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Songbirds, Truffles, and Wolves By Gary Paul Nabhan Recounts the author's 200 mile pilgrimage in honor of St. Francis. Reverence
The Elements of Islam By Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri Examines the life of Muhammad and the fundamentals of the way of submissin. Faith
Pigs in Heaven By Barbara Kingsolver A masterful spiritual novel about relationships. You
The Myth of the Goddess By Ann Baring, Jules Cashford Stories and beliefs expressed in different cultures. Nurturing
Faith and the Other By Paul R. Sponheim Proclaims that Christian resources can serve us well as we meet the other in nature, commuinity, and God. Faith
The Troubled Dream of Life By Daniel Callahan Puts foward proposals for the idea of a peaceful death. Meaning
Sister Aimee By Daniel Mark Epstein A rousing biography of this faith-healing fundamentalist. Faith
God's Salesman By Carol V. R. George An incisive and illuminating biography of the most influential preacher in the twentieth century. Meaning
Gandhi By Martin Green Focuses on how this Indian leader was influenced by the writings of Tolstoy, Annie Besant, John Ruskin, and others on visits to England. Peace
Entertaining Angels By Elizabeth Ranking Geitz Outlines activities for the bereaved, the poor, and the business community. Hospitality
Seasons of the Feminine Divine By Mary Kathleen Speegle Schmitt Designed for use in Sunday morning services. Devotion
Listening to the Music of the Spirit By David Lonsdale Offers insights into this Christian practice. Listening
Generous Women By Jane Redmont Reports on the author's survey of individuals of different ages, cultures, and lifetsyles. Devotion
In Speech and In Silence By David J. Wolpe A fine study of these alternating currents in spirituality. Silence
The American Religion By Harold Bloom Maps an eclectic brand of American religiosity which consists of a private encounter with the God inside. You
The Sorcerer's Crossing By Taisha Abelar Describes her incredible experiences during the 1960s when she learned to achieve a heightened sense of awareness. You
Thirsty for God By Bradley Holt Tailor-made for Protestants who want to learn more about a subject which has been given short shrift in many churches. X-The Mystery
Sex, Economy, Freedom & Community By Wendell Berry Eight thought-provoking countercultural essays sure to generate heat. Justice
Sharing Silence By Gunilla Norris A poetic primer on this spiritual dimension. Silence
Opening the Heart of Compassion By Lar Short, Martin Lowenthal Focuses on ways to transform suffering through Buddhist psychology and practice. Compassion