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Intoxicated by My Illness By Anatole Broyard A masterwork on the art of dying filled with the author's personal experiences and his review of the literature of death. X-The Mystery
The Bond with the Beloved By Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee Spells out the glorious benefits of a spiritual state of unity. Devotion
Anti-Semitism By Theodore Isaac Rubin Defines this form of racial prejudice as a symbol sickness. Openness
The Web in the Sea By Alice O. Howell Reflections upon the inner meaning of numbers and geometric structures. Play
Chapters into Verse By Laurance Wieder, Robert Atwan A handy and illuminating anthology of poems keyed to Biblical passages in the Hebrew Bible. Devotion
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