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THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything / Jefferts Schori
BESTSELLING BACKLIST BY CATEGORY 1
HOW TO BE A PERFECT STRANGER, 5TH EDITION The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook / Matlins NEW EDITION!
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SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY DIVORCE Navigating Disruption with Insight & Hope / Call
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DECISION-MAKING & SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way / Bieber
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ECCLESIASTES Annotated & Explained / Shapiro
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WHO ARE THE REAL CHOSEN PEOPLE? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam / Firestone NEW IN PAPERBACK!
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SACRED ATTENTION A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment / McGee NEW IN PAPERBACK!
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HEALING FROM DESPAIR Choosing Wholeness in a Broken World / Spitz JL NEW IN PAPERBACK!
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CHRISTIANS & JEWS—FAITH TO FAITH Tragic History, Promising Present, JL Fragile Future / Rudin
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Aging 18, 20, 22 Art of Spiritual Living 5, 49–52 Bible Study 22, 30, 35, 36, 44 Buddhism/Zen 42, 46 Caregiving 20, 33 Children’s 57–62 Christianity 1, 7–9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 40, 41 Crafts 23, 24 Dance 49 Eastern Religions 42, 46, 54 Ecology 25 Enneagram 32 Etiquette—Religious 2, 30 Family/Relationships 3, 56, 61 Gnosticism 43, 52 Hinduism/Vedanta 42, 54 Humor 13 Inspiration 1, 12, 13, 22, 26, 27 Interfaith Resources 2, 11, 19, 28–31, 33 Islam/Sufism 8, 14, 43 Judaism 7, 8, 11, 16, 31, 32, 44 Life Cycle 3, 8, 20, 22 Kabbalah 31, 32 Meditation 32, 54 Mormonism 45 Mysticism 32, 46 Native American 45 Nature 25, 48, 56
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Inspiration—NEW BOOKS
THE HEARTBEAT
OF GOD Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything Katharine Jefferts Schori
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Insights from one of the premier women in world religion, on the intersections of the sacred and the secular. “We are all connected,” writes Katharine Jefferts Schori, “as human beings with each other, as one nation with all other nations, and as the human species with the whole of our environment. At a population of 7 billion we can no longer, if we ever could, afford to ignore those interconnections. The welfare of the least among us and around us will eventually be our own.” In this book, Jefferts Schori explores those connections as she looks at the intersections of faith with the major issues of our day—poverty, climate change, the economy, health care. How does faith speak to those issues, and what is the faith response? How can believers from an astonishing variety of faith traditions find common ground while honoring the divine, serving one another and creating a deeper community? The Heartbeat of God will be an upclose look at the “secular” issues of our day that have profoundly religious roots. Adapted from Bishop Jefferts Schori’s many speeches and sermons delivered around the country and around the world, the chapters in The Heartbeat of God will look at the many ways our faith and our lives are intimately woven together. The author of course writes from the perspective of her Christian tradition, but also reaches out with sensitivity and grace to an interfaith audience.
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Katharine Jefferts Schori is the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. Prior to her ordination to the priesthood in 1994, she was a visiting assistant professor in Oregon State University’s Department of Religious Studies, a visiting scientist at Oregon State’s College of Oceanography, and an oceanographer with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Seattle. She became the Anglican Communion’s first female primate in 2006. She is the author of two previous books, A Wing and a Prayer:A Message of Faith and Hope and The Gospel in the Global Village: Seeking God’s Dream of Shalom.
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The indispensable guidebook to help the well-meaning guest when visiting other people’s religious ceremonies— updated and revised. New edition! We North Americans live in a remarkably diverse society, and it’s increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend, relative or coworker whose faith is different from our own. These can be awkward situations....
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Religion / Reference / Etiquette 6 x 9, 432 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-294-2 $19.99 Avail. November 2010 Avail. Now: 4th Edition 978-1-59473-140-2 $19.99 Editors’ Home Areas: Woodstock, Vermont, and Baltimore, Maryland Stuart M. Matlins, publisher of SkyLight Paths Publishing, is editor of The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies; The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices and The Jewish Lights Spirituality Handbook. Arthur J. Magida is a freelance editor and author.
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How to chart a course to wholeness in the aftermath of divorce. This practical and soul-strengthening resource serves as a spiritual map for regaining your bearings, helping you move through the twists and turns of divorce in a spiritually healthy way. Drawing on her work as a pastor and counselor— and her personal experience of divorce—Carolyne Call proposes a three-pronged approach to help you reset your compass on a new destination—wholeness. She looks at how and where divorce-related disruptions take place; identifies the potential for each disruption to trigger self-defeating emotions and behavior; and explores how to heal in each disruption’s wake. Supported by first-person accounts from men and women of a variety of faith traditions who have found their way through divorce, Call helps you identify: • Where you want to go—“I want to be true to who I am” • Where you don’t want to go—the “cul-de-sacs” of bitterness, resentment, victimization and guilt • What you can do to get there Each chapter includes reflective questions and practical exercises. Appendices offer a structure for group sessions for use in churches or faith-based groups.
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Personal Growth—NEW BOOKS
DECISION-MAKING & SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way Nancy L. Bieber
A companion for staying spiritually grounded and open to divine wisdom as we shape our lives. When it comes time to make important decisions in our lives, it is very human to want to feel that the decisions we are making are good. When we approach decisionmaking as a spiritual practice, we are recognizing that we need the aid of the wise and loving Spirit whose Light exceeds our own. This is the practice of spiritual discernment, the traditional religious name for listening and attending to God’s guidance. While traditional religious language speaks of finding “God’s will,” the approach in this book is that we are active participants, co-creators with the Divine in shaping our lives. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience as a psychologist and fifteen years of experience as a spiritual director, Nancy L. Bieber presents three essential aspects of Spirit-led decision-making: Willingness—being open to God’s wisdom and love Attentiveness—noticing what is true, discerning the path right for us Responsiveness—taking steps forward as the way becomes clear
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With gentle encouragement, Bieber shows us how to weave these themes together so that they strengthen our decision-making process and help us find our path. Each chapter is enriched by detailed and practical spiritual exercises, which serve as tools for our process of decision-making. An appendix includes a guide for using this book in groups, with reading assignments, practices and meditations for each session.
Nancy L. Bieber is a teacher, psychologist and spiritual director with thirty years of experience in working with individuals and groups in transition and change. A core leader with Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Formation, she leads spiritual formation retreats and workshops around the country. She has taught at Lancaster Theological Seminary.
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BESTSELLING BACKLIST—SkyLight Illuminations SkyLight Illuminations offer today’s spiritual seeker an enjoyable entry into the great classic texts of the world’s spiritual traditions. Each classic is presented in an accessible translation, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts, giving readers the keys they need to understand the history, context and meaning of the text. All books on this page are 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, Quality PB Original. Translated into Italian and Russian
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Bible—NEW BOOKS
ECCLESIASTES
Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Living with joy in an insecure world. Twenty-three hundred years ago an unnamed Hebrew sage known only as Koheleth, the Teacher, rocked the ancient Jewish world with a critique of society that shattered conventional notions of God, piety, politics and power. Beginning with its opening broadside, “Hevel havalim!”—not futility or vanity as most translations would have it, but “breath, vapor and impermanence,” Ecclesiastes teaches you how to live in a world where nothing lasts and justice is illusory; a world devoted to accumulating power, wealth, pleasure and even knowledge that leaves you drowning in anxiety and needless suffering. Neither revelation nor prophecy, Ecclesiastes is a rational and countercultural guide to living with joy in the midst of uncertainty and insecurity. Ecclesiastes’ God demands neither sacrifice nor adherence to commandments, but offers instead a practical lifestyle rooted in moderation, meaningful work, and friendship. Rami Shapiro’s translation of and commentary on Ecclesiastes restores this ancient text to its timeless place as a guide to living sanely in an often insane world.
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“An especially friendly and smart exploration of what the Bible really has to say about sex.” —Vancouver Sun
Translation and Annotation by Teresa J. Hornsby Foreword by Amy-Jill Levine 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-217-1 $16.99 See. p. 41.
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NEW IN PAPERBACK—Religion WHO ARE
THE REAL CHOSEN PEOPLE? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam Reuven Firestone, PhD
What does it mean to be “chosen” and why did God have to choose? New in paperback! Religious people who define themselves as monotheists have often advanced the idea that their relationship with God is unique and superior to all others. Their relationship supersedes those that came before, and is superior to those that have followed. This phenomenon tends to be expressed in terms not only of supersessionism, but also of “chosenness” or “election.” Who is most beloved by God? What expression of the divine will is the most perfect? Which relationship reflects God’s ultimate demands or desire? In this fascinating examination of the religious phenomenon of chosenness, Reuven Firestone explores the idea of covenant, and the expressions of supersessionism as articulated through the scriptures of the three major monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. He explores how and why the ongoing competition and friction between these religions came about, and offers thoughts about how to overcome it.
Religion / Theology 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-290-4 $16.99 Avail. September 2010 Avail. Now: Hardcover 978-1-59473-248-5 $21.99 Author’s Home Area: Los Angeles
“Packs a punch…. [The] accessible scholarship will aid those interested in greater self-understanding and those wishing to engage the difficult issues of interfaith dialogue. Highly recommended.” —Congregational Libraries Today
Reuven Firestone, PhD, is professor of medieval Jewish and Islamic studies at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. He is author of Introduction to Islam for Jews and Children of Abraham: An Introduction to Judaism for Muslims, among other books. He is a frequent speaker on the topics of early Islam and its relationship to Judaism and Christianity, scriptural interpretation of the Bible and Qur’an, and the phenomenon of holy war in the Abrahamic religions.
“Clear and cogent…. Insightful…. Deserves a wide readership to help Jews, Christians and Muslims not to renounce but to understand more deeply one of the central elements of their religious heritage.” —Dialogue & Alliance
“The first careful, fair, and thorough comparison of how the concept functions in the three major Abrahamic religions…. Required reading.” —Harvey Cox, Hollis Professor of Divinity, Harvard University
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Prayer—NEW IN PAPERBACK
SACRED ATTENTION
A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment Margaret D. McGee
Discover how just one moment of close attention can be a prayer to God. New in paperback! Paying attention is rarely easy to do. In this inspiring book, you will discover ways to develop a practice of attention as a means of talking—and listening—to God. Framed on the Christian liturgical year and paired with images of the seasons of the earth, each chapter includes an insightful and poignant narrative that illustrates the surprising richness to be found in every attention-getting moment. Following each narrative is a prayer, suggested scripture readings and a specific exercise you can use to develop your own practice of attention as a means to better connect with God. Accessible, humorous and meaningful, these words and practices will lead you further along your path toward discovering a deeper awareness of yourself and your relationship to all that is around you—and within you. • Take a purposeful walk to reawaken your sense of awareness and wonder. • Create a to-do list to reconnect with God’s presence in your life. • Reorganize your daily priorities to energize your capacity for joy. • Write a prayer to find your own voice echoed in sacred texts. • And more…
Christianity / Spirituality / Prayer 6 x 9, 144 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-291-1 $16.99 Avail. September 2010 Avail. Now: Hardcover 978-1-59473-232-4 $19.99 Author’s Home Area: Seattle
Margaret D. McGee is an innovative teacher, guest speaker and leader of workshops on the topics of spiritual writing and prayer. She is author of the “Be prepared to come alive in sizzling color as the inner spiritual memoir Stumbling Toward God: A life of the Spirit explodes into consciousness….Teaches Prodigal’s Return, a frequent choice for book and us to slow down, look closely, and give ourselves over to study groups, and Haiku—The Sacred Art: A prayer….Warm, witty, and fun to read.” —Spiritual Life Spiritual Practice in Three Lines (see p. 49; SkyLight Paths).
“Attention is the great problem of our “Perceptive…. McGee writes from a Christian perspective but many Buddhists will also feel at home.” distractible age. Here’s a solution!” —Publishers Weekly
—Bill McKibben, author, The End of Nature
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“Encourag[es] readers to use haikus … to express themselves…. A top pick.” —Midwest Book Review
“Captures the heart essence of a moment and the feelings it evokes by paying attention to small things and honoring the sacredness of everyday life.” —Lucy Wynkoop, OSB, coauthor, Lectio Divina: Contemplative Awakening and Awareness By Margaret D. McGee 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-269-0 $16.99 See p. 49.
“A seductively brave demonstration of the challenge to ‘surrender to the adventure.’ Friendly and even almost confidential in [its] manner, delicious in [its] challenge.” —Publishers Weekly
“Will easily lead the reader to a deeper contact with his/her creativity as well as deepen community with God.” By Thomas Ryan, CSP 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-243-0 $16.99 See p. 24.
—Catholic Library World
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NEW IN PAPERBACK—Personal Growth From Jewish Lights Publishing, SkyLight Paths’ Sister Imprint
HEALING
FROM DESPAIR Choosing Wholeness in a Broken World Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz with Erica Shapiro Taylor Foreword by Abraham J. Twerski, MD
In the brokenness of your world, the healing power of a spiritual perspective can help make you whole again. New in paperback!
Self-Help / Spirituality 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-436-8 $16.99 Avail. August 2010 Avail. Now: Hardcover 978-1-58023-360-6 $21.99 Author’s Home Area: Los Angeles Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz, spiritual leader and scholar specializing in topics of spirituality and Judaism, teaches, writes and speaks to a wide range of audiences. He is author of Does the Soul Survive? A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife, Past Lives and Living with Purpose (Jewish Lights). He is the rabbi of Congregation B’nai Israel in Tustin, California. Abraham J.Twerski, MD, a psychiatrist, is author of Happiness and the Human Spirit: The Spirituality of Becoming the Best You Can Be and A Formula for Proper Living: Practical Lessons from Life and Torah (see below and p. 34; both Jewish Lights). He is the founder and medical director emeritus of Gateway Rehabilitation Center.
Are you: Feeling anxious? Feeling depressed because of the loss of health, a relationship or a job? Grieving the loss of a loved one? Grieving loss by a suicide? Feeling hopeless? Concerned about a friend who has suicidal thoughts? This wise and helpful resource explores the nature of personal suffering and brokenness and the potential for personal crisis as a source of strength and renewal instead of despair and death. Examining the personal journeys of biblical and historical figures such as Moses, Maimonides, Abraham Lincoln and Martin Buber—as well as the author’s own personal experience with despair—it looks at brokenness as an inescapable element of the human condition. It traces the path of suffering from despair to depression to desperation to the turning point—healing—when firsthand knowledge of suffering can be transformed into blessing. Whether you have encountered despair and depression personally—through illness, loss, trauma or betrayal—or you know someone who is struggling with brokenness, this book will provide an informative, safe and comforting look at the nature of despair and the ways you can overcome it. “Reminds us that we are not alone, suffering is not new, and healing is possible. Covers everything from perspective and transformation to forgiveness and gratitude.” —Publishers Weekly “Offers much advice in dealing with [despair] soundly and pro-actively…. An excellent read and a solid gift for those who are dealing with a serious case of the blues.” —Midwest Book Review
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“Useful to believers and nonbelievers of every stripe…. [Places] an emphasis on deeds. Along the way, many wise maxims crop up.” —Publishers Weekly
By Abraham J.Twerski, MD 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-404-7 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-343-9 $19.99
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Interfaith Resources—NEW BOOKS From Jewish Lights Publishing, SkyLight Paths’ Sister Imprint
CHRISTIANS & JEWS—FAITH
TO FAITH Tragic History, Promising Present, Fragile Future Rabbi James Rudin
Can Christians and Jews overcome 2,000 years as hostile strangers? For two thousand years, Christians and Jews have coexisted in an uneasy state of tension, mutual suspicion, and often hatred and violence. But in recent years, courageous Christian and Jewish leaders have together confronted the past with laserlike intensity and commenced the urgent task of building bridges of solidarity, mutual knowledge, and respect. This extraordinary effort, coming after two millennia that were frequently filled with intolerance and distrust, reverses a tragic history and creates a new and constructive relationship between Christians and Jews. But it has not been easy. How did this happen? How was it possible to begin the process of overcoming centuries of stereotypes, caricatures and bigotry? And does the development of constructive Christian-Jewish relations, albeit still fragile, offer a successful model to resolve other intergroup conflicts? This probing examination of Christian-Jewish relations looks at the major issues facing both faith traditions to guarantee that the recent hard-earned gains and achievements will not be lost or weakened in the difficult years ahead.
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Religion / Christianity / Judaism 6 x 9, 224 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-58023-432-0 $24.99 Avail. October 2010 Author’s Home Area: New York City Rabbi James Rudin, a leading figure in interreligious affairs, is senior interreligious adviser of the American Jewish Committee (AJC). He writes biweekly commentaries for the Religion News Service/Newhouse Newspaper Syndicate and has published articles in the New York Times, the Christian Century, National Catholic Reporter and Christianity Today. He is author of Israel for Christians: Understanding Modern Israel, among other books. He is a frequent guest on television and radio programs.
“An important new book…. Essential reading in Jewish and Christian seminaries, university religion courses and in synagogue and church study classes.” —Religion News Service
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED—Inspiration LIVING
INTO HOPE A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell Foreword by Karen Armstrong
Stepping out of ourselves, beyond the walls of the church and into the thick of humanity to create beloved community.
Christianity / Spirituality 6 x 9, 144 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-59473-283-6 $21.99 Avail. October 2010 Author’s Home Area: Cleveland, OH; Chautauqua, NY
“As people of faith, we are the people of hope.” From this inspirational premise, Rev. Campbell leaps into the underlying question: “How do we live into this hope?” Drawing on her amazing life experiences, this visionary minister speaks out on the pressing issues that face us today: renewal, reconciliation, forgiveness, love, justice and community. With a bold, distinctive voice, Campbell asserts that we have the capacity to transcend the barriers we have constructed that separate us from one another. She poses that “who is my neighbor?” may well be the most crucial question in our world where so many are hungry and hurting and weary of war. She calls us to life lived fully—not carefully or cautiously, but fully engaged with the world and with the messiness of humanity. And she dares us to act as the one people we are called and created to be—to claim our freedom to care, to risk and to step out into the unknown. The first book by Dr. Campbell, Living into Hope captures the essence of her wisdom gained from years of world travel and experience, and offers inspiration and challenge for all who would claim their lives as people of hope.
Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, former executive director of the US office of the World Council of Churches and former general secretary of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, is director of religion at the historic Chautauqua Institution. She currently serves as chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women and is one of the founding members of the Council of Sages for Karen Armstrong’s Charter for Compassion initiative. Dr. Campbell is a sought-after lecturer. Karen Armstrong is the bestselling author of The Case for God, among other books. A powerful voice for ecumenical understanding, she was instrumental in creating, launching and propagating the Charter for Compassion, a global, multifaith cooperative effort to restore compassionate thinking and action to the center of religious, moral and political life.
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“Whether religious or not, readers concerned with the culture of mindless complicity will find this volume revealing and enlightening.”
—Congregational Libraries Today
“Gently voiced and clear....Will help people navigate the complexity of life with love and welcome for [all] living things.”
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By Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-419-1 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-375-0 $19.99 See p. 35.
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Inspiration—RECENTLY PUBLISHED
LAUGH YOUR WAY
TO GRACE Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor Rev. Susan Sparks America’s only female stand-up comedian with a pulpit
Laughter—the GPS System for the Soul Laughter was honored by the ancients as a spiritual healing tool and celebrated by the world’s great religions. So why aren’t we laughing along the spiritual path today? What would happen if we did? In this personal and funny look at humor as a spiritual practice, Rev. Susan Sparks—an ex-lawyer turned comedian and Baptist minister—presents a convincing case that the power of humor radiates far beyond punch lines. Laughter can help you: • Remove the fearful mask of a God who doesn’t laugh • Debunk the myth that you don’t deserve joy • Find perspective when faced with adversity • Exercise forgiveness for yourself and others • Reclaim play as a spiritual practice • Heal—emotionally, physically and spiritually • Keep your faith when God is silent • Live with elegance, beauty and generosity of spirit Whatever your faith tradition—or if you have none at all—join this veteran of the punch line and the pulpit in reclaiming the forgotten humor legacy found in thousands of years of human spiritual history.
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“Thank God for Susan Sparks! By immersing ourselves in her honest insights, warm encouragement, and hysterical stories, we’re able to shatter the crust around our hearts that has kept us from fully experiencing the grace of life as God intended.” —Peter Wallace, host and producer, Day 1; author, Living Loved: Knowing Jesus as the Lover of Your Soul
“The definitive book about how humor and laughter have “Helps us transcend to a higher and everything to do with God.You will laugh out loud, and then better place, no matter what our it will move you to quiet contemplation and awe. It has done circumstances.A much-needed more for me than most of the theology books I’ve been balm for a world that often forgets forced to plough through.” —Edward L. Beck, CP, author, how to laugh.” —Saranne Rothberg, God Underneath: Spiritual Memoirs of a Catholic Priest; ABC News religion contributor
CEO, The ComedyCures Foundation; host, ComedyCures LaughTalk Radio
Rev. Susan Sparks, the only female comedian in the country with a pulpit, is senior pastor of the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City. She has been featured on ABC, PBS and CNN, as a regular guest with country music star Naomi Judd on Naomi’s New Morning on the Hallmark Channel, in the New York Times, and in numerous comedy clubs. She was recently honored by Intersections International for her interfaith work to promote justice, reconciliation and peace among diverse communities.
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“Many readers should enjoy this intelligent and engagingly written work. Highly recommended.” Translated into Portuguese
“Refreshing…. Communicates the essence of hope with intelligence, humor and grace.” —★ Publishers Weekly
—Library Journal By Dan Wakefield Illus. by Marian DelVecchio 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB 978-1-59473-137-2 $15.99 See p. 27.
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED—Islam GHAZALI ON THE PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC SPIRITUALITY Selections from Forty Foundations of Religion— Annotated & Explained
Translation and Annotation by Aaron Spevack, PhD
The first English-language publication of significant portions of the “Forty Foundations” of the Islamic faith, authored by one of the greatest scholars of Islam.
Religion / Islam 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-284-3 $16.99 Avail. October 2010 Translator’s / Annotator’s Home Area: Boston Aaron Spevack, PhD, visiting assistant professor of Islamic studies at Hamilton College, is founder and director of the Bukhari Institute, which offers educational programs on the arts and sciences of the Islamic world. He is a frequent writer for IslamAmerica.org.
Many consider Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058– 1111) the all-time greatest scholar of Islam. One of the great legal minds of his time, he was also one of the foremost sages of theology, philosophy and Sufism. His writings on the interrelation of law, theology and mysticism were central in establishing Sufism as a core dimension of orthodox Islamic practice. Muslim communities all across the world today still base much of their practice of Islam on Ghazali’s writings. Forty Foundations of Religion is Ghazali’s own summary of his magnum opus, The Revival of Religious Knowledge, which he described as the “very essence of the knowledge of the Qur’an.” The Foundations are a brief and powerful summary of Islamic faith, worship, law and spirituality. For all who are interested in Eastern spirituality, Sufism and interfaith dialogue, Foundations offers a concise and affordable alternative to the extensive (and expensive) translations of the original Revival of Religious Knowledge. This is the first publication of significant portions of the Foundations in English. Original translations of selected highlights are accompanied by insightful commentary that makes the core message of this great spiritual master relevant to anyone seeking a balanced understanding of Islam.
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Translation and “Highlight[s] the simplicity, balance, and learning from life’s Annotation by Ibrahim Gamard paradoxical truths.” —Midwest Book Review Translation and Annotation by Derek Lin Foreword by Lama Surya Das 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-204-1 $16.99 See p. 42.
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Women’s Interest—RECENTLY PUBLISHED
NEW FEMINIST CHRISTIANITY Many Voices, Many Views
Edited by Mary E. Hunt and Diann L. Neu
Powerful insights from ministers and theologians, activists and leaders, artists and liturgists who are shaping the future. Feminism has brought many changes to Christian religious practice. From inclusive language and imagery about the Divine to an increase in the number of women ministers, Christian worship will never be the same. Yet even now, there is a lack of substantive structural change in many churches and a certain complacency within denominations. The contributors to this book are the thought leaders of the future who are shaping, and being shaped by, the emerging directions of feminist Christianity. They speak from across the denominational spectrum, and from the many diverse groups that make up the Christian community. Taken together, their voices offer a starting point for building new models of religious life and worship. Issues covered include feminist: • Theological Visions • Scriptural Insights • Ethical Agendas • Liturgical and Artistic Frontiers • Ministerial Challenges
Christianity 6 x 9, 300 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99 Editors’ Home Area: Washington, DC Mary E. Hunt is a feminist theologian with extensive teaching, writing and organizing experience. Diann L. Neu is a feminist liturgist as well as spiritual director and psychotherapist. Hunt and Neu are cofounders and codirectors of the Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER).
A must-read for anyone in Christian ministry, as well as religious feminists in and beyond the Christian tradition, and church-based study groups. Contributors include: María Pilar Aquino • Rachel A. R. Bundang • Wanda Deifelt Marie M. Fortune • Mary E. Hunt • Anne Joh • Eunjoo Mary Kim • Kwok Pui-lan Cynthia Lapp • Shelly Matthews • Virginia Ramey Mollenkott • Eleanor Moody-Shepherd Surekha Nelavala • Diann L. Neu • Kate M. Ott • Nancy Pineda-Madrid • Marjorie Procter-Smith Meg A. Riley • Victoria Rue • Rosemary Radford Ruether • Letha Dawson Scanzoni Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza • Deborah Sokolove • Jeanette Stokes • Janet Walton Traci C. West • Gale A. Yee • Barbara Brown Zikmund
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Judaism TANYA,
THE MASTERPIECE OF Selections Annotated & Explained
HASIDIC WISDOM
Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi
The wisdom of Jewish spirituality and mysticism can become a companion on your spiritual journey.
Religion / Judaism 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-275-1 $16.99 Translator’s / Annotator’s Home Area: Nashville Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award-winning author, storyteller and essayist. He is author of The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice; Hasidic Tales: Annotated & Explained; and The Hebrew Prophets: Selections Annotated & Explained (see p. 49 and below; all SkyLight Paths), among other books.
Tanya, “It Was Taught,” is one of the most powerful and potentially transformative books of Jewish wisdom. Written in 1797 by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad Hasidism, Tanya sets forth the fundamentals of Jewish spirituality and mysticism. While a focus of daily study by tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews, Tanya is little known outside the world of Jewish mysticism. Until now, its kabbalistic terms and esoteric language have made this essential text of Jewish spirituality inaccessible to most readers. In this engaging volume, Rabbi Rami Shapiro offers a contemporary English translation of key selections of Tanya coupled with commentary designed to clarify and amplify the wisdom it contains. He also outlines the philosophical and spiritual framework on which Tanya is based—God’s nonduality; the five dimensions of reality and their corresponding intelligences (body, heart, mind, soul and spirit); the purpose of sacred commandments as catalysts to God realization, and the hallowing of all life through godliness—to help you understand the selected Tanya translations in a way that enhances your own spiritual development. “Opens one of the all-time classics of Jewish spirituality for beginning students of all faiths. [It] not only unlocks Tanya but also adds a classic of [Rami’s] own to our library of personal yearning.” —Lawrence Kushner, Emanu-El Scholar, Congregation Emanu-El, San Francisco; author, Honey from the Rock: An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism and other books
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“Filled with insights into human nature and Divine activity in everyday life…. There is plenty of wise counsel here.”
“A practical guide to living ethically based on the universally compelling teachings of the early rabbis.”
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Christianity—RECENTLY PUBLISHED
SAINT AUGUSTINE
OF HIPPO Selections from Confessions and Other Essential Writings— Annotated & Explained Annotation by Joseph T. Kelley, PhD Translation from the Augustinian Heritage Institute, The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century
The restless heart and searching mind of this influential early church father can offer spiritual and intellectual companionship for your spiritual journey. Augustine of Hippo (354–430), theologian, priest and bishop, is one of the most important figures in the development of Western Christianity. He is known as much for his long interior struggle that ended with conversion and baptism at age thirty-two as for his influential teachings on human will, original sin and the theology of just war. Cherished as a model for the pursuit of a life of spiritual grace and criticized for his theory of predestination, Augustine is recognized as a living expression of the passion to understand and communicate the deeper meanings of human experience. With fresh translations drawn from Augustine’s voluminous writings and probing facing-page commentary, Augustinian scholar Joseph T. Kelley, PhD, provides insight into the mind and heart of this foundational Christian figure. Kelley illustrates how Augustine’s keen intellect, rhetorical skill and passionate faith reshaped the theological language and dogmatic debates of early Christianity. He explores the stormy religious arguments and political upheavals of the fifth century, Augustine’s controversial teachings on predestination, sexuality and marriage, and the deep undercurrents of Augustine’s spiritual quest that still inspire Christians today. “Rescues the eloquence and relevance of Saint Augustine for contemporary readers.This is a book for students, scholars—and any earnest seeker in search of a great companion.” —James Carroll, author, Practicing Catholic and Constantine’s Sword
Religion / Christianity / Theology 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 288 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-282-9 $16.99 Annotator’s Home Area: Boston Joseph T. Kelley, PhD, is founder of the Center for Augustinian Study and Legacy, and associate professor in religious and theological studies and former provost at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. As a board member of the Augustinian Heritage Institute (Villanova, Pennsylvania), he helps oversee a new English translation series of the complete works of Saint Augustine, published by New City Press. He is author of Faith in Exile: Seeking Hope in Times of Doubt and 101 Questions and Answers on Prayer.
“Illuminating … a compelling introduction to the ancient church’s most profound thinker.” —Professor Jane E. Merdinger, author, Rome and the African Church in the Time of Augustine
“A famous 19th-century Russian spirituality text finds new expression.” —Publishers Weekly
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Personal Growth CREATIVE AGING
Rethinking Retirement and Non-Retirement in a Changing World Marjory Zoet Bankson
Discover Your Unique Gift
Self-Help / Aging / Spirituality 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-281-2 $16.99 Author’s Home Area: Washington, DC Marjory Zoet Bankson, an artist and spiritual guide, is author of five books, including The Soulwork of Clay: A Hands-On Approach to Spirituality (see p. 24; SkyLight Paths). President of Faith@Work for fifteen years, she now travels nationally to offer retreats and workshops. She currently teaches on spiritual companionship at Washington National Cathedral, the Servant Leadership School and Virginia Theological Seminary.
In a practical and useful way, Marjory Zoet Bankson explores the spiritual dimensions of retirement and aging. She offers creative ways for you to share your gifts and experience, particularly when retirement leaves you questioning who you are when you are no longer defined by your career. Drawing on stories of people who have reinvented their lives in their older years, Bankson explores the issues you need to address as you move into this generative period of life: • Release: Letting go of the vocational identity associated with our career or primary work • Resistance: Feeling stuck, stagnant, resisting change • Reclaiming: Drawing energy from the past, discovering unused gifts • Revelation: Forming a new vision of the future • Crossing Point: Moving from stagnation to generativity • Risk: Stepping out into the world with new hope • Relating: Finding or creating new structures for a new kind of work “A treasure. Don’t grow old without it.” —Rev. Holly W. Whitcomb, author, Seven Spiritual Gifts of Waiting
“A great gift to everyone in the field of aging.... Strongly recommended for everyone in the third stage as well as professionals and interested laypersons.” —Phoebe Girard, hospice worker; cofounder, Conscious Aging Network of New Mexico; former editorial board member, ASA Forum on Religion, Spirituality and Aging
“Hits the right note … aging is not just about giving back, but about giving forward.” —Fr. Tom Ryan, author, Soul Fire: Accessing Your Creativity
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Interfaith Resources—RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PAPERBACK
TALKING
ABOUT GOD Exploring the Meaning of Religious Life with Kierkegaard, Buber, Tillich and Heschel Daniel F. Polish, PhD
Challenge yourself to delve into a deeper interfaith dialogue. The modern age of religion is characterized by dialogue. Jews and Christians together explore the realities and meaning of living in proximity to one another. Yet for all the good will and sincerity of intention, too often such discussions fail to progress beyond well-intentioned pleasantries to the challenging content that can truly deepen our understanding of each other. This fascinating and accessible introduction to the theologies of four modern religious thinkers will help you break through the superficial generalities to plumb the depths of religious differences and embrace the commonalities. Examining the lives and works of Søren Kierkegaard, Martin Buber, Paul Tillich and Abraham Joshua Heschel through the lens of their treatment of the Bible and the biblical patriarch Abraham, you will take part in a discussion of the very phenomenon of religion and what part it plays in living a fully engaged human life. Topics include: • The limits of human understanding and the inability of the finite human mind to comprehend God • The language with which humans can speak about God • The interpretation of religious symbols as acknowledgment of God. “A profound analysis of the forms of religion for our times.The value of this book lies in Polish’s ability to point out the value of all four authors’ works for an authentic interreligious dialogue.” —Catholic Library World
“Challenges the reader to consider his or her personal understanding…. Provides a firm foundation from which readers can explore the writings of these influential religious thinkers.” —Congregational Libraries Today
Religion / Theology 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-272-0 $16.99 Also Avail.: Hardcover 978-1-59473-230-0 $21.99 Author’s Home Area: New York City Daniel F. Polish, PhD, is a frequent teacher of both Jewish and Christian audiences. He is the author of Bringing the Psalms to Life: How to Understand and Use the Book of Psalms and Keeping Faith with the Psalms: Deepen Your Relationship with God Using the Book of Psalms (see below; both Jewish Lights). He has been a congregational rabbi for over thirty years.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PAPERBACK—Caregiving
CARESHARING
A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability Marty Richards
Rebalancing the prescribed roles in challenging caregiving situations so all involved are supported. The word caregiver typically suggests someone doing all the giving for a frail, physically or mentally challenged, or aging person who is doing all the receiving. Marty Richards proposes a rebalanced approach of “caresharing.” From this perspective, the “cared for” and the “carer” share a deep sense of connection. Each has strengths and resources. Each can teach the other. Each can share in grief, hope, love and wisdom. Richards shows you how to move from independent caregiving to interdependent caregiving by engaging the spiritual and emotional aspects of caring for a loved one. Whether you are a daughter or son, a husband or wife, a sibling, long-term partner or good friend, Caresharing offers a multilayered, reciprocal process that will help you keep your spirit—and your loved one’s spirit—alive in challenging times. Self-help / Caregiving 6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-286-7 $16.99 Also Avail.: Hardcover 978-1-59473-247-8 $24.99 Author’s Home Area: Seattle, WA Marty Richards, a clinical social worker, is an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work. She is a popular speaker on the topics of chronic illness, Alzheimer’s disease, elder care, and spirituality and aging. She is the primary author of Eldercare: The Best Resources to Help You Help Your Aging Relatives and Caregiving: Church and Family Together.
“A radical and timely idea … innovative … eminently practical…. [Richards] conveys in a caring way her profound understanding of this inevitable part of the life cycle…. Sensitive and essential.” —Publishers Weekly “Presents a new, rebalanced vision of care…. Recognizes the importance of spiritual growth within this difficult dance, and offers clear, sensitive and commonsense instruction for its specific steps.” —Aging Today
“Refreshing…. Provides families with a guide to caregiving as a meaningful and fulfilling experience…. Offers useful insights and down-to-earth —Family Caregiver Alliance Newsletter approaches.”
“Draws on a wealth of experience and provides a compendium of realistic scenarios … in preparing for and meeting the needs faced in a disaster…. A comprehensive For ages resource for clergy, 7 and up pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faiths.” —Catholic Library World By Jay Marshall, PhD Foreword by Philip Gulley 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-231-7 $16.99 See p. 50.
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Personal Growth—RECENTLY PUBLISHED
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OF OUR LIVES The Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton
Find hope and renewal in life’s natural cycle of ordinary losses and new beginnings. Going beyond loss as a problem to be resolved, a grief to be worked through, Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton, a spiritual director and ordained clergywoman, reframes loss from the perspective that our everyday losses help us learn what we need to handle the major losses. Weaving in spiritual and classical themes, personal and scriptural story, Dr. Copeland-Payton shows us that by becoming aware of what our lesser losses have to teach us, the larger losses of our lives become less terrifying. Each chapter includes a spiritual practice and questions for reflection to help us: • Mine the hidden depths of painful losses of things and places • Traverse the devastating loss of relationships and the heart-wrenching death of people we love • Overcome the steep, dark slopes of loss of beliefs and faith • Venture past our fear of the losses of aging and our own death. “Capture[s] beautifully the paradox that the losses of our lives can become our gains. By weaving story, experience and faith … shows how our deepest hurts may be the soil that nurtures the seeds of our transformation.” —Sr. Clarissa Goeckner, prioress, Monastery of St. Gertrude, Cottonwood, Idaho
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“Offers a way to reflect on loss that is integrative and practical. Invites the reader on a journey of depth and care.” —Mary C. Earle, author, Days of Grace: Meditations and Practices for Living with Illness “An extraordinarily wise, practical guide … on how to develop a deep spirituality grounded in the matrix between the wounds of everyday life from birth to death and the longing for God as the sacred ground discovered in the everyday gifts of life.” —Dr. Tyron Inbody, professor emeritus of theology, United Theological Seminary; author, The Transforming God: An Interpretation of Suffering and Evil
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Complete Backlist by Category
AGING & SPIRITUALITY
Creating a Spiritual Retirement: A Guide to the Unseen Possibilities in Our Lives
Caresharing: A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability By Marty Richards PB $16.99
Invites you to examine your spiritual life and explore ways of making retirement more meaningful. $14.99
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Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older: More than 65 Creative Ways to Use Purpose, Prayer, and the Power of Spirit to Build a Meaningful Retirement By Molly and Bernie Srode
By Molly Srode
See p. 20.
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Readings and practical exercises address specific issues connected with aging. Demonstrates how the power of spirit can help overcome the obstacles of old age. $16.99 Molly and Bernie Srode began their journey early in life as a Catholic nun and priest.
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Daughters of the Desert: Stories of Remarkable Women from Christian, Jewish and Muslim Traditions
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The Triumph of Eve & Other Subversive Bible Tales By Matt Biers-Ariel Teacher’s Guide available at www.skylightpaths.com.
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Voices from Genesis: Guiding Us through the Stages of Life By Dr. Norman J. Cohen
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CRAFTS, CREATIVITY & SPIRITUALITY (continued on p. 24)
Beading—The Creative Spirit: Finding Your Sacred Center through the Art of Beadwork
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
By Rev. Wendy Ellsworth
Believing that beading is a form of meditation through which we can access the Creative Spirit that is always present in us, internationally recognized professional bead artist Rev. Wendy Ellsworth offers multiple ways to explore beading as a spiritual journey of self-discovery. Includes fourteen exercises and beading projects, each with a meditative experience to encourage a contemplative spirit and creative play. “A remarkably insightful and personal account of the intimate relationship between spirituality and creativity. Whether you do beading, pursue other artistic activities, or are interested in devotional practices, you will find this a powerful and engaging work.”
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Contemplative Crochet A Hands-On Guide for Interlocking Faith & Craft By Cindy Crandall-Frazier; Foreword by Linda Skolnik
Discover how you can explore and strengthen your spiritual self through crochet. Includes ten original projects for beginners or experienced crocheters, including a prayer shawl, pocket mandala, prayer beads and more. “A gem…. Regardless of whether you do the projects, the gentle wisdom in this book instills beauty, peace and grace.” —Light of Consciousness 7 x 9, 208 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-238-6 $16.99
The Knitting Way: A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery By Linda Skolnik and Janice MacDaniels
Follows the knitting journeys of the authors and other knitters to discover how they have used their knitting to explore and strengthen their spiritual selves, and how you can do the same. Includes nineteen easy-to-follow patterns and instructions for projects that anyone can do!
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The Painting Path Embodying Spiritual Discovery through Yoga, Brush and Color By Linda Novick; Foreword by Richard Segalman
Combines simple yoga-inspired breathing and stretching exercises to focus your mind and refresh your body with eleven original art projects that help you explore themes essential to both your creativity and your spirituality. Whether you’re a painting novice or an accomplished artist, this engaging book has a place for you. “A playful, imaginative resource … like a fantastic painting workshop with a wonderful teacher…. Easy to follow … filled with inspiration and surprisingly deep awareness.” —Spirit of Change 7 x 9, 208 pp, 8-page color insert, plus b/w photos Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-226-3 $18.99
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CRAFTS, CREATIVITY & SPIRITUALITY The Quilting Path: A Guide to Spiritual Discovery through Fabric,Thread and Kabbalah By Louise Silk
Anyone from the novice to the needlework expert will be nourished and gratified by the patchwork and appliqué experiences offered in this creative, engaging book. Ten carefully designed projects include: Log Cabin Quilt • String Pieced Pillows • Straight Furrows Baby Blanket • Quilting Carry-all Bag • Patchwork Prayer Shawl • Folk Art Appliqué Quilt • T-shirt Quilt … and more! “Combines the mystical tradition of Kabbalah with quilting on a spiritual journey of awakening…. Shows you how the art of quilting can become a daily ritual of spiritual and psychological renewal, regardless of your faith.” —Quilts with Style 7 x 9, 192 pp, b/w photos & illus., Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-206-5 $16.99
The Scrapbooking Journey: A Hands-On Guide to Spiritual Discovery By Cory Richardson-Lauve; Foreword by Stacy Julian
Leads you on a celebration of the divine connection you can experience through scrapbooking. Includes eight original scrapbooking projects with dozens of variations—for both cut-andpaste and digital artists, beginning scrapbookers and published designers alike. “Richardson-Lauve … obviously knows what she’s talking about—and it shows…. Challenges [scrapbookers] to take it one step further … [and] explore and grow in their spiritual life.” —St. Anthony Messenger 7 x 9, 176 pp, 8-page color insert, plus b/w photos Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-216-4 $18.99
The Soulwork of Clay: A Hands-On Approach to Spirituality By Marjory Zoet Bankson; Photos by Peter Bankson
Takes you through the seven-step process of making clay into a pot, drawing parallels at each stage to the process of spiritual growth. Through reflective questions in each chapter— along with twenty-one unique clay projects that even beginners can do—this book invites you to reconnect with your body and spirit, and with the earth itself. “Inspiring…. Shows how working with clay teaches us … about touch and staying centered, about the playfulness of choices, and about the crucible of transformation.” —Spirituality & Practice 7 x 9, 192 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-249-2 $16.99
Soul Fire Accessing Your Creativity By Thomas Ryan, CSP
Will show you how to cultivate your creative spirit, particularly in the second half of life, as a way to encourage personal growth, enrich your spiritual life and deepen your communion with God. Practical exercises at the end of each chapter help you awaken your creative spirit within. “Will easily lead the reader to a deeper contact with his/her creativity.” —Catholic Library World 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-243-0 $16.99
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ECOLOGY, NATURE & SPIRITUALITY AWARD WINNER
CLAIMING EARTH
AS COMMON GROUND The Ecological Crisis through the Lens of Faith By Andrea Cohen-Kiener; Foreword by Rev. Sally Bingham A “Top 10 Book for Enlightenment and Hope.” —Read the Spirit Gathers insights from ecology coalitions, emerging theologies, and spiritual and environmental activists to rally and inspire us to work across denominational lines in order to fulfill our sacred imperative to care for God’s creation. Contributors include: Rev. Woody Bartlett • Rev. Tom Carr Rev. Donna Schaper, PhD • Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, PhD Dr. Eboo Patel • Dr. Lowell “Rusty” Pritchard Andrea Cohen-Kiener is director of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network and a rabbi well known in the field of ecology and interfaith communities. She is author of Life on Earth: A User’s Guide.
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Blessing the Animals Prayers and Ceremonies to Celebrate God’s Creatures,Wild and Tame Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso
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Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life A Guide to Many Practices
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Earth,Water, Fire, & Air Essential Ways of Connecting to Spirit
By Michael J. Caduto Foreword by Rosemary Gladstar “Herbal experts will treasure the extensive spiritual application contexts, and beginners will find comfort in the cultivation basics.”
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Renewal in the Wilderness: A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World By John Lionberger “Surprising, probing and provocative…. Enjoins us to remember our primal sacred beginnings with clear grace and compelling reasons.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 176 pp, b/w photos Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-219-5 $16.99
What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures
Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature Growing Into the Fullness of Who You Are
By Diana L. Guerrero 6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-84-3 $16.95 Translated into German 8 x 8, 224 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-250-8 $16.99
By Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD; Foreword by Eileen Fisher “Thought-provoking.... [Provides] ways to come alive to your senses and … creative tools to express what you have experienced.” —Spirituality & Practice
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INSPIRATION The Alphabet of Paradise: An A–Z of Spirituality for Everyday Life
Awakening the Spirit, Inspiring the Soul 30 Stories of Interspiritual Discovery in the Community of Faiths
By Howard Cooper “Extraordinary…. [Teaches] a spirituality for everyday life that resonates with the most profound mystical teachings of the major traditions.”
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The Empty Chair Finding Hope and Joy— Timeless Wisdom from a Hasidic Master, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
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A treasury of insights and advice for living joyously and spiritually today. Rebbe Nachman’s timeless wisdom will show you how to fill the empty Finding Hope: Cultivating God’s Gift of a Hopeful Spirit chair—your alienated self—by finding joy and cause for happiness in By Marcia Ford; Foreword by Andrea Jaeger everything that happens to you. “Refreshing, frank and real…. Communicates the essence of hope with intelligence, humor and grace.” 4 x 6, 128 pp, Deluxe PB, 978-1-879045-67-5 $9.99
The Gentle Weapon Prayers for Everyday and Not-So-Everyday Moments— Timeless Wisdom from the Teachings of the Hasidic Master, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
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A “little treasure” of prayers that will open your heart and soul and give voice to your deepest yearnings. This spiritual gem makes a loving gift to friends, family or to yourself when words of comfort are what is needed most.
God Lives in Glass: Reflections of God for Adults through the Eyes of Children By Robert J. Landy, PhD 7 x 6, 64 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-893361-30-0 $12.95
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Heartfelt stories of everyday people that inspire us to challenge life’s peaks and pitfalls—and begin our own journeys of spiritual and personal growth.
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God Whispers Stories of the Soul, Lessons of the Heart
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God’s To-Do List 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God’s Work on Earth By Dr. Ron Wolfson “Challenges us to step into our God-given roles of caretakers for the world and cocreators of a more loving and kind universe.” —Spirituality & Practice
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INSPIRATION Happiness and the Human Spirit The Spirituality of Becoming the Best You Can Be
Inspired Lives Exploring the Role of Faith and Spirituality in the Lives of Extraordinary People
By Abraham J.Twerski, MD “Useful to believers and nonbelievers of every stripe.”
By Joanna Laufer and Kenneth S. Lewis “More than forty prominent people who have been motivated, encouraged, consoled and healed by their faith…. Awe-inspiring.”
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Journeys of Simplicity Traveling Light with Thomas Merton, Basho- , Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard & Others
—New York Times
Contributors include: Dr. Herbert Benson • Paulo Coelho • Andre Dubus • Diana L. Eck • Ang Lee • Madeleine L’Engle • Wynton Marsalis • Thomas Moore • Kathleen Norris • Hakeem Olajuwon • Christopher Parkening • and many others. 6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-893361-33-1 $16.95
By Philip Harnden
Where do our journeys take us? What do we carry with us? What do we leave behind? Vignettes of forty spiritual travelers and the few, ordinary things they carried with them—from place to place, from day to day, from birth to death—offer a graceful way of traveling through life. “Leaves a lasting impression.” —EarthLight
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By Rev. Susan Sparks
An ex-lawyer turned stand-up comedian and minister presents a deliciously rebellious pitch for the power of humor in the spiritual search.
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Living into Hope A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This
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By Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell; Foreword by Karen Armstrong
An inspiring call to step out of ourselves, beyond the walls of the church and into the thick of humanity to create beloved community. 6 x 9, 144 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-59473-283-6 $21.99 See p. 12.
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Spiritually Incorrect Finding God in All the Wrong Places By Dan Wakefield Illus. by Marian DelVecchio Praise for Dan Wakefield’s Work “With breathtaking honesty, he shows that real spiritual faith requires that we be explorers, open to the possibility that our wrong turns and mishaps might lead to the richest territory of all.”
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Laugh Your Way to Grace Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor
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The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven: Reviewing & Renewing Your Life on Earth By Dr. Ron Wolfson “Charming, shocking, and uplifting….The ideas are sound sense for all readers…. Highly recommended.” — ★ Library Journal starred review
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What Matters Spiritual Nourishment for Head and Heart By Frederick Franck
An elegantly simple book of reflections presents the rich harvest of a lifetime of thinking, feeling and seeing by an artist whose vital spirituality has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers and students. 5 x 71⁄4, 128 pp 50+ b/w illus., Hardcover 978-1-59473-013-9 $16.99
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INTERFAITH RESOURCES Bible Baby Names Spiritual Choices from Judeo-Christian Tradition
The Changing Christian World: A Brief Introduction for Jews
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By Rabbi Leonard A. Schoolman
By Anita Diamant
A complete, one-of-akind resource for parentsto-be searching for a perfect name for their child. Nearly 1,000 boys’ and girls’ names, both traditional and creative, from the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Bible.
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Christians & Jews in Dialogue: Learning in the Presence of the Other By Mary C. Boys and Sara S. Lee Foreword by Dorothy C. Bass “Those who are interested in learning about other traditions will find hope in [these words].” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-254-6 $18.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-144-0 $21.99 AWARD WINNER
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How to Be a Perfect Stranger, 5th Edition The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook
—Los Angeles Times
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InterActive Faith The Essential Interreligious Community-Building Handbook Edited by Rev. Bud Heckman with Rori Picker Neiss Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
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“Fresh ideas…. Should be required reading for clergy and anyone interested in furthering the cause of pluralism.” —Publishers Weekly
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Designed to answer Jews’ common questions about Christianity, this enlightening overview is also an excellent interfaith resource that will help all readers understand the changing Christian climate and its implications for the future of Judaism and interfaith relations.
Healing the JewishChristian Rift Growing Beyond Our Wounded History By Ron Miller and Laura Bernstein; Foreword by Dr. Beatrice Bruteau “Bold….Tackle[s] an enormous and bitter problem in a concrete, helpful way.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 288 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-139-6 $18.99
How to Do Good & Avoid Evil A Global Ethic from the Sources of Judaism By Hans Küng and Rabbi Walter Homolka Translated by Rev. Dr. John Bowden
Makes the case for binding values and basic moral attitudes that can be found in Judaism’s universal message of a better world. 6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-255-3 $19.99
A Jewish Understanding of the New Testament By Rabbi Samuel Sandmel New preface by Rabbi David Sandmel “A remarkably balanced assessment of the significance and meaning of the New Testament…. [Sandmel’s] ability to find common ground without giving up his Jewish identity is legendary.” —Religious Book Club 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 368 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-048-1 $19.99
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INTERFAITH RESOURCES (continued on p. 30) GETTING TO THE HEART OF INTERFAITH
The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi and a Sheikh AWARD WINNER Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Sheikh Jamal Rahman
Featured in the New York Times, on CBS Evening News, and on NPR’s On Point and Here & Now A deeply personal journey to interfaith collaboration that offers hope for an inclusive and healing way of being together in the world. A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice Too often religion seems to fuel more hatred than love, more conflict than collaboration. These three unique friends—a pastor, a rabbi and a sheikh (“interfaith amigos,” as they have called themselves on their Interfaith Talk Radio show)—speak openly about the difficult matters, and the need to do the inner spiritual work, in order to go beyond tolerance and intellectual understanding to a vital, inclusive spirituality. From their deep commitment and lived experience, they present ways we can work together to transcend the differences that have divided us historically. Includes many insights and encouragements for individuals and groups. Also includes suggestions for “where do we go from here” and additional readings, discussion questions and actions, and group-usage suggestions for lay people and clergy groups. “The perspective explore[d] in this adventuresome paperback is an inclusive spirituality [that] can serve as a healing balm for the wounds suffered by people and the planet.” —Spirituality & Practice
6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-263-8 $16.99 Don Mackenzie is a retired minister and head of staff at University Congregational United Church of Christ in Seattle. Ted Falcon is founder and rabbi of Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue in Seattle, and coauthor of Judaism for Dummies. Jamal Rahman is cofounder and Muslim Sufi minister at Interfaith Community Church, adjunct faculty at Seattle University, and author of The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam.
“A masterful firsthand account “Rich and edifying…. Offers a valuable window into the new frontier of of interfaith dialogue. Insightful, interreligious relations through the lenses of three who have been consciously exploring it during the past decade.They render an interesting, informative, and appreciated service … for the benefit of the increasing number of important ... [will be] of great people who are, with map in hand, seeking compass bearings on a interest to individual readers journey of their own.” —Koinonia Newsletter and a rich resource for religious communities seeking “Not an ordinary book, rather the “Important.The perfect book to to create such dialogue.” lived experience of three religious introduce the world of interfaith —Marcus J. Borg , bestselling leaders and the exploration of their cooperation and understanding author, The Heart of Christianity: faith differences. Lifts up a way to [and] a great way for any local Rediscovering a Life of Faith peaceful living based in understanding religious community’s adult and compassion.” study group to safely dive in.” “Brings us something new: true —Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, —Rev. Bud Heckman, director for and honest friendship as former general secretary, National external relations, Religions for evidenced in tough talk and Council of Churches of Christ in the Peace; author, InterActive Faith: deep interspiritual sharing. USA; author, Living into Hope: A Call to The Essential Interreligious Read this book and live it. Get Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This Community-Building Handbook your clergy to do the same.” —Rami Shapiro, author, “Written with clarity, insight and wisdom ... provides a judicious The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: model for developing bonds across religious boundaries.” Preparing to Practice
—Sr. Mary C. Boys, Skinner and McAlpin Professor of Practical Theology, Union Theological Seminary, New York City; coauthor, Christians & Jews in Dialogue: Learning in the Presence of the Other
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INTERFAITH RESOURCES The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices
The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies
Edited by Stuart M. Matlins
Tells you everything you need to know to avoid embarrassment, relax and have a good time. Covers all the major (and many minor) denominations and religions found in North America!
The handbook for how to respond in an appropriate way when someone dies—no matter what their faith or denomination. 6 x 9, 240 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-20-1 $16.95
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Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World The Essential Handbook to the Past Century of Religion
By Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin Foreword by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis Preface by Phyllis Tickle “Jews and Christians alike will be bemused and enlightened by Salkin’s new look at our ancient texts.”
Edited by Ira Rifkin and the Editors at SkyLight Paths Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles “Marked by the impressive ecumenism that readers expect from SkyLight Paths publications…. An inspirational, agreeable read.” —Publishers Weekly
Spiritual Manifestos Visions for Renewed Religious Life in America from Young Spiritual Leaders of Many Faiths Edited by Niles Elliot Goldstein; Preface by Martin E. Marty
Will challenge your assumptions about what religion is—and isn’t. 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-893361-09-6 $21.95
We Jews and Jesus Exploring Theological Differences for Mutual Understanding By Rabbi Samuel Sandmel New preface by Rabbi David Sandmel “Speaks eloquently to the heart of the questions that continue to exercise us in our current JewishChristian conversations.”
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Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible Ancient Role Models for Sacred Relationships
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—Ron Miller, coauthor, Healing the JewishChristian Rift: Growing Beyond Our Wounded History
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A Walk with Four Spiritual Guides Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, and Ramakrishna By Andrew Harvey
Accessible translations of four classic spiritual texts, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp b/w photos & illus., Quality PB 978-1-59473-138-9 $15.99 Translated into Portuguese
Who Is My God? 2nd Edition: An Innovative Guide to Finding Your Spiritual Identity Created by the Editors at SkyLight Paths
Provides the Spiritual Identity Self-TestTM to uncover the two components of your own unique spirituality—how you believe: your Spiritual TypeTM; and what you believe: your tradition indicators. Contains descriptions of twenty-eight different spiritualities practiced in North America today, along with significant people from the faith, books, periodicals, websites and contact information. 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-014-6 $15.99
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JUDAISM FOR CHRISTIANS From Jewish Lights Publishing, SkyLight Paths’ Sister Imprint
THE BRIEF INTRODUCTION FOR CHRISTIANS SERIES A window into the Jewish faith tradition, written especially for Christians. The Jewish Approach to God: A Brief Introduction for Christians
The Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam) A Brief Introduction for Christians
By Rabbi Neil Gillman “Gillman notes that the name ‘Israel’ means one who struggles with God. In this book he helps us all to rise to that challenge.”
By Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD “A useful … book on human relationships.” —Publishers Weekly 1
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Jewish Holidays A Brief Introduction for Christians
The Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land: A Brief Introduction for Christians
By Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky and Rabbi Daniel Judson “A helpful guide … will be especially useful for interfaith families.”
By Rabbi Eugene Korn, PhD “Direct, readable [and] accessible for a wide audience…. Provide[s] Christians with a genuine feeling for how Jews today perceive the reality of Israel.”
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Jewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians By Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky and Rabbi Daniel Judson “Very sensitive and embracing … succeeds in translating for Christians the richness of Jewish ritual and tradition.” —The Rt. Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith, PhD, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of America
Translated into Dutch, German and Polish
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By Rabbi Lawrence Kushner
Guides Christians through the rich wisdom of Jewish spirituality. Shows all of us how we can use the fundamentals of Jewish spirituality to enrich our own lives. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 112 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-150-3 $12.95
Introducing My Faith and My Community The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for the Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship
51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 144 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-58023-210-4 $14.99
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Kabbalah: A Brief Introduction for Christians By Tamar Frankiel, PhD “A thoughtful overview of the often elusive cornerstone of Jewish mysticism….Takes a logical approach to explaining the often confusing map of the divine energies.”
By Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky “I strongly recommend this compact guide to anyone who is personally involved in a JewishChristian relationship or who knows someone who is.” —Harvey Cox,
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KABBALAH / MYSTICISM / ENNEAGRAM AWARD WINNER
Cast in God’s Image Discover Your Personality Type Using the Enneagram and Kabbalah
By Dr.Arthur Green
By Rabbi Howard A. Addison 7 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 20+ journaling exercises 978-1-58023-124-4 $16.95
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Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow
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Explains how the ancient language of Kabbalah can be retooled to address the needs of our generation. Written in a way that avoids overwhelming readers new to the subject or watering down the tradition.
6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-213-5 $16.99 Translated into French, Portuguese and Spanish
The Enneagram and Kabbalah, 2nd Edition Reading Your Soul
Finding Joy: A Practical Spiritual Guide to Happiness
By Rabbi Howard A.Addison
6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-229-6 $16.99
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Explains these powerful tools for selfknowledge, critique and transformation.
By Dannel I. Schwartz, with Mark Hass
Explores and explains how to find joy through a timehonored, creative—and surprisingly practical— approach based on the teachings of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah.
6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-009-4 $14.95
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The Gift of Kabbalah Discovering the Secrets of Heaven, Renewing Your Life on Earth
God in Your Body Kabbalah, Mindfulness and Embodied Spiritual Practice
By Tamar Frankiel, PhD
By Jay Michaelson
The first comprehensive, down-to-earth introduction to explain the primary message of Kabbalah—that we are to become like God.
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Honey from the Rock An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism
Translation and Annotation by Daniel C. Matt
By Lawrence Kushner
Simply the easiest introduction to Jewish mysticism you can read. An insightful and absorbing introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism and how they apply to daily life. 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-073-5 $16.95
6 x 9, 272 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-304-0 $18.99
Zohar: Annotated & Explained
Translated into Italian and Russian
Translated into Italian and Polish
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This indispensable resource to embodied spirituality teaches the ways to experience God, rather than just engage God as an idea.
The most important teachings from the cornerstone of Kabbalah, alongside facing-page stories, notes and historical background that illuminate and explain the text. Ideal for the reader with no prior knowledge of Jewish mysticism. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-51-5 $15.99
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A Heart of Stillness A Complete Guide to Learning the Art of Meditation By David A. Cooper $18.99 “A superb, sensitive and gentle guide.” —Ram Dass, author, Be Here Now
Meditation without Gurus A Guide to the Heart of Practice
Translated into Portuguese
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Three Gates to Meditation Practice: A Personal Journey into Sufism, Buddhism and Judaism
By Clark Strand $16.95 “Captivating ... will encourage those who have traveled these paths and will inspire those who haven’t. It may well become a classic description of the spiritual odyssey.” —Larry Dossey, MD,
By David A. Cooper
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PASTORAL CARE / CAREGIVING / SPIRITUAL DIRECTION DISASTER SPIRITUAL CARE: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy Edited by Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts, BCJC, and Rev.Willard W. C. Ashley Sr., DMin, DH
“A priceless compendium of realistic scenarios and needs, and of corresponding resources and personal and professional gifts or skills that can guide our preparations to serve most effectively.” —Rev. Thomas G. Landry, III, former executive director, National Association of Catholic Chaplains 6 x 9, 384 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-240-9 $40.00
See Also: The Losses of Our Lives: The Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss, p. 21 Caresharing: A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability, p. 20
By Howard A.Addison
Introduces readers to the concept and practice of interfaith spiritual direction. $16.95
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Show Me Your Way: The Complete Guide to Exploring Interfaith Spiritual Direction
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FOR AGES 7 & UP
Remembering My Grandparent A Kid’s Own Grief Workbook in the Christian Tradition
Remembering My Pet A Kid’s Own Spiritual Workbook for When a Pet Dies
By Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv $16.99
By Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv Foreword by Lynn L. Caruso $16.99
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Takes readers on a lively, sometimes light-hearted, journey through nine Buddhist practices that can bring “blessed relief” to a wide range of human suffering. “Exceptional….With uncommon vulnerability, engaging humor, and sure-footed counsel … invites us to hear and make our own a far vaster story arising from deep sources of wisdom East and West.” —John S. Mogabgab, editor, Weavings Journal $16.99
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A Formula for Proper Living Practical Lessons from Life and Torah By Abraham J. Twerski, MD
Combines lively anecdotes, personal musings, insights and wisdom from sources ranging from Freud to the great Talmudic and Torah scholars throughout the ages to give us practical lessons for dealing with ourselves and others. “Provides a window to the lovecentered spirituality of Judaism. Beautifully written.” —John T. Pawlikowski, OSM, PhD, director, Catholic-Jewish Studies, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago $19.99
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Creative Aging Rethinking Retirement and NonRetirement in a Changing World
By Karyn D. Kedar
By Marjory Zoet Bankson
Guides you along the forgiveness journey—through the loss, anger, acceptance, learning, forgiveness and restoration that is the evolution of $19.99 forgiving.
Explores the spiritual dimensions of retirement and aging. Offers creative ways for you to share your gifts and experience, particularly when retirement leaves you questioning who you are when you are no longer defined by your career.
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Recovery—The Sacred Art The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice By Rami Shapiro Foreword by Joan Borysenko, PhD
Explores the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as a spiritual practice to take you to a different level of mind, a mind no longer seeking control of life—relationships, events and actions. Addresses specific addictions—alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, sex—and general addictions—anger, greed, selfishness. “A fine example of the subtle good works the Twelve Step programs can do even after the worst effects of addiction are no longer apparent.” —Library Journal $16.99
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The Bridge to Forgiveness Stories and Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness
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Blessed Relief: What Christians Can Learn from Buddhists about Suffering
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Guides you through a compassionate yet highly practical process of facing, accepting and finally integrating your brokenness into your life—a process that can ultimately bring mending. “Every page is imbued with compassion.... A balm for [the] soul.” —David Roche, author, The Church of 80% Sincerity $16.99
See Also: Healing from Despair: Choosing Wholeness in a Broken World, p. 10 Spiritually Healthy Divorce: Navigating Disruption with Insight & Hope, p. 3
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POLITICS & RELIGION / SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD WINNER
Conscience: The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey
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By Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis “Intersperses biblical anecdotes with philosophical theories….Whether religious or not, readers concerned with the culture of mindless complicity will find this volume revealing and enlightening.”
—Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-419-1 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-375-0 $19.99 AWARD WINNER
Spiritual Perspectives on America’s Role as Superpower By the Editors at SkyLight Paths
Contributors include: Dr. Beatrice Bruteau • Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell • Tony Campolo • Rev. Forrest Church • Lama Surya Das • Matthew Fox • Thich Nhat Hanh • Kabir Helminski • Eboo Patel • M. Basil Pennington • Dennis Prager • Rosemary Radford Ruether • Wayne Teasdale • Rev. William McD. Tully • Rabbi Arthur Waskow • John Wilson. 1
The Geography of Faith: Underground Conversations on Religious, Political and Social Change By Daniel Berrigan and Robert Coles “A celebration of hope between two thoughtful men that America can change.” —Baltimore Evening Sun 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-40-9 $16.95
Spiritual Perspectives on Globalization, 2nd Edition: Making Sense of Economic and Cultural Upheaval By Ira Rifkin; Foreword by Dr. David Little
This lucid introduction surveys the religious landscape, explaining in clear and nonjudgmental language the beliefs that motivate spiritual leaders, activists, theologians, academics and others. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 256 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-045-0 $16.99
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PRAYER—M. BASIL PENNINGTON Finding Grace at the Center, 3rd Edition: The Beginning of Centering Prayer By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO; Thomas Keating, OCSO; and Thomas E. Clarke, SJ Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD
A new edition of the classic that helped launch the Centering Prayer movement. 5 x 71⁄4, 128 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-182-2 $12.99
The Monks of Mount Athos: A Western Monk’s Extraordinary Spiritual Journey on Eastern Holy Ground By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO Preface by Archimandrite Dionysios
Discover the rich spirituality of monastic life on Mount Athos—a place like no other on earth. 6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-78-2 $18.95
Psalms: A Spiritual Commentary
The Song of Songs A Spiritual Commentary
By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO Illus. by Phillip Ratner “Both inspiring and visually beautiful.”
By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO Illus. by Phillip Ratner “Brings to life the unconditional love of God for each of us.”
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PRAYER The Art of Public Prayer, 2nd Edition Not for Clergy Only
Bringing the Psalms to Life: How to Understand and Use the Book of Psalms
By Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD
A resource for worshipers today looking to change hardened worship patterns that stand in the way of everyday spirituality.
By Daniel F. Polish, PhD “A book of profound spirituality … for Jews and Christians alike.” —Catholic News Service 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-157-2 $16.95
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Keeping Faith with the Psalms: Deepen Your Relationship with God Using the Book of Psalms
By Rabbi Mike Comins
By Daniel F. Polish, PhD “Excellent.” —Religious Book Club 6 x 9, 320 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-300-2 $18.99
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Making Prayer Real Leading Jewish Spiritual Voices on Why Prayer Is Difficult and What to Do about It Offers a new and different response to the challenges of prayer. Entices and inspires the reader to become a “prayer person,” one who engages in prayer to play the heartstrings of the soul.
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Praying with Our Hands 21 Practices of Embodied Prayer from the World’s Spiritual Traditions
By William Cleary;Afterword by Diarmuid O’Murchu
Eighty prose prayers and related commentary invite you to consider that religion and science can be combined to create an expanding view of the universe—an evolutionary faith. “Sure to intrigue thoughtful readers.” —Quest Magazine 6 x 9, 208 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-006-1 $21.99
Secrets of Prayer A Multifaith Guide to Creating Personal Prayer in Your Life
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TITLE INDEX Abraham’s Bind ............................................................22 Adam & Eve’s First Sunset..............................................58 Adam & Eve’s New Day ................................................62 Alphabet of Paradise ......................................................26 Art of Public Prayer, 2nd Edition ....................................36 Art of War—Spirituality for Conflict ................................55 Autumn: A Spiritual Biography of the Season ....................48 Awakening the Spirit, Inspiring the Soul ..........................26 Beading—The Creative Spirit ..........................................23 Because Nothing Looks Like God ......................................60 Bede Griffiths: An Intro. to His Interspiritual Thought ........46 Bhagavad Gita ..............................................................42 Bible Baby Names ..........................................................28 Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit ........................61 Blessed Relief ................................................................34 Blessing the Animals ......................................................25 Bridge to Forgiveness ......................................................34 Bringing the Psalms to Life..............................................36 Book of Mormon ............................................................45 Bread, Body, Spirit ........................................................47 But God Remembered ......................................................58 Cain & Abel ................................................................58 Caresharing ..................................................................20 Cast in God’s Image ........................................................32 Changing Christian World ..............................................28 Christians & Jews—Faith to Faith ..................................11 Christians & Jews in Dialogue ........................................29 Claiming Earth as Common Ground ................................25 Conscience ....................................................................28 Contemplative Crochet ....................................................23 Creating a Spiritual Retirement ........................................22 Creative Aging ..............................................................18 Dance—The Sacred Art ..................................................49 Daughters of the Desert....................................................22 Decision-Making & Spiritual Discernment ..........................5 Dhammapada................................................................42 Disaster Spiritual Care ....................................................33 Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature ..................44 Divining the Body ..........................................................56 Does God Ever Sleep? ......................................................59
Does God Forgive Me? ....................................................59 Does God Hear My Prayer? ..............................................59 Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action..............................61 Earth, Water, Fire, & Air................................................25 Ecclesiastes ......................................................................7 Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow ....................................32 11th Commandment ......................................................60 End of Days ..................................................................40 Enneagram and Kabbalah, 2nd Edition............................32 Ethics of the Sages ..........................................................44 Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life ......................................50 Finding Grace at the Center, 3rd Edition ..........................35 Finding Hope ................................................................26 Finding Joy....................................................................32 Finding Time for the Timeless ..........................................55 First Sikh Spiritual Master ..............................................54 For Heaven’s Sake ..........................................................58 Formula for Proper Living ..............................................34 Four Yogas ....................................................................54 Gandhi: India’s Great Soul ............................................61 Geography of Faith ........................................................35 Getting to the Heart of Interfaith ......................................29 Ghazali on the Principles of Islamic Spirituality ................14 Gift of Kabbalah ............................................................32 Giving—The Sacred Art..................................................49 Gnostic Writings on the Soul............................................43 God in Between ..............................................................58 God in Your Body ..........................................................32 God Lives in Glass ........................................................26 God Said Amen..............................................................58 God the What? ..............................................................53 God Whispers ................................................................26 God Within ..................................................................56 God’s Paintbrush, 10th Anniversary Edition ....................58 God’s To-Do List ............................................................26 Gospel of Philip..............................................................43 Gospel of Thomas ..........................................................43 Gospel of Thomas: A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice ............52 Hafiz: The Mystic Poets ..................................................48 Haiku—The Sacred Art ..................................................49
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Happiness and the Human Spirit ....................................26 Hasidic Tales ................................................................44 Healing from Despair......................................................10 Healing the Jewish-Christian Rift ....................................28 Hearing the Call across Traditions ..................................47 Heart of Stillness ............................................................33 Heartbeat of God..............................................................1 Hebrew Prophets ............................................................44 Hidden Gospel of Matthew ..............................................40 Honey from the Rock ......................................................32 Honoring Motherhood ....................................................56 Hopkins: The Mystic Poets ..............................................48 Hospitality—The Sacred Art ............................................52 How Did the Animals Help God? ....................................62 How Does God Listen? ....................................................59 How Does God Make Things Happen?..............................62 How to Be a Perfect Stranger, 5th Edition ............................2 How to Do Good & Avoid Evil ........................................29 I Am God’s Paintbrush ..................................................62 In God’s Hands ............................................................60 In God’s Name ..............................................................58 In Our Image ................................................................60 Infancy Gospels of Jesus ..................................................40 Inspired Lives ................................................................26 InterActive Faith ............................................................28 Introducing My Faith and My Community ........................31 Jewish Approach to God ..................................................31 Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam) ..31 Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land ..................31 Jewish Holidays..............................................................31 Jewish Ritual ................................................................31 Jewish Spirituality ..........................................................31 Jewish Understanding of the New Testament ......................28 Journeys of Simplicity ......................................................26 Kabbalah: A Brief Introduction for Christians....................31 Keeping Faith with the Psalms..........................................36 Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older ......................4 Knitting Way ................................................................23 Labyrinths from the Outside In ........................................51 Laugh Your Way to Grace ..............................................13 Life of Evelyn Underhill ..................................................46 Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom..........................................46 Living into Hope............................................................12 Losses of Our Lives ........................................................21 Lost Sayings of Jesus ......................................................40 Mahatma Gandhi: His Life and Ideas ..............................46 Making a Heart for God ................................................46 Making Prayer Real........................................................36 Meditation & Its Practices ..............................................54 Meditation without Gurus ..............................................33 Meditations of Marcus Aurelius ......................................45 Modern Jews Engage the New Testament ............................29 Money and the Way of Wisdom ........................................55 Monks of Mount Athos ..................................................35 Naamah, Noah’s Wife ....................................................62 Native American Stories of the Sacred................................45 Next to Godliness ..........................................................47 New Feminist Christianity ..............................................15 Noah’s Wife ..................................................................58 Painting Path................................................................23 Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices ..30 Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies ................30 Philokalia ....................................................................41 Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening ..............................52 Prayers to an Evolutionary God........................................36 Praying with Our Hands ................................................36 Psalms: A Spiritual Commentary......................................35 Quilting Path ................................................................24 Qur’an and Sayings of Prophet Muhammad......................43 Recovery—The Sacred Art ..............................................34 Remembering My Grandparent ........................................61 Remembering My Pet ......................................................61 Renewal in the Wilderness ..............................................25 Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible ..............................30 Rumi and Islam ............................................................43 Running—The Sacred Art ..............................................51
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Sacred Attention ..............................................................9 Sacred Art of Bowing ......................................................52 Sacred Art of Chant ........................................................50 Sacred Art of Fasting ......................................................50 Sacred Art of Forgiveness ................................................52 Sacred Art of Listening....................................................52 Sacred Art of Lovingkindness ..........................................49 Sacred Speech ................................................................55 Sacred Writings of Paul ..................................................41 Saint Augustine of Hippo................................................17 Scrapbooking Journey ......................................................24 Secret Book of John..........................................................43 Secrets of Prayer..............................................................36 Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna ....................42 Self, Struggle & Change..................................................22 Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven ..........................27 Sex Texts from the Bible ..................................................41 Show Me Your Way ........................................................33 Simone Weil: A Modern Pilgrimage ..................................46 Song of Songs ................................................................35 Soul Fire ......................................................................24 Soulwork of Clay ............................................................24 Spiritual Adventures in the Snow ....................................51 Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World ........................45 Spiritual Manifestos ......................................................30 Spiritual Perspectives on America’s Role as Superpower ............35 Spiritual Perspectives on Globalization, 2nd Edition ..........35 Spiritual Quest and the Way of Yoga ................................54 Spiritual Writings on Mary ............................................41 Spirituality for Brokenness ..............................................34 Spirituality 101 ............................................................56 Spiritually Healthy Divorce................................................3 Spiritually Incorrect ........................................................27 Spring: A Spiritual Biography of the Season ......................48 Sri Ramakrishna, the Face of Silence ................................54 Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother ....................................54 Summer: A Spiritual Biography of the Season ....................48 Tagore: The Mystic Poets ................................................48 Talking about God..........................................................19 Tanya, the Masterpiece of Hasidic Wisdom ........................16 Tao Te Ching ................................................................42 Technology & Spirituality ..............................................55 Ten Amazing People........................................................60 Thanking & Blessing—The Sacred Art ............................50 Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action............................61 Three Gates to Meditation Practice....................................33 Triumph of Eve ..............................................................22 Vedanta Way to Peace and Happiness.............................. 54 Vivekananda, World Teacher ..........................................54 Voices from Genesis ........................................................22 Waking Up....................................................................46 Walk with Four Spiritual Guides ......................................30 Way of a Pilgrim ............................................................41 We Jews and Jesus ..........................................................30 What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality ................25 What Does God Look Like? ..............................................62 What Is God’s Name? ....................................................62 What Matters ................................................................27 What You Will See Inside a Catholic Church......................57 What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple ........................57 What You Will See Inside a Mosque..................................57 What You Will See Inside a Synagogue..............................57 Where Does God Live? ....................................................59 Where Is God?................................................................62 White Fire......................................................................56 Whitman: The Mystic Peots ............................................48 Who Are the Real Chosen People? ......................................8 Who Is My God? 2nd Edition ..........................................53 Winter: A Spiritual Biography of the Season ......................48 Wisdom in the Telling ....................................................22 Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature ................................56 Women of Color Pray ......................................................56 Women Pray ..................................................................56 Workplace and Spirituality ..............................................55 Zen Effects ....................................................................46 Zohar ............................................................................32
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AUTHOR INDEX Adiswarananda, Swami ......54 Addison, Howard A. ....32, 33 Andrews, Charles F.............46 Aprile, Dianne ....................46 Ashley, Willard W. C., Sr. ......33 Bankson, Marjory Zoet ....18, 24, 34 Baskette, Molly Phinney ...33, 61 Bernstein, Laura ................28 Berrigan, Daniel ................35 Bieber, Nancy L. ..................5 Biers-Ariel, Matt..................22 Bohler, Carolyn Jane..........53 Boys, Mary C.......................29 Burroughs, Kendra Crossen ..42 Caduto, Michael J. ..22, 25, 50 Call, Carolyne ......................3 Camp, Carole Ann ............51 Campbell, Joan Brown ......12 Caruso, Lynn L.............25, 56 Chickerneo, Nancy Barrett ..... 25, 56 Clarke, Thomas E...............35 Cleary, William ..................36 Clouse, Robert G. ..............40 Cohen, Norman J...............22 Cohen-Kiener, Andrea ......25 Coles, Robert................35, 46 Comins, Mike ....................36 Conover, Sarah ..................22 Cook, Michael J. ................29 Cooper, David A. ................33 Cooper, Howard ................26 Copeland-Payton, Nancy ....21 Corcoran, Nancy ................36 Crandall-Frazier, Cindy ......23 Cropper, Margaret ............46 Davies, Stevan ..............40, 43 Davis, Adam ........................47 Dhillon, Harish ..................54 Diamant, Anita ..................28 Dorff, Elliot N. ..................31 Drucker, Malka ..................56 Ellsworth, Wendy................23 Falcon, Ted ........................29 Farrell, Mary Cronk ..........22 Felch, Susan M. ..................48 Firestone, Reuven ................8 Ford, Marcia ................26, 52 Ford-Grabowsky, Mary........41 Franck, Frederick ..............27 Frankiel, Tamar ............31, 32 Furlong, Monica ..........46, 56 Gamard, Ibrahim ..............43 Gillman, Neil ......................31 Gold, August ......................59 Goldstein, Niles Elliot ........30 Green, Arthur ....................32
Guerrero, Diana L. ............25 Harnden, Philip ................26 Hartin-Gelardi, Lorraine ..22 Harvey, Andrew ..................30 Hass, Mark ..........................32 Heckman, Bud ..................28 HernĂĄndez, Ana ................50 Hoffman, Lawrence A. ..36, 57 Homolka, Walter ................29 Hornsby, Teresa J. ..............41 Howard, Martha ................26 Hunt, Mary E. ..............15, 53 Huynh, Thomas ..........42, 55 Ittner, John ........................46 Jackson, Christal M. ..........56 Jani, Mahendra ..................57 Jefferts Schori, Katharine ....1 Johnson, Cait ......................25 Judson, Daniel ....................31 Kay, Warren A.....................51 Keane, Michael ..................57 Keating, Thomas ................35 Kedar, Karyn D. ............26, 34 Kelley, Joseph T. ................17 Khan, Aisha Karen ............57 Korn, Eugene ....................31 KĂźng, Hans ........................29 Kushner, Karen ............60, 62 Kushner, Lawrence ....31, 32, 60, 62 Landy, Robert J...................26 Laufer, Joanna ....................26 Lee, Sara S. ........................29 Lewis, Kenneth S. ..............26 Lin, Derek ..........................42 Lindahl, Kay ................52, 59 Lionberger, John ................25 Liss-Levinson, Nechama ..33, 61 MacDaniels, Janice ............23 Mackenzie, Don..................29 Magida, Arthur J. ................2 Maguire, Jack................42, 46 Marques, Joan ....................55 Marshall, Jay ......................50 Matlins, Stuart M. ..........2, 30 Matt, Daniel C. ............32, 44 McFee, Marcia ....................51 McGee, Margaret D. ......9, 49 McNeil, Russell ..................45 McQuiston, John, II ..........55 Michaelson, Jay ..................32 Miller, Ron........28, 40, 41, 52 Mukerji, Dhan Gopal ........54 Murphy, Claire Rudolf ......22 Neiss, Rori Picker ..............28 Neu, Diann L. ..............15, 53 Nikhilananda, Swami ........54 Novick, Linda ....................23
Olitzky, Kerry M. ................31 Peck, Alice ..........................47 Peerman, Gordon ..............34 Pennington, M. Basil ........35 Perlman, Matthew J. ..........59 Phillips, Jan ........................56 Pokrovsky, Gleb ..................41 Polish, Daniel F. ....19, 36, 53 Pritchard, Evan T. ..............45 Rahman, Jamal ..................29 Richards, Marty ..................20 Richardson-Lauve, Cory ....24 Riess, Jana ..........................45 Rifkin, Ira ..............30, 35, 45 Roberts, Stephen B. ..........33 Rudin, James ......................11 Ryan, Thomas ..............24, 50 Salkin, Jeffrey K. ................30 Sandmel, Samuel ........28, 30 Sandoval, Timothy J. ..........55 Sasso, Sandy Eisenberg..58, 62 Sauro, Joan ........................59 Sawyer, Nanette ..................52 Sayres, Meghan Nuttall......22 Schaper, Donna............51, 55 Schmidt, Gary ..............48, 60 Schoolman, Leonard A. ....28 Schulweis, Harold M. ..28, 35 Schwartz, Dannel I. ............32 Schwartz, Harriet L. ..........56 Shapiro, Rami..........7, 16, 34, 44, 49 Shaw, Maura D. ............60, 61 Silk, Louise ........................24 Skolnik, Linda ....................23 SkyLight Paths ......30, 35, 45, 53, 56 Smith, Allyne ......................41 Smith, Andrew Phillip ..40, 43 Sparks, Susan ......................13 Spevack, Aaron ..................14 Spitz, Elie Kaplan ..............10 Spyker, Stephen K. ............55 Srode, Molly........................22 Strand, Clark ......................33 Sultan, Sohaib N. ..............43 Swartz, Nancy Sohn......60, 62 Sweeney, Jon M. ..........36, 56 Taylor, Erica Shapiro..........10 Taylor, Terry........................34 Teasdale, Wayne ..........26, 46 Twerski, Abraham J. ....26, 34 Wakefield, Dan ..................27 Wharton, Betsy ..................22 Winton-Henry, Cynthia......49 Wolfson, Ron ..........26, 27, 57 Wright, Lauren Tyler ........49 Young, Andi ........................52
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SKYLIGHT ILLUMINATIONS
Offers today’s spiritual seeker an enjoyable entry into the great classic texts of the world’s spiritual traditions. Each classic is presented in an accessible translation, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts, giving readers the keys they need to understand the history, context and meaning of the text.
Christianity
THE END OF DAYS: Essential Selections from Apocalyptic Texts—Annotated & Explained Annotation by Robert G. Clouse, PhD
Helps you understand the complex Christian visions of the end of the world. Examines key verses from Christian and Hebrew scriptures, to popular books circulating in our own day, including the mega-bestselling Left Behind novels. Robert G. Clouse, PhD, considered the dean of Christian millennial historians, is professor emeritus of history at Indiana State University and is also an ordained minister. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-170-9 $16.99
THE HIDDEN GOSPEL Annotated & Explained
OF
MATTHEW
Translation and Annotation by Ron Miller
Takes readers deep into the text to find the words and events that have the strongest connection to the historical Jesus. Reveals the underlying story of Matthew. Ron Miller is the chair of the Religion Department at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, where he has taught for thirty years, and cofounder of Common Ground, an adult education group for interfaith religious study and dialogue since 1975. Miller is the author of many books and articles, including The Gospel of Thomas:A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice, named a “best spiritual book of the year” by Spirituality & Health (see p. 43) and Healing the JewishChristian Rift: Growing Beyond Our Wounded History (see p. 28; both SkyLight Paths). His website is www.ronmillersworld.org. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-038-2 $16.99
THE INFANCY GOSPELS
OF JESUS
Apocryphal Tales from the Childhoods of Mary and Jesus Translation and Annotation by Stevan Davies; Foreword by A. Edward Siecienski, PhD
A lucid presentation of the early lives of Mary the Virgin Mother, Jesus and other biblical figures that gives you a deeper understanding of the sources of devotion Christians feel for Mary and the holy infant Jesus. “Very much recommended for a greater understanding of the three principal infancy gospels.” —Midwest Book Review
Stevan Davies is professor of religious studies at College Misericordia. He is annotator of the bestselling The Gospel of Thomas: Annotated & Explained and The Secret Book of John: The Gnostic Gospel—Annotated & Explained (see p. 43; both SkyLight Paths). His website is the world’s leading Internet resource on the Gnostic gospels. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-258-4 $16.99
THE LOST SAYINGS
OF JESUS
Teachings from Ancient Christian, Jewish, Gnostic and Islamic Sources—Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Andrew Phillip Smith; Foreword by Stephan A. Hoeller
This collection of more than three hundred sayings depicts Jesus as a Wisdom teacher who speaks to people of all faiths as a mystic and spiritual master. Insightful commentary places Jesus within his Jewish, Christian, Gnostic and Islamic religious contexts. “Very interesting and valuable in the study of Jesus.” —Catholic Library World Andrew Phillip Smith is author of The Gospel of Philip: Annotated & Explained (see p. 43; SkyLight Paths) and The Gospel of Thomas: A New Version Based on Its Inner Meaning. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-172-3 $16.99 Translated into German
PHILOKALIA:
The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts— Selections Annotated & Explained
Annotation by Allyne Smith Translation by G. E. H. Palmer, Philip Sherrard and Bishop Kallistos Ware
The first approachable introduction to the classic text of Eastern Christian spirituality. Explores themes in the Eastern Christian text that have relevance today. “Fully accessible to professional theologians, lay Christians and spiritualists alike. An invaluable addition to spirituality and Christian literature shelves.” —Midwest Book Review Allyne Smith, an Orthodox priest, teaches theology at Creighton University. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-103-7 $16.99
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Christianity
THE SACRED WRITINGS
OF
PAUL
Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Ron Miller
Presents Paul’s teachings for living a life filled with spiritual vigor, for experiencing profound joy even in the face of trouble and for understanding the fundamental power of love to overcome any obstacle. “Scholarly and spiritual.... Challenges the reader to plumb the deepest meanings of [the writings of] this often misunderstood leader in the early Jewish-Christian church.” —David L. Coppola, PhD, Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding, Sacred Heart University
See p. 40 for bio of Ron Miller. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-213-3 $16.99 RECENTLY PUBLISHED
SAINT AUGUSTINE
HIPPO
OF
Selections from Confessions and Other Essential Writings— Annotated & Explained Annotation by Joseph T. Kelley, PhD Translation from the Augustinian Heritage Institute, The Works of Saint Augustine: A Translation for the 21st Century
Provides insight into the mind and heart of this foundational Christian figure. Illustrates how Augustine’s keen intellect, rhetorical skill and passionate faith reshaped the theological language and dogmatic debates of early Christianity, and explores the deep undercurrents of Augustine’s spiritual quest that still inspire Christians today. See p. 17 for bio of Joseph T. Kelley, PhD. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 288 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-282-9 $16.99
SEX TEXTS
FROM THE
BIBLE
Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Teresa J. Hornsby; Foreword by Amy-Jill Levine
Demystifies the Bible, synthesizing basic historical, theological, literary and linguistic ideas about the Bible’s texts with our modern attitudes about sex. Teresa J. Hornsby is associate professor of religion at Drury University and director of Drury’s Women and Gender Studies Program. Amy-Jill Levine is E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies and director of the Carpenter Program in Religion, Gender and Sexuality at the divinity school and graduate department of religion,Vanderbilt University. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-217-1 $16.99 Translated into Portuguese
SPIRITUAL WRITINGS
ON
MARY
Annotated & Explained Annotation by Mary Ford-Grabowsky; Foreword by Andrew Harvey
Examines the essential aspects of Mary’s role in history and in life today. Over two hundred selections. “Many thought-provoking and beautiful selections…. An interesting anthology with broad inclusiveness.” —Library Journal Mary Ford-Grabowsky is a popular author, scholar and teacher. She is author or editor of many books, including Prayers for All People and Woman Prayers. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 288 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-001-6 $16.99
THE WAY
OF A
PILGRIM
The Jesus Prayer Journey—Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Gleb Pokrovsky; Foreword by Andrew Harvey
Completely accessible new edition of this timeless account of an anonymous wanderer on a journey across nineteenth-century Russia with nothing but a backpack, some bread, a Bible and a burning desire to learn the true meaning of the words of St. Paul: “Pray without ceasing.” Gleb Pokrovsky is a graduate of St.Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Crestwood, New York. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Illus., Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-31-7 $14.95 Translated into French, Italian and Portuguese
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Eastern Religions & Traditions
THE ART
OF
WAR—SPIRITUALITY
FOR
CONFLICT
Annotated & Explained By Sun Tzu; Annotation by Thomas Huynh;Translation by Thomas Huynh and the Editors at Sonshi.com; Foreword by Marc Benioff; Preface by Thomas Cleary
A poetic and potent treatise on military strategy, its principles transcend warfare and have practical applications to all the conflicts and crises we face in our workplaces, our families, and even within ourselves. “SkyLight Paths has restored Sun’s place among spiritual classics of the East with this fresh, new annotated translation of a timely and perennially popular classic for a nonscholarly audience.” —Library Journal Thomas Huynh is founder of www.sonshi.com, the web’s leading and most respected resource on Sun Tzu’s Art of War. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 256 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-244-7 $16.99 Translated into Portuguese
BHAGAVAD GITA:
Annotated & Explained
Annotation by Kendra Crossen Burroughs; Foreword by Andrew Harvey
A Hindu classic, the Bhagavad Gita (“Song of the Lord”), has universal appeal for people of all faith traditions. It provides inspirational support in the struggles of life, consolation in times of grief, and a deeply moving promise of God’s love and guidance. This SkyLight Illuminations edition explains all the references and philosophical terms, and shares the interpretations of famous spiritual leaders and scholars. “The very best Gita for first-time readers.” —Ken Wilber Kendra Crossen Burroughs is an author and editor. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-28-7 $16.95 Translated into Italian
DHAMMAPADA:
Annotated & Explained
Annotation by Jack Maguire; Foreword by Andrew Harvey
These words—spoken by the Buddha himself over 2,500 years ago—contain all of Buddhism’s key teachings. “The pith of Buddha’s teachings are herein wondrously and excellently presented.” —Joan Halifax Roshi, head teacher, Upaya Zen Center
Jack Maguire is a Zen student and author. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-42-3 $14.95 Translated into Italian and Russian
SELECTIONS FROM THE GOSPEL OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA Annotated & Explained Annotation by Kendra Crossen Burroughs; Foreword by Andrew Harvey
Ramakrishna is India’s greatest example of God-consciousness and mystical ecstasy in recent history. He became known to the world not merely as a saint but as a divine incarnation and a “supremely realized self.” His message has inspired millions of devotees for more than a century—and now his teachings are made accessible to many more. Kendra Crossen Burroughs is an author and editor. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-46-1 $16.95 Translated into Italian and Russian
TAO TE CHING Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Derek Lin; Foreword by Lama Surya Das
An accessible, poetic and completely original translation explains the imagery and elucidates the ancient Taoist wisdom that will speak to your life today and energize your spiritual quest. “Highlight[s] the simplicity, balance, and learning from life’s paradoxical truths.” —Midwest Book Review
Derek Lin is director of Tao Studies at the Great Tao Foundation of America. He also serves as webmaster of www.taoism.net, a leading resource for the Tao on the Internet. Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist leaders and teachers. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-204-1 $16.99
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Gnosticism
GNOSTIC WRITINGS
ON THE
SOUL
Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Andrew Phillip Smith; Foreword by Stephan A. Hoeller
Two ancient Gnostic texts—The Exegesis on the Soul and The Hymn of the Pearl, both presented here in all-new translations—reveal inspiring ways your own soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose. “One of the clearest and most accessible entry-points to the wisdom of the ancient Gnostics that I have ever seen.” —Richard Smoley, author, Forbidden Faith: The Gnostic Legacy from the Gospels to The Da Vinci Code
See p. 40 for bio of Andrew Phillip Smith. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 144 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-220-1 $16.99
THE GOSPEL
OF
PHILIP:
Annotated & Explained
Translation and Annotation by Andrew Phillip Smith; Foreword by Stevan Davies
Reveals otherwise unrecorded sayings of Jesus and fragments of Gnostic mythology, and examines the joyful imagery of mystical union in the bridal chamber that was the pursuit of Christian Gnosticism. “Excellent. A valuable contribution to our ongoing efforts to understand the richness of early Christianity.” —Timothy Freke, coauthor, The Jesus Mysteries and Jesus and the Lost Goddess
See p. 40 for bio of Andrew Phillip Smith. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-111-2 $16.99
THE GOSPEL
OF
THOMAS:
Annotated & Explained
Translation and Annotation by Stevan Davies; Foreword by Andrew Harvey
Sheds new light on the origins of Christianity and portrays Jesus as a wisdomloving sage. This collection of aphoristic sayings describes the Kingdom of God as a present fact about the world, rather than a future promise or future threat. “Opens up aphorisms in Thomas and spells out just what it means to practice peace, hospitality, love, compassion and openness.” —Spirituality & Health See p. 40 for bio of Stevan Davies.
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THE SECRET BOOK
OF JOHN
The Gnostic Gospel—Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Stevan Davies
The most significant and influential text of the ancient Gnostic religion tells the story of how God fell from perfect Oneness to imprisonment in the material world, and how we can reverse God’s descent and find our salvation. “A helpful steppingstone toward understanding the distinctiveness of Gnostic thought, its relationship to Christian traditions, and its all-inclusive understanding of the Divine.” —Miriam Therese Winter, Medical Mission Sister; professor, Hartford Seminary; author, The Gospel According to Mary: A New Testament for Women
See p. 40 for bio of Stevan Davies. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-082-5 $16.99
Islam
THE QUR’AN SAYINGS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD
AND
Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Sohaib N. Sultan Translation by Yusuf Ali, revised by Sohaib N. Sultan Foreword by Jane I. Smith
An updated translation presents the foundational wisdom of Islam. Easy-to-understand and easy-toaccess format. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 256 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-222-5 $16.99
RUMI AND ISLAM Selections from His Stories, Poems, and Discourses—Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Ibrahim Gamard
Focuses on Rumi’s place within the Sufi tradition of Islam, providings readers with an image of the mystical side of the religion—one that has love of God at its core and sublime wisdom teachings as its pathways. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-002-3 $15.99
See Also: Ghazali on the Principles of Islamic Spirituality: Selections from Forty Foundations of Religion—Annotated & Explained, p. 14
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Judaism AWARD WINNER
THE DIVINE FEMININE IN BIBLICAL WISDOM LITERATURE Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD
Passionate, powerful calls to live in harmony, love with integrity and act joyously. Selections from the Hebrew books of Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes and Job, and the Wisdom literature books of Sirach and the Wisdom of Solomon. See below for bio of Rabbi Rami Shapiro. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-109-9 $16.99
ETHICS
OF THE
SAGES
Pirke Avot—Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Clarifies the ethical teachings of the early Rabbis and highlights parallels with other faith traditions. Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award-winning author, storyteller and essayist. He is author of The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice (see p. 49); Hasidic Tales:Annotated & Explained;The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature: Selections Annotated & Explained; Tanya, the Masterpiece of Hasidic Wisdom: Selections Annotated & Explained (see p. 16); and The Hebrew Prophets: Selections Annotated & Explained (all SkyLight Paths), among other books. AWARD WINNER
51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-207-2 $16.99
HASIDIC TALES Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro; Foreword by Andrew Harvey
Brings the legendary tales of the impassioned Hasidic rabbis to life by presenting them as stories rather than as parables. “Filled with insights into human nature and Divine activity in everyday life…. There is plenty of wise counsel here.” —Spirituality & Health See above for bio of Rabbi Rami Shapiro. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-86-7 $16.95 Translated into Czech, Dutch, French, Italian, Russian and Spanish
THE HEBREW PROPHETS Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi
Makes the wisdom of these timeless teachers available to readers with no previous knowledge of the Hebrew prophets. “A valuable introduction to understanding passages of the [Hebrew Scriptures], fully accessible to readers who have little or no knowledge of the Hebrew Bible or Judaism.” —Midwest Book Review
See above for bio of Rabbi Rami Shapiro. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-037-5 $16.99
ZOHAR:
Annotated & Explained
Translation and Annotation by Daniel C. Matt; Foreword by Andrew Harvey
The best introduction to the Zohar, the cornerstone text of the Jewish mystical tradition. Daniel C. Matt is author of The Essential Kabbalah and God & the Big Bang: Discovering Harmony between Science & Spirituality. He was formerly professor of Jewish mysticism at Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-51-5 $15.99 Translated into Italian and Russian
See Also: Ecclesiastes: Annotated & Explained, p. 7 Tanya, the Masterpiece of Hasidic Wisdom: Selections Annotated & Explained, p. 16
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Mormonism
THE BOOK
OF
MORMON
Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Jana Riess Foreword by Phyllis Tickle
Probes the principal themes and historical foundation of this controversial, provocative narrative. Focuses on key selections that offer insight into contemporary Mormon beliefs and scriptural emphases. Jana Riess is religion book review editor for Publishers Weekly and author of The Spiritual Traveler: Boston and New England and What Would Buffy Do? The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual Guide. A longtime expert on religion in America, Phyllis Tickle is author of more than two dozen books. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-076-4 $16.99
Native American
NATIVE AMERICAN STORIES
OF THE
SACRED
Annotated & Explained Retold and Annotated by Evan T. Pritchard
Teaching tales containing elegantly simple illustrations of time-honored truths highlight the sacredness of all life and affirm that we are each an integral part of all that is holy. Drawn from tribes across North America. “Edifying…. Brims with insights into the relevance of Native American spirituality [to] the challenges that face us all as individuals and as a nation embedded in the natural world.” —Spirituality & Health
Evan T. Pritchard, who is of Mi’kmaq and Celtic descent, is director of the Center for Algonquin Culture and professor of Native American studies and philosophy at Marist College. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-112-9 $16.99
Stoicism
THE MEDITATIONS
OF
MARCUS AURELIUS
Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Russell McNeil, PhD Translation by George Long, revised by Russell McNeil, PhD
Ancient Stoic wisdom that speaks vibrantly today about life, business, government and spirit. “Has much to say [about] our contentious times…. Substantive .” —Spirituality & Practice
Russell McNeil, PhD, is lecturer and web editor for Malaspina Great Book Series, a leading web resource for classic literature. He is a physicist and former president at Malaspina University-College in British Columbia. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 288 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-236-2 $16.99
SPIRITUAL BIOGRAPHY SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD The Essential Handbook to the Past Century of Religion Edited by Ira Rifkin and the Editors at SkyLight Paths Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles
Who Were the Most Innovative Spiritual Leaders of the Past Century?
Fascinating profiles of the most important spiritual leaders of the past one hundred years. An invaluable reference of twentieth-century religion and an inspiring resource for spiritual challenge today. “Marked by the impressive ecumenism that readers expect from SkyLight Paths publications…. An inspirational, agreeable read.” —Publishers Weekly “A wonderful, provocative collection. . . .The short profiles make interesting reading—and, often, discovery—and the quotations and bibliographies following each profile make this an even more valuable resource. . . . An admiring and instructive survey.” —Bob Abernethy, executive editor and host, Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, PBS 6 x 9, 304 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-241-6 $18.99
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SPIRITUAL BIOGRAPHY & RETREATS Bede Griffiths An Introduction to His Interspiritual Thought
The Life of Evelyn Underhill: An Intimate Portrait of the Groundbreaking Author of Mysticism
By Wayne Teasdale
The first in-depth study of Bede Griffith’s contemplative experience and thought, exploring the intersection of Hinduism and Christianity.
By Margaret Cropper; with a new Foreword by Dana Greene
One of Underhill’s closest friends captures the spirit, journey and wisdom of the influential spiritual thinker.
6 x 9, 288 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-77-5 $18.95
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Mahatma Gandhi His Life and Ideas
Simone Weil A Modern Pilgrimage
By Charles F. Andrews; with a new Foreword by Dr.Arun Gandhi, Gandhi’s grandson & cofounder of the M. K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence
Provides fascinating insight into the spiritual, political and historical environment that affected Gandhi, playing key roles in the development of his thought and action. “A fresh version of a classic text.... Bears witness to the power of loving (but not uncritical) interreligious dialogue and an ethical and compassionate approach to lifestyles, politics and economics.”
By Robert Coles; with a new Foreword by the author
6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-34-8 $16.95
A brilliant portrait of this strange and controversial figure and her mystical experiences. “Coles takes up certain themes and passions that preoccupied his subjects, and wrestles with them as one might do with those of any figure who has become a lifelong spiritual companion.” —New York Times Book Review
Zen Effects The Life of Alan Watts By Monica Furlong; with a new Foreword by the author “For illuminating details on how Watts happened to be in the right place at the right time to bring Zen to the attention of millions, this biography is a must.”
—Anglican Theological Review 6 x 9, 336 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB, 978-1-893361-89-8 $18.95
A Week Inside … This series offers a glimpse inside the places where people go to spend extended periods of time—or entire lifetimes—focused on prayer, meditation or study. Each volume conveys a detailed view of daily life “inside the walls” in jargon-free language and also introduces the heart of a great spiritual tradition.
—Los Angeles Times 6 x 9, 264 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-32-4 $16.95
Praise for the A Week Inside … Series
Translated into Indonesian
“Useful…. Readers who would like to try a retreat at a Zen monastery, or simply want to experience it vicariously, will enjoy this helpful slice-of-life approach.” —Publishers Weekly
“More balanced and informative than the popular The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris.” —Choice
Lighting the Lamp of Wisdom: A Week Inside a Yoga Ashram
“A clear-eyed portrait of ashram life that also serves By John Ittner; Foreword by as an excellent introduction Dr. David Frawley 6 x 9, 192 pp, b/w photos to yoga for Westerners.” —Alan Reder, contributing Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-52-2 $15.95 editor, Yoga Journal
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Making a Heart for God: A Week Inside a Catholic Monastery
Waking Up: A Week Inside a Zen Monastery
6 x 9, 224 pp, b/w photos Quality PB 978-1-893361-49-2 $16.95
Quality PB 978-1-893361-55-3 $16.95 Hardcover 978-1-893361-13-3 $21.95
By Jack Maguire; Foreword By Dianne Aprile; Foreword by by John Daido Loori, Roshi 6 x 9, 224 pp, b/w photos Brother Patrick Hart, OCSO
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SPIRITUAL LITERATURE (continued on p. 48)
HEARING
THE CALL ACROSS Readings on Faith and Service
TRADITIONS
Edited by Adam Davis; Foreword by Eboo Patel A co-production of the Project on Civic Reflection, Illinois Humanities Council and Interfaith Youth Core
Explore the connections between faith, service and social justice through the prose, verse and sacred texts of the world’s great faith traditions—Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and more. Drawing from diverse literary genres, religious and philosophical perspectives, and historical periods, these short and provocative readings cut to the heart of the many obstacles and joys that accompany lives devoted to faith and service. This rich collection will create a platform for discussing and understanding the faith-based service of others as well as inspire you to reflect on the meaning behind your own commitment to improving the world. Contributors include: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. • Rabindranath Tagore • Flannery O’Connor • Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis • Dorothy Day • Chuang Tzu • Rumi • Thich Nhat Hanh • Mary Oliver • George Orwell • and more. “Inspiring and accessible…. Eclectic in style, approach and content, each piece is also rich in religious thought and sensibility….Well balanced…. Although designed to encourage discussion, the book is ideal for individual study and reflection as well.”
6 x 9, 352 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-264-5 $29.99
“A rich resource for discernment and reflection as well as providing common ground for interfaith dialogue.” —MultiCultural Review
—Catholic News Service
BREAD, BODY, SPIRIT:
Finding the Sacred in Food
Edited and with Introductions by Alice Peck Provocative and insightful, the eclectic and beautiful pieces in this book will open your eyes to the awe-inspiring link between nourishment and nirvana. Drawing from many faith traditions and backgrounds—including Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, Native American and Sikh—the words in this volume paint a glorious picture of the sanctity waiting to be discovered in a thing so simple—and yet so divine—as food. “A nourishing collection…. Elevates food preparation … and takes it to holy ground.” —U.S. Catholic 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-242-3 $19.99
NEXT TO GODLINESS: Finding the Sacred in Housekeeping
AWARD WINNER
Edited by Alice Peck
A “Top Ten Book for Spiritual Reading.” —Detroit Free Press Are there spiritual possibilities in the mundane process of cleaning house, office—and the world? Contributors include Gaston Bachelard, Gwendolyn Brooks, Allen Ginsberg, Thich Nhat Hanh, Kathleen Norris, Rumi and many others. “Thoughtful, surprising ... inspires us to think differently about how we keep our domestic space…. Hard to resist.” —Washington Post “A cultural landmark exploring our changing attitudes about home.” —Detroit Free Press 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-214-0 $19.99
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SPIRITUAL LITERATURE The Spiritual Biography of the Seasons Series All Edited by Gary Schmidt and Susan M. Felch
Autumn: A Spiritual Biography of the Season
Spring: A Spiritual Biography of the Season
Summer: A Spiritual Biography of the Season
Winter: A Spiritual Biography of the Season
Illus. by Mary Azarian
Illus. by Mary Azarian
Illus. by Barry Moser
Illus. by Barry Moser
6 x 9, 320 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB 978-1-59473-118-1 $18.99
6 x 9, 352 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB 978-1-59473-246-1 $18.99
6 x 9, 304 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB 978-1-59473-183-9 $18.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-083-2 $21.99
6 x 9, 288 pp, b/w illus. Deluxe PB w/ flaps 978-1-893361-92-8 $18.95 Hardcover 978-1-893361-53-9 $21.95
“For fans of nature and literature, this thinking person’s anthology is a must have.”
“Beautiful.… It is indeed a joyous and penetrating look at the spiritual possibilities available to us.”
—★ Publishers Weekly starred review
“Treat yourself…. Sample this survey of some of the best poetry, memoir and landscape writing that has emerged from the season.”
—National Public Radio
“A sumptuous banquet.… These selections lift up an exquisite wholeness found within an everyday —★ Publishers Weekly sophistication.”
—Christianity Today
starred review
The Mystic Poets Hafiz: The Mystic Poets
Hopkins: The Mystic Poets
Trans. and with Notes by Gertrude Bell Preface by Ibrahim Gamard
Preface by Rev. Thomas Ryan, CSP
Hafiz, a Sufi teacher of the highest order, is considered the greatest Persian poet of all time. This beautiful sampling of Hafiz’s works captures his deep spiritual understanding.
Gerard Manley Hopkins, the great British Christian mystic poet, is beloved for his unusual images of the physical world and the spiritual life. 5 x 71⁄4, 112 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-010-8 $16.99
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Tagore: The Mystic Poets
Whitman: The Mystic Poets
Preface by Swami Adiswarananda
Preface by Gary David Comstock
Rabindranath Tagore is often considered the “Shakespeare” of modern India. A great mystic, Tagore was the teacher of W. B. Yeats and Robert Frost, the close friend of Albert Einstein and Mahatma Gandhi, and the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
The ideal introduction to the spirituality of the beloved American poet. Offers a glimpse into his themes of love for country, love for others and deepening our understanding of self. 5 x 71⁄4, 192 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-041-2 $16.99
5 x 71⁄4, 144 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-008-5 $16.99
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
DANCE—THE
(continued on p. 50) SACRED ART
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
The Joy of Movement as a Spiritual Practice By Cynthia Winton-Henry Helps you overcome your embarrassment or anxiety and discover in dance a place of solace and restoration, as well as an energizing spiritual force. Provides detailed exercises that will help you learn to trust your body and interpret its physical and spiritual intentions, for both newcomers and seasoned movers alike. “The joy of movement leaps off the pages…. Sound theology, personal stories, and clear guidelines for dancing alone or in community … [are] invaluable for all who wish to expand their understanding and experience of spiritual practice.” —Rev. Jane E. Vennard, author, Praying with Body and Soul 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-268-3 $16.99
GIVING—THE SACRED ART
AWARD WINNER
Creating a Lifestyle of Generosity By Lauren Tyler Wright
A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice Outlines the ways in which cultivating a lifestyle of generosity can be a source of personal transformation, spiritual renewal and deep joy. Includes practical exercises for calculating your “extra abundance.” “Refreshingly candid…. Readers of all faiths, or none, will find many useful suggestions for incorporating giving into their lives….Offers the potential to —Publishers Weekly change not only the individual but ultimately the world.” 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-224-9 $16.99
HAIKU—THE SACRED ART
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines By Margaret D. McGee Shows both beginning and experienced haiku writers how writing haiku can be a consciously spiritual practice for seekers of any faith tradition or no tradition. Offers step-by-step exercises for both individuals and writing groups, and shows how haiku can help you explore the sacred texts of your own faith tradition to access your innate creativity. “Encourag[es] readers to use haikus . . . to express themselves further ... a top —Midwest Book Review pick for any poetry collection.” 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-269-0 $16.99
THE SACRED ART
OF
LOVINGKINDNESS
AWARD WINNER
Preparing to Practice By Rabbi Rami Shapiro; Foreword by Marcia Ford
A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Health Tells us about the practice of compassion and invites us to cultivate lovingkindness in every aspect of our lives—toward ourselves, others, nature and animals. Shapiro describes his personal exploration of lovingkindness from a Jewish perspective, and draws deeply on Christianity, Buddhism and other faith traditions. “With his energy, enthusiasm, and interfaith perspective, Shapiro offers an invaluable gift with this inspiring and enlightening work.” —Spirituality & Health “Stunning…. Stimulates the mind and summons readers to action in order to transform attitudes.” —Montreal Anglican 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-151-8 $16.99
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE EVERYDAY HERBS
IN
SPIRITUAL LIFE
A Guide to Many Practices By Michael J. Caduto; Foreword by Rosemary Gladstar
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A hands-on guide that is fun, informative, unusual and spiritually enriching. Presents the history of the religious and spiritual use of herbs in many faith traditions and engaging information on how herbs are used for healing our physical—and spiritual—selves. Brims with creative ideas for growing your own herb gardens, even in small spaces, and then using those herbs in a variety of spiritual activities and crafts. “Thorough, well researched, engaging multicultural volume…. Herbal experts will treasure the extensive spiritual application contexts, and beginners will —Publishers Weekly find comfort in the cultivation basics.” 7 x 9, 208 pp, 20+ b/w illus., Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-174-7 $16.99
THE SACRED ART OF CHANT: Preparing to Practice By Ana Hernández Drawing on chants from several different faith traditions, this invigorating guidebook is ideal for anyone who wants to enliven their prayer experience in a unique way and navigate a path to a conscious relationship with God. “This call to practice is indeed inviting.” —Publishers Weekly “A marvelous touchstone of heart-song for all who feel the spirit singing in prayer, meditation and daily life. Ana Hernández brings the personal powers of chant to light for the neophyte, the curious as well as the monk.” —Don Campbell, musician; author, The Mozart Effect and The Roar of Silence 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-036-8 $15.99
AWARD WINNER
THE SACRED ART OF FASTING: Preparing to Practice By Thomas Ryan, CSP
A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Health Invites you to explore the practical approaches, spiritual motivations and physical benefits of this ancient practice by looking at the ways it is observed in several faith traditions. “Accessible, thoughtful…. One of the book’s strengths is its evenhanded introduction to each of the six religions it covers….These [balanced] narratives allow adherents from each religion to speak from their own belief and experience…. [A] gem…. A much-needed treatise that will attract believers from all faiths.” —Publishers Weekly “A solid and stimulating addition to the reading list of interreligious discussion groups.” —America 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-078-8 $15.99
THANKING & BLESSING—THE SACRED ART Spiritual Vitality through Gratefulness By Jay Marshall, PhD; Foreword by Philip Gulley Through penetrating reflections and practical steps, shows readers of any faith how to recapture the sense of goodness, holiness and abundance that saturates our world. More than a simplistic attitude of “don’t worry, be happy,” the secret lies in opening to divine blessings and responding with thankfulness, then sharing that spirit with others in acts of blessing. “Gives hope and affirmation to all, but especially to those who aren’t aware of the power of simple goodwill, patience, and compassion…. A wonderful blessing in itself, and an excellent choice for church libraries.” —National Church Library Association 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-231-7 $16.99
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SPIRITUAL ADVENTURES
IN THE SNOW Skiing & Snowboarding as Renewal for Your Soul RECENTLY PUBLISHED
By Dr. Marcia McFee and Rev. Karen Foster Foreword by Paul Arthur
Featured in USA Today Demonstrates how spirituality is fed by play and challenge and how your snow-filled adventures can serve as a set of metaphors for seeing life’s ups and downs as part of a sacred rhythm. Offers poignant insights on how you can find your peak spiritual life in your favorite snow sport, no matter your skill level. Learn how to: • Reduce stress and embrace your need for fun • Achieve harmonious integration of mind, body and spirit • Trust your body’s inherent wisdom • Appreciate the details in nature and everyday life • Clear your head and persevere in difficult times • Cultivate a sense of community. “Explains the phenomena of a lifestyle in snow … the tranquility and peacefulness, the exhilaration and treacherousness … [the] magical, spiritual connection that ties us to the mountains, the wonder that propels us through the snow and through our lives.” —Kristin Krone, former Olympic skier
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“Makes explicit the importance of awe and wonder for the spiritual journey.” —Dr. Edward T. Hastings, director, The Center for Sport,
RUNNING—THE SACRED ART Preparing to Practice By Dr.Warren A. Kay; Foreword by Kristin Armstrong Combines penetrating reflections on God, creation and the role of Spirit in our lives with practical, concise tips for starting your own spiritual running journal. Experience your daily run as sanctuary, prayer, meditation, sacrament and pilgrimage. “Helpful and encouraging, with a knowledgeable and personal tone.” —Publishers Weekly
“Shows runners of all levels how to honor both the physical and the holy in this natural human activity…. Creative and meaningful.” —Spirit of Change 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-227-0 $16.99
LABYRINTHS
FROM THE
OUTSIDE IN
Walking to Spiritual Insight—A Beginner’s Guide By Donna Schaper and Carole Ann Camp An accessible entryway to the history and philosophy of labyrinths. Includes instructions for making your own—or finding one in your area—and guidance for using one. “Both elegant and openhearted, both practical and mystical, this slender lovely book walks us home to the heart.” —Julia Cameron, author, The Artist’s Way and God Is No Laughing Matter
“A warehouse of treasures for labyrinth walkers of all experience levels.” —Robert Ferré, director, St. Louis Labyrinth Project 6 x 9, 208 pp, b/w illus. & photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-18-8 $16.95
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE AWARD WINNER
® irit One Sp b lu C k Boo n Selectio
The Gospel of Thomas: A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice
Hospitality— The Sacred Art Discovering the Hidden Spiritual Power of Invitation and Welcome
By Ron Miller Translations by Stevan Davies
An innovative guide that brings a new spiritual classic into daily life. Offers readers a way to translate the wisdom of the Gospel of Thomas into daily practice. Written for readers of all religious backgrounds.
6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-047-4 $14.99 Translated into Czech, German and Portuguese
By Rev. Nanette Sawyer Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca
Guides anyone of any faith through the process of claiming hospitality as a multidimensional approach to life that can inform all of your relationships. “Insightful…. Will be a blessing to many people.” —Publishers Weekly 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-228-7 $16.99
Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening A Guide to Enrich Your Relationships and Kindle Your Spiritual Life— The Listening Center Workshop By Kay Lindahl, founder of The Listening Center
Ideal for those who want to become better listeners: individuals, religious and spiritual groups, book clubs, clergy and lay leaders in congregations of all faiths, therapists, chaplains, hospice volunteers, interfaith organizations, teachers, doctors and nurses, salespeople, counselors and anyone engaged in small group work. 8 x 8, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-85-0 $16.95 Translated into Russian AWARD WINNER
The Sacred Art of Forgiveness Forgiving Ourselves and Others through God’s Grace By Marcia Ford
Offers a new perspective on forgiveness, with a strong emphasis on spiritual growth. Learning to forgive others who have hurt or wronged us is a sacred art that can be learned by anyone. “Belongs in the hands of anyone who needs to give or receive forgiveness.” —Publishers Weekly 8 x 8, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-175-4 $16.99 Translated into Russian AWARD WINNER
The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice
The Sacred Art of Bowing Preparing to Practice By Andi Young
A companion for your journey rather than an instruction book. By Kay Lindahl, founder Shares helpful insights of The Listening Center that will inspire you to Illus. by Amy Schnapper begin or deepen your Learning to listen— own bowing practice really listen— through a comprehenrequires spiritual sive look at bowing as practice. Guides practiced in many spirireaders through forty practices of deep listening—to tual traditions; illustrations of bowing in practice; our Source, to ourselves and to each other. inspiring reflections from people who practice the “This is a truly beautiful book, and a powerful one— sacred art of bowing; and advice on how you too opening us in an effective and practical way to can incorporate bowing into your daily spiritual life. wondrous new depths of human living. So much in so A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” few pages, true wisdom.” —Spirituality & Health
—M. Basil Pennington, OCSO, author, Centering Prayer
51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 128 pp, b/w illus., Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-82-9 $14.95 Translated into Italian and Russian
8 x 8, 160 pp, b/w illus., Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-44-7 $16.99 Translated into Catalán, German, Slovenian and Spanish
See Also: Decision-Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way, p. 5 Sacred Attention: A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment, p. 9
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What Our Metaphors for God Reveal about Our Beliefs in God By Carolyn Jane Bohler Challenges our common images of God by blowing the lid off conventional God-descriptors. Inspires you to consider a wide range of images of God in order to refine how you imagine God to have and use power, and how God wills and makes divine will happen—or not. “This book, while presumably about God, is in fact about us … about the fact that our naming of God reveals much about ourselves and the manifold ways we experience the world.” —Catholic Library World “Breaks open habits and assumptions…. Excellent for personal reflection.” —Messenger: A Guide for Life’s Adventure 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-251-5 $16.99
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Many Voices, Many Views Edited by Mary E. Hunt and Diann L. Neu Powerful insights from ministers and theologians, activists and leaders, artists and liturgists who are shaping, and being shaped by, the emerging directions of feminist Christianity. They speak from across the denominational spectrum, and from the many diverse groups that make up the Christian community. Taken together, their voices offer a starting point for building new models of religious life and worship. A must-read for anyone in Christian ministry, as well as for religious feminists in and beyond the Christian tradition, and for church-based study groups. 6 x 9, 300 pp (est), Hardcover, 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99 See p. 15.
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ABOUT GOD Exploring the Meaning of Religious Life with Kierkegaard, Buber, Tillich and Heschel
RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PB
By Daniel F. Polish, PhD A fascinating introduction to the theologies of four modern religious thinkers that will help us break through the superficial generalities so common in interfaith dialogue to expose perspectives that can unite us on the most profound levels. You will engage in a discussion of the very phenomenon of religion and the part it plays in living a fully engaged human life. “The value of this book lies in Polish’s ability to point out the value of all four authors’ works for an authentic interreligious dialogue.” —Catholic Library World 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-272-0 $16.99; Hardcover, 978-1-59473-230-0 $21.99 See p. 19.
WHO IS MY GOD? 2ND EDITION An Innovative Guide to Finding Your Spiritual Identity Created by the Editors at SkyLight Paths Provides the Spiritual Identity Self-TestTM to uncover the two components of your own unique spirituality—how you believe: your Spiritual TypeTM; and what you believe: your tradition indicators. Contains descriptions of twenty-eight different spiritualities practiced in North America today, along with significant people from the faith, books, periodicals, websites and contact information. “An innovative and entertaining way to think—and re-think—about your own —Dan Wakefield, author, spiritual path, or perhaps even to find one.” Spiritually Incorrect: Finding God in All the Wrong Places 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-014-6 $15.99
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VEDANTA & HINDUISM Copublished with the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York The Four Yogas A Guide to the Spiritual Paths of Action, Devotion, Meditation and Knowledge
Meditation & Its Practices: A Definitive Guide to Techniques and Traditions of Meditation in Yoga and Vedanta
By Swami Adiswarananda
By Swami Adiswarananda
An insightful and comprehensive guidebook to one of Hinduism’s most cherished spiritual traditions.
The complete sourcebook for exploring Hinduism’s two most time-honored traditions of meditation.
6 x 9, 320 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-223-2 $19.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-143-3 $29.99
6 x 9, 504 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-105-1 $24.99 Translated into Chinese
The Spiritual Quest and the Way of Yoga The Goal, the Journey and the Milestones
Sri Ramakrishna, the Face of Silence
By Swami Adiswarananda
For spiritual seekers of all faiths and backgrounds, presents a spiritual roadmap to reach the goal of life, defined for all of us as “getting in touch with the true center of our being.” 6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-113-6 $29.99
By Swami Nikhilananda and Dhan Gopal Mukerji Edited and with an Introduction by Swami Adiswarananda; Foreword by Dhan Gopal Mukerji II
Examines Sri Ramakrishna and his teachings and succeeds in conveying the true story of this great mystic and the deeper spirit of that story. 6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-233-1 $21.99
Sri Sarada Devi,The Holy Mother Her Teachings and Conversations Translated by Swami Nikhilananda Edited and with an Introduction by Swami Adiswarananda
The first American publication of the conversations of the Holy Mother as recorded by her disciples, both lay and monastic. 6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-070-2 $29.99
Vivekananda,World Teacher: His Teachings on the Spiritual Unity of Humankind Edited and with an Introduction by Swami Adiswarananda
Selected teachings of a visionary who brought the wisdom and practices of Vedanta and Yoga to spiritual seekers in America and the West. 6 x 9, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-210-2 $21.99 Translated into Portuguese
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The Vedanta Way to Peace and Happiness By Swami Adiswarananda
Essential keys to a happy, healthy, fulfilling life according to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. “Usable wisdom and helpful practices from a rich Indian spiritual tradition.” —Spirituality & Health 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-180-8 $18.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-034-4 $29.99
The First Sikh Spiritual Master Timeless Wisdom from the Life and Teachings of Guru Nanak By Harish Dhillon
This fascinating biography tells the story of a unique spiritual leader and founder of Sikhism who showed a gentle, peaceful path to realizing God. 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-209-6 $16.99
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WORKPLACE & SPIRITUALITY The Art of War— Spirituality for Conflict Annotated & Explained
Finding Time for the Timeless: Spirituality in the Workweek
By Sun Tzu; Annotation by Thomas Huynh;Translation by Thomas Huynh and the Editors at Sonshi.com Foreword by Marc Benioff Preface by Thomas Cleary
By John McQuiston II
Offers refreshing stories of everyday spiritual practices people use to free themselves from the work and A poetic and potent treaworry mindset of our tise on military strategy culture. Full of insight still in use in war colleges and inspiration, it will empower you to see how around the world, its principles transcend war- even your busiest workweek can include spiritual habits and routine. fare and have practical applications to all the conflicts and crises we face in “This small book is a precious gift that busy people … will likely want to carry around with them for our lives—in our workplaces, our families, even inspiration.” —★ Publishers Weekly starred review within ourselves. “SkyLight Paths has restored Sun’s place among spiritual 51⁄2 x 63⁄4, 208 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-035-1 $17.99 classics of the East with this fresh, new annotated Sacred Speech translation of a timely and perennially popular classic A Practical Guide for for a nonscholarly audience.” —Library Journal Keeping Spirit in Your 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 256 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-244-7 $16.99 Translated into Portuguese
Money and the Way of Wisdom: Insights from the Book of Proverbs By Timothy J. Sandoval, PhD
Guides you through key texts from Proverbs, explaining their historical setting, their meaning and the impact their profound teachings can have on our financial lives today as individuals, as communities and as a nation. “A well-grounded, insightful study…. Applies biblical scholarship to our modern situation with insight…. Expresses the full wisdom of this biblical teaching.” —Congregational Libraries Today 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-245-4 $16.99
Technology & Spirituality: How the Information Revolution Affects Our Spiritual Lives By Stephen K. Spyker
Leads you on a lively journey through the many ways technology impacts how we think about faith and how we practice it. Explores the role of new spiritual communities, the personal relationships we have with our gadgets, and our changing expectations, helping you to think about the many, often subtle, ways technology has seeped into every aspect of our lives and changed the way we “do” faith. 6 x 9, 176 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-218-8 $19.99
Speech By Donna Schaper
The complete guide to spirit-filled speech and speaking with spirit. Ideal for clergy and other spiritual leaders and professionals in multifaith settings. Includes a reader discussion guide. “Donna Schaper has a gift for illuminating aspects of daily living we all take for granted. Here she gives our speech its due, inviting us to talk that connects, language that heals, and ultimately to conversation that carries the Spirit.” —Rich Heffern, National Catholic Reporter 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-068-9 $15.99 Hardcover, 978-1-893361-74-4 $21.95
The Workplace and Spirituality New Perspectives on Research and Practice Edited by Dr. Joan Marques, Dr. Satinder Dhiman and Dr. Richard King
A comprehensive understanding of what it means to be a “spiritual workplace” and what it takes to create one. Offers new perspectives for a spiritual approach to work. Contributors are business leaders, teachers, speakers and writers, representing the United States, Canada, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America. “An enlightening, uplifting, and inspiring portrait of how we can lead more authentic and fulfilling lives in our organizations…. Offers a refreshingly positive perspective and a more expansive view of what the workplace can become.” —Jim Kouzes, PhD, bestselling coauthor, The Leadership Challenge 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-260-7 $29.99
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WOMEN’S INTEREST Divining the Body Reclaim the Holiness of Your Physical Self
Honoring Motherhood Prayers, Ceremonies & Blessings
By Jan Phillips
Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso
An entirely new way to look at your body—as a pathway to the Divine.
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Many Faiths, Cultures, and Traditions
5 x 71⁄4, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-077-1 $15.99
Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature: Growing Into the Fullness of Who You Are By Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD Foreword by Eileen Fisher “Individuals who appreciate nature will feel immediately at home…. Recommended for libraries, retreat planners, and as a gift for those who thrive on nature’s benefits for body and spirit.” —Congregational Libraries Today
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White Fire A Portrait of Women Spiritual Leaders in America By Malka Drucker Photos by Gay Block
Gives voice and image to the too often invisible, ignored or overlooked narrative of women’s spiritual leadership in America today. Includes insightful interviews and compelling photographic portraits.
See Also: The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature: Selections Annotated & Explained, p. 44
7 x 10, 320 pp, b/w photos, Hardcover, 978-1-893361-64-5 $24.95
YOUNG ADULT
God Within: Our Spiritual Future—As Told by Today’s New Adults
Edited by Jon M. Sweeney and the Editors at SkyLight Paths “Astonishing ... the essays are gems: mature, thoughtful and challenging. . . . Both fresh and refreshing.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 176 pp, Illus. Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-15-7 $14.95
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5 x 71⁄4, 256 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-071-9 $15.99
8 x 8, 224 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-250-8 $16.99
New Feminist Christianity: Many Voices, Many Views, p. 15
Edited and with Introductions by Monica Furlong “A springboard for personal prayer and an education in women’s spirituality through history as well. Highly recommended.”
Spirituality 101: The Indispensable Guide to Keeping—or Finding— Your Spiritual Life on Campus By Harriet L. Schwartz with contributions from college students at nearly thirty campuses across the United States 6 x 9, 272 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-000-9 $16.99
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BESTSELLING BACKLIST—CHILDREN’S WHAT YOU WILL SEE INSIDE … SERIES Vibrant, fun-to-read introductions that explain the ways and whys of worship, faith and religious life. Each volume is designed to: • Satisfy kids’—and adults’—curiosity about what goes on in each house of worship, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form. • Provide children of that faith with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition. • Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants. Colorful full-page photographs set the scene for concise but informative descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the clergy and laypeople who have specific roles, the spiritual intent of the believers and more. “[An] outstanding series of illustrated books.”
Each volume is 81⁄2 x 101⁄2, 32 pp, Full-color photos AWARD WINNER
“Illuminates the vibrant center of Jewish life…. Welcomes the reader into both the spiritual and the cultural world of Judaism.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A good, solid introduction to synagogue life for Jews and non-Jews alike.”
—Spirituality & Health
FOR AGES 6 AND UP “A detailed and straightforward look at Hinduism…. Photographs, helpful captions and mini glossaries ease the trip.” —Publishers Weekly
“Well-written and very practical.” —Dr. P. Jayaraman, PhD, executive director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, USA, New York
—Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter
“There are many symbols you will see in the synagogue.They help remind us about God, about Torah, and about living a good life.The information you find in this book will help you feel welcome.” —Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, DMin, author, God’s Paintbrush
By Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD, professor of liturgy at Hebrew Union College, and Dr. Ron Wolfson, dean of the Fingerhut School of Education of American Jewish University in Los Angeles. Quality PB, 978-1-59473-256-0 $8.99
“Excellent and informative.” —Spirituality & Health
“The explanations and photographs in this fine volume will help you to understand all that goes to make up the sacramental space…. Enjoy this beautiful book!” —Mitch Finley, author, The Joy of Being Catholic
By Rev. Michael Keane, a priest in the Archdiocese of New York. Photos by Aaron Pepis. Hardcover, 978-1-893361-54-6 $17.95
“This superb description of Hindu faith and worship … will be an excellent asset to schoolteachers and librarians. Suitable for children of all ages and an attractive read for young adults … explain[s] the concept of many forms of gods, kirtan singing, rituals, celebrations, and festivals.” —New Age Retailer By Mahendra Jani, PhD, cofounder and president of Vivekananda Vidyapath, an academy of Indian philosophy and culture in Wayne, New Jersey, and Vandana Jani, PhD, cofounder and vice president of Vivekananda Vidyapath. Hardcover, 978-1-59473-116-7 $17.99
“Offers enough detail to provide both an accurate picture of the characteristics of a contemporary mosque in the US and some insight into the Islamic religion itself.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A marvelous picture book that explains Muslim practices in a clear, inviting way.” —Detroit Free Press
Also Available in Spanish! Lo que se puede ver dentro de una iglesia católica
By Aisha Karen Khan, former principal of an Islamic school in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley. Photos by Aaron Pepis.
Hardcover, 978-1-893361-66-9 $16.95
Quality PB, 978-1-59473-257-7 $8.99
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AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN’S BOOKS by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso From Jewish Lights, SkyLight Paths’ Sister Imprint Sandy Eisenberg Sasso is rabbi of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis. She is active in the interfaith community and has written and lectured on the renewal of spirituality and the discovery of religious imagination in children of all faiths.
Explores fear and hope, faith and gratitude, in a way that kids will understand.
For ages 4 and up
For ages 8 and up
Full-color illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Health 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-177-0 $17.95
Four different stories of women briefly mentioned in biblical tradition and religious texts, but never explored. Full-color illus. by Bethanne Andersen 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Quality PB 978-1-58023-372-9 $8.99
Shows children how our actions affect the people around us, and how by working together we can work with God to create a better world. Full-color illus. by Avi Katz 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-080-3 $16.95 Translated into Hebrew
For ages 4 and up
Invites children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God openly through moments in their own lives.
For ages 4 and up
A classic! Over 100,000 copies in print!
Full-color illus. by Annette Compton
11 x 81⁄2, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-58023-195-4 $17.95 Translated into German
Also Available: Invites adults’ and kids’ conversations about anger and how we have the power to deal with it in positive ways. ★ ALA Booklist starred review
Full-color illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg For ages 5 and up
9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover 978-1-58023-123-7 $16.95
What is heaven? Where do we find it? This charming story teaches that heaven is often found in the places where we least expect it. For ages 4 and up
Full-color illus. by Kathryn Kunz Finney 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-054-4 $16.95
God’s Paintbrush Celebration Kit: A Spiritual Activity Kit for Teachers and Students of All Faiths, All Backgrounds By Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and Rev. Donald Schmidt 91⁄2 x 12, 40 Full-color Activity Sheets & Teacher Folder w/ complete instructions, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-050-6 $21.95 8-Student Activity Sheet Pack (40 sheets/5 sessions) 978-1-58023-058-2 $19.95
God’s Paintbrush Teacher’s Guide: A Guide for Jewish and Christian Educators and Parents Edited by Jeffrey L . Schein and Joseph M. Blair 81⁄ 2 x 11, 32 pp, PB, 978-1-879045-57-6 $8.95
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Shares the ultimate harmony of belief in one God by people of all faiths, all backgrounds. Full-color illus. by Phoebe Stone 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-879045-26-2 $16.99 Translated into Italian and Spanish
Also Available in Spanish! El nombre de Dios 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-893361-63-8 $16.95
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Teaches that God can be found where we are: within all of us and the relationships between us. A magical, mythical tale.
How Naamah, Noah’s wife, saves each plant on Earth. A “Best Book of the Year.” —Publishers Weekly
Full-color illus. by Sally Sweetland 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-879045-86-6 $16.95
Full-color illus. by Bethanne Andersen For ages 4 and up
9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-134-3 $16.95
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DOES GOD EVER SLEEP?
Endorsed by
Protestant, Catholic, Jewish & Buddhist Religious Leaders
By Joan Sauro, CSJ
A charming nighttime reminder that God is always present in our lives. “Engaging, gentle, poetic words and images … reassure children of God’s words,‘l will be with you.’” —Church Educator “Lovely…. Reassures us that God is closer than we think and more attentive than we imagine.” —John S. Mogabgab, editor, Weavings Joan Sauro, CSJ, is award-winning author and illustrator of numerous articles and six books, including The Whole Earth Meditation and The Diary of a Jogging Nun. She is a member of the religious order of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
978-1-59473-110-5
DOES GOD FORGIVE ME? By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller
A vibrant and fun way to introduce children to the idea of forgiveness. Gently shows how God forgives all that we do if we are truly sorry. “Attractively illustrated…. Explores repentance and forgiveness. Gold has succeeded in rendering this complex theological duo ‘kid-friendly’ without destroying its essence…. Integrates rhyme and dialogue in a manner that allows children to place themselves in the scenes.” —Montreal Anglican
See below for bio of Rev.August Gold.
978-1-59473-142-6
DOES GOD HEAR MY PRAYER? By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller
Helps children learn how to communicate with God—without fantasy. “Upbeat, heartfelt … definitely belongs in church and home libraries, especially for children who are beginning a prayer practice and asking questions…. Poetic text is complemented by relevant, multicultural photos [that] range in emotions from playful to profound.” —National Church Library Association
See below for bio of Rev.August Gold.
HOW DOES GOD LISTEN?
978-1-59473-102-0
By Kay Lindahl; Full-color photos by Cynthia Maloney
Playfully explores with kids how God listens and how learning to listen is important. “What a lovely book!. . . Helps children come to know the God who hears them even when they are silent.” —Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, author, God’s Paintbrush
Kay Lindahl is author of two popular books about listening for adults: The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice and Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening (see p. 52; both SkyLight Paths). She is founder of the Listening Center in Laguna Niguel, California, is active in the interfaith movement and is mother of seven and grandmother of nine.
978-1-59473-084-9
WHERE DOES GOD LIVE? By August Gold and Matthew J. Perlman
Helps children develop their own direct and personal understanding of God in their lives. “Heartfelt and right at a child’s level of understanding…. A sweet, safe place to start a conversation about God.” —ALA Booklist Rev. August Gold, a renowned spiritual educator, is founder and spiritual director of Sacred Center New York. She is author of the award-winning Where Does God Live?, a selection of the Chinaberry catalog that has sold over 20,000 copies, and Does God Hear My Prayer? She travels the country giving workshops and lectures. 978-1-893361-39-3
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BESTSELLING BACKLIST—CHILDREN’S TEN AMAZING PEOPLE: And How They Changed the World By Maura D. Shaw; Full-color illus. by Stephen Marchesi; Foreword by Dr. Robert Coles
Shows kids that spiritual people can have an exciting impact on the world around them. Black Elk • Dorothy Day • Malcolm X • Mahatma Gandhi • Martin Luther King, Jr. • Janusz Korczak • Mother Teresa of Calcutta • Albert Schweitzer • Thich Nhat Hanh • Desmond Tutu “There is nothing preachy about this volume. It will inspire adults and children alike.” —Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Maura D. Shaw is author of several books for young readers.
For ages 7 and up
81⁄2 x 11, 48 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-893361-47-8 $17.95
BECAUSE NOTHING LOOKS LIKE GOD By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Full-color illus. by Dawn W. Majewski
Lights children’s creativity and shows how God is with us every day, in every way. Invites parents and children to explore, together, the questions we all have about God, no matter what our age. “Empowers children to do God’s work…. Meaningful messages ... valuable.”
JL For ages 4 and up
—ALA Booklist
See p. 62 for special board book editions.
Lawrence Kushner, widely regarded as one of the most creative theologians in America, is Emanu-El scholar at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. He is author of many award-winning books for adults and children. Karen Kushner, a clinical social worker, has spent many years working with children in religious education programs.
11 x 81⁄2, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-58023-092-6 $17.99
Translated into Spanish
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IN GOD’S HANDS By Lawrence Kushner and Gary Schmidt; Full-color illus. by Matthew J. Baek
A “Top 10 Religion Book for Youth.” —ALA Booklist
Brings new life to a traditional Jewish folktale, reminding parents and kids of all faiths and all backgrounds that each of us has the power to make the world a better place—working ordinary miracles with our everyday deeds. “Uplifting.... Unwinds with a crisp rhythm ... gently stylized paintings exude a timeless feel.” — ★ Publishers Weekly starred review “A marvelous book, cleverly illustrated.The story is well told and enjoyable, the message clear…. Illustrates the hidden lines of connection that link us together as human beings…. Highly recommend[ed].” —Church & Synagogue Library Association
JL For ages 5 and up
See above for bio of Lawrence Kushner. Gary Schmidt, a Newbery Award winner, teaches literature at Calvin College. 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-58023-224-1 $16.99 AWARD WINNER
IN OUR IMAGE:
God’s First Creatures
By Nancy Sohn Swartz; Full-color illus. by Melanie Hall
This spirited story, with its lively illustrations, celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things. “The story sparkles.… A book that belongs in all parish catechetical libraries, not to mention all homes where young children live.” —Catechist’s Connection
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Nancy Sohn Swartz is a certified elementary school teacher.
For ages 4 and up
9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-879045-99-6 $16.95
See also the abridged board book: How Did the Animals Help God?, p. 62 AWARD WINNER
THE 11TH COMMANDMENT: Wisdom from Our Children By The Children of America
JL For all ages
“If there were an Eleventh Commandment, what would it be?” Children of many religious denominations across America answer this question—in their own drawings and words. “Wonderful.… This unusual book provides both food for thought and insight into the hopes and fears of today’s young.” —ALA Booklist 8 x 10, 48 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-879045-46-0 $16.95
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Introduces important concepts of freedom, equality and justice among people of all backgrounds and religions. Opens the way for teaching children how to achieve their goals through persistence and persuasion rather than violence and fighting.
Dorothy Day A Catholic Life of Action
Thich Nhat Hanh Buddhism in Action
Introduces children to one of the most inspiring women of twentieth-century America. “Well-written and easy-tofollow … presents readers with the opportunity to delve into Day’s world.”
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Maura D. Shaw is author of several books for young readers. Stephen Marchesi has created numerous illustrations for textbooks, magazines and picture books, including Ten Amazing People: And How They Changed the World (see p. 60; SkyLight Paths); Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington; Meet Abraham Lincoln and Mars:The Red Planet.
Helping Children Grieve—For Ages 7 and Up
REMEMBERING MY GRANDPARENT A Kid’s Own Grief Workbook in the Christian Tradition By Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv
Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad perspective on Christian faith, provides a sensitive and practical resource that will help children cope with the death of a loved one. Kids can write, draw, create and express feelings via concrete, hands-on activities. “Gives room for grief to blossom into a blessing. I am glad my own grandchildren will be able to use this book some day.” —Eliot Daley, former producer, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood; author, Father Feelings 8 x 10, 48 pp, 2-color text, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-212-6 $16.99
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REMEMBERING MY PET A Kid’s Own Spiritual Workbook for When a Pet Dies By Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv Foreword by Lynn L. Caruso
Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad multifaith perspective, this sensitive and practical resource will help children cope with the death of a beloved animal. Kids can write, draw, create and express feelings via concrete, hands-on activities. “Sensitive, inviting and respectful of both kids and animals … may help grieving young people tremendously.” —Sy Montgomery, author, The Good, Good Pig 8 x 10, 48 pp, 2-color text, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-221-8 $16.99
Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, is a psychologist and author of many articles on the impact of death and grieving on children and adults. Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv, is senior minister of First Congregational Church of Somerville, United Church of Christ, in Massachusetts.
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Adam & Eve’s New Day
How Did the Animals Help God?
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Full-color illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg
With the first sunset, Adam and Eve learn how to get through the night and not be afraid of the dark. And when the new day dawns, they bless God for creating the day and the night. “A wonderful way to introduce children to greeting the dawn and the night with blessings.” —Spirituality & Health
By Nancy Sohn Swartz Full-color illus. by Melanie Hall
A playful new twist to the Genesis story. God asks all of nature to offer gifts to humankind—with a promise that the humans would care for creation in return. “Your library’s youngest visitors will relish [the] simple text and fanciful animal pictures.”
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Full-color illus. by Annette Compton
Helps parents and children explore spirituality together by inviting children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God through everyday experience and the imagination. Adapted from Sandy Eisenberg Sasso’s award-winning God’s Paintbrush (over 100,000 copies in print). “A must for all congregations.” —Congregational Libraries Today
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I Am God’s Paintbrush
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Naamah, Noah’s Wife
What Is God’s Name?
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Full-color illus. by Bethanne Andersen
The special abridged board book edition of Noah’s Wife: The Story of Naamah, a Publishers Weekly “best book of the year.” Ideal for preschoolers.
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Full-color illus. by Phoebe Stone
Everyone and everything in the world has a name. What is God’s name? “What a lovely, healing book!”
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By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Full-color illus. by Dawn W. Majewski A way for young children to explore how God is with us every day, in every way.
These enchanting books gently invite children to become aware of God’s presence all around us. Abridged from Because Nothing Looks Like God by Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner. For bios: Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, see p. 58; Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner, see p. 60.
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Contents—New Books
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything / Jefferts Schori
BESTSELLING BACKLIST BY CATEGORY 1
HOW TO BE A PERFECT STRANGER, 5TH EDITION The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook / Matlins NEW EDITION!
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SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY DIVORCE Navigating Disruption with Insight & Hope / Call
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DECISION-MAKING & SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way / Bieber
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ECCLESIASTES Annotated & Explained / Shapiro
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WHO ARE THE REAL CHOSEN PEOPLE? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam / Firestone NEW IN PAPERBACK!
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SACRED ATTENTION A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment / McGee NEW IN PAPERBACK!
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HEALING FROM DESPAIR Choosing Wholeness in a Broken World / Spitz JL NEW IN PAPERBACK!
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CHRISTIANS & JEWS—FAITH TO FAITH Tragic History, Promising Present, JL Fragile Future / Rudin
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Aging 18, 20, 22 Art of Spiritual Living 5, 49–52 Bible Study 22, 30, 35, 36, 44 Buddhism/Zen 42, 46 Caregiving 20, 33 Children’s 57–62 Christianity 1, 7–9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 40, 41 Crafts 23, 24 Dance 49 Eastern Religions 42, 46, 54 Ecology 25 Enneagram 32 Etiquette—Religious 2, 30 Family/Relationships 3, 56, 61 Gnosticism 43, 52 Hinduism/Vedanta 42, 54 Humor 13 Inspiration 1, 12, 13, 22, 26, 27 Interfaith Resources 2, 11, 19, 28–31, 33 Islam/Sufism 8, 14, 43 Judaism 7, 8, 11, 16, 31, 32, 44 Life Cycle 3, 8, 20, 22 Kabbalah 31, 32 Meditation 32, 54 Mormonism 45 Mysticism 32, 46 Native American 45 Nature 25, 48, 56
13, 15–21 Pastoral Care Personal Growth
20, 33 5, 10, 18, 21, 34 Poetry 48, 49 Politics 35 Prayer 9, 35, 36, 56 Religion 2, 7, 8, 11, 14, 16, 17, 19, 28, 29, 31, 35 Retirement 18, 22 Retreats 46 Self-Help 3, 5, 10, 13, 18, 20, 21 SkyLight Illuminations 14, 16, 17, 32, 40–45, 55 Social Justice 35 Spiritual Biography 45, 46 Spiritual Direction 33 Spiritual Literature 26, 47, 48 Spiritual Practice 33, 49, 50, 51, 52 Spirituality 1, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 18, 21–27, 30, 34, 46, 47, 49–52, 55, 56 Sports 51 Stoicism 45 Technology 55 Theology 8, 17, 19, 53 Twelve Steps 34 Women’s Interest 15, 22, 44, 56 Workplace 55 Young Adult 56
Who Are We?
What Are We Doing?
SkyLight Paths Publishing is creating a place where people of different spiritual traditions come together for challenge and inspiration, a place where we can help each other understand the mystery that lies at the heart of our existence. Through spirituality, our religious beliefs are increasingly becoming a part of our lives— rather than apart from our lives. While many of us may be more interested than ever in spiritual growth, we may be less firmly planted in traditional religion. Yet, we do want to deepen our relationship to the sacred, to learn from our own as well as from other faith traditions and to practice in new ways. SkyLight Paths sees both believers and seekers as a community that increasingly transcends traditional boundaries of religion and denomination—people wanting to learn from each other, walking together, finding the way.
SkyLight Paths recognizes that believers and seekers of different faith traditions, or no specific tradition, want to listen to and learn from each other as never before. We want to help them. This does not mean that our readers leave their own religious traditions behind. It does mean that they are open to one faith enriching another. SkyLight Paths will help believers deepen their faith and help seekers in their search. We will succeed only if our books make a difference in your life. We are all walking together, finding the way.
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We believe that our prices for books suitable for course adoption are reasonable. Therefore we do not provide review copies. However, if a book is purchased from SkyLight Paths Publishing and then adopted for a course, upon request we will refund the full purchase price to you. Please submit request in writing on departmental letterhead and include course title, number, approximate enrollment, and semester or quarter taught.
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