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Beyond Wellness

How Restoring the Religious Roots of Spiritual Practices Can Heal Us

by Liz Bucar ...

**Go deeper than superficial self-care with the religious secret sauce you didn’t know you were missing"An emotionally and intellectually honest alternative for people who are seeking meaning beyond generic spirituality"—Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, author of Real Self-Care**In the chaos of today’s world, we’re all searching for meaning. The wellness industry has sold us a promise that we can find it if we ... Read more

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**Go deeper than superficial self-care with the religious secret sauce you didn’t know you were missing"An emotionally and intellectually honest alternative for people who are seeking meaning beyond generic spirituality"—Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, author of Real Self-Care**In the chaos of today’s world, we’re all searching for meaning. The wellness industry has sold us a promise that we can find it if we
... Read more
A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult

by DK ...

Series series Esoteric Histories
See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book!From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on a mystical journey that will leave you spellbound. This is the perfect introduction to magic and the occult!This reference book about magic is packed with:- Informative, engaging and accessible text and ... Read more

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See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book!From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on a mystical journey that will leave you spellbound. This is the perfect introduction to magic and the occult!This reference book about magic is packed with:- Informative, engaging and accessible text and
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Live Laugh Love

The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made

by Kristin Kobes Du Mez ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A smart, endlessly interesting exercise in connecting cultural dots to learn how we got here." —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewFrom the New York Times best-selling author of Jesus and John Wayne, a revelatory history of white Christian womanhood in the United States.**In her “paradigm-influencing” (Christianity Today) bestseller Jesus and John Wayne, which has changed ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A smart, endlessly interesting exercise in connecting cultural dots to learn how we got here." —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewFrom the New York Times best-selling author of Jesus and John Wayne, a revelatory history of white Christian womanhood in the United States.**In her “paradigm-influencing” (Christianity Today) bestseller Jesus and John Wayne, which has changed
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What Christians Ought to Believe, Second Edition

An Introduction to Christian Doctrine through the Apostles' Creed

by Michael F. Bird ...

The Apostles' Creed is a treasure trove of basic Christian beliefs and wisdom that helps ensure the integrity and orthodoxy of our faith.Sadly, modern churches have often hesitated to embrace the ancient creeds because of our "nothing but the Bible" tradition. In What Christians Ought to Believe, Second Edition Michael Bird will open your eyes to the possibilities of the Apostles' Creed as a way ... Read more

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The Apostles' Creed is a treasure trove of basic Christian beliefs and wisdom that helps ensure the integrity and orthodoxy of our faith.Sadly, modern churches have often hesitated to embrace the ancient creeds because of our "nothing but the Bible" tradition. In What Christians Ought to Believe, Second Edition Michael Bird will open your eyes to the possibilities of the Apostles' Creed as a way
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Buried

An alternative history of the first millennium in Britain

by Alice Roberts ...

**A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘Tender, fascinating … Lucid and illuminating’ Robert Macfarlane**Funerary rituals show us what people thought about mortality; how they felt about loss; what they believed came next. From Roman cremations and graveside feasts, to deviant burials with heads rearranged, from richly furnished Anglo Saxon graves to the first Christian burial grounds in Wales, Buried ... Read more

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**A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘Tender, fascinating … Lucid and illuminating’ Robert Macfarlane**Funerary rituals show us what people thought about mortality; how they felt about loss; what they believed came next. From Roman cremations and graveside feasts, to deviant burials with heads rearranged, from richly furnished Anglo Saxon graves to the first Christian burial grounds in Wales, Buried
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The Gospel of Judas Iscariot

by Michael Lewis ...

What if the greatest villain in Christian history wasn't a villain at all?The Gospel of Judas Iscariot is a bold reimagining of the most infamous disciple, revealing a man caught not in a simple act of betrayal, but in the tragedy of hope, loyalty, and shattered expectations. This provocative and deeply researched work challenges everything you thought you knew about Judas—and about the story of ... Read more

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What if the greatest villain in Christian history wasn't a villain at all?The Gospel of Judas Iscariot is a bold reimagining of the most infamous disciple, revealing a man caught not in a simple act of betrayal, but in the tragedy of hope, loyalty, and shattered expectations. This provocative and deeply researched work challenges everything you thought you knew about Judas—and about the story of
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The World's Wisdom

Sacred Texts of the World's Religions

by Philip Novak ...

A world Bible for our time from Buddhist, Hindu, Confucian, Taoist, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and primal religion sources!In this perfect companion to Huston Smith's bestselling The World's Wisdom, Philip Novak distills the most powerful and elegant expressions of the wisdom of humankind. Authentic, poetic translations of key texts are coupled with insightful introductions and "grace notes." ... Read more

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A world Bible for our time from Buddhist, Hindu, Confucian, Taoist, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and primal religion sources!In this perfect companion to Huston Smith's bestselling The World's Wisdom, Philip Novak distills the most powerful and elegant expressions of the wisdom of humankind. Authentic, poetic translations of key texts are coupled with insightful introductions and "grace notes."
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Silence

The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

One of the world’s most beloved and acclaimed Buddhist leaders offers a profound guide to mastering our most powerful inner resource—silence—to help us find happiness, purpose, and peace"The practice of mindfulness is very simple. You stop, you breathe, and you still your mind." – Thich Nhat HanhBurnout, anxiety, stress, brain fog, racing thoughts…all symptoms of our loud and chaotic world, making ... Read more

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One of the world’s most beloved and acclaimed Buddhist leaders offers a profound guide to mastering our most powerful inner resource—silence—to help us find happiness, purpose, and peace"The practice of mindfulness is very simple. You stop, you breathe, and you still your mind." – Thich Nhat HanhBurnout, anxiety, stress, brain fog, racing thoughts…all symptoms of our loud and chaotic world, making
... Read more
A Return to Love

Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles

by Marianne Williamson ...

Series series The Marianne Williamson Series
***THE BELOVED INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER***"I have never been more moved by a book than I am by this one.” — O MagazineA classic spiritual guide for personal transformation. Marianne Williamson shares her reflections on A Course in Miracles and her insights on the application of love in the search for inner peace.In this powerful work of spiritual psychotherapy, Williamson reveals how we each can ... Read more

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***THE BELOVED INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER***"I have never been more moved by a book than I am by this one.” — O MagazineA classic spiritual guide for personal transformation. Marianne Williamson shares her reflections on A Course in Miracles and her insights on the application of love in the search for inner peace.In this powerful work of spiritual psychotherapy, Williamson reveals how we each can
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God of Love

A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—Revised and Expanded Edition

by Mirabai Starr ...

“An exemplary work of ecumenicism that explores the nature of the Divine across the religious spectrum.” —Kirkus ReviewsGod of Love is Mirabai Starr’s passionate exploration of the interconnected wisdom of the three Abrahamic faiths. She shares an overview of essential teachings, stories of saints and spiritual masters, prophetic calls for peace and justice, and deeply engaging narratives from her ... Read more

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“An exemplary work of ecumenicism that explores the nature of the Divine across the religious spectrum.” —Kirkus ReviewsGod of Love is Mirabai Starr’s passionate exploration of the interconnected wisdom of the three Abrahamic faiths. She shares an overview of essential teachings, stories of saints and spiritual masters, prophetic calls for peace and justice, and deeply engaging narratives from her
... Read more
Jesus: A New Vision

Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary

by Marcus J. Borg ...

From top Jesus expert Marcus Borg, a completely updated and revised version of his vision of Jesus—as charismatic healer, sage, and prophet, a man living in the power of the spirit and dedicated to radical social change.Fully revised and updated, this is Borg's major book on the historial Jesus. He shows how the Gospel portraits of Jesus, historically seen, make sense. Borg takes into account all ... Read more

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From top Jesus expert Marcus Borg, a completely updated and revised version of his vision of Jesus—as charismatic healer, sage, and prophet, a man living in the power of the spirit and dedicated to radical social change.Fully revised and updated, this is Borg's major book on the historial Jesus. He shows how the Gospel portraits of Jesus, historically seen, make sense. Borg takes into account all
... Read more
Resurrection

Myth or Reality?

by John Shelby Spong ...

Using approaches from the Hebrew interpretive tradition to discern the actual events surrounging Jesus' death, Bishop Spong questions the hitorical validity of literal narrative concerned the Ressurection. He asserts that the resurrection story was born in an experience that opened the disciples' eyes to the reality of God and the meaning of Jesus of Nazareth. Spong traces the Christian origins of ... Read more

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Using approaches from the Hebrew interpretive tradition to discern the actual events surrounging Jesus' death, Bishop Spong questions the hitorical validity of literal narrative concerned the Ressurection. He asserts that the resurrection story was born in an experience that opened the disciples' eyes to the reality of God and the meaning of Jesus of Nazareth. Spong traces the Christian origins of
... Read more
The Way of the Shaman

by Michael Harner ...

This classic on shamanism pioneered the modern shamanic renaissance. It is the foremost resource and reference on shamanism. Now, with a new introduction and a guide to current resources, anthropologist Michael Harner provides the definitive handbook on practical shamanism – what it is, where it came from, how you can participate."Wonderful, fascinating… Harner really knows what he's talking about ... Read more

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This classic on shamanism pioneered the modern shamanic renaissance. It is the foremost resource and reference on shamanism. Now, with a new introduction and a guide to current resources, anthropologist Michael Harner provides the definitive handbook on practical shamanism – what it is, where it came from, how you can participate."Wonderful, fascinating… Harner really knows what he's talking about
... Read more
A Pilgrimage to Eternity

From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith

by Timothy Egan ...

**From "the world's greatest tour guide," a deeply-researched, captivating journey through the rich history of Christianity and the winding paths of the French and Italian countryside that will feed mind, body, and soul (New York Times)."What a wondrous work! This beautifully written and totally clear-eyed account of his pilgrimage will have you wondering whether we should all embark on such a ... Read more

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**From "the world's greatest tour guide," a deeply-researched, captivating journey through the rich history of Christianity and the winding paths of the French and Italian countryside that will feed mind, body, and soul (New York Times)."What a wondrous work! This beautifully written and totally clear-eyed account of his pilgrimage will have you wondering whether we should all embark on such a
... Read more
Grateful

The Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks

by Diana Butler Bass ...

The Wilbur Award-winning book Grateful is now available in paperback and with an updated subtitle.If gratitude is good, why is it so hard to do? In Grateful, Diana Butler Bass untangles our conflicting understandings of gratitude and sets the table for a renewed spiritual practice of giving thanks.We know that gratitude is good, but many of us find it hard to sustain a meaningful life of ... Read more

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The Wilbur Award-winning book Grateful is now available in paperback and with an updated subtitle.If gratitude is good, why is it so hard to do? In Grateful, Diana Butler Bass untangles our conflicting understandings of gratitude and sets the table for a renewed spiritual practice of giving thanks.We know that gratitude is good, but many of us find it hard to sustain a meaningful life of
... Read more
Christian Platonism

A History

Edited by Alexander J. B. Hampton, John Peter Kenney ...

Platonism has played a central role in Christianity and is essential to a deep understanding of the Christian theological tradition. At times, Platonism has constituted an essential philosophical and theological resource, furnishing Christianity with an intellectual framework that has played a key role in its early development, and in subsequent periods of renewal. Alternatively, it has been ... Read more

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Platonism has played a central role in Christianity and is essential to a deep understanding of the Christian theological tradition. At times, Platonism has constituted an essential philosophical and theological resource, furnishing Christianity with an intellectual framework that has played a key role in its early development, and in subsequent periods of renewal. Alternatively, it has been
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Inspired

Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again

by Rachel Held Evans ...

If the Bible isn't a science book or an instruction manual, what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired? When New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans found herself asking these questions, she embarked on a journey to better understand what the Bible is and how it's meant to be read. What she discovered changed her--and it can change you, too.Evans knows ... Read more

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If the Bible isn't a science book or an instruction manual, what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired? When New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans found herself asking these questions, she embarked on a journey to better understand what the Bible is and how it's meant to be read. What she discovered changed her--and it can change you, too.Evans knows
... Read more
Jerusalem

The Biography

by Simon Sebag Montefiore ...

**FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED FOR 2024NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL BOOK OF THE YEAR"Spectacular. [Montefiore] really tells you what the life of the city has been like and why it means so much. You fall in love with the city. It’s a treasure. It’s a wonderful book." —Bill Clinton"Impossible to put down. . . . Vastly enjoyable." —The New York Times Book ... Read more

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**FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED FOR 2024NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL BOOK OF THE YEAR"Spectacular. [Montefiore] really tells you what the life of the city has been like and why it means so much. You fall in love with the city. It’s a treasure. It’s a wonderful book." —Bill Clinton"Impossible to put down. . . . Vastly enjoyable." —The New York Times Book
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Lost Enlightenment

Central Asia's Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane

by S. Frederick Starr ...

The forgotten story of Central Asia's enlightenment—its rise, fall, and enduring legacyIn this sweeping and richly illustrated history, S. Frederick Starr tells the fascinating but largely unknown story of Central Asia's medieval enlightenment through the eventful lives and astonishing accomplishments of its greatest minds—remarkable figures who built a bridge to the modern world. Because nearly ... Read more

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The forgotten story of Central Asia's enlightenment—its rise, fall, and enduring legacyIn this sweeping and richly illustrated history, S. Frederick Starr tells the fascinating but largely unknown story of Central Asia's medieval enlightenment through the eventful lives and astonishing accomplishments of its greatest minds—remarkable figures who built a bridge to the modern world. Because nearly
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The Cloister Walk

by Kathleen Norris ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR“Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation.” –The New York Times“A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading.” –The Boston GlobeFrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, a spiritual journey that ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR“Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation.” –The New York Times“A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading.” –The Boston GlobeFrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, a spiritual journey that
... Read more
Misquoting Jesus

The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they ... Read more

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When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they
... Read more
Tao Te Ching

A New Translation

by Laozi ...

Translated by David Bentley Hart, Patrick Robert Hart ...

In this new translation, a world-renowned scholar brings out the metaphysical, moral, and poetic power of Laoziâ€™s classical Chinese textDrawing on his extensive study of philosophy, religion, and literature across traditions, David Bentley Hart, with the help of Patrick Robert Hart, presents Laoziâ€™s timeless work and its paradoxical wisdom with clarity and grace.Mesmerized by the Tao Te Chingâ ... Read more

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In this new translation, a world-renowned scholar brings out the metaphysical, moral, and poetic power of Laoziâ€™s classical Chinese textDrawing on his extensive study of philosophy, religion, and literature across traditions, David Bentley Hart, with the help of Patrick Robert Hart, presents Laoziâ€™s timeless work and its paradoxical wisdom with clarity and grace.Mesmerized by the Tao Te Chingâ
... Read more
Consider the Ravens

On Contemporary Hermit Life

by Paul A. Fredette, Karen Karper Fredette ...

If you have ever wondered about how hermits live, or if you are an active participant in the eremitical life, then its time to make this ultimate resource guide part of your book collection.Written by the editors of Ravens Bread, an international quarterly newsletter that provides guidance on hermit life, Consider the Ravens is a seminal study on eremitism as it has developed since the 1950s.Learn ... Read more

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If you have ever wondered about how hermits live, or if you are an active participant in the eremitical life, then its time to make this ultimate resource guide part of your book collection.Written by the editors of Ravens Bread, an international quarterly newsletter that provides guidance on hermit life, Consider the Ravens is a seminal study on eremitism as it has developed since the 1950s.Learn
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Meteorite

How Stones from Outer Space Made Our World

by Tim Gregory ...

Explore the universe and immerse yourself in the story of our solar system, planet, and life through meteorites."Meteorite is a treasure"--Wall Street JournalMeteorites have long been seen as portents of fate and messages from the gods, their fiery remains inspiring worship and giving rise to legends that have persisted for millennia. But beyond the lore, meteorites tell an even greater story: ... Read more

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Explore the universe and immerse yourself in the story of our solar system, planet, and life through meteorites."Meteorite is a treasure"--Wall Street JournalMeteorites have long been seen as portents of fate and messages from the gods, their fiery remains inspiring worship and giving rise to legends that have persisted for millennia. But beyond the lore, meteorites tell an even greater story:
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