Book Reviews

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Chapters into Verse By Laurance Wieder, Robert Atwan A handy and illuminating anthology of poems keyed to Biblical passages in the New Testament. Faith
Mystical Paths By Susan Howatch The fifth in a series of novels about the Church of England. X-The Mystery
God Was in This Place & I, i Did Not Know By Lawrence Kushner Midrash on Genesis 28:16 by six Jewish sages and a congregational rabbi. Meaning
The Journey of Life By Thomas R. Cole An important resource for those interested in spiritual elders. X-The Mystery
A Rabbi Talks with Jesus By Jacob Neusner An audacious and thought-provoking book by a Jewish scholar who loves to argue. Listening
Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives By Marcia Chellis Profiles eight individuals who turned personal tragedy into something beneficial for others. Transformation
Hug Dancing By Shelby Hearon Explores the messiness of love in the age of divorce. Love
Fire Bearer By Michael Dwinell Provokes fresh thought about this vocation. Silence
Radical Optimism By Beatrice Bruteau Presents the contemplative life as a search for truth, for greater meanings, and for the transformation of the world. Meaning
Visions of Innocence By Edward Hoffman Accounts by adults of the mystical moments they had as children. X-The Mystery
Enjoying the World By Graham Dowell A succinct and edifying look at the life and work of this 17th century English, mystic, pastor and poet. Grace
Taking the Waters By Alev Lytle Croutier A lavishly illustrated volume on the metaphysical, aesthetic, and restorative aspects of the liquid element. Nurturing
Ancient Voices, Current Affairs By Steven McFadden Explores this myth of the indigenous peoples about those who will one day band together to save the Earth. Teachers
Body Theology By James B. Nelson A viable theology of sex which speaks directly to the spiritual problems engendered by sexism, patriarchy, homophobia, and the desire to control others. Openness
The Saints Among Us By George Gallup, Timothy Jones The result of an effort to locate through a national poll faithful Christians heroically living in service of others. Compassion
Angels and Aliens By Keith Thompson Examines the meanings of accounts by UFO contactees and abductees and then compares them to angelic lore, shamanic encounters and near-death experiences. X-The Mystery
Music and Miracles By Don G. Campbell Material on the art of listening and insights into a musical thanatology ministry. Listening
Ordinary Magic By John Welwood An anthology of 35 essays by spiritual teachers, therapists and creative artitsts. Attention
Convergence By Judith Bruder Charts her spiritual journey, including some unusual side trips. Questing
Healing and the Mind with Billy Moyers By Bill Moyers Examines developments in mind/body research which are revolutionizing the way illness is treated and understood. Connections