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Dear Ministry Partner,

What you have in your hands (or are reading on a screen) is something totally different than we have ever done.

CONTAINED IN THESE PAGES is a grouping of items so thrilling to read you will also talk, tweet, and recommend them.

You’ll still find some “read this because it's required reading to understand our faith” resources; however, the catalog is jam-packed with “read this to be delighted by, enriched by, and maybe even a little challenged by what it means to be an Episcopalian today” resources. We’ve also thrown in some “what other Episcopalians are writing about, and great stuff not about us or by us” resources for good measure . . . because reading these selections will deepen your Christian experience.

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Unless otherwise noted, all books are paperbound.

Settle in and browse away—we’re fairly certain you’ll have as much fun reading this catalog as we had putting it together.

Blessings, The Cokesbury Team

Unless otherwise noted, all books are paperbound.

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Uncommon gifts for uncommon Episcopalians Quiet reminders of what it means to be a spiritual pilgrim in our noisy world— a celebration of our rich heritage and unique approach to spiritual matters.

PRAYER BEADS

With Canturbury cross and prayer booklet.

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531262. Olive Wood. $8.00 530936. Burgundy Glass. $10.00; $8.00 531251. Blue Glass. $10.00; $8.00

WOODEN TABLE LABYRINTHS

With stylus and story card.

537849. Chartres-Style. 12" x 12". $38.00 537860. Cretan-Style. 4" x 4". $19.99

EVENING PRAYER ROUTERED SIGN

540154. 22.75" x 13.75". $16.00; $10.00

SHIELD OF FAITH SUN CATCHERS

Handmade, eco-friendly.

546033. Small. 2.63" x 2.25". $11.00 546044. Large. 4.3" x 5.3". $19.00

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THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER AND HYMNAL 1982 COMBINATION

The Book of Common Prayer every Episcopalian wants. No shuff ling back and forth—you have it all.

Large format with wonderful type, look extra-pious just carrying it! Contains the standard BCP authorized in 1979 along with the normative edition of The Hymnal 1982 containing all hymns and service music. Genuine leather, gold edges, ribbon markers, gift box.

Church Publishing.

Each, $100.00; $84.00 9780898692440. Black Leather.

9780898692433. Red Leather.

1979 BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER PERSONAL EDITION BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER 1979

(RCL Edition) and the New Revised Standard Version Bible with Apocrypha

Portable size—take it anywhere.

The essential liturgical texts for members of the Episcopal Church in a convenient, take-along format. A great resource for the work of priests and deacons. Three ribbon markers and a Presentation Page section with certificates for the Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage rites.

Oxford University Press.

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OUR BOOK. AND DON’T F O RG E T — W E C A N I M P R I N T !

9780195288414. Black Leather. $100.00; $77.00

Red, of course; black if you must.

Either comes in a presentation box and makes a superb gift for a special occasion. Includes Revised Common Lectionary, gold edges and embossing, Family Record section (with certificates for rites of Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage), three gold ribbon markers, gift box.

Oxford University Press.

9780195287820. Red Bonded Leather. $44.99; $32.39 9780195287844. Black Genuine Leather. $59.99; $43.19

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER 1979 ECONOMY EDITION

A nice ‘starter’ BCP. Make notes, add your prompts (sign of the cross here, kneel here . . . ) until you have them committed to memory. Red is leatherette, black is hardcover. Both are a great price and size. Includes the Revised Common Lectionary.

Covers are embossed with an elegant gold cross.

Oxford University Press.

9780898694406. Burgundy Leatherette. $24.00; $20.16 9780195287752. Black Hardcover. $19.99; $14.39

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THE NEW ZEALAND PRAYER BOOK

He Karakia Mihinare O Aotearoa This edition combines the completely different with the utterly familiar in a magnificent way. A popular service book offered by the Anglican Church in New Zealand, and often mentioned as a model for the revision of the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer in the US. Many church groups use its Compline service to end their evening meetings. Bilingual, in English and Maori.

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HarperOne. 9780060601997. Hardcover. $31.99; $23.03

COMMON PRAYER POCKET EDITION: A LITURGY FOR ORDINARY RADICALS

Shane Claiborne, Enuma Okoro, and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove The authors take a beloved prayer book and broaden the appeal with prayers that can be shared across denominations. You’ll look at your BCP in a fresh and new light.

Contains a tapestry of prayer and also includes a unique songbook with music and classic lyrics to over fifty songs from various traditions.

Zondervan.

9780310335061. Paperback. $12.99; $9.35 9780310326199. Hardcover. $24.99; $17.99

THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER

A Spiritual Treasure Chest—Selections Annotated and Explained C. K. Robertson, editor; foreword by Katharine Jefferts Schori Robertson gives context, history, and meaning to this core resource.

In this unique presentation, the selections are organized by themes with facing-page commentary offering fascinating insights into the history and heritage of the Book of Common Prayer.

SkyLight Paths Publishing.

9781594735240. $16.99; $12.23

SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Spiritual Formation Through the Book of Common Prayer David A. deSilva David A. deSilva views the BCP a brand-new way—through the lens of the four sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, marriage, and burial.

He explores each in depth through the prayers, liturgies, and Scripture readings, and then adds devotional exercises to help with immediate application.

InterVarsity Press.

9780830835188. $22.00; $15.84

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LEARNING TO WALK IN THE DARK

CRAZY CHRISTIANS

A Call to Follow Jesus Michael B. Curry

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T H E I R WO R K — M O S T H AV E W R I T T E N M U LT I P L E B O O K S .

Because Sometimes God Shows Up at Night Barbara Brown Taylor

As disciples, we are called to craziness. Some of us were in the hall when Bishop Curry’s elevation was announced . . . talk about crazy Christians! This book is based on the video of Bishop Curry’s acclaimed address to the 2012 General Convention of the Episcopal Church that went viral on the web and distills his outlook and beliefs.

We associate all that is good with lightness and all that is evil and dangerous with darkness.

Doesn’t God work in the nighttime as well? Known as a preacher beyond compare, Brown has been honest about her doubts and broadening understanding of what constitutes “church.” Her beautiful, accessible prose delivers a powerful religious voice.

Morehouse Publishing.

HarperOne.

9780819228857. $18.00; $12.96

9780062024343. $14.99; $10.79

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THE BOOK OF FORGIVING

The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu Co-written by the Nobel Peace Prize winner and his daughter, also an Anglican Priest who has struggled for acceptance within the Communion because she is gay. Here they offer a 4-step healing manual on the art of forgiveness—helping us to realize that we are all capable of healing and transformation.

HarperCollins.

9780062203571. $15.99; $11.51

THE FOUR VISION QUESTS OF JESUS

Steven Charleston

A third-generation Christian pastor, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation, the retired Bishop of Alaska and the former Dean and President of the Episcopal Divinity School, Charleston offers a unique perspective on Jesus through a Native American lens. He looks at four stories about Jesus, examining each as a “vision quest,” a universal spiritual phenomenon, but one of particular importance within North American indigenous communities.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780819231734. $20.00; $14.00

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SNAKE OIL

The Art of Healing and Truth-Telling Becca Stevens

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CITY OF GOD

Faith in the Streets Sara Miles

Recently named a CNN Hero, Rev. Stevens proudly calls herself a “snake oil seller.” If you haven’t become a Thistle Farmer yet, read on. This book recounts the story of her work with Magdalene/Thistle Farms. Her bath and body business has empowered women caught in addiction and prostitution to fundamentally change their lives and the lives of their families.

The world, the streets, the unloved are our Church. This powerful personal narrative describes the events of a single Ash Wednesday when Sara Miles took ashes to the streets to mark the foreheads of strangers. Our favorite review of this book was from Nadia Bolz-Weber: “Where two or more Anglicans, or prostitutes or head-injured junkies or housewives are gathered, He is with us.”

Jericho Books.

Jericho Books.

9781455519057. $15.00; $7.50

9781455547302. $16.00; $8.00

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Essentials of the Christian Life Rowan Williams One of the world’s greatest living theologians turns his attention to what is required for us to continue following Jesus and growing in faith.

In his typically gentle, inviting, pastoral writing style, he offers basic instruction in Christian discipleship for Christians at all stages of their journeys.

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.

9780802874320. $10.00; $7.20

BIBLICAL LITERALISM

A Gentile Heresy John Shelby Spong

A global and pioneering leader of progressive Christianity offers a radical new way to look at the Gospels. Using the Gospel of Matthew as his guide, he explains why a literal reading of the Gospels is actually heretical, and how this mistaken notion only surfaced once Gentiles had pushed out all the Jewish followers of Jesus.

HarperCollins.

9780062362308. Hardcover. $26.99; $19.43

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Episcopal Fiction & Mysteries SUPERB NOVELISTS (UPDIKE, GODWIN MANTEL, AND IRVING), A CLASSIC WORK OF Y O U N G A D U LT F I C T I O N ( A N D T H E A U T H O R’ S J O U R N A L S ) , B O O K S T H AT WILL IMMERSE YOU IN THE E P I S C O PA L A N D A N G L I C A N WO R L D ( B Y K A RO N , H O WATC H , A N D P Y M ) , A N D A U N I V E R S A L LY S H A R E D 7/29/16 8:55 AM

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MYSTERIES WITH PRIESTS AS DETECTIVES.

THE WRINKLE IN TIME QUINTET BOXED SET

THE MITFORD YEARS BOXED SET

Volumes 1–6 Jan Karon

The eleven books in the Mitford series follow the life and travels (and travails) of Father Tim Kavanagh— and then there are about a dozen successful spin-offs. Little-known fact: If a non-Episcopalian reads the entire series, they are automatically eligible to be received.

G. P. Putnam’s Sons.

9780147717795. 6-Volume Set. $93.95; $67.64

MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR: Each, $16.00; $11.52 Come Rain or Come Shine.

9780425278185.

Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good.

9780425276211.

Madeleine L’Engle

L’Engle’s ashes are interred at St. John the Divine Cathedral in New York where she served as librarian.

Notes from children all over the world are stuffed into the edges of the drawer. Find out why. This quintet about the Murry family is fabulous, groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy at its best.

Square Fish.

9780312373511. 5-Volume Set. $34.99; $25.19

MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR: Each, $14.99; $10.79 Two-Part Invention: The Story of a Marriage. HarperCollins.

9780062505019.

Circle of Quiet. HarperSanFrancisco.

9780062545039.

Irrational Season. HarperCollins.

9780866839464.

Irrational Season. HarperCollins.

9780866839464.

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WOLF HALL

A PRAYER FOR OWEN MEANY

Hilary Mantel

John Irving

Centered on the life of Thomas Cromwell and the brutal world in which he lived, these two winners of The Man Booker prize will hold you in anticipation of the third book in the trilogy, still being written.

Rumor has it it will be called The Mirror and the Light and there will be midnight-release parties, Harry Potter-style. (Come dressed as your favorite wife of Henry VIII.)

While this is an allegory on the life of Christ, don’t let that frighten you.

This 50s-era coming-of-age novel, the tale of a boy, wise way beyond his years, gives insight into how we view disability, fate, and family. Irving at his best. (Oh—and it makes the list because the friends meet at an Episcopal Sunday School.)

Henry Holt & Company.

9780312429980. $17.00; $12.24

MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR: Bring Up the Bodies: Wolf Hall Book 2.

9781250024176. $16.00; $11.52

William Morrow.

9780062204097. $16.99; $12.23

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THE GRANTCHESTER MYSTERIES SERIES

James Runcie

The series, inspired by Runcie’s father, a former Archbishop of Canterbury and WWII combatant (the only modern Archbishop with this distinction), is set in the 1950s yet has a very modern sensibility.

Loveable clergyman/detective Canon Sidney Chambers gets caught up in sleuthing adventures in Cambridge accompanied by his faithful Labrador, Dickens.

Bloomsbury Publishing.

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Episcopal Fiction & Mysteries

Sidney Chambers and the Dangers of Temptation.

9781632865663. $17.00; $12.24 Sidney Chambers and the Forgiveness of Sins.

9781632861030. $18.00; $12.96 Sidney Chambers and the Problem of Evil.

9781608199525. $17.00; $12.24 Sidney Chambers and the Perils of the Night.

9781608199518. $17.00; $12.24 Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death.

9781608198566. $16.00; $11.52

CLARE FERGUSSON / RUSS VAN ALSTYNE MYSTERY SERIES

Julia Spencer-Fleming

Miller’s Kill, New York is home to this highly-praised mystery series revolving around female Episcopal priest detective Clare Fergusson—an ex-Army helicopter pilot who drives fast cars—and Russ Van Alstyne, the police chief she f lirts with.

What these books lack in liturgical background, they make up for in fun and fast-paced mystery.

Macmillan Publishing.

Through the Evil Days.

9781250052353. $15.99; $11.51 One Was a Soldier.

9781250003874. $16.99; $12.23 I Shall Not Want.

9781250033734. $15.99; $11.51 All Mortal Flesh.

9781250018557. $16.99; $12.23 To Darkness and to Death.

9781250016065. $16.99; $12.23 Out of the Deep I Cry. 9781250016041. $17.99; $12.95 A Fountain Filled with Blood.

9781250007827. $16.99; $12.23 In the Bleak Midwinter.

9781250006516. $15.99; $11.51

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GLITTERING IMAGES

BARBARA PYM NOVELS

Susan Howatch

Barbara Pym

The first in Howatch’s acclaimed novels centering on the Cathedral of Starbridge, this is a masterful depiction of spiritual hubris, the seductions of power, and England’s moral dilemmas between the wars.

Pym turns a shrewd, mocking, but always affectionate eye on English country life 30 years ago. Pym’s fans will feel completely at home when they step into the Jane Austen-like lives of her beloved characters.

Ballantine Books.

Civil to Strangers and Other Writings.

Coffeetown Press.

9781603811804. $14.95; $10.76 An Academic Question.

Coffeetown Press.

9781603811781. $12.95; $9.32 Quartet in Autumn. Plume Books.

9780452269347. $16.00; $11.52 No Fond Return of Love. Plume Books.

9781480408081. $14.99; $10.79 No Fond Return of Love. This version features Dulcie Mainwaring as the heroine.

Moyer Bell.

9781559213066. $13.95; $10.04 Less Than Angels. Open Road Publishing.

9781480408074. $14.99; $10.79 Crampton Hodnet. Coffeetown Press.

9781603811767. $13.95; $10.04 Excellent Women. Barbara Pym’s most famous novel, and her world at its funniest.

Plume Books.

9780452267305. $15.00; $10.80 Excellent Women. Penguin Books.

9780143104872. $15.00; $10.80 Some Tame Gazelle (Revised). Moyer Bell.

9781559212649. $12.95; $9.32

9780449909805. $19.00; $15.01

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BRENÉ BROWN

ANNE LAMOTT

Off-Brand Authors THESE AUTHORS—NOT N E C E S S A R I LY E P I S C O P A L , M AY B E N OT E V E N C H R I S T I A N — M AY N OT F I T T H E M O L D, B U T 7/29/16 8:57 AM

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AND INFORMS OUR ANGLICAN LIFE.

The woman who made it cool to be a Christian, Lamott has an uncany way of saying exactly what you want to say, only so much better. Lamott’s faith isn’t about easy answers, which is part of what endears her to believers as well as nonbelievers.

Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace. Riverhead Books.

9781594486296. Hardcover. $22.95; $16.52

MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR: Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope, and Repair. Riverhead Books.

9781594632587. Hardcover. $17.95; $12.92 Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers. Riverhead Books.

9781594631290. Hardcover. $17.95; $12.92

Brené Brown has special resonance for Christians, exploring themes of vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. Her TED talk on vulnerability has been listened to by over twenty-five million people and is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world.

Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution. Spiegel and Grau.

9780812995824. Hardcover. $27.00; $19.44

MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Avery Publishing Group.

9781592408412. $17.00; $12.24 The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Hazelden.

9781592858491. $14.95; $10.76 I Thought It Was Just Me: Telling the Truth about Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power. Gotham Books.

9781592403356. $17.00; $12.24

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TA-NEHISI COATES

An unf linching and uncomfortable call to consciousness for the wider society about what it means to be Black in the United States. The Cathedral in Nashville used this book as a Lenten study.

Between the World and Me. Spiegel and Grau.

9780812993547. Hardcover. $24.00; $17.28

NADIA BOLZ-WEBER

Bolz-Weber is an ECLA pastor, a leader in the Emergent Christianity movement, and a pastor who has taken her beliefs into some very dark places. In her journey from addict and stand-up comedian to pastor, she examines some of the “accidental saints� she has encountered along the way.

Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint. Jericho Books.

9781455527076. $16.00; $8.00

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Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People. Convergent Books.

9781601427564. $15.00; $10.80

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LAUREN F. WINNER

Episcopal priest, lecturer, historian, and author of numerous books, Lauren F. Winner is often compared to Anne Lamott in approach and Barbara Taylor Brown in spiritual insight.

Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, Fire, and Other Overlooked Ways of Meeting God. HarperOne. 9780061768132. $15.99; $11.51

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Off-Brand Authors

Mudhouse Sabbath: An Invitation to a Life of Spiritual Disciplines. Paraclete Press.

9781557255327. $15.99; $11.51 Mudhouse Sabbath: Study Edition.

Paraclete Press.

9781612614533. $18.99; $13.67 Still: Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis.

HarperOne. 9780061768286. $14.99; $10.79 Real Sex: The Naked Truth about Chastity.

Brazos Press.

9781587431975. $15.99; $11.51

KATHLEEN NORRIS

A Benedictine oblate, Norris’s life experiences (living in the Dakotas, spending a year in a monastery, and her struggles with faith) speak to universal spirituality. Luminous, ref lective, poetic.

The Cloister Walk. Riverhead Books.

9781573225847. $16.00; $11.52

MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR: Acedia & Me: A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer’s Life. Riverhead Books.

9781594484384. $16.00; $11.52 Dakota: A Spiritual Geography.

Mariner Books.

9780618127245. $14.95; $10.76 Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith.

Riverhead Books.

9781573227216. $16.00; $11.52

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MARILYNNE ROBINSON

The Gilead trilogy centers on the life of minister John Ames and his family, and Gilead won the Pulitzer for fiction. Every facet of faith is taken on, including doubt, suffering, and grace.

Lila. After years of neglect and homelessness, Lila tries to reconcile her new, secure life in Gilead with her past.

Picador.

9781250074843. $16.00; $11.52

MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR: Home. A brilliantly imagined retelling of the prodigal son parable, set in the Iowa town of Gilead. Picador.

9780312428549. $15.00; $10.80 Gilead. The 2004 Pulitzer Prize winning novel; New York Times Top-Ten Book of 2004; winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction. Picador.

9780312424404. $16.00; $11.52

RICHARD ROHR

Father Rohr is a teacher, blogger, writer, and a Franciscan—or what he calls Franciscanalternative orthodoxy. He writes on contemplation, radical compassion, and special love for the socially marginalized.

Silent Compassion: Finding God in Contemplation. Franciscan Media.

9781616367572. $12.99; $9.35

MORE FROM THIS AUTHOR: Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi. Franciscan Media.

9781616367015. Hardcover. $21.99; $15.83 Dancing Standing Still: Healing the World from a Place of Prayer. Paulist Press.

9780809148677. $14.95; $10.76 Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. Jossey-Bass.

9780470907757. Hardcover. $19.95; $14.36 Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer. Crossroad Publishing.

9780824519957. $17.95; $12.92

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CENTERING PRAYER

This form of prayer has a strong Benedictine influence and offers a way to peace, stillness, and the ability to rid ourselves of all thoughts except oneness with God.

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Nondual Christianity in Theory and Practice Cynthia Bourgeault

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T O B E T R U LY P R E S E N T I N P R AY E R .

Bourgeault claims the salvation Jesus taught was in fact the perception of nonduality (“not two”). Learn the basics of Centering Prayer as a way to the perception of nonduality.

Shambhala Publishers.

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THE DIVINE HOURS

Is there anything more Anglican than praying the hours? The centuries-old practice of devotion at fixed hours takes us through the year and the seasons of Easter and Advent.

THE DIVINE HOURS COLLECTION SET

Phyllis Tickle

A collection of inspired prayers crafted as brief preludes or postludes to periods of personal, contemplative prayer.

Tailored for the seasons and months of the year.

Paraclete Press.

This remarkable and treasured fivevolume compilation of prayers, edited by Phyllis Tickle, includes: Eastertide, Christmastide, The Divine Hours (Springtime), The Divine Hours (Summertime), and The Divine Hours (Autumn and Wintertime). Includes selected prayers from many faiths and many centuries, organized by the liturgical year. Comes in a beautiful gift box. A Cokesbury exclusive!

Cokesbury.

9781612614151. $18.99; $13.67

540114. 5-Volume Set. $99.99; $39.99

9781611803143. $16.95; $12.20

CENTERING PRAYERS

A One-Year Daily Companion for Going Deeper Into the Love of God Peter Traban Haas

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PRAYING WITH BEADS

Often associated with the Catholic rosary, the practice of praying with beads actually pre-dates Christianity.

Anglican prayer beads are configured differently than a rosary and serve as a wonderful aid in focusing.

ANOTHER BEAD, ANOTHER PRAYER

Devotions to Use with Protestant Prayer Beads Kristen E. and Max O. Vincent

A collection of 28 devotions for use with prayer beads, plus how to make beads.

Upper Room Books.

9780835813723 $12.00; $8.40

MORE FROM KRISTEN E. VINCENT: A Bead and A Prayer: A Beginner’s Guide to Protestant Prayer Beads Explore the history and art of using beads in prayer. Learn to make beads.

Upper Room Books.

9780835812177 $12.00; $8.40

A STRING AND A PRAYER

How to Make and Use Prayer Beads Eleanor Wiley and Maggie Oman Shannon The history of prayer beads, ways to string, plus daily prayers and rituals.

Red Wheel/Weiser.

9781590030103 $16.95; $12.20

PRAYER BEADS (Shown on page 1)

With Canturbury cross, prayer booklet.

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LABYRINTHS

Unlike a maze, there are no dead ends in a labyrinth, which helps to create a beautiful image of life with God as you pray. Learn about the practice—moving from tabletop versions to life-size versions— or even how to build your own.

Great for kids.

WALKING THE LABYRINTH

A Place to Pray and Seek God Travis Scholle

Go on a 40-day journey practicing walking a labyrinth alongside a prayerful study of the Gospel of Mark. Learn a new kind of mindfulness: that there is no end, only a center, and that the path leads to the center—of both the maze and faith.

InterVarsity Press.

9780830835836. $16.00; $11.52

WALKING A SACRED PATH

Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice Lauren Artress

Reintroduces the ancient labyrinth or walking meditation—a mystical ritual found in many religious traditions— explores its historical origins, and shares its discoveries for transformation with modern-day seekers.

Riverhead Books.

9781594481819. $15.00; $10.80

WOODEN TABLE LABYRINTHS (Shown on page 1)

With stylus and story card.

537849. Chartres-Style. 12" x 12". $38.00 537860. Cretan-Style. 4"w x 4". $19.00

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PRAYER AS ART

Though these are fun, they actually give you a time and space to be calm and centered for prayer. We have a bazillion coloring books; we picked three favorites and threw some pens and pencils into the mix, too.

“WHATEVER IS LOVELY” COLORING BOOK

Contemplative quotes from writers, hymns, and Scripture.

Waterbrook Press.

9781601429285 $14.99; $10.79

“IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL” COLORING BOOK Words from a beloved hymn.

Zondervan.

9780310346692. $12.99; $9.35

STONES

Another ancient practice used by many faiths; because they’re portable, they can become a constant reminder for you to pray.

Our stones have a single word on each one to help you focus. These are fair-trade, handmade by artisans in Kenya.

FLAT STONE WORD-HEARTS

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Ten natural, f lat Kisii stones in various sizes. Words include: Gratitude, Love, Peace, Namaste, Wisdom, Courage, Serenity, Inspire, Believe, Dream.

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Each Pkg. of 10, $37.50 546748. Natural Stones.

543930. Colored Stones.

“BE STILL” COLORING BOOK With Scripture from Psalms.

Christian Art Publishers.

9781432114893. $9.99; $7.19

COLORED PENCIL SET

9781441314512. Set of 30, $14.99

ROYAL LANGNICKEL COLORED PENCILS

90672356666. Set of 12, $9.99

PIGMA BRUSH PENS SET

Writes like a pen, paints a like brush. Waterproof, fade resistant.

53482380627. Set of 8, $23.99

MICRON/GELLY ROLL BIBLE JOURNALING 17-PC. PEN SET

With books of the Bible ruler.

634989380169. 17-Pc. Set, $34.99

With books of the Bible ruler.

634989380169. 17-Pc. Set, $34.99

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BIBLE JOURNALING

Deceptively simple, Bible journaling quickly turns deep and meaningful.

Best when used with tools designed specifically for delicate Bible or Book of Common Prayer pages.

We threw in a couple of Bibles, but we have a great assortment beyond what’s here.

NIV BEAUTIFUL WORD BIBLE

Inspiring art and topics. Zondervan.

9780310444268. Hardcover. $44.99; $31.49

ESV JOURNALING BIBLE WITH FLOWERS

2" ruled margins. Crossway Books.

9781433548376. Hardcover. $37.99; $26.59

ILLUMINATING JOURNALING

Jann Gray

Stretch the boundaries of how you study God’s Word. G. T. Luscombe.

9781495165276. $14.99

DELUXE BIBLE JOURNALING KIT

Gelly Roll pens, blending tool, ink kit, alphabet stamp set, tracing paper, 12pc. color pencils, 36-pc. watercolor set.

634989345601. $119.99; $95.99

FOUNDATIONS BIBLE JOURNALING KIT

Gelly Roll pens, Black Pigma Microns with nibs, mechanical pencil, colored pencils, 36-pc. watercolor set, and more.

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BIBLE JOURNALING KIT

Pen, colored pencils, stickers, tabs, more.

9781633261426. $24.99

LECTO DIVINA

Another ancient practice, more than a thousand years old. Read a manageable section of Scripture, slowly and deliberately, with no other purpose than to breathe in the Word. Reflection with no lens, response with no agenda, and rest.

Rest where you let all go.

OPENING TO GOD

Lectio Divina and Life as Prayer David G. Benner Prayer is not merely something we do; prayer is what God does in us. Explore the four movements of lectio divina.

InterVarsity Press.

9780830835508. $16.00; $11.52

LECTIO DIVINA— THE SACRED ART

Transforming Words and Images into Heart-Centered Prayer Christine Valters Paintner Drawing on her own experience as a monk in the world, Paintner makes this spiritual practice accessible to the contemporary reader. Skylight Paths.

9781594733000. $16.99; $12.23

new MEETING GOD IN THE SCRIPTURE

A Hands-On Guide to Lectio Divina Jan Johnson An experienced lectio divina workshop teacher, Johnson presents 40 scriptural meditations, organized topically, plus questions and exercises for practicing lectio divina on our own. InterVarsity Press. Coming in October.

9780830846221. $17.00; $12.24

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Benedictine Spirituality, Fiction OF THE EIGHTEEN RELIGIOUS ORDERS THE E P I S C O PA L C H U R C H RECOGNIZES, THREE ARE BENEDICTINE: THE C O M P A N I O N S O F S T. L U K E ; T H E B ROT H E R S O F S A I N T J O H N T H E E V A N G E L I S T; A N D T H E O R D E R O F S T. HELENA. THE BENEDICTINE RU L E I S F O L LO W E D AT F O U R R E C O G N I Z E D RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES: C O M M U N I T Y O F S T. M A R Y E A S T E R N P RO V I N C E ; C O M M U N I T Y O F S T. M A R Y S O U T H E R N P RO V I N C E ; O R D E R O F T H E H O LY C R O S S ; A N D S T. G R E G O R Y ’ S A B B E Y. B E N E D I C T I N E

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THE RULE OF SAINT BENEDICT

A Contemporary Paraphrase Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, paraphrase We want to live more humbly and simply—but a 1,500-year-old treatise? This accessible paraphrase presents the timeless wisdom of the Rule for contemporary readers.

With detailed explanatory notes for challenging passages.

Paraclete Press.

9781612617695. Imitation Leather. $17.99; $12.95

ST. BENEDICT’S TOOLBOX

The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living (10th Anniversary Edition-Revised) Jane Tomaine It was the worst of times: the Roman Empire was breaking apart and politics, cultural life, and the church were in disarray. Sound familiar?

Turns out that Benedict’s tools for living a Christ-centered life are still practical and timeless. Includes a guide for group use.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780819231987. $24.00; $16.80

ALWAYS WE BEGIN AGAIN

ST. BENEDICT’S RULE FOR MONASTERIES

The Benedictine Way of Living, 15th Anniversary Edition Revised John McQuiston II; foreword by Phyllis Tickle

A pretty little edition of St. Benedict’s Rule you can take anywhere. With sections dated so that the Rule may be read three times a year.

Morehouse Publishing.

Dom Cuthbert Butler, editor; Leonard J. Doyle, translator (per Amazon.com)

Liturgical Press.

9780814606445. $5.95; $4.28

Readers who hunger for a meaningful and creatively balanced framework for life will find a simple, but enduring, blueprint—based on the Rule of St. Benedict—to order one’s time and create physical and inner space.

9780819224286. $10.00; $7.00

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BROTHER CADFAEL MYSTERY SERIES

Ellis Peters

Of course we have to slip in a mystery series—and this series of twenty is a favorite. In the early 1100s, Brother Cadfael is a Benedictine monk and herbalist at an Abbey in England, yet often finds himself in the middle of mystery and murder.

Mysterious Press.com.

CRAFTING A RULE OF LIFE

THE NAME OF THE ROSE

An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way Stephen A. Macchia

Umberto Eco

This practical workbook looks to St. Benedict as a guide for listening to God, discerning what he wants you to be and do for his glory, and discovering your own personal rule of life in your journey toward Christlikeness.

This is a magnificent mystery by Umberto Eco and is Benedictinebased. In 1327, Brother William of Baskerville uses Aristotle, Aquinas, and Roger Bacon to solve a string of murders as well as determine if a Franciscan monk is a heretic.

InterVarsity Press.

Mariner Books.

9780830835645. $17.00; $12.24

9780544176560. $15.95

Each, $14.99; $10.79 A Morbid Taste for Bones: The First Chronicle of Brother Cadfael. In 1137 on an expedition to acquire a saint’s remains, Brother Cadfael instead finds intrigue and murder.

9781504001939.

One Corpse Too Many: The Second Chronicle of Brother Cadfael. When Shrewsbury Castle falls, Brother Cadfael discovers a murder mystery amid the wreckage.

9781504001960.

Monk’s Hood: The Third Chronicle of Brother Cadfael. Using his knowledge of both herbs and the human heart, Cadfael deciphers a deadly recipe for murder.

9781504001977.

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CHRISTIANITY

The First Three Thousand Years Diarmaid MacCulloch The size of this new, must-read book from the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author may be daunting, so don’t try and tackle it all at one time. Have several highlighters handy. Breathtaking in ambition and displaying electrifying scholarship and commanding skill, this landmark, definitive history of Christianity ranges back to the origins of the Hebrew Bible and covers the world, following the three main strands of the Christian faith.

Penguin Books.

9780143118695. $28.00; $20.16

Education for Ministry THOUSANDS OF E P I S C O PA L I A N S ( A N D OT H E R S ) H AV E G O N E T H RO U G H T H E E D U C AT I O N I N M I N I S T RY C O U R S E AT LEAST ONCE, SOMETIMES TWICE. THIS LIST WILL N E V E R D U P L I C AT E T H E 7/29/16 9:04 AM

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INTRODUCING THE NEW TESTAMENT

A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey Mark Allan Powell

If a survey text can be witty, this one is. Beautifully written and engaging, it offers an up-to-date New Testament introduction for undergraduate students and general readers. Includes full-color art, helpful sidebars, maps, tables, suggestions for further reading, and more, plus a companion website with a wealth of resources.

Baker Academic.

9780801028687. Hardcover. $44.99; $32.39

THE BUSH WAS BLAZING BUT NOT CONSUMED

Developing a Multicultural Community Through Dialogue and Liturgy Eric H. F. Law A wake-up call to help us realize that only an inclusive church and community will be truly sustainable. Using Exodus 3 as a theological jumping-off point, best-selling author Eric Law offers practical guidelines for working with the dynamics of diverse cultures to create a truly inclusive community... one everyone can live and thrive in.

Chalice Press.

9780827202221. $18.99; $15.00

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TRANSFORMED LIVES

Making Sense of Atonement Today Cynthia S. W. Crysdale If the theology of atonement is difficult for theologians to agree upon, how are the rest of us supposed to grasp it without our eyes glazing over? Crysdale, whose background is in both psychology and theology, uses un-boring, everyday language to bring a a unique perspective to this difficult subject for lay people. She presents an overview of the history of the theology of atonement, addresses clearly the difficulties around this concept, and brings us with her to a contemporary understanding.

JESUS AND THE DISINHERITED

Howard Thurman

What happens when groups are marginalized or become the other?

What happens to them, and to the larger community? In this classic work, the acclaimed theologian and religious and Civil Rights leader describes how the gospel may be interpreted as a manual of resistance for the poor and disenfranchised.

In contrast to recent violent protests, Thurman contends that hatred does not empower—it decays—and that the example of Jesus’ life offers a solution.

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Beacon Press.

9780807010297. $16.00; $11.52

Seabury Books.

LIVING ON THE BORDER OF THE HOLY

Renewing the Priesthood of All L. William Countryman

This book may just redefine the way we think of the priesthood. It argues that all of us are priests, whether we know it or not, simply by virtue of being human, ministering to each other, and living on the mysterious and uncertain border with the Holy.

It explores the priestly ministries of both the laity and the ordained and examines the implications of this dual view of priesthood for churches and for educating those studying for ordination.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780819217738. $24.00; $16.80

9781596272682. $16.00; $11.20

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THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA

The One Called "Jack" H O W P RO U D W E A R E TO CALL C. S. LEWIS ONE O F O U R O W N . H E WA S A REMARKABLE THEOLOGIAN, A MAN FRIENDS AND F A M I LY C A L L E D “ J A C K , ” A N D T H E M A N E V E RYO N E E LS E KNOWS AS THE AUTHOR O F N A R N I A — A TA L E CHILDREN WILL STILL BE R E A D I N G G E N E R AT I O N S F R O M N O W. B E F O R E Y O U READ THE SELECTIONS ON T H E S E PA G E S , R E -WAT C H THE MOVIE SHADOWLANDS (SOME OF US PREFER THE J O S S A C K L A N D, C L A I R E BLOOM VERSION, BUT YO U C A N ’ T G O W RO N G WITH ANTHONY HOPKINS),

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MERE CHRISTIANITY

A GRIEF OBSERVED

C. S. Lewis; Pauline Baynes, illustrator

C. S. Lewis

C. S. Lewis

Mere Christianity was gleaned from C. S. Lewis’ series of informal, WWII-era BBC radio lectures addressing the central issues of Christianity. This 20th century masterpiece provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith. Illustrated gift edition with a new foreword by Lewis’ stepson.

Taken from Lewis’ journals after the death of his beloved wife Joy, A Grief Observed was first released under the nom de plume N. W. Clerk.

It was not released under his own name until after his death. This beautiful and unf linchingly honest record shows how even a stalwart believer can lose all sense of meaning in the universe in the midst of loss, and how he can gradually regain his bearings.

Time to revisit Narnia! Journeys to the end of the world, fantastic creatures, epic battles between good and evil—the Narnia books have it all. They’ve transcended the fantasy genre—and the genre of children’s books—to become part of the canon of classic literature. This edition created for the adult reader contains all seven books, unabridged, in one impressive volume, presented here according to Lewis’ preferred order, each chapter graced with an illustration by the original artist.

HarperOne.

HarperOne.

9780060652920. $15.99; $11.51

9780060652388. $13.99; $10.07

HarperCollins.

9780066238500. Hardcover. $21.99; $15.83

A YEAR WITH C. S. LEWIS

Daily Readings from His Classic Works C. S. Lewis A little bon mot from Clive Staples to start each day. These meditations are an intimate dayby-day companion offering Lewis’ distinctive and celebrated wisdom.

You’ll find insightfully honest ruminations on such themes as the nature of love, the existence of miracles, overcoming a devastating loss, and discovering a profound faith. Also includes poignant biographical commentary about Lewis’ life.

HarperOne. 9780060566166. Hardcover. $24.99; $17.99

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THE C. S. LEWIS BIBLE

New Revised Standard Version C. S. Lewis The C. S. Lewis Bible pairs thoughtprovoking meditations from Lewis’ spiritual writings with corresponding passages from the authoritative NRSV Bible. This one-of-a-kind Bible for devotional reading, ref lection, and inspiration is perfect for Lewis fans.

HarperOne. 9780061982088. Hardcover. $37.99; $18.99

THE FELLOWSHIP

The Literary Lives of the Inklings: J.R.R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Charles Williams Philip Zaleski and Carol Zaleski For more than three decades, C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien—along with their closest associates—were members of a literary club they’d formed at Oxford called the Inklings.

They gave one another invaluable companionship, inspiration, and criticism. This is the first complete rendering of the Inklings’ lives and works.

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Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.

9780374536251. $17.00; $12.24

BRINGING NARNIA HOME

Lessons from the Other Side of the Wardrobe Devin Brown

Examines the spirituality behind the Narnia titles (without sucking the fun out of the series). Bringing Narnia Home, by noted Lewis scholar Devin Brown, is a wise and whimsical look at the important values taught in the Narnia series. It’s the perfect book for the Narnian in each of us, and a great choice for book groups, church groups, and high school studies.

Abingdon Press.

9781426791628. $12.99; $8.70

A LIFE OBSERVED

A Spiritual Biography of C. S. Lewis Devin Brown Although it was clear from the start Lewis would be a writer, it wasn’t always clear he would become a Christian—he didn’t become Christian until he was in his thirties.

Lewis expert Devin Brown brings the beloved author’s story to life in a fresh, accessible, and moving biography that focuses on Lewis’ spiritual journey from cynical atheist to joyous Christian and challenges readers to follow their own calling.

Brazos Press.

9781587433351. $16.99; $15.12

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EPISCOPAL QUESTIONS, EPISCOPAL ANSWERS

FAITH RULES

An Episcopal Manual Ian S. Markham with Samantha R. E. Gottlich; Benjamin Hart, illustrator

Tried & True THE TITLES HERE ARE ALL S E L F - E X P L A N ATO RY; T H E I R SOLE PURPOSE IS TO HELP U S B E T T E R U N D E R S TA N D T H E U N I Q U E E P I S C O PA L VOICE AND PLACE IT BETWIXT AND BETWEEN THE P ROT E S TA N T A N D RO M A N C AT H O L I C WO R L D S . T H E B O O K S E X P L O R E W H AT D E F I N E S E P I S C O PA L I A N S , 7/29/16 9:30 AM

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THE EPISCOPAL HANDBOOK, REVISED EDITION

Barbara S. Wilson, Arlene Flancher, and Susan Erdey

Written by a a prominent church figure and modeled on Michael Pollan’s best-selling Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual, this indispensable manual introduces 21st century readers to the Christian faith and The Episcopal Church.

Full of Episcopal wisdom in concise, straightforward language.

An instant classic and a bestseller ever since it was first published in 2008, this handbook still provides helpful and insightful information presented in a whimsical and accessible way. Perfect for lifelong Episcopalians, newcomers, and those wishing to explore the beliefs and organization. Contains new illustrations, updated references, and more.

Morehouse Publishing.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780819232977. $14.95; $10.47

9780819229564. $20.00; $14.00

Exploring Christian Faith Ian S. Markham and C. K. Robertson

This accessible introduction to the Episcopal Church, written in Q&A style by two established and well-recognized figures in the church, provides a quick, easy, and non-threatening way to learn about some of the most central and compelling elements of the faith. Use with new members, as a confirmation resource, and in youth and adult study groups.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780819223098. $14.00; $9.80

THE EPISCOPAL WAY

Church’s Teachings for a Changing World Series: Volume 1 Eric H. F. Law and Stephanie Spellers, series editors In this foundational text for the Church’s Teachings for a Changing World series, two visionary Episcopal thinkers/leaders team up to explore seismic shifts in American life and the opportunities/ challenges each presents to today’s church. With a winning combination of passion, creativity, and wisdom, they call for a return to Episcopal basics.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780819229601. $14.00; $9.80

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UNABASHEDLY EPISCOPALIAN

Proclaiming the Good News of the Episcopal Church Andrew Doyle

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Episcopalians newly discovering their church home or long-time members who may have forgotten why they love the church will appreciate Unabashedly Episcopalian.

Bishop Andy Doyle has mined the Baptismal Covenant and his own experiences leading the Diocese of Texas. The result is a heartfelt, smart, and practical book that calls Episcopalians to wake up to the church’s unique gifts and story, and equips them to share that witness in their neighborhoods and in the world.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780819228086. $16.00; 11.20

A DICTIONARY FOR EPISCOPALIANS

THE LITURGY EXPLAINED

New Edition James W. Farwell

This fresh, updated work replaces the best-selling—but woefully outdated—Morehouse classic by the same name. It explains the liturgy in all its aspects for the uninitiated and is written by a respected liturgics scholar in the Episcopal Church.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780819228383. $10.00; $7.00

PEOPLE OF THE WAY

Revised, Expanded, Updated John N. Wall; Philippa J. Anderson, illustrator

There is a renewed conversation about identity and mission in American Anglicanism today. With stories, practices, and concrete illustrations, scholar and Episcopal priest Dwight Zscheile engages readers in re-envisioning what it means to be Anglican in America today and sends them out to build new relationships within their local contexts.

So much more than a collection of words, this illustrated dictionary explains old traditions along with the Church’s history and structure.

Revised to include new terms, it’s an ideal reference book for new members, seminarians, clergy, confirmation and inquirers classes, altar guilds, church school teachers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the Episcopal Church.

Morehouse Publishing.

Cowley Publications.

Renewing Episcopal Identity Dwight J. Zscheile

9780819220905. $18.00; $12.60

9781561011780. $17.95; $12.92

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NOUWEN THROUGH THE ANGLICAN/EPISCOPAL LENS

Henri Nouwen; Michael Christensen and Rebecca Laird, editors Another Cokesbury exclusive! Three volumes of previously uncollected Nouwen—taken from his coursework, journals, unpublished writings, stories, and readings—plus questions, journaling space, and a special essay for the Episcopal reader, to create the definitive work on Nouwen’s thoughts on the Christian life. An unparalleled resource for spiritual direction for both individuals and small groups.

Includes Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Formation, and Discernment.

Cokesbury.

539845. $50.97; $24.99

The Kitchen Sink THESE BOOKS CAN’T BE SHOE-HORNED INTO ANY OTHER LIST AND ARE 7/29/16 9:32 AM

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THE NEW OXFORD ANNOTATED BIBLE WITH THE APOCRYPHA, NEW REVISED STANDARD VERSION

Fully Revised Fourth Edition

While there’s no “official” Episcopal translation of the Bible, many favor the NRSV. It’s classic but not stodgy, up-to-date but not trendy.

The robust notes are not for the faint-of-heart, but in time this Bible becomes an irreplaceable friend.

The leather with thumb index can take it. (Of course, get it imprinted.)

Revised and expanded. Great for scholars, pastors, undergraduate and graduate students.

Oxford University Press.

9780195289572.

Black Genuine Leather. $95.00

OUT OF THE HOUSE OF BREAD

Satisfying Your Hunger for God with the Spiritual Disciplines Preston Yancey

SHORT STORIES BY JESUS

The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi Amy-Jill Levine

Some of us think the disciplines of the Spirit feel too much like rules and need help focusing on prayer.

And a few of us like to make bread.

This book efficiently combines inspiration for doing both. Readers encounter ancient practices (the prayer of examen, lectio divina, intercessory prayer, icons, wonder) paired with insight to the baking of an extraordinary loaf of bread. And the book itself is gluten-free!

Bishop John Shelby Spong feels we are committing heresy if we don’t fully understand the Jewishness of Jesus. So who better to teach us, then, than an Orthodox-Jewish New Testament expert? In this wise and entertaining book, Levine takes readers back in time to understand how Jesus used parables from everyday life to convey his message and meaning and how his original Jewish audience understood them.

Zondervan.

HarperOne.

9780310338864. Hardcover. $18.99; $13.67

9780061561030. Hardcover. $15.99; $11.51

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THE SACRED ART OF LISTENING

Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice Kay Lindahl; Amy Schnapper, illustrations In EFM, participants often talk about true listening as a revolutionary act—when you really listen without thinking about your next comment, it has the power to change you. This book’s inspiring text and contemplative artwork teaches readers three basic qualities of listening—silence, ref lection, and presence—that are the key to healthy relationships, learning something new, and spiritual transformation.

SkyLight Paths.

9781893361447. $16.99; $12.23

WALK IN A RELAXED MANNER

Life Lessons from the Camino Joyce Rupp

If “pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago” is on your bucket list, have we got a book for you. Like hundreds of thousands of other peregrinos before her over many centuries, sixty-year-old Joyce Rupp and a friend began a 47-day pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago in Spain. She shares the lessons they learned that can help all of us travel on life’s journey with more grace and lightness.

Orbis Books.

9781570756160. $17.00; $12.24

MAKING SENSE OF THE BIBLE

Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today Adam Hamilton

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Adam Hamilton is the preeminent voice in the Methodist Church.

Here he invites us into an honest conversation about the Bible.

In approachable and inviting language that says, “Yes, we can do this,” he addresses oftenmisunderstood biblical themes, deals with foundational questions, and considers the real questions people frequently ask that continue to divide Christians and denominations alike.

HarperOne. 9780062234964. Hardcover. $23.99; $17.27

SABBATH AS RESISTANCE

Saying No to the Culture of Now Walter Brueggemann

Life gets in the way too easily. Find out how powerful a Sabbath can be.

Brueggemann writes that keeping the Sabbath is not about moralistic laws and arguments on what should and shouldn’t be done on Sundays.

Instead, it’s about becoming a whole person and restoring a whole society—breaking our restless modern cycle and focusing on what is truly important.

Westminster John Knox Press.

9780664239282. $14.00; $10.08

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