This compilation of Thomas Keating's thoughts on the theme of Lent, drawn from his many books and articles in the Contemplative Outreach newsletter, opens our hearts and renews our devotion, amplifying the quiet voice of God within each of us.
Part of the World Spirituality series, this is a wide-ranging, illustrated, scholarly treatment of core topics in Jewish spirituality from the earliest text references in Biblical times, through Second Temple Judaism and the Middle Ages.
This unique life of Jesus asks a new question: How did Jesus himself come to understand his life and experience his faith? An imaginative narrative grounded in scholarship, aimed at deepening the reader’s relationship with Christ.
In the new millennium, the most central question is how to understand God and Jesus. This book is an invitation to Christians—and non-Christians—to challenge their inherited notions of how and why Jesus is to be thought of as divine.
This readable and inviting introduction presupposes no specialized knowledge and opens the door to a friendly and personal relationship with scripture. Witherup's overview and history of the Bible is informative and enlightening—an excellent companion when striking up a relationship with the Good Book.
A leading interpreter of A Course in Miracles presents a comprehensive introduction to its principles. This thoughtful guide to a modern spiritual classic explains every major term and offers applications of the Course’s wisdom to everyday life.
Poetry, like prayer, speaks to the depths of human longing and is a special means of gesturing towards what is true and ineffable. These poems open a new window on the transformative process of Lent, informing and inspiring our spiritual journey.
How does belief in Christ the Word affect how we use words? What are the hopes and hazards of writing for young adults as a Christian author? These and other intriguing questions animate these lively essays by a celebrated novelist.