Book Reviews

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Forbidden Faith By Richard Smoley Traces the labyrinthine development of Gnosticism. Faith
The Passion of Mary Magdalen By Elizabeth Cunningham A raucous, inspired treatment of Mary Magdalen as an embodiment of the Divine Feminine. Love
The Wisdom of Judaism By Dov Peretz Elkins The values of the Talmud explained by a master meaning maker. Meaning
Notes on the Need for Beauty By J. Ruth Gendler An enthralling, poetic, and creative meditation on beauty and the important role it plays in our lives. Beauty
The Moral Measure of the Economy By Chuck Collins, Mary Wright A cogent overview of the inequalities and injustices afoot in the U.S. economy. Justice
For a Future to Be Possible By Thich Nhat Hanh Morally stirring commentary on the Five Mindfulness Trainings in Buddhism. Meaning
Awakening into Oneness By Arjuna Ardagh Overview of a spiritual movement in India based on the power of blessing and the transfer of energy from one person to another. Transformation
The Wisdom of Yoga By Stephen Cope An exploration of the 3,000-year-old science of extraordinary living through profiles of six yogis. Meaning
The Spirit of Leonardo By Michael J. Gelb A six-hour workshop on creativity and self-transformation. You
Bhagavad Gita By Graham M. Schweig A lyrical translation of the Bhagavad Gita, which Houston Smith calls beautiful and accessible. Love
Buddha Mind, Buddha Body By Thich Nhat Hanh Thoughtful essays on mindfulness with down-to-earth spiritual practices on inter-being, or the ties that bind us to everyone and everything in the universe. Connections
Circle of Mysteries By Christin Lore Weber A celebration of the rosary, Mary, and the Sacred Feminine. Devotion
Climbing Jacob's Ladder By Alan Morinis A superb introduction to a series of time-tested spiritual practices that foster self-awareness and elevate the soul. Being Present
Wisdom Walk By Sage Bennet Wisdom from nine world religions in the form of one spiritual practice for each. Meaning
Digging In By Robert Benson Tutors us in the art of really knowing the place where we live and celebrating the wonders in our own backyards. Nurturing
The Secret Message of Jesus By Brian D. McLaren The right book at the right time with its call to a new form of Christianity that can appeal to evangelicals, mainliners, and spiritual seekers. Faith
The Great Transformation By Karen Armstrong A solid and substantial case for compassion as a spiritual practice that can save the world. Compassion
Swami Abhishiktananda By Shirley du Boulay, Swami Abhishiktananda A collection of writings by a Benedictine monk who became an Indian holy man, exploring the deepest reaches of Hinduism while still remaining a Christian. Questing
Bird Signs By G. G. Carbone A delightful divination package on birds as spiritual teachers. Teachers
What We Were Made For By Sondra Wheeler A fine and persuasive overview of Christian understandings of love. Love