Spirituality and religious experience Books

Book SynopsisWe all come from different cultures and practice different spiritual traditions, but we have one thing in common: we are all of the earth. Vanessa Chakour, founder of the rewilding programme Sacred Warrior, takes us on a journey to deepen our relationship with ourselves and the environment. Awakening Artemis is her love letter to the earth.Sharing her personal journey of rewilding, her stories act as tools, both practical and inspirational, to encourage growth, healing and reconnection to the regenerative power of the natural world. Vanessa will help you embrace the strength and beauty in the wild, the weeds, and the unsavoury parts of yourself in order to grow and heal. By allowing yourself and the earth to flourish and awakening your inner Artemis, Chakour promises that you will find joy, peace, compassion for yourself, others, and the planet.Trade Review'There is a sweetness and very real intimacy in Vanessa Chakour's stories of her relations with plants that is rare to find; there is a humbleness as well, which is even rarer. I loved Awakening Artemis; I think you will too' -- Stephen Harrod Buhner, award-winning author of The Lost Language of Plants'The human relationship to the natural world-Nature-is changing . . . has to change. Vanessa Chakour gifts us an intimate, unique, inspiring autobiography of what it means to bring together plant, animal, and human. At the center of her experience stands Artemis-not a metaphor or a historical goddess but an experience, a unification of the wild; the feminine; healing plants; healing wolves; Nature as a living, conscious, intelligent being;activism; mysticism; and Vanessa herself' -- Matthew Wood, author of Seven Herbs and The Book of Herbal Wisdom, founder of Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism'Vanessa Chakour has so many gifts of wisdom to share with the world. In Awakening Artemis, Vanessa Chakour weaves together a rich tapestry of compelling personal narrative with the medicines and teachings of plants so we can get to know the plants themselves as beings. This intoxicating read facilitates, as Chakour calls it, a 'deep remembering' or soul medicine, a healing salve that hits the right spot, awakening readers to their own true gifts. The Botany of Desire meets Braiding Sweetgrass meets Women Who Run With the Wolves' -- Mallory Lance, founder and editor in chief of Ravenous Zine'A revolutionary work of reverence for the plant kingdom. Vanessa weaves her own intimate story together with the wisdom of the plants and an exploration of her ancestral roots. The result is an empowering and transformative text about rewilding ourselves and reconnecting with the natural world' -- Heidi Smith, MA, RH (AHG), author of The Bloom Book: A Flower Essence Guide to Cosmic BalanceA beautifully written and deeply personal book that provides and entirely new perspective on the 'personalities' of herbs. Vanessa's own personal experience is expertly woven into the healing properties of these wondrous herbal allies, in a book that is both touching and enlightening. Brimming full of history, folklore and herbology insights, Awakening Artemis is an amazing fusion of herbal knowledge and personal reflection -- Brooke Mackay-Brock, Black Moon BotanicaAwakening Artemis is the call of the wild in the dusk of the forest, a visceral turning inside out of the paternalist paradigm and a devoted, sweeping bow to Mother Earth. It is a deeply personal exposé on the author's life so far and a gloriously practical manual on human-plant relationships for both seekers in the woods and dreamers on the rooftops -- Àdhamh Ó Broin

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Book SynopsisSpiritual guidance through meditating on the wonders of the created world.Trade Review"Like countless others, I have enjoyed and learnt a tremendous amount about Celtic spirituality from David Adam's writings over the years. Not only does he write about spirituality, but he also crafts beautiful prayers in the Celtic tradition." - New Directions

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Book SynopsisIn recent times, the term ‘spiritual abuse’ has become more widely used across the Christian community. But what exactly is spiritual abuse? How do we define it, recognise it, prevent it and respond to it effectively?Trade ReviewIf you are a survivor of spiritual abuse, you will recognize your pain in these pages and find help toward healing. If you are a leader, or anyone who wants to walk alongside those who are wounded in this way, here is an invaluable, practical resource for learning how to prevent, identify and respond to spiritual abuse and restore a safe Christian culture. -- Dr Wess Stafford, President Emeritus, Compassion InternationalAuthority and rigour ... great generosity and gentleness. The authors diagnose a critical problem in the church and offer practical advice on how to fix it. -- Andrew Graystone, theologian, broadcaster and communications consultantTimely and important. Lisa and Justin navigate a difficult and sensitive topic with grace, humility and strength. If you are serious about creating safer, healthier leadership cultures then read this book. -- Simon Barrington, founder and director, Forge Leadership ConsultancyLisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys have created a vital resource in this unique, timely, accessible book. It exposes the culture created by bullying leaders with clarity and compassion, and calls us towards health and freedom. Highly recommended. -- Jeff Lucas, author, speaker, broadcasterA great gift to the church, and beyond. -- Rt Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham

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Book SynopsisJohn L. Bell's gloriously honest book on the Psalms offers what people need to help them cope with life as it really isTrade ReviewJohn Bell of the Iona Community has been for many years one of the most recognized voices on BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day, where his cogent and penetrating topical contributions reach an audience well beyond the churches. -- Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. . . a work of solid theological common sense – uncommon enough these days. From a lifetime of pastoral care and attention to God, Bell has provided us with a depth of understanding which we would do well to appropriate for ourselves. * Church Times on 'Living with the Psalms' *The Last Journey: Few recordings have struck a chord as deep and profound as this heart-rending yet ultimately uplifting CD and accompanying book. * GIA Publications *This small, 96-page book and CD is a gem. * Methodist Recorder *Highly recommended as a valuable resource for Readers involved in pastoral work for the dying and especially in funeral ministry, as [the volume] shows great sensitivity and insight. * The Reader *

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Book SynopsisDusk, Night, Dawn is a warm, spiritually uplifting Christian book from world-class writer Anne Lamott that explores living life to the fullest and with exuberance, even in dark times.Trade ReviewChock-full of her trademark wit . . . this is [Lamott's] first book since getting married, so those honest insights about choosing love amid anxiety are sure to shine even brighter. * Bookpage on DUSK NIGHT DAWN *Lamott’s many fans will enjoy this ode to relishing small things. * Publishers Weekly, STARRED review on DUSK NIGHT DAWN *A message of reason and hope we all need to hear. * Booklist, STARRED Review on DUSK NIGHT DAWN *By turns wise, funny, tragic, mystical, visionary, and imaginative . . . Readers new to Lamott are opening themselves to a real treat, as her abilities as a storyteller are in full form. * Library Journal on DUSK NIGHT DAWN *Lamott is a cause for celebration. [Her] real genius lies in capturing the ineffable, describing not perfect moments, but imperfect ones . . . perfectly. She is nothing short of miraculous. * The New Yorker *Lamott is a superb writer. Her voice is one-of-a-kind: deft, folksy, cheerfully hostile . . . She is witty and funny and smart. * The Washington Post *Best bathtub read for me would be anything by Anne Lamott. . . . She always makes me laugh and she embraces all the broken bits. -- Andie MacDowell, actressI keep learning a lot from the clear and great Annie Lamott. I think you will, too. -- Gloria Steinem

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Book SynopsisEncouragement and practical steps from bestselling author Christine Caine to help you move from anxiety about the unexpected to embracing confident faith in a good God.Is it possible to have peace in an uncertain world? To not only expect the unexpected but embrace it? Most of us want to have life under control. But God wants us to anticipate the unexpected with a faith deeply rooted in his goodness. He wants us to know that because he is in control, we don''t have to be.In Unexpected, beloved author Christine Caine helps us walk into the life God has for us - unknowns and all. Using dramatic examples from her own journey, Christine offers real-life strategies and biblical inspiration to help you: Anticipate the unexpected - personal upheaval, relational challenges, financial stresses, family transitions, career disappointments, and chaotic world affairs, etc. Move from

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Book SynopsisThis broken world so often breaks our hearts and sends us searching for a word of divine love. In Dear God, award-winning and beloved author Bunmi Laditan bravely says what we're all thinking in this wittingly fresh and stunningly relatable collection of letters drawn from her journey of prayerful wrestling with God.

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Book SynopsisIn this six-session small group Bible study, If You Want to Walk on Water, You've got to Get Out of the Boat, by John Ortberg, you'll learn how to move beyond fear to discover God's unique calling for your life!Peter may have been the first one out of the boat, but Jesus' invitation to walk on water is for you as well. But walk on water? What does that mean?If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat helps you answer helps you answer Christ's call to greater faith, power-filled deeds, and a new way of knowing how to discern God's call, transcend fear, risk faith, manage failure, and trust God. Relating to the story in Matthew 14 to life today, teacher and bestselling author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone.This Participant Guide is designed for use with the companion DVD (sold separately). It's filled with insights, questions for discussion, and applicati

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Book SynopsisReissued and repackaged edition of the bestsellling book on how, together, humans and angels have the power to change the world.

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Book SynopsisBook four of Eugene Peterson's landmark Spiritual Theology series; foundational reading for the twenty-first century church.Trade Review'A tour de force in spiritual theology, combining incisive cultural analysis and biblical exposition with a sweeping and engaging vision of the Christian life' (for CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES). * Christianity Today *'Rich, generous, and wise, Peterson's "conversation" will help readers at every stage of faith to live their faith more deeply' (for CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES). * Publishers Weekly *Eugene Peterson keeps surprising us. It is hard to imagine where he will go next with his spiritual theology. His pen hugely blesses the church. * The Christian Century *

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Book SynopsisAnswers from Heaven is for anyone who has ever wondered if there is an afterlife and if it is truly possible to contact the spirit world. In this compelling book, Sunday Times bestselling author Theresa Cheung and medium Claire Broad share the fascinating true stories of ordinary people who have experienced direct communication from the spirit world, and those who have received proof of survival through a reading with Claire. Answers from Heaven outlines the many different ways that heaven may answer our prayers, offer us comfort and provide proof of survival, and includes:- The top ten afterlife signs- What near-death experiences can tell us - The meaning of visions and dreams - The importance of intuition and coincidence- Advice on visiting a medium As well as examining the ways in which messages can come to us from the other side, Answers from Heaven outlines the latest scientific research on the afterlife an

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of Kisses from Katie takes you on a journey through Scripture to discover more about who God is and how much He loves you, in 52 weeks of power-packed devotional readings.In a world of uncertainty, we can find peace in knowing that the God who carried His people through the desert, the God who calmed the seas, the God who promised His presence, is still our God today.In this unique five-day-a-week devotional, featuring a flexible format that adapts to your schedule, Katie Davis Majors invites you into a yearlong experience of immersing yourself in the truth of who God is. As Katie has discovered, the more time we spend understanding the richness, beauty, and kindness of God, the more quickly our hearts turn toward Him with our needs and our secrets, our hurts and our longings.Our Faithful God Devotional will help you draw daily closer to the One who sees you, who loves you, and who holds each moment in His hands.

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Book Synopsis''A new life, a new chance, now awaits you. You only have to reach out and take it. But remember: you yourself must do the reaching. '' Everyone who has ever asked themselves ''Is this all there is?'' will draw inspiration from The Five Stages of the Soul. In midlife many of us, regardless of our worldly success, feel that life is not giving us what we want. But when we come to analyse what it is that we do want, we are not sure. The confidence and idealism that carried us through the first half of our lives often gives way to emptiness and confusion as we get older. This is the first book to explore the specific stages of spiritual awakening that we go through as we age - from midlife crisis and the search for inner purpose - to the true happiness and fulfilment that can be achieved once we find the path to spiritual wholeness. Based on extensive research from a leading teacher in the field of aging, this thought provoking book relates the spiritual experiences and lessons of numerous

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Book SynopsisThis is your wake-up call to resist the Hustle culture and embrace the slowness of Jesus.

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Book SynopsisLeadership in Unknown Waters invites organizational leaders and their teams to engage powerful questions amidst ambiguity and uncertainty as they move from the-way-things-were to an emerging future. This liminality, a threshold in space and time allowing for transition from something old to something new, is fraught with both difficulty and opportunity. Leaders, teams, and individuals who navigate this space skillfully will land in surprisingly dynamic places, encountering stories, metaphors, and inspiration for traversing the threshold not only competently, but with curiosity and confidence. In this way, futures are created that are not possible with fear-based planning or quick fixes. Withrow''s method intersects the human imagination through a visual, living metaphor (water), with attention to space (liminality, or transitional space), and focus on role (leadership development) for powerful engagement with what organizational learning theorists call the emerging future. Here, the thTrade Review"Lisa Withrow has created an authoritative addition to the growing canon of liminality studies. Leadership in Unknown Waters is unrivalled in its unique combination of the two disciplines of liminality and leadership. Withrow leads the reader to some of the great thresholds of life, suggesting a way forward through the guiding symbol of water. Refreshing in its avoidance of checklists and quick fixes, this landmark contribution will help form the next generation of transformative leaders." Dr Timothy Carson, author of Liminal Reality and Transformational Power, editor of Neither Here nor There: The Many Voices of Liminality "Lisa Withrow's model for transformation calls us to value the disruptions and in-between spaces where possibility and creativity arise from chaos. Grounded in decades of research, teaching, practice, and personal experience, she brings wisdom for moving through the wilderness. Refreshingly human-centred, open-ended, trusting, and authentic; Withrow doesn't just give directions, she teaches us to navigate." Mark Miller-McLemore, Associate Professor of the Practice of Ministry, Vanderbilt Divinity School "The uncertainty and disruption of liminal space can paralyze individuals and organizations. Leadership in Unknown Waters is required reading for leaders wishing to move beyond 'checklists' aimed at immediate survival. Instead, Withrow offers theoretically-grounded, unique practices that co-create transformative futures for groups, teams, organizations, and stakeholders in the twenty-first century." Rev. Dr. Sandra Selby, Senior Community Chaplain, Tough Work OutreachTable of ContentsPrologue Part I: Leading Into Unknown Waters Chapter One: Why Liminal Space Matters Chapter Two: Crossing Into Threshold Chapter Three: Learning the Intentional Containing Space Part II: Facets of Liminal Space Chapter Four: Living the Flow Chapter Five: Standing Strong Chapter Six: Loosing the Potential Part III: Landing in the Future-Now Chapter Seven: Crossing Onto Land Chapter Eight: Knowing the Unknown Epilogue Appendices

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Book SynopsisA reflection on this current period and a call to embrace the opportunities God has given.Trade Review"A rich and apposite account that informs, transforms, and forms the reader. De Gruchy's insights will help you discern the mystery that is God, the power and vitality of the church, and the value of the monastic life today. Read this book and formulate a rule to navigate the wilderness of life. Learn from pilgrims who have trod the road before and are now at the covenanting community of Volmoed." - Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town "In This Monastic Moment, de Gruchy has offered people a chance to stop, look, and listen - three fundamental monastic activities. The reader is offered a chance to step into a wisdom tradition drawn both from monasticism and Africa that has much to offer the restless hearts of twenty-first-century men and women - a wisdom that takes them on an adventure to discover the God of life. . . . A book well written and worth reading." - Abbot Robert of Ampleforth Abbey, Yorkshire, United Kingdom "In a frightening and fragmenting world, many are asking how Christian faith can resist and counter the divisive tendencies that threaten life on earth. With a wealth of theological insight, historical knowledge, and experience living in a present-day community in South Africa, de Gruchy highlights how awareness of the monastic tradition can resource contemporary experiments in new forms of community, spirituality, and lifestyle. A most timely book." - Keith Clements, Former General Secretary, Conference of European Churches "Taking us on a historical and ecclesial journey, de Gruchy invites us to appreciate monastic life as God's gift to the church. Jesus' call to follow God and witness to his love brings disciples closer to their deep identity and makes them brothers and sisters of all. Keeping God and the world in their hearts is their prophetic message and a source of inspiration to serve. This is the challenge of This Monastic Moment." - Brother Alois, Prior of Taizé "Monastic traditions are long and many-sided. Like all real change, the strands begin in withdrawal in order, paradoxically, to engage their moment. This Monastic Moment is a rich historical, exegetical, and theological treatment that beautifully moves this living heritage toward our critical moment. The whole comes together in the final chapter, crafted with compelling insights from Bonhoeffer and Merton. De Gruchy offers a superb, detailed account of - and fund for - our own withdrawal and engagement." - Larry Rasmussen, professor, Union Theological Seminary, New York City

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Book SynopsisGraceLaced is about more than pretty florals and fanciful brushwork—it's about flourishing. This beautiful volume of seasonal devotions from artist and author Ruth Chou Simons encourages readers to become deeply rooted in God's faithful promises.Trade Review"How amazing is it, mamas, to have the beautiful, powerful, never-failing word of God all over our homes? I love that Ruth is using her incredible talent to help us follow God's commands so beautifully through her book, GraceLaced: Discovering Timeless Truths Through Seasons of the Heart." —Korie Robertson, of A&E's Duck Dynasty and author of Strong and Kind: Raising Kids of Character"Ruth Simons, mama to 6 boys, and one breathtaking artist (our walls sing with her gorgeous, edifying prints), is a mentor to me in many soul, life-giving ways. Have you seen Ruth's paintings? Four of these exquisite wonders hang on walls in our home...and one of those paintings, God used to lead us through the hardest season...and her Instagram feed? her blog? her book? can be like a gift of manna." —Ann Voskamp, author of One Thousand Gifts and The Broken Way"There is art that is beautiful and which causes you to pause and consider Him—and then there is that art that so swells with His beauty that you can't help but take off your shoes. Ruth's art, by brushstroke and pen, is the most exquisite kind of creative expression in that it made me want to put down her work and peer more closely at God. I have a growing list of friends to whom I want to gift this book. It's too good not to share again and again." —Sara Hagerty, author of Every Bitter Thing is Sweet

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Book Synopsis Find Security, Freedom, and Acceptance by Resting in the Fathers Love People are always looking for identity and acceptance. Sadly, the search often leads to wrong places, wrong people, and wrong messages about who they are. These restless journeys ultimately lead us to feeling frustrated, unloved, and unseen. The truth is you are already loved and accepted by your Heavenly Father! Transition from living in Spiritual Slavery to Sonship, as you: experience Father Gods love like never beforeit stops being theology and becomes transformational encounter. learn how to walk in peace, security, and restno matter what circumstances are against you. break free from always feeling guilty, shameful, and condemned. enjoy your spiritual inheritance as you walk in your true identity. Drawing from Jack Frosts adventures as a seafaring boat captain and his everyday experiences with church and family, you will quickly find yourself in this story. Get ready to learn practical truths on how to root out lies about your identity and start living as a beloved child of God!

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Book SynopsisWith keen insights into the motivations of a woman's heart, this popular author and blogger shows women how they can live with joy, resilience, and strength regardless of their circumstances.

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Book SynopsisThe founder of Teen Challenge and author of The Cross and the Switchblade reveals the key to truly defeating persistent sins and life-draining, life-controlling bondages.

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Book SynopsisOnce a suicidal atheist, now a Christ-following rock star, Lacey tells her story of finding purpose behind the pain, sharing the many reasons for her hope and helping readers see how valuable they are to God.

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Book Synopsis A personal, surprising, and heart-warming book wherein two spiritual masters of our time advance the central questions of life and faith. Brother David Steindl-Rast and Father Anselm Grün are figures of hope, people who by the power of their example can offer an orientation in a world that has become too complex to comprehend. The spirituality they radiate is an everyday thing that is nevertheless both profound and vivid. . . . Our conversations, on which this book is based, could be read as a crash course' in Christian spirituality. This book will be an inspiration and an aid to spiritual life for many people of our time, whether they are believers or not. Johannes Kaup From the Introduction Trade Review"The effect of reading this book is extraordinary. There's a sense of warmth and intimacy here that is often lacking in more systematic presentations of theology. It's like being invited to pull up a chair at the breakfast room table where two wise and gentle monks are having a conversation, pondering the deepest thoughts of their hearts. Their conversation draws on insights from the enduring religions of the world as well as from psychology, philosophy, and poetry. But it is all grounded in the real stuff of ordinary, human life. Brother David and Father Anselm delve deeply into places of the human heart that every reader knows well, and you might find yourself marvelling at how well they seem to know and embrace you. The words conversation and conversion share a common root-one conveys friendly intimacy and the other conveys dramatic power. This book conveys both."The Reverend Gary D. Jones, Rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia"Faith beyond Belief presents a compelling blend of scholarly and practical insights, grounded in ancient traditions and texts while also providing fresh approaches to meaning-making in a diverse and global society. The wide-ranging dialogue explores the basic values found at the heart of all religions—gratitude, courage, self-knowledge, forgiveness, compassion—each one oriented toward sustaining positive human relationships. The authors excel at illuminating nuances when they encounter points of tension—from exploring the hidden value of suffering, to reconciling the goals of self-acceptance and self-mastery, to navigating religious and nonreligious approaches to social justice and environmental crises. The result is an impassioned and inspirational book that calls for each of us—no matter our belief system—to connect with the heart of what it means to be human. And furthermore, it points to practical steps toward this noble aim."Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, PhD, Director of the Emory-Tibet Partnership at Emory University"Faith beyond Belief reawakens the ancient form of monastic writing known as a `chapter': brief, condensed writing on a host of topics. Together these two revered, spiritual masters from the Benedictine tradition offer reflections and guidance on the deep-tissue, spiritual topics of our day. Their reflections shimmer with wisdom as they traverse the pathless path of prayer with poise and proclaim it in perfect pitch. Readers will find their gratitude expanding into canyons of receptive reverence for the wisdom and perspective that David Steindl-Rast and Anselm Grün, each in his own way, offer to each one of us."Martin Laird, Author of Into the Silent Land and A Sunlit Absence"This is an extraordinary conversation between two of the most eloquent voices in contemporary Benedictine monasticism. Br. David, whose poetic, prophetic rearticulation of ancient truths has inspired believers and nonbelievers across the globe, and Fr. Anselm, with his prodigious output of practical down-to-earth monastic spirituality, invite us into an intimate colloquy that at times is nothing short of breathtaking in its vision of and for Christianity."Cyprian Consiglio, OSB Cam., Author of Spirit, Soul, Body"What an inspiring book! I feel humbled and greatly enriched by discovering the pearls of wisdom revealed in these challenging conversations. We meet two spiritual masters speaking from the depths of their hearts and a wealth of experience. The deepest insights of spiritual life are presented here with so much discernment, beauty, and love as well as great simplicity. They open up the treasures of faith beyond all well-worn doctrines, rituals, and beliefs by concentrating on the heart of religion, its life-giving energies, and its eternal message of trust and hope. This book is a precious gift, a real treasure. Let us hope that it will be discovered by many people and give them a deep sense of trust, strength, and joy."Ursula King, University of Bristol, England"Readers are treated in Faith beyond Belief to a unique opportunity to be a `fly on the wall' and listen in on a thought-provoking series of discussions between two of the greatest spiritual writers of our time. This volume presents a wide-ranging array of timely theological, spiritual, and cultural themes that will not leave those already familiar with David Steindl-Rast and Anselm Grün disappointed. Those new to their creative and original engagement with faith, tradition, and dialogue will surely find this a welcome entrée to their respective works."Daniel P. Horan, OFM, Catholic Theological Union, author of The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton: A New Look at the Spiritual Inspiration of His Life, Thought, and Writing"The fluid and frank conversations and provocative questions lend this book towards usage as supplemental reading for courses about spirituality or mysticism, especially for ungraduated students."Walter Sisto, Catholic Books Review"They really present questions rather than answers. They are seeking to look seriously at their image of God and how it has developed along with their own maturity. This is not a book of answers, but an invitation to wonder. We probably worry too much and wonder too little. Yet it is God who is 'wonder-full.' Those two monks invite us to wonder in our search for God."Simeon Thole, American Benedictine Review

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Book SynopsisInterprets God's call, through Paul, to be transformed by the renewal of your minds' (Romans 12:2)Deepens prayer and the contemplative dimensionRichly ecumenical in spirit, stimulating ecumenical engagementStimulus to engage in mission - going out into the world with loveFeatures lavish colour illustrations to help reflection

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Book SynopsisA book teaching about and from the Christian contemplative and mystic tradition to help people walk the mystic path of peace through life.

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to a series of spiritual exercises to help readers actively engage with their consciousness and embark on a journey to inner development.

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Book SynopsisThis book takes us through the labyrinth of spiritual paths to the one way that leads ever in towards the centre of ourselves. In typically inspiring and provocative style Barry Long gives us various ways to the Way - the ways of truth love stillness and prayer - and then charts the blind alleys and false trails of the spiritual path. Readers will learn to recognise which are the reliable signposts as Barry Long guides us finally to The Way Out where the ultimate or higher truth is found. In 99 essays or ''plain statements'' readers are invited to look for the truth in their own direct experience of life. There is a great deal of advice in how to meditate how to pray what to look for in life and how to discriminate between true and false teachings. There is instructive comment on other spiritual traditions psychic practices and the ''New Age''. Towards the end of the book Barry Long focuses on the goal of all spiritual self-discovery - freedom from suffering and conscious parti

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Book SynopsisEngagingly written by one of the world s leading scholars in this field, this comprehensively revised edition tells the story of Christian spirituality from its origins in the New Testament right up to the present day.Trade Review“This volume would be an excellent text for the upper-level or seminary student. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners.” (Choice, 1 October 2013) "[Sheldrake's] grasp of the key figures and movements within the western Christian tradition is consistently sure-footed, and the book will be very useful for those seeking an accessible one-volume introduction to the subject by an acknowledged authority ... This is an excellent book and can be safely recommended to students and others alike." Theology (of the previous edition) “Wonderfully encapsulates the complex manner in which the term spirituality has taken on various meanings within the Christian tradition … Those who are interested in learning more about the major movements in the Christian tradition are sure to find this book a wonderful introduction into learning more about thinkers who have ardently longed to attain wisdom.” The Heythrop Journal (of the previous edition) “One gets the sense that Sheldrake knows and loves his subject, and more importantly, wants to share his knowledge with others. I strongly recommend this book.” Anglican Theological Review (of the previous edition)Table of ContentsPreface xi 1 What is Spirituality? 1 Origins of the Word “Spirituality” 2 Contemporary Meaning 3 What is Christian Spirituality? 6 Spirituality and Mysticism 7 The Study of Spirituality 9 Spirituality and History 11 Interpretation 12 Types of Spirituality 15 Periods and Traditions 17 Conclusion: Criteria of Judgment 18 2 Foundations: Scriptures and Early Church 23 Christian Spirituality and the Scriptures 24 Scriptural Markers 25 Spirituality in the New Testament 27 Spirituality and the Early Church 30 Liturgy 31 Spirituality and Martyrdom 32 Shrines, Devotion, and Pilgrimage 33 Spirituality and Doctrine 34 Origen 35 Evagrius 36 The Cappadocians 36 Augustine 37 Pseudo-Dionysius 38 Christian Spirituality as Transformation and Mission 39 Theories of Spiritual Transformation 41 Conclusion 43 3 Monastic Spiritualities: 300–1150 47 The Emergence of Monasticism 50 Widows and Virgins 50 Syrian Ascetics 51 Egyptian Monasticism 52 Wisdom of the Desert 53 Monastic Rules 56 Benedictine Expansion 59 The New Hermits 61 The Cistercians 63 The Spiritual Values of Monasticism 65 Spirituality and the Conversion of Europe 67 Local Spiritualities: Ireland 68 Spirituality in the East 70 Syriac Spirituality 73 Conclusion 74 4 Spirituality in the City: 1150–1450 79 The Gregorian Reform 80 Apocalyptic Movements 81 The Vita Evangelica 82 Twelfth-Century Renaissance 83 The Rebirth of Cities 84 Cathedrals and Urban Vision 85 The City as Sacred 86 Universities as Sacred Space 87 Vita Evangelica and Urban Sensibilities 88 The Mendicant Movement 89 Dominic, Francis, Clare, and Bonaventure 90 The Beguines 94 Fourteenth-Century Mysticism 96 Julian of Norwich 98 Crossing Spiritual Boundaries: The Influence of Islam 100 Devotional Spirituality 101 Spirituality and Eastern Christianity 102 The Renaissance 104 Conclusion 106 5 Spiritualities in the Age of Reformations: 1450–1700 110 Seeds of Reform: The Devotio Moderna and Christian Humanism 113 The Crisis of Medieval Spirituality 114 Spirituality and the Lutheran Reformation 115 John Calvin and Reformed Spirituality 117 The Radical Reformation: Anabaptist Spirituality 118 Anglican Spirituality 120 George Herbert 121 Puritan Spirituality 124 Early Quakers 125 The Catholic Reformation 126 The New Orders 126 Ignatius Loyola and Early Ignatian Spirituality 126 Spirituality Beyond Europe 131 Carmelite Mysticism 133 Lay Devotion 135 Seventeenth-Century French Spirituality 137 Russian Spirituality 140 Conclusion 141 6 Spirituality in an Age of Reason: 1700–1900 145 Spirituality in the Roman Catholic Tradition 148 Pietism 150 Wesleyan Spirituality 151 American Puritanism and the Great Awakening 153 Shaker Spirituality 154 Orthodox Spirituality 156 Post-Revolutionary Catholicism 159 The English Evangelicals 161 The Oxford Movement 164 John Henry Newman 166 A Distinctive “American Spirituality” 167 Conclusion 170 7 Modernity to Postmodernity: 1900–2000 173 The Impact on Spirituality 175 The Prophetic-Critical Type 175 Charles de Foucauld (1858–1916) 176 Evelyn Underhill (1875–1941) 177 Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) 179 Simone Weil (1909–1943) 181 Dorothy Day (1897–1980) 183 Thomas Merton (1915–1968) 184 Spiritualities of Liberation 186 Gustavo Gutiérrez (1928–) 186 Feminist Spirituality 188 Spiritualities of Reconciliation 190 Ecumenical Spirituality: The Example of Taizé 192 Spirituality and Inter-Religious Dialogue: Bede Griffiths 193 Eastern Orthodox Spirituality 195 Making Spirituality Democratic: The Retreat Movement 197 Making Spirituality Democratic: Pentecostal and Charismatic Spirituality 199 Conclusion 200 8 Twenty-First Century Trajectories 203 Will Christian Spiritualities Survive? 203 A Globalized World 205 Cyberspace 206 Inter-Religious Encounter 208 Christian Spirituality and Secular Spirituality 210 Spirituality, Business, and Economics 210 Spirituality and Healthcare 213 Spirituality and the Meaning of Cities 216 The Spiritual and the Spatial 217 The Spiritual and Urban Virtues 218 Other Factors? 219 The Contemporary Turn to Practice 220 Conclusion 222 Select Bibliography 223 Select Glossary 232 Index 240

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