Thinking?

How to Make Better Decisions So You Can Live and Lead with Confidence

by David Ashcraft, Rob Skacel ...

How do you know when the rewards outweigh the risks?If you want to reach your full potential in life, you can't play it safe. If you're too risk averse, you'll be resigned to a life of mediocrity. But if you risk foolishly, you may destroy your life's work and legacy.But we can be overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions we face, and the challenge of weighing the risks and rewards of each. In ... Read more

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How do you know when the rewards outweigh the risks?If you want to reach your full potential in life, you can't play it safe. If you're too risk averse, you'll be resigned to a life of mediocrity. But if you risk foolishly, you may destroy your life's work and legacy.But we can be overwhelmed by the sheer number of decisions we face, and the challenge of weighing the risks and rewards of each. In
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Didn't See It Coming

Overcoming the Seven Greatest Challenges That No One Expects and Everyone Experiences

by Carey Nieuwhof ...

An influential pastor, podcaster, and thought leader believes it's not only possible to predict life's hardest moments, but also to alter outcomes, overcome challenges, and defeat your fiercest adversaries.Founding Pastor of one of North America's most influential churches, Carey Nieuwhof wants to help you avoid and overcome life's seven hardest and most crippling challenges: cynicism, compromise, ... Read more

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An influential pastor, podcaster, and thought leader believes it's not only possible to predict life's hardest moments, but also to alter outcomes, overcome challenges, and defeat your fiercest adversaries.Founding Pastor of one of North America's most influential churches, Carey Nieuwhof wants to help you avoid and overcome life's seven hardest and most crippling challenges: cynicism, compromise,
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Daimonic Reality: A Field Guide to the Otherworld

by Patrick Harpur ...

Daimonic Reality is a sweeping look at strange, otherworldly events in the world around us. But rather than simply listing the events, Patrick Harpur shows how they can all be tied together using his concept of Daimonic Reality. ... Read more

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Daimonic Reality is a sweeping look at strange, otherworldly events in the world around us. But rather than simply listing the events, Patrick Harpur shows how they can all be tied together using his concept of Daimonic Reality.
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The Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded

A Proven Plan for Financial Peace

by Dave Ramsey ...

Series series The Total Money Makeover
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — A Trusted Plan for Becoming Debt-Free with Over 8 Million Copies Sold.Do you want to build a budget that actually works for you? Are you ready to transform your relationship with money? This New York Times bestseller has already helped millions of people just like you learn how to develop everyday money-saving habits with the help of America's favorite personal finance ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — A Trusted Plan for Becoming Debt-Free with Over 8 Million Copies Sold.Do you want to build a budget that actually works for you? Are you ready to transform your relationship with money? This New York Times bestseller has already helped millions of people just like you learn how to develop everyday money-saving habits with the help of America's favorite personal finance
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Holy Envy

Finding God in the Faith of Others

by Barbara Brown Taylor ...

New York Times BestsellerIn Holy Envy, New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor recounts her moving discoveries of finding the sacred in unexpected places while teaching the world’s religions to undergraduates in rural Georgia, revealing how God delights in confounding our expectations.Barbara Brown Taylor continues her spiritual journey begun in Leaving Church of finding out what ... Read more

$4.99 USD

New York Times BestsellerIn Holy Envy, New York Times bestselling author Barbara Brown Taylor recounts her moving discoveries of finding the sacred in unexpected places while teaching the world’s religions to undergraduates in rural Georgia, revealing how God delights in confounding our expectations.Barbara Brown Taylor continues her spiritual journey begun in Leaving Church of finding out what
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The Soul's Religion

Cultivating a Profoundly Spiritual Way of Life

by Thomas Moore ...

$4.99 USD
The Books of Enoch: Complete Collection

Includes 1 Enoch (Ethiopian), 2 Enoch (Slavonic), 3 Enoch (Hebrew), and Rare Apocryphal Texts

by Sacred Origins Press, Enoch ...

Unlock the Hidden Mysteries of Ancient WisdomThe Books of Enoch: Complete Collection brings together the full texts of 1 Enoch (Ethiopian), 2 Enoch (Slavonic), and 3 Enoch (Hebrew)—three of the most intriguing and long-suppressed apocryphal works ever written. Once excluded from the Bible, these sacred writings unveil ancient visions of heaven, angels, the Nephilim, divine judgment, and the end ... Read more

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Unlock the Hidden Mysteries of Ancient WisdomThe Books of Enoch: Complete Collection brings together the full texts of 1 Enoch (Ethiopian), 2 Enoch (Slavonic), and 3 Enoch (Hebrew)—three of the most intriguing and long-suppressed apocryphal works ever written. Once excluded from the Bible, these sacred writings unveil ancient visions of heaven, angels, the Nephilim, divine judgment, and the end
... Read more
Praying the Liturgy of the Hours

A Personal Journey

by Timothy M. Gallagher ...

Father Timothy Gallagher, loved for his popular guides to Ignatian spirituality, shares in this informative, inspiring volume his own experiences and insights into the daily prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, which he has prayed daily for the last 40 years. All around the world, everyday, for hundreds of years, Catholics pray the psalms, and readings from the bible and from tradition, in a formal ... Read more

$17.00 USD

Father Timothy Gallagher, loved for his popular guides to Ignatian spirituality, shares in this informative, inspiring volume his own experiences and insights into the daily prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, which he has prayed daily for the last 40 years. All around the world, everyday, for hundreds of years, Catholics pray the psalms, and readings from the bible and from tradition, in a formal
... Read more
The Gospel of Thomas

The Hidden Sayings of Jesus

by Marvin W. Meyer ...

$2.99 USD

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