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The Illustrated World's Religions By Huston Smith A classic enriched by startling illustrations, paintings and spiritual images. Questing
Creative Disobedience By Dorothee Soelle A devastating critique of obedience as a preeminent Christian virtue. Imagination
Ecology & Liberation By Leonardo Boff Cosmic mysticism presented as a new spiritual path. Connections
The World of Tibetan Buddhism By His Holiness The Dalai Lama Probes how enlightenment requires time, will and perseverence. Compassion
Violence Unveiled By Gil Bailie Challenges Christians to empathize with victims everywhere and to strive for a culture beyond violence. Peace
Mary By Megan McKenna Vivid, varied, and astonishing meditations and reflections on the life and work of the mother of Jesus. Nurturing
God on the Job By Thomas Smith Uses the term workfaith to look at the integration of two important elements in the lives of Christians. Faith
Living Strings By Michael Whelan Challenges readers to affirm mystery and to see the church as a pilgrim people. X-The Mystery
Congregation By Gary Dorsey A vivid and vital behind-the-scenes portrait of First Church in Windsor, Connecticut. Love
Listening to the Land By Derrick Jensen Demonstrates ways to cherish and protect the earth. Listening
What do Jews Believe? By David S. Ariel Spells out this religion's emphasis upon ethics, justice and community. Faith
Love Letters from Cell 92 By Ruth-Alice von Bismark, Ulrich Kabitz Reveals the deeply personal side of this Lutheran clergyman who was executed by the Nazis. Faith
Dreams of Isis By Normandi Ellis Contains a dramatic interplay between the ancient myths and rituals of Egypt and the author's struggles to find her voice and express herself creatively. You
Everyday Mysticism By Anthony J. Ciorra Maps important territory for the spiritually sensitive. X-The Mystery
The Open Gate By David Adam A fine collection for those who view their Christian faith as an adventure. Devotion
Thoughts without a Thinker By Mark Epstein Applications of the principles of an ancient religion to modern day problems. You
Marrying and Burying By Ronald L. Grimes An engrossing spiritual autobiography of a man who calls himself a ritual plumber. Meaning
Singing the Soul Back home By Caitlin Matthews Provides an introduction to this realm. Being Present
The Wonders of Solitude By Dale Salwak 300 quotations complied and edited by Dale Salwak. Silence
With Roots and Wings By Jay McDaniel A bold synergistic vision of the faith. Unity