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Contents—New Books
Recently Published Best-selling Backlist by Category
FULLY AWAKE AND TRULY ALIVE Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul Vennard
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BIRTHING GOD Women’s Experiences of the Divine Dalberg
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FINDING GOD BEYOND RELIGION A Guide for Skeptics, Agnostics & Unorthodox Believers Inside & Outside the Church Stella 3 CONVERSATION—THE SACRED ART Practicing Presence in an Age of Distraction Millis
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PILGRIMAGE—THE SACRED ART Journey to the Center of the Heart Kujawa-Holbrook
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LABYRINTHS FROM THE OUTSIDE IN, 2ND ED. Walking to Spiritual Insight—A Beginner’s Guide Schaper / Camp
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MEN PRAY Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage SkyLight Paths
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SPIRITUAL GEMS OF ISLAM Insights & Practices from the Qur’an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind Rahman 9
See pp. 35–38 for title and author index. For more listings and categories not included in this catalog, please visit our website at www.skylightpaths.com.
Aging 19 Art of Spiritual Living 1, 3–8, 18, 21, 23, 30–31, 33, 48, 50, 51–53 Bible Study 12, 14, 19, 44–46 Buddhism/Taoism/Zen 14, 42–43 Caregiving 19, 29 Children’s 29, 59–62 Christianity 3, 10–16, 39–41 Crafts 20 Dance 4, 50 Eastern Religions 6, 9, 14, 42–43 Ecology 13, 21 Enneagram 28 Etiquette 10, 17 Food 18 Gnosticism 14, 43 Hinduism/Vedanta 14, 55 History 18 Inspiration 22–23 Interfaith 9, 24–26 Islam/Sufism 9, 14, 44 Judaism 14, 27, 44–46 Kabbalah 28 Labyrinths 7 Leadership 17 Meditation 53, 55 Mormonism 14, 46 Mysticism 28, 32, 47
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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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Spiritual Practice—NEW BOOKS
FULLY AWAKE
AND TRULY ALIVE Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul By Rev. Jane E. Vennard Foreword by Rami Shapiro
Refresh your soul with spiritual practices that help you fulfill the reality that the glory of God is the human fully alive. In a culture enthralled with technology, striving and speed, people of many faith traditions and no faith tradition long to slow down, pay attention and wake up to the present moment. They want help in realizing their hope that they can become more truly alive. This engaging and highly readable book offers spiritual seekers of all faiths guidance for the journey. Sharing stories from her personal life as a spiritual seeker and from her professional career as a retreat leader, spiritual director and teacher, Reverend Jane Vennard illustrates the joys and frustrations of spiritual practice, offers insights from various religious traditions, and provides immediate invitations to practice. Accessible and practical, she offers step-by-step exercises and meditations on such practices as caring for the body, rest, silence, solitude, letting go, community, hospitality, service and living gratefully. This valuable resource will serve spiritual seekers of all interests as well as clergy, spiritual directors and teachers in the field of religious studies and spiritual formation. Each chapter includes suggestions and guidelines for intentional practices, and offers resources for further learning. “Offers bountiful gifts and delightful surprises.... I loved it—and will recommend it widely, because this is a book for everyone.” —Brian D. McLaren, author, Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World, among other books
Spirituality / Spiritual Practice 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-473-1 $16.99 Available February 2013 Author’s Home Area: Denver Rev. Jane E. Vennard, a popular teacher on prayer and spiritual practice, offers lectures and leads retreats in ecumenical settings in the United States, Canada and Australia. She is the author of six books on prayer and a long-time active member of Spiritual Directors International. She is ordained in the United Church of Christ to a ministry of teaching and spiritual direction. Rami Shapiro is a renowned teacher of spirituality across faith traditions and a noted theologian. He is author of the award-winning The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice, among other books.
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By Rev. Susan Sparks 6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-280-5 $16.99
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NEW BOOKS—Women’s Interest BIRTHING GOD
Women’s Experiences of the Divine By Lana Dalberg Foreword by Kathe Schaaf
Powerful narratives of suffering, love and hope that inspire both personal and collective transformation.
Spirituality / Women’s Interest 6 x 9, 288 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-480-9 $18.99 Available March 2013 Author’s Home Area: San Francisco Bay Area Lana Dalberg, a feminist lay theologian and storyteller, leads workshops linking spirituality with writing and social justice in congregations and retreat centers throughout the United States. Her award-winning writing has appeared in many publications and anthologies.
In Birthing God, forty women relate spirit-filled moments: a grieving pastor walks a labyrinth and rediscovers the Rock of her existence; a human rights advocate re-encounters Allah in an intensely visceral moment in the sun; an educator, moved by an ancestral vision, launches a global tree-planting project to heal the wounds of slavery; a revolutionary awakens from a coma and realizes that all of life is infused with Spirit; a peasant woman under fire discovers within herself the God who gives her courage; and a disabled doctor, embraced by Shekinah, turns her heart to rabbinical studies. Each woman’s story invites readers to deepen and enliven their own spiritual practices. Grounded in raw experience and ideal for spiritual seekers and leaders of all faiths, this book brings readers face to face with a divinity who empowers and accompanies women of many traditions: Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Taoist, indigenous, pagan and, as one interviewee put it, “syncretic and wonderfully blended faiths.” Meditations and thought-provoking questions cap each story, making the book ideal for personal reflection and group discussion. Women’s circles, classes, book clubs and women’s spirituality groups, both inside and outside of traditional congregational and educational settings, will find this book engaging and inspiring.
Kathe Schaaf is co-founder and past president of Gather the Women Global Matrix. She currently anchors many collaborative conversations connecting women and women’s organizations internationally.
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A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”
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Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso 4½ x 7, 272 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-384-0 $9.99
“Beautiful, heartwarming, honest and humorous.” —Catholic Library World
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Christianity / Spirituality—NEW BOOKS
FINDING GOD BEYOND RELIGION
A Guide for Skeptics, Agnostics & Unorthodox Believers Inside & Outside the Church By Tom Stella
Liberating reinterpretations of the teachings of the church for those who believe matters of faith are more about mystery than mastery, more life-giving than limiting. “I’m spiritual but not religious” is a phrase no longer voiced by only the young and those who have left the church. It is now a phrase used to describe the spiritual lives of the middle-aged and beyond, as well as those who continue to seek sustenance for their souls within church settings. Whether young or old, churchconnected or not, there is a spiritual restlessness among those who seek an authentic faith life but do not find conventional religious teachings meaningful. This accessible guide to a meaningful spiritual life is a salve for the spiritually anxious and hungry. It reinterprets traditional religious teachings central to the Christian faith—God, Jesus, faith, prayer, morality and more—in a way that connects with those who have outgrown the beliefs and devotional practices that once made sense to them. It helps readers find new ways to understand and relate to traditional, narrowly defined Christian “truths” that honor their full spiritual power and scope. Ideal for personal spiritual nourishment, small group practice or as a spiritual direction resource, this guide invites readers to open their minds and hearts to the full impact of Christian teachings and to consider alternative ways to understand them. Tom Stella, a former Catholic priest, is author of A Faith Worth Believing and The God Instinct. He is a hospice and workplace chaplain, visiting professor of religion at Colorado College, a retreat facilitator, spiritual director and cofounder of Soul Link, a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring spiritual seekers together.
Religion / Spirituality 6 x 9, 160 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-485-4 $16.99 Available April 2013 Author’s Home Area: Colorado Springs, CO
Praise for Tom Stella’s Work “Open, passionate and expansive.... This adventuresome exploration of new life beyond the rules of institutional Christianity is a fine work to be appreciated.” —Spirituality & Practice
“Will be especially useful for those who consider themselves ‘hurt’ by religious teaching.” —Publishers Weekly
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By Christine Valters Paintner, PhD 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-300-0 $16.99
By Carolyn Jane Bohler 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-251-5 $16.99
By Dan Wakefield Illus. by Marian DelVecchio 5½ x 8½, 192 pp, b/w illus., Quality PB 978-1-59473-137-2 $15.99
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BEST-SELLING BACKLIST—The Art of Spiritual Living About the Art of Spiritual Living Series Because spirituality is much more than what you think—it’s what you do. Explains little-known or misunderstood spiritual practices from around the world with clear instructions on how you can do it, too. All books on this page are 5 ⁄ x 8 ⁄ , Quality PB Original. 2
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“Creative … very practical…. Paintner wants us to experience the joys of our inner monk and artist.”
“Stunning…. Stimulates the mind and summons readers to action.”
“Essential…. Superb for those interested in Christian spirituality and particularly issues of guidance and discernment.”
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A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
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“Insightful…. Will be a blessing to many people.”
“Helpful and encouraging, with a knowledgeable and personal tone.”
“A top pick.”
“This call to practice is indeed inviting.”
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“Accessible, thoughtful…. A much-needed treatise that will attract believers from all faiths.”
“A creative contribution to spiritual practice…. Invite[s] you to the sacred dance.”
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“Refreshingly candid volume on the transformative power of sharing one’s material, emotional and spiritual wealth.”
176 pp, 978-1-59473-231-7 $16.99
“Gives hope and affirmation to all…. A wonderful blessing.” —National Church Library Association
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Personal Growth—NEW BOOKS
CONVERSATION—THE SACRED ART Practicing Presence in an Age of Distraction By Diane M. Millis, PhD Foreword by The Rev. Tilden Edwards, PhD
Cultivate the potential for deeper connection in every conversation. We often find ourselves distracted and overwhelmed by a constant stream of information and demand for connectivity. Now more than ever, we need to develop our capacity for greater presence in our daily lives and relationships, and there is no greater way to do this than by improving the quality of our conversations. Dr. Diane Millis offers inspirational stories, insights and spiritual practices from many faith traditions to increase awareness of the deep, natural holiness waiting to be unlocked in our everyday encounters. This book is a catalyst for enriching seemingly ordinary conversations and a resource for leaders in educational, ministry and corporate settings who aim to: • Increase their capacity to listen deeply within and without • Become more self-aware and attentive to others • Learn how to move beyond conventional topics to exploring purpose, meaning and values in conversation. Dr. Millis offers tools for facilitating small groups in classrooms, houses of worship and the workplace. Whether you are hosting bonding conversations for the purpose of deepening relationships within groups who already know each other or bridging conversations to increase understanding among people of different cultures, faiths or ways of life, you will find guidance here to get you started.
Self-Help / Spirituality 5½ x 8½, 180 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-474-8 $16.99 Available March 2013 Author’s Home Area: Minneapolis, MN Diane M. Millis, PhD, founder and executive director of the Journey Conversations Project, is an inspirational speaker, organizational consultant and spiritual director specializing in the fields of spirituality, communication and family studies. She facilitates personal growth workshops and retreats at colleges, congregations and corporations throughout the United States. The Rev. Tilden Edwards, PhD, is the founder and senior fellow of the ecumenical Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation and author of eight books on the spiritual life.
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By Kay Lindahl 8 x 8, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-85-0 $16.95 Translated into Russian
By Kay Lindahl 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
By Marcia Ford 8 x 8, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-175-4 $18.99 Translated into German and Russian
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NEW BOOKS—Spiritual Practice PILGRIMAGE—THE SACRED ART Journey to the Center of the Heart
By Dr. Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook
Explore the many dimensions of the experience of pilgrimage—the yearning heart, the calling forth, the painful setbacks, the encounter with the Divine, the voyage home and, ultimately, the changed orientation to the world.
Spirituality / Spiritual Practice 5½ x 8½, 176 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-472-4 $16.99 Available May 2013 Author’s Home Area: Los Angeles Dr. Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook, an Episcopal priest, is a popular speaker on the topics of spiritual formation, ministry development and religious education. She is author of God Beyond Borders: Congregations Building Interreligious Communities and Born of Water, Born of Spirit, among other books. She is professor of practical theology and religious education at Claremont School of Theology, Claremont Lincoln University, and professor of Anglicanism at Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Claremont.
Pilgrimage is a spiritual practice of nearly every major religion of the world. Christians travel to sites associated with the life of Jesus; Jews visit the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem and other sacred places in the Holy Land of Israel; Muslims participate in the Hajj, the journey to Mecca; Buddhists visit the sacred sites related to the life of Buddha. Not limited to those with religious roots, the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, and Lenin’s tomb in Moscow are considered national pilgrimage sites. As a spiritual practice, pilgrimage transcends religious, national, cultural and linguistic boundaries. This fascinating look at the sacred art of pilgrimage integrates spirituality, practice, spiritual formation, psychology, world religions and historical resources. It examines how the world’s religious pilgrimages evolved as central spiritual practices and the relationship between pilgrimage and transformation. It explains what makes a place holy, and why and how some sites are so compelling that they attract thousands, even millions of pilgrims each year. It also explores the relationship between holy places and pilgrimage and how they relate to the everyday search for the sacred in our midst. Intended for both the novice and the experienced traveler, this spiritual resource provides guidelines for preparation, tips on how to organize pilgrimages and a list of resources to aid those called to the journey today.
By Philip Harnden 5 x 7¼, 144 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-181-5 $12.99 128 pp, Hardcover 978-1-893361-76-8 $16.95
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By Caren Goldman Foreword by Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-295-9 $16.99
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Spiritual Practice—NEW BOOKS
LABYRINTHS
FROM THE OUTSIDE IN, 2ND Walking to Spiritual Insight—A Beginner’s Guide
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The user-friendly, interfaith guide to making and using labyrinths—for meditation, prayer and celebration. Now updated, revised and expanded! A labyrinth is a circuitous path that people have used as a form of prayer and meditation for thousands of years—a path that is being rediscovered as a spiritual tool in our own day. There are now more than five hundred labyrinths in North America, made of stone, cement, sunflowers, grass or canvas; indoors and outdoors; in Christian, Pagan and even non-religious settings; and adaptable for use by people of all spiritual backgrounds. This guide explains how the labyrinth is a symbol that transcends traditions, and how walking its path brings us together. Here is your entry to the fascinating history and philosophy of the labyrinth walk, with directions for making a labyrinth of your own, or finding one in your area, and guidance on ways to use labyrinths creatively for: Prayer • Stress reduction • Faith rituals Commemorating personal or family milestones Meditation • Celebrations of all kinds Labyrinths are a twenty-first century method of approaching the sacred—and a spiritual practice more ancient than Stonehenge or the ruins of Troy. This practical and inspiring guide will help you to explore them.
Spirituality / Labyrinths 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-486-1 $16.99 Available April 2013 Authors’ Home Areas: New York City and Redwood, CA
“‘When is it good to walk in circles?’… Answers with a book—and a unique way of bringing its message to life.” —Publishers Weekly
Rev. Donna Schaper, widely recognized as one of the most outstanding communicators in her generation of Protestant clergy, is senior minister at Judson Memorial Church in New York City. She is author of several books, including Alone, but Not Lonely: A Spirituality of Solitude and Sacred Speech: A Practical Guide for Keeping Spirit in Your Speech. Rev. Carole Ann Camp, the founder of an ecumenical spiritual community called Seekers and Sojourners, is a retired United Church of Christ pastor. She has written and published on a variety of topics, including Praying at Every Turn: Meditations for Walking the Labyrinth.
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By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO Thomas Keating, OCSO, and Thomas E. Clarke, SJ Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD 5 x 7¼, 128 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-182-2 $12.99
By Rami Shapiro and Aaron Shapiro 5½ x 8½, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-372-7 $16.99
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED—Prayer MEN PRAY
Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage Created by the Editors at SkyLight Paths With Introductions by Brian D. McLaren
A celebration of men’s voices in prayer— through the ages from many faiths, cultures and traditions. This collection celebrates the rich variety of ways men around the world have called out to the Divine—with words of joy, praise, gratitude, wonder, petition and even anger—from the ancient world up to our own day. The prayers come from a broad spectrum of spiritual traditions—both East and West—including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and more. Together they provide an eloquent expression of men’s inner lives, and of the practical, mysterious, painful and joyous endeavor that prayer is. Men Pray will challenge your preconceived ideas about prayer. It will inspire you to explore new ways of prayerful expression and new possibilities for your own spiritual journey. This is a book to treasure and to share.
Prayer / Spirituality 5 x 7¼, 192 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-395-6 $16.99 Available March 2013
“O men, use this wondrous, rich collection to give prayer a re-birth in your life.” —Mitch Finley, author, For Men Only: Strategies for Living Catholic
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is an ecumenical global networker among innovative Christian leaders. He is author of Naked Spirituality and Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith World, among other books.
“This powerful spiritual resource for men of all ages and stages will ignite a courageous prayer life and foster a healthy, authentic, lifelong relationship with God. I expect to wear this book out from constant use, and I am sure you will too.” —The Rev. Peter Wallace, host of Day1; author, The Passionate Jesus: What We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically
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Edited and with Introductions by Christal M. Jackson 5 x 7¼, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-077-1 $15.99
“Powerful…. Allows the words of women of the past and present to connect with modern readers on their journey of faith.”
By Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer and Rev. Michael Attas, MD Foreword by Chris Wood Preface by Lori Simon 5½ x 8½, 160 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-299-7 $16.99
“Insightful, heart-felt and very entertaining.”
—Church & Synagogue Library Association Newsletter
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By Margaret D. McGee 6 x 9, 144 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-291-1 $16.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-232-4 $19.99
“[Q]uirky but perceptive guide … writes from a Christian perspective but many Buddhists will also feel at home.” —Publishers Weekly
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Islam / Spirituality—PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
SPIRITUAL GEMS
OF ISLAM Insights & Practices from the Qur’an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind By Imam Jamal Rahman
This intriguing introduction to Islamic spirituality can be a companion on your own spiritual journey. Over the centuries, Islamic sages have gleaned timeless spiritual insights and practices from sacred texts, meditation and knowledge of the heart. These have been passed down from generation to generation. This book invites readers of any religion—or none—to drink from the wellspring of Islamic spirituality and use its wisdom to nourish their own spiritual path. The gems included in this spiritual treasure chest are reflections on verses of beauty and wisdom from the Qur’an, sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and Sufi poets, especially, the thirteenth-century Rumi. Also woven into the chapters are teaching stories, especially those of Mulla Nasruddin, Islam’s great comic foil.
Praise for Imam Jamal Rahman’s Work “Intriguing … tangible … it can encourage muchneeded healing for readers of all faith backgrounds.” —Publishers Weekly
Spirituality / Islam 6 x 9, 176 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-430-4 $16.99 Available March 2013 Author’s Home Area: Seattle
Imam Jamal Rahman, a popular speaker on Islam, Sufi spirituality and interfaith relations, has been featured in the New York Times, on CBS News, BBC and various NPR programs. Co-founder and Muslim Sufi minister at Interfaith Community Church and adjunct faculty at Seattle University, he is a former host of Interfaith Talk Radio and travels nationally and internationally, presenting at retreats and workshops. He is coauthor of Getting to the Heart of Interfaith: The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi & an Imam and Religion Gone Astray: What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith, and author of The Fragrance of Faith: The Enlightened Heart of Islam, among other books
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Personal Growth WHY CAN’T WE TALK?
Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart By John Backman Foreword by Kay Lindahl
Learn how to contribute more effectively and compassionately to the conversations that shape your life.
Christianity / Spirituality 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-443-4 $16.99
Think of an issue that makes your blood boil. Now imagine lunch with a friend who is just as passionate about it—on the other side. How can the two of you even broach the issue, let alone hear each other with curiosity and compassion? The answer begins long before the lunch does, by learning to engage dialogue as a habit of the heart— an inner transformation that the ancient practices of Christian spirituality can address. With dialogue expert John Backman leading the way, you will: • Examine the obstacles that keep you from dialogue: black-and-white thinking, a “distraction lifestyle,” the fear of change and negative impressions from others. • Explore the strength of character from which healthy dialogue springs—and the work of the soul that cultivates them. • Learn practical guidelines for dialogue and how they work in an imperfect world. • Encounter anecdotes of dialogue in action, from resolutions of interpersonal conflict to difficult dialogues on some of the most divisive issues of our age.
John Backman, a member of the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation board of directors and creator of The Dialogue Venture, writes extensively on contemporary spirituality and its ability to help us dialogue across divides. “Offers a persuasive apologetic for cultivating the His work has been published in several faithsoul-force necessary for dialogue.” based and secular national publications. He is an associate in the Order of the Holy Cross, a com—The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church; author, Gathering at God’s Table: munity of Benedictine Episcopal monasteries in The Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith North America and South Africa. Kay Lindahl, the founder of The Listening Center, is author of Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening: A Guide to Enrich Your Relationships and Kindle Your Spiritual Life; and The Sacred Art of Listening: Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice, among other books.
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Prayer—RECENTLY PUBLISHED
HONEST
TO GOD PRAYER Spirituality as Awareness, Empowerment, Relinquishment and Paradox By Kent Ira Groff
Maybe you’re praying and you don’t even know it. In this unique and encouraging guide to prayer, Kent Ira Groff, a longtime retreat leader and inspiring writer-poet, explores how to engage in spirituality that blesses your soul—and the world. Whether you’re advanced or just starting on your spiritual path, this practical prayer path breaker will lure you in with its novel combination of touching, real-life stories, pithy thoughts and inspiring prayer practices. For those turned off by shopworn religious language, it offers innovative ways to pray in four metaphorical movements that parallel both Native American traditions and Ignatian spirituality: • East—Morning / Prayer as Awareness Waking up to reality—opening • South—Noon / Prayer as Empowerment Embracing your dreams and possibilities—expanding • West—Afternoon / Prayer as Relinquishment Letting go of attachments—emptying • North—Night / Prayer as Paradox Uniting the opposites of life—integrating Prayer practices for each of the four “movements” provide for personal and group enrichment at home and work, in formal programs and informal friendships. They interweave the author’s own experience to say: “This is honest to God spirituality and I’m seeing myself.” “Excellent…. Offers you a truly larger house to live in, and a house that will not confine you, but one filled with doors and windows—and plenty of skylight.”
Religion / Prayer 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-433-5 $16.99 Kent Ira Groff, a spiritual companion for journeyers and leaders, a retreat leader and a writer-poet, is founding mentor of Oasis Ministries in Pennsylvania. For over two decades, he has practiced and taught the contemplative active life at theological seminaries and retreat centers in the US and abroad. He is author of What Would I Believe If I Didn’t Believe Anything? and Facing East, Praying West, among other books.
—Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation; author, Falling Upward and The Naked Now
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Christianity THE PASSIONATE JESUS
What We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically By The Rev. Peter Wallace
Sometimes what we already “know” about Jesus gets in the way of our really knowing him. Many depictions of Jesus show him as a character who coolly and calmly floats above the grit and grime of human existence. He doesn’t hurt, he doesn’t fear, he doesn’t laugh and, most tragically, he doesn’t love very passionately. He seems not to feel at all. But a closer look at the Bible reveals something surprisingly different. In this eye-opening spiritual study, Peter Wallace examines Jesus’s actions as well as his teachings to uncover a passionate figure who was involved, present, connected, honest and direct with others. Through Wallace’s deeply personal insights and compelling examples, you will be encouraged to model this passionate Jesus by building personal authenticity in every area of your own life, particularly in your self-acceptance and self-expression, your relationships with others and, above all, your relationship with God.
Religion / Christianity 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-393-2 $18.99 The Rev. Peter Wallace is host and executive producer of the acclaimed ecumenical radio ministry Day1, and president of the Alliance for Christian Media in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the author of eight books, including Living Loved: Knowing Jesus as the Lover of Your Soul.
“This is … for twenty-first-century people looking for a whole-body, whole-spirit faithfulness between the lines and within the words of the Bible.” —Krista Tippett, host/producer, On Being, American Public Media
“Looks at Christ through the lens of a Bible scholar…. Will appeal to the reader looking for a deep Bible meditation.”
—Publishers Weekly
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Christianity—RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PAPERBACK
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INTO HOPE A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This By 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. New in Paperback! Drawing on her amazing life experiences, Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell speaks out on the pressing issues that face us today: love, justice, reconciliation, forgiveness and community. With a bold, distinctive voice, this visionary minister asserts that we have the capacity to transcend the barriers that separate us from one another. She poses that “Who is my neighbor?” may be the most crucial question in our world where so many are hungry and hurting and weary of war. She calls us to live life fully— not carefully or cautiously, but wholly engaged with the world and with the messiness of humanity. She dares us to act as the people we are called and created to be—to claim our freedom to care, to risk and to step out into the unknown. Capturing the essence of her wisdom gained from years of world travel and experience, Campbell offers inspiration and challenge for all who would claim their lives as people of hope. “Secures [Campbell’s] status as an American ‘pulpit prince.’… Warm and clear…. Brings fresh insight to gospel parables.”
Religion / Christianity / Spirituality 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-436-6 $18.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-283-6 $21.99 Includes Discussion Guide
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Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, a sought-after lecturer, is director of religion at the historic Chautauqua Institution, 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. 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. Karen Armstrong is the best-selling 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.
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Christianity—RECENTLY PUBLISHED
THE IMITATION
OF CHRIST Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Paul Wesley Chilcote, PhD By Thomas à Kempis Adapted from John Wesley’s The Christian’s Pattern
Let Jesus’s example of holiness, humility and purity of heart be a companion on your own spiritual journey. Next to the Bible, The Imitation of Christ is the most widely read devotional work within the Christian community. Thought to be compiled by fifteenthcentury cleric Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380–1471), this spiritual classic focuses the contemporary Godseeker on a religion of the heart—a vital connection with God in our innermost being. It advocates the cultivation of virtues, like humility and purity of intention, by inviting the spirit of Jesus to dwell richly in our lives. It emphasizes the need to translate that life of love into daily action. Now you can experience the timeless wisdom of this spiritual classic with no previous knowledge of late medieval Christianity. This SkyLight Illuminations edition, based on John Wesley’s popular 1741 abridgment, renders these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus in a way that is accessible to the contemporary reader. A substantive introduction and facing-page commentary places the work in its original context; clarifies the text’s roots in the Bible, the early Church, and medieval mysticism; and explains its influence—spanning five hundred years—on spiritual luminaries from saints to popes and its continuing significance today. “[You will] find a lot to ponder in these pages including the idea that comparing ourselves to others and trying to control them are two roadblocks to peace in life … and that Jesus provides the perfect model for putting others first.” —Spirituality & Practice
Religion / Christianity 5½ x 8½, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-434-2 $16.99 Paul Wesley Chilcote, a Benedictine oblate and teacher of prayer and spiritual formation, is academic dean and professor of historical theology and Wesleyan studies at Ashland Theological Seminary. He is the author of many books, including John & Charles Wesley: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns—Annotated & Explained and A Life-Shaping Prayer.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PAPERBACK—Women’s Interest
NEW FEMINIST CHRISTIANITY Many Voices, Many Views
Edited by Mary E. Hunt and Diann L. Neu
Insights from ministers and theologians, activists and leaders, artists and liturgists who are shaping the future of Christian feminism. New in Paperback! 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. Religion / Christianity / Women’s Interest 6 x 9, 384 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-435-9 $19.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99 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).
María Pilar Aquino • Rachel A. R. Bundang • Wanda Deifelt • Marie M. Fortune • Mary E. Hunt • W. Anne Joh • Eunjoo Mary Kim • Kwok Pui-lan • Cynthia Lapp • Shelly Matthews • Virginia Ramey Mollenkott • Eleanor MoodyShepherd • 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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Leadership—RECENTLY PUBLISHED
LEARNING
TO LEAD Lessons in Leadership for People of Faith Edited by Rev. Willard W. C. Ashley Sr., MDiv, DMin, DH
The first comprehensive resource for teaching spiritual leadership development in the twenty-first century— for all faith traditions. America is changing. Technology, social networking, global economics, immigration, migration and multiculturalism urge communities of faith to expand their vision of spiritual leadership and reflect on how leaders can better serve congregations and communities in the twenty-first century. In this multifaith, cross-cultural and comprehensive resource for both clergy and lay persons, contributors who are experts in the field explore how to engage spiritual leaders and teach them how to bring healing, faith, justice and support to communities and congregations. They offer tools, advice, practical methodologies and case studies on how stakeholders—congregational leaders, ordained religious leaders, educators, students and community leaders—learn how to do theology in context and grow into faith leadership roles. “Invaluable.... The breadth of topics and depth of presentation assures that [this] will be a significant resource for seminary education and practical ministry for years to come.” —Dwight H. Judy, PhD, professor emeritus of spiritual formation, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; author, A Quiet Pentecost: Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life
“Timely, informative and inspirational ... much needed in a world yearning for the creation and nurture of the fundamentally new that is also fundamentally better.” —Lester Edwin J. Ruiz, MDiv, PhD, director, Accreditation and Institutional Evaluation, Association of Theological Schools
Religion / Leadership 6 x 9, 382 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-432-8 $40.00 Rev. Willard W. C. Ashley Sr., MDiv, DMin, DH, a frequent speaker on the topics of leadership development, clergy resiliency and interfaith dialogue, is acting dean and associate professor of practical theology at New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He is the interim pastor at Union Baptist Church in Montclair, New Jersey, and founding pastor of Abundant Joy Community Church in Jersey City, New Jersey. He is co-editor of Disaster Spiritual Care: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy.
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Religion / Food ON
THE CHOCOLATE TRAIL A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao By Rabbi Deborah R. Prinz
A book from Jewish Lights, SkyLight Paths’ sister imprint
Take a delectable journey through the religious history of chocolate—a real treat!
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Explore the surprising Jewish and other religious connections to chocolate in this gastronomic and historical adventure through cultures, countries, centuries and convictions. Rabbi Deborah Prinz draws from her world travels on the trail of chocolate to enchant chocolate lovers of all backgrounds as she unravels religious connections in the early chocolate trade and shows how Jewish and other religious values infuse chocolate today. With mouth-watering recipes, a glossary of chocolaty terms, tips for buying luscious, ethically produced chocolate, a list of sweet chocolate museums around the world and more, this book unwraps tasty facts such as: • The bishop of Chiapas, Mexico, was poisoned because he prohibited local women from drinking chocolate during Mass. • Although Quakers do not observe Easter, it was a Quaker-owned chocolate company—Fry’s— that claimed to have created the first chocolate Easter egg in the United Kingdom. • A born-again Christian businessman in the Midwest marketed his caramel chocolate bar as a “Noshie,” after the Yiddish word for “snack.” • Chocolate Chanukah gelt may have developed from St. Nicholas customs. • The Mayan “Book of Counsel” taught that gods created humans from chocolate and maize.
“Meticulously researched and whimsically presented. Fascinating facts, amusing anecdotes and mouth-watering recipes…. An instant classic for chocolate devotees of all faiths!” —Francine Segan, food historian, chocolate expert and James Beard nominated cookbook author of Dolci: Italy’s Sweets
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CRAFTS, CREATIVITY & SPIRITUALITY Beading—The Creative Spirit Finding Your Sacred Center through the Art of Beadwork By Rev. Wendy Ellsworth
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The Painting Path Embodying Spiritual Discovery through Yoga, Brush and Color By Linda Novick; Foreword by Richard Segalman
Includes eleven original art projects that help you explore themes essential to both your creativity and your spirituality. For the painting novice or accomplished artist. “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
The Quilting Path A Guide to Spiritual Discovery through Fabric, Thread and Kabbalah By Louise Silk
en carefully designed projects include: String Pieced Pillows • Straight T Furrows Baby Blanket • Quilting Carry-all Bag • Patchwork Prayer Shawl • Folk Art Appliqué Quilt • T-shirt Quilt … and more! “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
Includes eight original scrapbooking projects with dozens of variations— for both cut-and-paste and digital artists, beginning scrapbookers and published designers alike. “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
Includes reflective questions and twenty-one unique clay projects that even beginners can do. “Inspiring…. Teaches us about 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
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ECOLOGY, NATURE & SPIRITUALITY Blessing the Animals Prayers and Ceremonies to Celebrate God’s Creatures, Wild and Tame Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso
Claiming Earth as Common Ground The Ecological Crisis through the Lens of Faith
UMW Pick
By Andrea Cohen-Kiener Foreword by Rev. Sally Bingham A “Top 10 Book for Enlightenment and Hope.”
5½ x 7¼, 256 pp Quality PB 978-1-59473-253-9 $15.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-145-7 $19.99 ®
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—Read the Spirit 6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-261-4 $16.99
“Sure to delight pet lovers.” —Catholic Library World Pick
Earth, Water, Fire, & Air Essential Ways of Connecting to Spirit
Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life A Guide to Many Practices
By Cait Johnson “Combining history, opinion and literature, invites readers of all stripes to inhale shared values and exhale diverse concerns.”
By Michael J. Caduto Foreword by Rosemary Gladstar “[A] thorough, wellresearched, engaging multicultural volume.” —Publishers Weekly
—Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-893361-65-2 $19.95
Fly-Fishing— The Sacred Art Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice By Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer and Rev. Michael Attas, MD Foreword by Chris Wood Preface by Lori Simon “Interesting and compelling…. Insightful, heart-felt and very entertaining.” —Trout Unlimited 5½ x 8½, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-299-7 $16.99
What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality Inspiring Lessons from Wild and Tame Creatures By Diana L. Guerrero 6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-84-3 $16.95 Translated into German
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7 x 9, 208 pp, 20+ b/w illus. Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-174-7 $16.99
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
Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature Growing into the Fullness of Who You Are By Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD Foreword by Eileen Fisher “Thought-provoking.... [Provides] ways to come alive to your senses.” —Spirituality & Practice 8 x 8, 224 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-250-8 $16.99
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INSPIRATION Awakening the Spirit, Inspiring the Soul 30 Stories of Interspiritual Discovery in the Community of Faiths
UMW Pick
Edited by Brother Wayne Teasdale and Martha Howard, MD; Foreword by Joan Borysenko, PhD 6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-039-9 $21.99
The Empty Chair Finding Hope and Joy—Timeless Wisdom from a Hasidic Master, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
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Adapted by Moshe Mykoff and the Breslov Research Institute
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 chair—your alienated 4 x 6, 128 pp, Deluxe PB 978-1-879045-67-5 $9.99 self—by finding joy and cause Translated into Catalán, for happiness in everything Czech, Dutch, French, German, that happens to you. Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and Spanish
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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Adapted by Moshe Mykoff and S. C. Mizrahi, together with the Breslov Research Institute
8 x 8, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-211-9 $16.99
Finding Hope Cultivating God’s Gift of a Hopeful Spirit By Marcia Ford; Foreword by Andrea Jaeger “Refreshing, frank and real…. Communicates the essence of hope with intelligence, humor and grace.” —★ Publishers Weekly starred review
4 x 6, 144 pp, Deluxe PB, 978-1-58023-022-3 $9.99 Translated into Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish
God Whispers Stories of the Soul, Lessons of the Heart
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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.
UMW Pick
God Lives in Glass: Reflections of God through the Eyes of Children
By Karyn D. Kedar, widely recognized as an inspiring spiritual leader who guides people in their spiritual and personal growth.
By Robert J. Landy, PhD 7 x 6, 64 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover 978-1-893361-30-0 $12.95
6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-088-9 $15.95
God’s To-Do List 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God’s Work on Earth
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The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven Reviewing & Renewing Your Life on Earth
By Dr. Ron Wolfson “Challenges us to step into our God-given roles of caretakers for the world and co-creators of a more loving and kind universe.”
By Dr. Ron Wolfson “Charming, shocking and uplifting.... The ideas are sound sense for all readers.... Highly recommended.”
—Spirituality & Practice 6 x 9, 144 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-301-9 $16.99 Translated into German and Portuguese
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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.
—★ Library Journal starred review
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6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-407-8 $16.99 Translated into German and Portuguese
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INSPIRATION UMW Pick
as featured in
O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE
Gathering at God’s Table The Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith
The Heartbeat of God Finding the Sacred in the Middle of Everything
Laugh Your Way to Grace Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor
By Katharine Jefferts Schori
By Katharine Jefferts Schori Foreword by Joan Chittister, OSB
An ex-lawyer turned stand-up comedian and minister presents a deliciously rebellious pitch for the power of humor in the spiritual search. “A provocative case for adding leavening levity to sacred spaces where it might be sorely lacking.”
In an insightful and powerful voice, Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church, explores the meaning of mission in the context of contemporary life. 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-316-1 $21.99 UK Edition
Explore our connections—as human beings with each other, as one nation with all other nations, as the human species with the whole of our environment—through the lens of faith. 6 x 9, 240 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-292-8 $21.99
—Publishers Weekly
6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-280-5 $16.99
Inspired Lives Exploring the Role of Faith and Spirituality in the Lives of Extraordinary People
Journeys of Simplicity Traveling Light with Thomas Merton, Basho- , Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard & Others
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.”
By Philip Harnden
—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 NEW IN PAPERBACK
By Rev. Susan Sparks
Living into Hope A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This 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, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-436-6 $18.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-283-6 $21.99 Includes Discussion Guide
5 x 71⁄4, 144 pp Quality PB 978-1-59473-181-5 $12.99 128 pp, Hardcover 978-1-893361-76-8 $16.95 Translated into Dutch and Korean
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
Restoring Life’s Missing Pieces The Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places, Things & Self By Caren Goldman Foreword by Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton 6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-295-9 $16.99
A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
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INTERFAITH Bible Baby Names Spiritual Choices from Judeo-Christian Tradition
The Changing Christian World: A Brief Introduction for Jews
By Anita Diamant
By Rabbi Leonard A. Schoolman
A complete, one-of-a-kind resource for parents-to-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.
JL
5 x 7, 128 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-879045-62-0 $9.95
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
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
Hearing the Call across Traditions Readings on Faith and Service
How to Do Good & Avoid Evil A Global Ethic from the Sources of Judaism
Edited by Adam Davis Foreword by Eboo Patel
By Hans Küng and Rabbi Walter Homolka; Translated by Rev. Dr. John Bowden
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
“Fresh ideas…. Should be required reading for clergy and anyone interested in furthering the cause of pluralism.” —Publishers Weekly
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Healing the JewishChristian Rift Growing Beyond Our Wounded History
6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-254-6 $18.99
6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-303-1 $18.99
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5½ x 8½, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-344-6 $16.99
6 x 9, 288 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-139-6 $18.99
Encourages you to consider how individuals belonging to different communities can live and serve together in mutual trust.
6 x 9, 304 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-273-7 $16.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-237-9 $29.99
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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.
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 5½ x 8½, 368 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-048-1 $19.99
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INTERFAITH CHRISTIANS & JEWS—FAITH
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Tragic History, Promising Present, Fragile Future By Rabbi James Rudin
Examines one of the world’s longest and most bitter religious conflicts and Christian-Jewish efforts to build bridges of solidarity, mutual knowledge and respect. “Does not dodge any of the painful issues…. [A] rewarding, always stimulating book.”
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—Peter Steinfels, co-director, Fordham University Center on Religion and Culture; former New York Times religion correspondent and columnist 6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-432-0 $24.99
GETTING
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The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi and an Imam By Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman
These three unique friends—a pastor, a rabbi and an imam (“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. A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”
UMW Pick
—Spirituality & Practice 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-263-8 $16.99
Featured in the New York Times, on CBS Evening News, and on NPR’s On Point and Here & Now
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PERFECT STRANGER, 5TH ED.
The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook Edited by Stuart M. Matlins and Arthur J. Magida
The indispensable guidebook to help the well-meaning guest when visiting other people’s religious ceremonies—updated and revised. With an “Everything You Need to Know Before You Go” checklist, it helps the well-meaning guest to feel comfortable, participate to the fullest extent possible and avoid violating anyone’s religious principles— while enriching their own spiritual understanding. “The things Miss Manners forgot to tell us about religion.”
Over 0 80,00 s in copie print!
—Los Angeles Times
6 x 9, 432 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-294-2 $19.99 Translated into Russian. UK Edition.
MODERN JEWS ENGAGE
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Enhancing Jewish Well-Being in a Christian Environment By Rabbi Michael J. Cook, PhD
Offers an unprecedented solution-oriented introduction to Jesus and Paul, the Gospels and Revelation, leading Jews out of anxieties that plague them, and clarifying for Christians why Jews draw back from Christians’ sacred writings. “Important…. Essential reading in Jewish and Christian seminaries, university religion courses and in synagogue and church study classes.”
JL
—Religion News Service 6 x 9, 416 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-313-2 $29.99
RELIGION GONE ASTRAY
What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith By Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon and Imam Jamal Rahman
Expanding on the conversation started with their very successful first book, the Interfaith Amigos probe more deeply into the problem aspects of our religious institutions to provide a profound understanding of the nature of what divides us. A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-317-8 $16.99
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INTERFAITH The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices
The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies
Edited by Stuart M. Matlins
Edited by Stuart M. Matlins
The handbook for how to respond in an appropriate way when someone dies—no matter what their faith or denomination.
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!
6 x 9, 240 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-20-1 $16.95
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6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-19-5 $16.95
Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible Ancient Role Models for Sacred Relationships
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 “Engaging book with a worthy message.”
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.”
—Congregational Libraries Today 6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-364-4 $18.99
—Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 304 pp, b/w photos Quality PB 978-1-59473-241-6 $18.99
Spiritual Manifestos Visions for Renewed Religious Life in America from Young Spiritual Leaders of Many Faiths
A Walk with Four Spiritual Guides Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, and Ramakrishna
Edited by Niles Elliot Goldstein; Preface by Martin E. Marty
Accessible translations of four classic spiritual texts, with facing pages of guided commentary from experts.
Will challenge your assumptions about what religion is—and isn’t.
By Andrew Harvey
6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-893361-09-6 $21.95
5½ x 8½, 192 pp b/w photos & illus., Quality PB 978-1-59473-138-9 $15.99 Translated into Portuguese
We Jews and Jesus Exploring Theological Differences for Mutual Understanding
Who Is My God? 2nd Edition: An Innovative Guide to Finding Your Spiritual Identity
By Rabbi Samuel Sandmel New preface by Rabbi David Sandmel “One of the great classics in the study of religion.”
Created by the Editors at SkyLight Paths
—Prof. Susannah Heschel, Dartmouth College; author, Abraham Geiger and the Jewish Jesus 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-208-9 $16.99
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, with Rev. Cory Willson “A useful … book on human relationships.”
—Church & Synagogue Libraries
—Publishers Weekly 5½ x 8½, 256 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-349-1 $16.99
5½ x 8½, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-190-9 $16.95
The Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land: A Brief Introduction for Christians
Jewish Holidays 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.”
—Publishers Weekly 5½ x 8½, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-302-6 $16.99
—Catholic Library World 5½ x 8½, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-58023-318-7 $14.99
Jewish Spirituality A Brief Introduction for Christians
Jewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians
By Rabbi Lawrence Kushner “Explains complex ideas simply, plainly, and succinctly…. Anyone interested in learning about Jewish spirituality will enjoy this introduction.”
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.”
—Library Journal 5½ x 8½, 112 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-150-3 $12.95 Translated into Dutch, German and Polish
—The Rt. Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith, PhD, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona 5½ x 8½, 144 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-210-4 $14.99
Introducing My Faith and My Community The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for the Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship
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.”
—Publishers Weekly 5½ x 8½, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-303-3 $16.99 Translated into Portuguese
6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-192-3 $16.99
—Harvey Cox, Hollis Professor of Divinity, Harvard University
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KABBALAH / MYSTICISM / ENNEAGRAM Cast in God’s Image Discover Your Personality Type Using the Enneagram and Kabbalah
Ehyeh A Kabbalah for Tomorrow 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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The Enneagram and Kabbalah, 2nd Edition Reading Your Soul
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By Dannel I. Schwartz, with Mark Hass
JL
6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-229-6 $16.99 Translated into French, Portuguese and Spanish
6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-009-4 $14.95 Translated into German
God in Your Body Kabbalah, Mindfulness and Embodied Spiritual Practice
By Tamar Frankiel, PhD
This indispensable resource to embodied spirituality teaches the ways to experience God, rather than just engage God as an idea.
6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-141-1 $16.95
Honey from the Rock An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism
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Explores and explains how to find joy through a time-honored, creative approach based on the teachings of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah.
The Gift of Kabbalah Discovering the Secrets of Heaven, Renewing Your Life on Earth The first comprehensive, down-to-earth introduction to explain the primary message of Kabbalah—that we are to become like God.
JL
6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-213-5 $18.99
Finding Joy A Practical Spiritual Guide to Happiness
By Rabbi Howard A. Addison
Explains these powerful tools for self-knowledge, critique and transformation.
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.
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 Translated into Czech, Italian and Polish
By Jay Michaelson
JL
6 x 9, 272 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-304-0 $18.99
Zohar Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Daniel C. Matt
The most important teachings from the cornerstone of Kabbalah, alongside facing-page stories, notes and historical background that illuminate and explain the text. 5½ x 8½, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-51-5 $16.99 Translated into Italian and Russian
See Also: The Alphabet of Paradise: An A–Z of Spirituality for Everyday Life at www.skylightpaths.com.
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PASTORAL CARE / CAREGIVING / SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
CARESHARING
A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability By Marty 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. “Presents a new, rebalanced vision of care.” —Aging Today 6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-286-7 $16.99; Hardcover, 978-1-59473-247-8 $24.99
DISASTER SPIRITUAL CARE
Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy Edited by Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts, MBA, MHL, BCJC, and Rev. Willard W. C. Ashley Sr., MDiv, DMin, DH
Offers the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills from the best disaster response texts, research and concepts. “A comprehensive resource for clergy, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faiths.” —Catholic Library World 6 x 9, 384 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-240-9 $50.00
PROFESSIONAL SPIRITUAL & PASTORAL CARE A Practical Clergy and Chaplain’s Handbook Edited by Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts, MBA, MHL, BCJC
Integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the latest approaches to spiritual care—specifically intended for professionals who work or spend time with congregants in acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities. “Provide[s] insight, wisdom and clarity…. Offers much to the reader, which alone makes [it] a primer worth its price.” —PlainViews 6 x 9, 480 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-59473-312-3 $50.00
SPIRITUALLY HEALTHY DIVORCE
Navigating Disruption with Insight & Hope By Carolyne Call
Drawing on her work as a pastor and counselor—and her personal experience with divorce—Carolyne Call proposes a three-prong approach to help you reset your compass on a new destination—wholeness. “Both intimate and direct, relays hope, acceptance and concrete advice.” 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-288-1 $16.99
—Publishers Weekly
See Also: Show Me Your Way: The Complete Guide to Exploring Interfaith Spiritual Direction at www.skylightpaths.com.
FOR KIDS
Remembering My Grandparent A Kid’s Own Grief Workbook in the Christian Tradition
By Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv Foreword by Lynn L. Caruso
By Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv 8 x 10, 48 pp, 2-color text Hardcover 978-1-59473-212-6 $16.99 Translated into Dutch
AGES 7–13
Remembering My Pet A Kid’s Own Spiritual Workbook for When a Pet Dies
AGES 7–13
8 x 10, 48 pp, 2-color text Hardcover 978-1-59473-221-8 $16.99
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PERSONAL GROWTH Blessed Relief What Christians Can Learn from Buddhists about Suffering
The Bridge to Forgiveness Stories and Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness
By Gordon Peerman “Brings … mindfulness to anger and the option of transforming it into compassion and peace.”
By Karyn D. Kedar “Move[s] the reader into the author’s experience and the hope offered with its gentle tone and positive perspective.”
—Spirituality & Practice 6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-252-2 $16.99
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Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way By Nancy L. Bieber “Essential…. Very practical.… Superb for those interested in Christian spirituality and particularly issues of guidance and discernment.”
A Formula for Proper Living Practical Lessons from Life and Torah By Abraham J. Twerski, MD “Wisdom that applies no matter what one’s faith is…. A top pick for spirituality and self-help collections.”
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—Midwest Book Review
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Healing from Despair Choosing Wholeness in a Broken World By Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz with Erica Shapiro Taylor Foreword by Abraham J. Twerski, MD “Reminds us that we are not alone, suffering is not new and healing is possible…. Full of useful information.”
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Happiness and the Human Spirit The Spirituality of Becoming the Best You Can Be By Abraham J. Twerski, MD “Useful to believers and non-believers of every stripe.”
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—Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-404-7 $16.99 Hardcover 978-1-58023-343-9 $19.99
—Publishers Weekly 5½ x 8½, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-436-8 $16.99
The Losses of Our Lives The Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss By Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton “Uplifting…. Enriching: for personal reflection, for grief group sharing…. Exceptional.” —Catholic Library World 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-307-9 $16.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-271-3 $19.99
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The Passionate Jesus What We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically By The Rev. Peter Wallace “For twenty-first-century people looking for a whole-body, whole-spirit faithfulness.” —Krista Tippett, host/producer, On Being, American Public Media 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-393-2 $18.99
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PERSONAL GROWTH
Recovery—The Sacred Art The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice
Restoring Life’s Missing Pieces The Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places, Things & Self
By Rami Shapiro Foreword by Joan Borysenko, PhD “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.”
By Caren Goldman Foreword by Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”
—Library Journal 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-259-1 $16.99
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By Rami Shapiro Foreword by Marcia Ford “Stunning…. Stimulates the mind and summons readers to action.” —Montreal Anglican 5½ x 8½, 176 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-151-8 $16.99
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A Spirituality for Brokenness Discovering Your Deepest Self in Difficult Times
Spiritually Healthy Divorce Navigating Disruption with Insight & Hope
By Terry Taylor “Offers spiritual practices suitable for persons of all religions in dealing with inner division, conflict and helplessness.”
By Carolyne Call “Both intimate and direct, relays hope, acceptance, and concrete advice…. Conveys a range of experiences nuanced enough for most readers to relate to.”
—Catholic News Service 6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-229-4 $16.99
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The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness Preparing to Practice
—Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 224 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-288-1 $16.99
Why Can’t We Talk? Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart
Writing— The Sacred Art Beyond the Page to Spiritual Practice
By John Backman Foreword by Kay Lindahl “Accessible ... with plenty of examples.... Practical.”
By Rami Shapiro and Aaron Shapiro “Wonderfully fun and liberate[s] the imagination.”
—Robert R. Stains, Jr., senior vice president, Public Conversations Project 6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-443-4 $16.99
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POLITICS & RELIGION / SOCIAL JUSTICE
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All Politics Is Religious Speaking Faith to the Media, Policy Makers and Community By Rabbi Dennis S. Ross Foreword by Rev. Barry W. Lynn “A strong pick for any politics and religious studies collection; highly recommended.” —Wisconsin Bookwatch 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-374-1 $18.99
Conscience: The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey 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
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
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UMW Pick
Saving Civility 52 Ways to Tame Rude, Crude & Attitude for a Polite Planet
Spiritual Perspectives on America’s Role as Superpower
By Sara Hacala
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
Offers a definitive look at what civility means and how it can change the nature of everyday interaction. “Timely—more necessary now than ever…. A surprisingly important book [that] should be required reading for our society.” —New York Journal of Books
A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
By the Editors at SkyLight Paths
Spiritual Perspectives on Globalization, 2nd Edition Making Sense of Economic and Cultural Upheaval By Ira Rifkin Foreword by Dr. David Little
Surveys the religious landscape, explaining in clear and nonjudgmental language the beliefs that motivate spiritual leaders, activists, theologians, academics and others. 5½ x 8½, 256 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-045-0 $16.99
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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
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
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.”
6 x 9, 288 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-06-5 $19.99
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Honest to God Prayer Spirituality as Awareness, Empowerment, Relinquishment and Paradox
Keeping Faith with the Psalms Deepen Your Relationship with God Using the Book of Psalms
By Kent Ira Groff
By Daniel F. Polish, PhD “Excellent.”
In this unique and encouraging guide to prayer, Kent Ira Groff, a longtime retreat leader and inspiring writer-poet, explores how to engage in spirituality that blesses your soul—and the world.
—Religious Book Club 6 x 9, 320 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-300-2 $18.99
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Lectio Divina— The Sacred Art Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer By Christine Valters Paintner, PhD
An engaging introduction for the contemporary reader that presents this Christian prayer practice as a contemplative practice available to anyone, no matter your faith tradition. “Creative … very practical.… Paintner wants us to experience the joys of our inner monk and artist.” —Spirituality & Practice 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-300-0 $16.99 UK Edition
Prayers to an Evolutionary God 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. 6 x 9, 208 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-006-1 $21.99
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A celebration of men’s voices in prayer— through the ages from many faiths, cultures and traditions. 5 x 7¼, 192 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-395-6 $16.99
Praying with Our Hands 21 Practices of Embodied Prayer from the World’s Spiritual Traditions By Jon M. Sweeney; Photos by Jennifer J. Wilson; Foreword by Mother Tessa Bielecki; Afterword by Taitetsu Unno, PhD
“Stunning … inspiring … will make readers want to roll out their prayer mats, kneel or twist into the lotus position— and get praying.”
—Publishers Weekly
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PRAYER
Sacred Attention A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment By Margaret D. McGee
Secrets of Prayer A Multifaith Guide to Creating Personal Prayer in Your Life
Women of Color Pray Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage
By Nancy Corcoran, CSJ
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. “Magnificent…. [Gives] new insights and challenges [for] the particular cycle of the year.” —Catholic Library World 6 x 9,144 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-291-1 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-232-4 $19.99
Offers you companionship and encouragement on the journey to a healthy prayer life. Unlocks six secrets about what prayer actually is and shows you that prayer doesn’t have to be perfect, it doesn’t need formulas and it doesn’t have to be planned. “Takes a highly esoteric topic and makes it abundantly clear, inviting and universal.” —Catholic Library World 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-215-7 $16.99
Edited and with Introductions by Christal M. Jackson
Inspiring, heartfelt prayers, poetry, lyrics, meditations and affirmations from women of color around the world. “Powerful…. Allows the words of women of the past and present to connect with modern readers on their journey of faith.” —Church & Synagogue Library Association Newsletter 5 x 7¼, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-077-1 $15.99
PRAYER—M. BASIL PENNINGTON Finding Grace at the Center, 3rd Edition The Beginning of Centering Prayer
The Monks of Mount Athos: A Western Monk’s Extraordinary Spiritual Journey on Eastern Holy Ground
By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO; Thomas Keating, OCSO; and Thomas E. Clarke, SJ Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD
By M. Basil Pennington, OCSO Foreword by Archimandrite Dionysios
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 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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Psalms: A Spiritual Commentary
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TITLE INDEX Abraham’s Bind.................................................. 19 Adam & Eve’s First Sunset .................................. 60 Adam & Eve’s New Day ...................................... 62 All Politics Is Religious .................................. 10, 32 Alphabet of Paradise ............................................ 28 Art of Public Prayer, 2nd Edition .......................... 33 Art of War—Spirituality for Conflict................ 42, 56 Awakening the Spirit, Inspiring the Soul ................ 22 Beading—The Creative Spirit ............................... 20 Because Nothing Looks Like God ........................... 61 Bede Griffiths: An Intro. to His Interspiritual Thought .......................................................... 47 Bhagavad Gita ................................................... 42 Bible Baby Names................................................ 24 Birthing God NEW ........................................ 2, 57 Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit.............. 59 Blessed Relief ...................................................... 30 Blessing the Animals ........................................... 21 Book of Job ......................................................... 44 Book of Mormon ........................................... 14, 46 Bread, Body, Spirit ........................................ 18, 49 Bridge to Forgiveness............................................ 30 Bringing the Psalms to Life .................................. 33 But God Remembered ........................................... 60 Caresharing.................................................. 19, 29 Cast in God’s Image ............................................ 28 Celtic Christian Spirituality .......................11, 39, 48 Changing Christian World ................................... 24 Christians & Jews—Faith to Faith ........................ 25 Christians & Jews in Dialogue ............................. 24 Chuang-tzu .................................................. 14, 42 Claiming Earth as Common Ground ............... 13, 21 Confucius, the Analects ................................. 14, 42 Conscience.......................................................... 32 Contemplative Crochet ......................................... 20 Conversation—The Sacred Art NEW ................ 5, 50 Creating a Spiritual Retirement............................. 19 Creative Aging .................................................... 19 Dance—The Sacred Art.................................... 4, 50 Dangerous Dozen .......................................... 12, 47 Daughters of the Desert......................................... 19 Decision-Making & Spiritual Discernment ..... 4, 30, 50 Desert Fathers and Mothers ................................... 39 Dhammapada..................................................... 42 Disaster Spiritual Care ................................... 17, 29 Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature ....................................... 14, 16, 44, 57 Divining the Body ........................................... 2, 57 Does God Ever Sleep? ........................................... 62 Does God Forgive Me?.......................................... 62 Does God Hear My Prayer?................................... 62 Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action .................. 59 Earth, Water, Fire, & Air .................................... 21 Ecclesiastes ................................................... 14, 45 Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow .......................... 28 11th Commandment ............................................ 61 Empty Chair ....................................................... 22 End of Days.................................................. 14, 39 Enneagram and Kabbalah, 2nd Edition ................ 28 Ethics of the Sages ......................................... 14, 45 Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life ................18, 21, 50 Finding God Beyond Religion NEW.................. 3, 48 Finding Grace at the Center, 3rd Edition............ 7, 34 Finding Hope ..................................................... 22 Finding Joy......................................................... 28 Finding Time for the Timeless ......................... 48, 56
First Sikh Spiritual Master ................................... 55 Fly-Fishing—The Sacred Art ....................... 8, 21, 50 For Heaven’s Sake ............................................... 60 Formula for Proper Living .................................... 30 Four Yogas ......................................................... 55 Fully Awake and Truly Alive ............................ 1, 50 Gandhi: India’s Great Soul .................................. 59 Gathering at God’s Table ............................... 13, 23 Gentle Weapon.................................................... 22 Geography of Faith .............................................. 32 Getting to the Heart of Interfaith ....................... 9, 25 Ghazali on the Principles of Islamic Spirituality .. 9, 44 Gift of Kabbalah ................................................. 28 Giving—The Sacred Art .................................. 4, 50 Gnostic Writings on the Soul .......................... 14, 43 God in Between ................................................... 60 God in Your Body ............................................... 28 God Lives in Glass .............................................. 22 God Said Amen .................................................. 60 God the What?................................................ 3, 54 God Whispers ..................................................... 22 God Within ........................................................ 58 God’s Paintbrush, 10th Anniversary Edition .......... 60 God’s To-Do List ................................................. 22 Gospel of Philip............................................. 14, 43 Gospel of Thomas .......................................... 14, 43 Gospel of Thomas: A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice ........................................ 48, 50 Hafiz: The Mystic Poets ....................................... 49 Haiku—The Sacred Art ................................... 4, 51 Happiness and the Human Spirit ......................... 30 Hasidic Tales ............................................... 14, 45 Healing from Despair .......................................... 30 Healing the Jewish-Christian Rift .......................... 24 Hearing the Call across Traditions .................. 24, 49 Heart of Stillness ................................................. 51 Heartbeat of God ........................................... 13, 23 Hebrew Prophets ............................................ 14, 45 Hidden Gospel of Matthew ............................. 14, 39 Honey from the Rock ............................................ 28 Honest to God Prayer ................................11, 33, 51 Honoring Motherhood...................................... 2, 57 Hopkins: The Mystic Poets ................................... 49 Hospitality—The Sacred Art ............................. 4, 51 How Did I Get to Be 70 When I’m 35 Inside? .......... 19 How Did the Animals Help God? .......................... 62 How Does God Listen? ......................................... 62 How Does God Make Things Happen?................... 62 How to Be a Perfect Stranger, 5th Edition......... 17, 25 How to Do Good & Avoid Evil ............................. 24 I Am God’s Paintbrush ........................................ 62 Imitation of Christ......................................... 15, 39 In God’s Hands .................................................. 61 In God’s Name ................................................... 60 In Our Image ..................................................... 61 Infancy Gospels of Jesus ............................12, 14, 40 Inspired Lives ..................................................... 23 InterActive Faith ................................................. 24 Introducing My Faith and My Community ............. 27 It’s a ... It’s a ... It’s a Mitzvah ............................ 61 Jewish Approach to God ....................................... 27 Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam) ............................................... 27 Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land ....... 27 Jewish Holidays................................................... 27 Jewish Ritual ...................................................... 27
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Jewish Spirituality ............................................... 27 Jewish Understanding of the New Testament ........... 24 John and Charles Wesley ................................ 15, 40 Journeys of Simplicity ................................. 6, 23, 48 Kabbalah: A Brief Introduction for Christians......... 27 Keeping Faith with the Psalms .............................. 33 Keeping Spiritual Balance As We Grow Older ......... 19 Knitting Way ..................................................... 20 Labyrinths from the Outside In, 2nd Ed. NEW ... 7, 51 Laugh Your Way to Grace .....................1, 23, 48, 51 Learning to Lead .......................................... 17, 56 Lectio Divina—The Sacred Art ................3, 4, 33, 51 Life of Evelyn Underhill ....................................... 47 Living into Hope NEW in PB........................ 13, 23 Losses of Our Lives ............................................. 30 Lost Sayings of Jesus .................................12, 14, 40 Mahatma Gandhi: His Life and Ideas ................... 47 Maimonides—Essential Teachings ........................ 45 Making a Heart for God ...................................... 51 Masking and Unmasking Ourselves ...................... 19 Meditation & Its Practices ................................... 55 Meditations of Marcus Aurelius ...................... 14, 46 Men Pray NEW ............................................. 8, 33 Modern Jews Engage the New Testament ................ 25 Money and the Way of Wisdom ............................. 56 Monks of Mount Athos ........................................ 34 Naamah, Noah’s Wife ......................................... 62 Native American Stories of the Sacred..........11, 14, 46 New Feminist Christianity NEW in PB ......16, 54, 57 Next to Godliness ................................................ 49 Noah’s Wife ........................................................ 60 On the Chocolate Trail......................................... 18 Our Religious Brains ........................................... 54 Painting Path..................................................... 20 Passionate Jesus .......................................12, 30, 47 Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals/ Grieving Practices ............................................. 26 Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies ...... 26 Philokalia ...............................................14, 15, 40 Pilgrimage—The Sacred Art NEW.................... 6, 51 Practicing the Sacred Art of Listening ................ 5, 51 Prayers to an Evolutionary God ............................ 33 Praying with Our Hands ..................................... 33 Professional Spiritual and Pastoral Care .......... 17, 29 Proverbs: Annotated & Explained ......................... 45 Psalms: A Spiritual Commentary ........................... 34 Quilting Path ..................................................... 20 Qur’an and Sayings of Prophet Muhammad....... 14, 44 Recovery—The Sacred Art .......................1, 4, 31, 52 Religion Gone Astray ....................................... 9, 25 Remembering My Grandparent........................ 29, 61 Remembering My Pet ..................................... 29, 61 Renewal in the Wilderness .............................. 21, 48 Restoring Life’s Missing Pieces .................... 6, 23, 31 Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible ................... 26 Rumi and Islam ........................................... 14, 44 Running—The Sacred Art ............................... 4, 52 Sacred Art of Bowing ........................................... 52 Sacred Art of Chant ......................................... 4, 52 Sacred Art of Fasting ................................. 4, 18, 52 Sacred Art of Forgiveness .................................. 5, 52 Sacred Art of Listening .................................... 5, 52 Sacred Art of Lovingkindness...................1, 4, 31, 52 Sacred Attention........................................ 8, 34, 53 Sacred Speech................................................ 53, 56 Sacred Writings of Paul ................................. 14, 40 Saint Augustine of Hippo .........................14, 15, 41
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Saint Ignatius Loyola—The Spiritual Writings.. 11, 41 Saving Civility.........................................10, 32, 56 Scrapbooking Journey ........................................... 20 Secret Book of John ........................................ 14, 43 Secrets of Prayer .................................................. 34 Selections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna ..... 14, 42 Self, Struggle & Change ...................................... 23 Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven ............... 22 Sex Texts from the Bible ................................. 14, 41 Show Me Your Way ............................................. 29 Song of Songs: A Spiritual Commentary ................. 34 Soul Fire ...................................................... 48, 53 Soulwork of Clay ................................................. 20 Spiritual Adventures in the Snow ...................... 7, 53 Spiritual Gems of Islam NEW ................................ 9 Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World ....... 26, 47 Spiritual Manifestos ............................................ 26 Spiritual Perspectives on America’s Role as Superpower .................................................. 32 Spiritual Perspectives on Globalization, 2nd Edition.... 32 Spiritual Quest and the Way of Yoga ..................... 55 Spiritual Writings on Mary ................. 14, 16, 41, 57 Spirituality for Brokenness .................................... 31 Spirituality 101 .................................................. 58 Spiritually Healthy Divorce ........................10, 29, 31 Spiritually Incorrect ............................................... 3 Sri Ramakrishna, the Face of Silence ...................... 55 Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother .......................... 55 Tagore: The Mystic Poets ...................................... 49 Talking about God .............................................. 54 Tanya, the Masterpiece of Hasidic Wisdom ....... 14, 46 Tao Te Ching ............................................... 14, 43 Technology & Spirituality .................................... 56 Ten Amazing People ............................................ 61 Thanking & Blessing—The Sacred Art ............. 4, 53 Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action................. 59 Three Gates to Meditation Practice ........................ 53 Triumph of Eve................................................... 19 Vedanta Way to Peace and Happiness ................... 55 Vivekananda, World Teacher................................ 55 Walk with Four Spiritual Guides ....................... 6, 26 Way of a Pilgrim ........................................... 14, 41 We Jews and Jesus ............................................... 26 What Animals Can Teach Us about Spirituality ......... 21 What Does God Look Like? ................................... 62 What Is God’s Name? .......................................... 62 What You Will See Inside a Catholic Church .......... 59 What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple............. 59 What You Will See Inside a Mosque ...................... 59 What You Will See Inside a Synagogue .................. 59 Where Does God Live? ......................................... 62 Where Is God? .................................................... 62 White Fire .......................................................... 58 Whitman: The Mystic Poets .................................. 49 Who Are the Real Chosen People? .......................... 54 Who Is My God? 2nd Edition ......................... 26, 54 Why Can’t We Talk? .......................... 10, 31, 53, 56 Winter: A Spiritual Biography of the Season ........... 49 Wisdom in the Telling ......................................... 49 Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature...........16, 21, 58 Women of Color Pray ................................. 8, 34, 58 Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership .................................................. 2, 58 Workplace and Spirituality ................................... 56 Writing—The Sacred Art ........................... 7, 31, 53 Zen Effects: The Life of Alan Watts ....................... 47 Zohar: Annotated & Explained .................14, 28, 46
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AUTHOR INDEX Addison, Howard A..............................................28 Adiswarananda, Swami ........................................55 Andrews, Charles F. .............................................47 Angel, Marc D. .....................................................45 Ashley, Willard W. C., Sr. .........................17, 29, 56 Attas, Michael .............................................8, 21, 50 Backman, John .................................. 10, 31, 53, 56 Bankson, Marjory Zoet ..................................19, 20 Baskette, Molly Phinney ................................29, 61 Bernstein, Laura ..................................................24 Berrigan, Daniel ...................................................32 Bieber, Nancy L. ........................................4, 30, 50 Biers-Ariel, Matt ...................................................19 Bohler, Carolyn Jane .......................................3, 54 Boys, Mary C. ........................................................24 Burroughs, Kendra Crossen .......................... 14, 42 Caduto, Michael J. ............................ 18, 19, 21, 50 Call, Carolyne ...........................................10, 29, 31 Camp, Carole Ann ...........................................7, 51 Campbell, Joan Brown...................................13, 23 Caruso, Lynn L...........................................2, 21, 57 Cheen, Guo ......................................................2, 58 Chickerneo, Nancy Barrett........................ 6, 21, 58 Chilcote, Paul W. .....................................15, 39, 40 Clarke, Thomas E. ...........................................7, 34 Cleary, William .....................................................33 Clouse, Robert G............................................14, 39 Cohen, Norman J.................................................19 Cohen-Kiener, Andrea...................................13, 21 Coles, Robert ........................................................32 Conover, Sarah.....................................................19 Cook, Michael J. ...................................................25 Cooper, David A...................................................53 Copeland-Payton, Nancy .....................................30 Corcoran, Nancy ..................................................34 Crandall-Frazier, Cindy........................................20 Cropper, Margaret ...............................................47 Dalberg, Lana ...................................................2, 57 Davies, Stevan .................................... 12, 14, 40, 43 Davis, Adam ....................................................24, 49 Dhillon, Harish ....................................................55 Dhiman, Satinder.................................................56 Diamant, Anita .....................................................24 Dorff, Elliot N. .....................................................27 Douty, Linda.........................................................19 Drucker, Malka ....................................................58 Earle, Mary C............................................11, 39, 48 Eisenkramer, Eric ......................................8, 21, 50 Ellsworth, Wendy .................................................20 Falcon, Ted.......................................................9, 25 Farrell, Mary Cronk .............................................19 Felch, Susan M. ....................................................49 Firestone, Reuven ................................................54 Ford, Marcia ...............................................5, 22, 52 Ford-Grabowsky, Mary .......................14, 16, 41, 57 Foster, Karen ....................................................7, 53 Frankiel, Tamar..............................................27, 28 Furlong, Monica...................................................47 Gamard, Ibrahim ...........................................14, 44 Gillman, Neil ........................................................27 Gold, August.........................................................62 Goldman, Caren ........................................6, 23, 31 Goldstein, Niles Elliot ..........................................26 Green, Arthur.......................................................28 Groff, Kent Ira..........................................11, 33, 51 Guerrero, Diana L. ..............................................21
Hacala, Sara ..............................................10, 32, 56 Harnden, Philip .........................................6, 23, 48 Hartin-Gelardi, Lorraine .....................................49 Harvey, Andrew ................................................6, 26 Hass, Mark ............................................................28 Heckman, Bud .....................................................24 Heiman, Diane .....................................................61 HernĂĄndez, Ana ...............................................4, 52 Hoffman, Lawrence A. ..................................33, 59 Homolka, Walter ..................................................24 Hornsby, Teresa J...........................................14, 41 Howard, Martha ...................................................22 Hunt, Mary E............................................16, 54, 57 Hurty, Kathleen S. ...........................................2, 58 Huynh, Thomas .............................................42, 56 Jackson, Christal M. ...................................8, 34, 58 Jani, Mahendra.....................................................59 Jani, Vandana .......................................................59 Jefferts Schori, Katharine ..............................13, 23 Johnson, Cait ........................................................21 Judson, Daniel ......................................................27 Kay, Warren A. .................................................4, 52 Keane, Michael.....................................................59 Keating, Thomas ..............................................7, 34 Kedar, Karyn D...............................................22, 30 Kelley, Joseph T. ............................................15, 41 Khan, Aisha Karen ...............................................59 King, Richard .......................................................56 Kohn, Livia .....................................................14, 42 Korn, Eugene .......................................................27 Kraus, Donald ......................................................44 Kujawa-Holbrook .............................................6, 51 KĂźng, Hans ...........................................................24 Kushner, Karen ..............................................61, 62 Kushner, Lawrence ........................... 27, 28, 61, 62 Landy, Robert J. ...................................................22 Laufer, Joanna......................................................23 Lee, Sara S. ...........................................................24 Lewis, Kenneth S..................................................23 Lin, Derek ......................................................14, 43 Lindahl, Kay .............................. 2, 5, 51, 52, 58, 62 Lionberger, John ...........................................21, 48 Liss-Levinson, Nechama ................................29, 61 MacDaniels, Janice ...............................................20 Mackenzie, Don ...............................................9, 25 Magida, Arthur J. ...........................................17, 25 Maguire, Jack........................................................42 Marques, Joan ......................................................56 Marshall, Jay .....................................................4, 53 Matlins, Stuart M......................................17, 25, 26 Matt, Daniel C. .........................................14, 28, 46 McFee, Marcia ..................................................7, 53 McGee, Margaret D. ....................... 4, 8, 34, 51, 53 McNeil, Russell .................................................4, 46 McQuiston, John, II .......................................48, 56 Mecklenburger, Ralph D. ....................................54 Michaelson, Jay ....................................................28 Miller, Ron ............................. 14, 24, 39, 40 48, 50 Millis, Diane M. ................................................5, 50 Mossa, Mark....................................................11, 41 Mukerji, Dhan Gopal ...........................................55 Nachman of Breslov.............................................22 Neiss, Rori Picker .................................................24 Neu, Diann L............................................16, 54, 57 Nikhilananda, Swami ...........................................55 Novick, Linda .......................................................20
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Olitzky, Kerry M. ..................................................27 Paintner, Christine Valters ............. 3, 4, 33, 39, 51 Peck, Alice ......................................................18, 49 Peerman, Gordon ................................................30 Pennington, M. Basil .......................................7, 34 Perlman, Matthew J. ............................................62 Phillips, Jan.......................................................2, 57 Pokrovsky, Gleb ..............................................14, 41 Polish, Daniel F. .............................................33, 54 Prinz, Deborah R. ................................................18 Pritchard, Evan T. ....................................11, 14, 46 Rahman, Jamal .................................................9, 25 Richards, Marty ..............................................19, 29 Richardson-Lauve, Cory ......................................20 Riess, Jana .......................................................14, 46 Rifkin, Ira .................................................26, 32, 47 Roberts, Stephen B. .......................................17, 29 Robertson, C. K. .............................................12, 47 Ross, Dennis S. ...............................................10, 32 Rudin, James ........................................................25 Ryan, Thomas................................ 4, 18, 48, 52, 53 Salkin, Jeffrey K. ...................................................26 Sandmel, Samuel ...........................................24, 26 Sandoval, Timothy J. ............................................56 Sasso, Sandy Eisenberg ..................................60, 62 Sauro, Joan ...........................................................62 Sawyer, Nanette ................................................4, 51 Sayres, Meghan Nuttall........................................19 Schaaf, Kathe....................................................2, 58 Schaper, Donna .................................. 7, 51, 53, 56 Schmidt, Gary ...........................................49, 60, 61 Schoolman, Leonard A........................................24 Schulweis, Harold M. .....................................26, 32 Schwartz, Dannel I. ..............................................28 Schwartz, Harriet L. .............................................58 Shapiro, Aaron ...........................................7, 31, 53
Shapiro, Rami................. 1, 4, 7, 14, 16, 31, 44, 45, .............................................................46, 52, 53, 57 Shaw, Maura D. ..............................................59, 61 Silk, Louise ...........................................................20 Skolnik, Linda ......................................................20 SkyLight Paths ................... 8, 26, 32, 33, 47, 54, 58 Smith, Allyne ............................................14, 15, 40 Smith, Andrew Phillip ...................... 12, 14, 40, 43 Sparks, Susan ....................................... 1, 23, 48, 51 Spevack, Aaron .................................................9, 44 Spitz, Elie Kaplan .................................................30 Spyker, Stephen K................................................56 Srode, Bernie .......................................................19 Srode, Molly .........................................................19 Stella, Tom .......................................................3, 48 Sultan, Sohaib N. ...........................................14, 44 Suneby, Liz ...........................................................61 Swartz, Nancy Sohn .......................................61, 62 Sweeney, Jon M. .............................................33, 58 Taylor, Rodney L. ..........................................14, 42 Taylor, Terry.........................................................31 Teasdale, Wayne.............................................22, 47 Twerski, Abraham J..............................................30 Vennard, Jane E. ..............................................1, 50 Wakefield, Dan .......................................................3 Wallace, Peter...........................................12, 30, 47 Wharton, Betsy .....................................................19 Winton-Henry, Cynthia ...................................4, 50 Wolfson, Ron ..................................................22, 59 Wright, Lauren Tyler .......................................4, 50 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 CELTIC CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY
Essential Writings—Annotated & Explained
Annotation by Mary C. Earle; Foreword by John Philip Newell
Presents the primary texts from the Celtic Christian tradition—selections from the writings of Pelagius, Eriugena and St. Patrick, as well as prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland. Mary C. Earle is an Episcopal priest, retreat leader and spiritual director. John Philip Newell is internationally acclaimed for his work in the field of Celtic spirituality. 5½ x 8½, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-302-4 $16.99 UK Edition
DESERT FATHERS
MOTHERS
AND
Early Christian Wisdom Sayings—Annotated & Explained Annotation by Christine Valters Paintner, PhD
Opens up the wisdom of the desert fathers and mothers for readers with no previous knowledge of Western monasticism and early Christianity. It provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that describes historical background, explains the practice of asceticism and illustrates how you can use their wisdom to energize your spiritual quest. “Reminds us what life is about…. A book that you will not want to put down and that you will no doubt revisit often for Paintner’s wisdom as much as the mothers’ and fathers’ wisdom.”
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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, and even 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. 5½ x 8½, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-170-9 $16.99
THE HIDDEN GOSPEL
OF
Annotated & Explained
Translated into Russian
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 was the chair of the Religion Department at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois. 5½ x 8½, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-038-2 $16.99
THE IMITATION
OF
CHRIST
Selections Annotated & Explained
Annotation by Paul Wesley Chilcote, PhD By Thomas à Kempis Adapted from John Wesley’s The Christian’s Pattern
Renders the meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus in a way that is accessible to the contemporary reader. It clarifies the text’s roots in the Bible, the early Church, and medieval mysticism; and explains its influence—spanning five hundred years—on spiritual luminaries from saints to popes and its continuing significance today. Paul Wesley Chilcote, PhD, is academic dean and professor of historical theology and Wesleyan studies at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio. 5½ x 8½, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-434-2 $16.99
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SKYLIGHT ILLUMINATIONS Christianity 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 best-selling The Gospel of Thomas: Annotated & Explained and other books. 5½ x 8½, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-258-4 $16.99
JOHN & CHARLES WESLEY
Selections from Their Writings and Hymns—Annotated & Explained Annotation by Paul Wesley Chilcote, PhD
Will provide insight not only into the renewal of dynamic and vital Christianity, but into the struggles and concerns of all who seek to be faithful participants in God’s vision of love in every age. See p. 39 for Paul Wesley Chilcote’s bio. 5½ x 8½, 288 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-309-3 $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 and The Gospel of Thomas: A New Version Based on Its Inner Meaning. 5½ x 8½, 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. 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-103-7 $16.99 Translated into Czech
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. “Thought-provoking…. A way to celebrate the Christian life without having to belittle the lives and faith traditions of other people in the process.” —Presbyterians Today
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SKYLIGHT ILLUMINATIONS Christianity 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. Explores the deep undercurrents of Augustine’s spiritual quest that still inspire Christians today. Joseph T. Kelley, PhD, is founder of the Center for Augustinian Study and Legacy, and associate professor in religious and theological studies at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. 5½ x 8½, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-282-9 $16.99
SEX TEXTS
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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 professor of New Testament Studies and director of the Carpenter Program in Religion, Gender and Sexuality at Vanderbilt University. 5½ x 8½, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-217-1 $16.99 Translated into Portuguese
SPIRITUAL WRITINGS
ON
Annotated & Explained
MARY
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. “Beautifully expresses the essence of the human relationship with Mary…. Highly recommended.” —Catholic Library World
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: Prayers by Women from Throughout History and around the World. 5½ x 8½, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-001-6 $16.99
SAINT IGNATIUS LOYOLA—THE SPIRITUAL WRITINGS Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Mark Mossa, SJ
A fascinating introduction to Ignatian spirituality that draws from contemporary translations of original texts including The Spiritual Exercises, Ignatius of Loyola’s autobiography, and his collected letters and instructions. Mark Mossa, SJ, teaches American Catholicism at Fordham University and has also taught at Loyola University in New Orleans. 5½ x 8½, 288 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-301-7 $18.99
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. 5½ x 8½, 160 pp, Illus., Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-31-7 $15.99 Translated into French, Italian and Portuguese
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SKYLIGHT ILLUMINATIONS 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
“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. 5½ x 8½, 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
Explains all the references and philosophical terms, and shares the interpretations of famous spiritual leaders and scholars. “Valuable for both casual readers and scholars.” —Library Journal
Kendra Crossen Burroughs is an author and editor. 5½ x 8½, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-28-7 $16.95 Translated into Italian
CHUANG-TZU
The Tao of Perfect Happiness—Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Livia Kohn, PhD
Draws on key selections from this timeless text to elucidate foundational Taoist beliefs and practices. Livia Kohn, PhD, a leading Taoist scholar, is professor emerita of religion and East Asian studies at Boston University. 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-296-6 $16.99
CONFUCIUS,
THE
ANALECTS
The Path of the Sage—Selections Annotated & Explained Annotation by Rodney L.Taylor, PhD Translation by James Legge; Revised by Rodney L.Taylor, PhD
An intriguing look at the ethical and spiritual meaning of the Analects. Explains why the Analects hold enduring and universal wisdom for our time. Rodney L.Taylor, PhD, the foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure, is professor of religious studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. 5½ x 8½, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-306-2 $16.99
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. 5½ x 8½, 160 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-42-3 $14.95 Translated into Italian and Russian
SELECTIONS
FROM THE
Annotated & Explained
GOSPEL
OF
SRI RAMAKRISHNA
Annotation by Kendra Crossen Burroughs Foreword by Andrew Harvey
The teachings of Ramakrishna, India’s greatest example of God-consciousness and mystical ecstasy in recent history. See above for bio of Kendra Crossen Burroughs. 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-46-1 $16.95 Translated into Italian and Russian
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SKYLIGHT ILLUMINATIONS Eastern Religions & Traditions 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. “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. 5½ x 8½, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-204-1 $16.99
Gnosticism GNOSTIC WRITINGS
ON THE
Annotated & Explained
SOUL
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
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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. “Gives you a deeper understanding of the intriguing figure Jesus, and Thomas’s innovative message.” —The Messenger
See p. 40 for Andrew Phillip Smith’s bio. 5½ x 8½, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-111-2 $16.99 Translated into Czech
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 & Practice
See p. 40 for Stevan Davies’s bio. 5½ x 8½, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-45-4 $16.99 Translated into Italian and Russian
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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
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SKYLIGHT ILLUMINATIONS Islam GHAZALI
ON THE
PRINCIPLES
OF ISLAMIC
SPIRITUALITY
Selections from The Forty Foundations of Religion Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Aaron Spevack, PhD Foreword by M. Fethullah Gülen
The first publication of significant portions of The Forty Foundations of Religion in English—provides original translations of selected highlights accompanied by insightful commentary. “A core addition to any community and library Islamic and general religious studies collection.” —Library Bookwatch
Aaron Spevack, PhD, is assistant professor of Islam in the Religious Studies Department at Loyola University, New Orleans. 5½ x 8½, 336 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-284-3 $18.99
THE QUR’AN
AND
SAYINGS
OF
PROPHET MUHAMMAD
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-tounderstand and easy-to-access format. “Should prove useful for any introduction to Islam…. Recommended.”
—Choice
Sohaib N. Sultan is author of The Koran for Dummies. 5½ x 8½, 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, providing 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. Ibrahim Gamard is a member of the Mevlevi Order, a 730-year-old Sufi order. 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-002-3 $18.99
Judaism & Hebrew Bible THE BOOK
OF JOB
Annotated & Explained
Translation and Annotation by Donald Kraus Foreword by Dr. Marc Brettler
In this accessible guide to a spiritual masterpiece, Donald Kraus, the editor of the Oxford University Press Study Bible program, clarifies what Job is, helps overcome difficulties in the text, and suggests what Job may mean for us today. “A must read.” —Sinai6000
Donald Kraus is executive editor for Bibles at Oxford University Press. Dr. Marc Brettler is the Dora Golding Professor of Biblical Studies. 5½ x 8½, 256 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-389-5 $16.99
THE DIVINE FEMININE
IN
BIBLICAL WISDOM LITERATURE
Selections Annotated & Explained
Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD
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. Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award-winning author, storyteller and essayist. 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-109-9 $16.99
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SKYLIGHT ILLUMINATIONS Judaism & Hebrew Bible ECCLESIASTES: Annotated & Explained
Translation & Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton
Presents the book of Ecclesiastes as a rational and inspirational guide to living well in the midst of uncertainty. 5½ x 8½, 160 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-287-4 $16.99
ETHICS
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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. See p. 44 for Rabbi Rami Shapiro’s bio. 5½ x 8½, 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 & Practice
See p. 44 for Rabbi Rami Shapiro’s bio. 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-86-7 $18.99 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 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 p. 44 for Rabbi Rami Shapiro’s bio. 5½ x 8½, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-037-5 $16.99
MAIMONIDES—ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS
ON JEWISH
FAITH & ETHICS
The Book of Knowledge & the Thirteen Principles of Faith Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Marc D. Angel, PhD
Opens up for us Maimonides’s views on the nature of God, providence, prophecy, free will, human nature, repentance and more. Rabbi Marc D. Angel, PhD, is founder and director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals (www.jewishideas.org). 5½ x 8½, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-311-6 $18.99
PROVERBS
Annotated & Explained
Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Unpacks the proverbs, demonstrating how these complex poetic forms are actually straightforward instructions to live simply, without rationalizations and excuses. “Another winning effort by this prolific rabbi.” —Spirituality & Practice
See p. 44 for Rabbi Rami Shapiro’s bio. 5½ x 8½, 288 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-310-9 $16.99
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SKYLIGHT ILLUMINATIONS Judaism & Hebrew Bible TANYA, THE MASTERPIECE
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HASIDIC WISDOM
Selections Annotated & Explained
Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
Offers a contemporary English translation of key selections of Tanya coupled with commentary designed to clarify and amplify the Hasidic wisdom it contains. See p. 44 for Rabbi Rami Shapiro’s bio. 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-275-1 $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: The Heart of Jewish Mysticism and God & the Big Bang: Discovering Harmony between Science & Spirituality. He was formerly professor of Jewish mysticism at Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. 5½ x 8½, 176 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-51-5 $16.99 Translated into Italian and Russian
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. 5½ x 8½, 272 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-076-4 $16.99
Translated into Czech
Native American NATIVE AMERICAN STORIES Annotated & Explained
OF THE
SACRED
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 & Practice
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. 5½ x 8½, 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 Vancouver Island University in British Columbia. 5½ x 8½, 288 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-236-2 $16.99
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SPIRITUAL BIOGRAPHY RECENTLY PUBLISHED
THE PASSIONATE JESUS: What We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically By The Rev. Peter Wallace
Examines Jesus’s actions as well as his teachings to uncover a passionate figure who was involved, present, connected, honest and direct with others. You will be encouraged to model this passionate Jesus by building personal authenticity in every area of your own life, particularly in your self-acceptance and self-expression, your relationships with others and, above all, your relationship with God. “Looks at Christ through the lens of a Bible scholar…. Will appeal to the reader looking for a deep Bible meditation.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-393-2 $18.99
Bede Griffiths An Introduction to His Interspiritual Thought By Wayne Teasdale
The first in-depth study of Bede Griffiths’ contemplative experience and thought, exploring the intersection of Hinduism and Christianity. “[A] substantive work on one of the giants of the contemplative tradition.” 6 x 9, 288 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-77-5 $18.95
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A Dangerous Dozen Twelve Christians Who Threatened the Status Quo but Taught Us to Live Like Jesus By The Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, PhD; Foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Meet twelve fascinating— at times, intimidating— Christian change agents who were unafraid to ask what God would have them do in the face of life’s realities. —Spirituality & Practice “Makes for lively reading…. Suitable for group or individual study.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-298-0 $16.99
The Life of Evelyn Underhill An Intimate Portrait of the Groundbreaking Author of Mysticism 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 b/w photos, Quality PB 978-1-893361-70-6 $18.95
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
Fascinating profiles of the most important spiritual leaders of the past one hundred years. 6 x 9, 304 pp b/w photos, Quality PB 978-1-59473-241-6 $18.99
Mahatma Gandhi His Life and Ideas By Charles F. Andrews; with a new Foreword by Dr. Arun Gandhi, Gandhi’s grandson & co-founder 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. 6 x 9, 336 pp b/w photos, Quality PB 978-1-893361-89-8 $18.95
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.” —Los Angeles Times 6 x 9, 264 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-32-4 $18.99
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SPIRITUALITY NEW
Celtic Christian Spirituality Essential Writings— Annotated & Explained
Finding God Beyond Religion A Guide for Skeptics, Agnostics & Unorthodox Believers Inside & Outside the Church
Annotation by Mary C. Earle Foreword by John Philip Newell “Recommended … for anyone who wants to better understand the spirituality of the Celts and their haste in embracing Christianity.”
By Tom Stella
—Library Bookwatch 5½ x 8½, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-302-4 $16.99 UK Edition
6 x 9, 160 pp (est) Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-485-4 $16.99
Finding Time for the Timeless: Spirituality in the Workweek
The Gospel of Thomas A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice
By John McQuiston II “Eloquent…. A precious gift that busy people … will likely want to carry around with them for inspiration.”
By Ron Miller Translations by Stevan Davies “Opens up aphorisms in Thomas and spells out just what it means to practice peace, hospitality, love, compassion and openness.”
—★ Publishers Weekly starred review
—Spirituality & Practice
5 x 6½, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-383-3 $9.99
6 x 9, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-047-4 $14.99 Translated into Czech, German and Portuguese
Journeys of Simplicity Traveling Light with Thomas Merton, Basho- , Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard & Others
Laugh Your Way to Grace Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor
By Philip Harnden
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.
5 x 7¼, 144 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-181-5 $12.99 Hardcover, 128 pp 978-1-893361-76-8 $16.95 Translated into Dutch and Korean
Renewal in the Wilderness A Spiritual Guide to Connecting with God in the Natural World By John Lionberger “Surprising, probing and provocative.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-219-5 $16.99
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This accessible guide reinterprets traditional religious teachings central to the Christian faith in a way that connects with those who have outgrown the beliefs and devotional practices that once made sense to them.
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. UMW Pick
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Soul Fire Accessing Your Creativity By Fr. Thomas Ryan, CSP
“[A] soulful cheer for creativity… [Will] inspire and encourage others—regardless of their professed or practiced faith.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9,160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-243-0 $16.99
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SPIRITUAL LITERATURE Bread, Body, Spirit Finding the Sacred in Food
Hearing the Call across Traditions Readings on Faith and Service
Edited and with Introductions by Alice Peck “An intellectual and thought provoking look at how the human spirit is fueled.”
Edited by Adam Davis Foreword by Eboo Patel “A rich resource for discernment and reflection.”
—Midwest Book Review
—MultiCultural Review
6 x 9, 224 pp Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-242-3 $19.99
Next to Godliness Finding the Sacred in Housekeeping
6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-303-1 $18.99
Winter: A Spiritual Biography of the Season
Edited by Alice Peck
Edited by Gary Schmidt and Susan M. Felch; Illus. by Barry Moser
6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-214-0 $19.99
6 x 9, 288 pp, b/w illus., Deluxe PB w/ flaps 978-1-893361-92-8 $18.95
Wisdom in the Telling Finding Inspiration and Grace in Traditional Folktales and Myths Retold By Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi 6 x 9, 192 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-185-3 $19.99
THE MYSTIC POETS
Hafiz: The Mystic Poets Translated and with Notes by Gertrude Bell; Preface by Ibrahim Gamard
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. 5 x 71⁄4, 144 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-009-2 $16.99
Hopkins: The Mystic Poets Preface by Rev. Thomas Ryan, CSP
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
Tagore: The Mystic Poets Preface by Swami Adiswarananda
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. 5 x 71⁄4, 144 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-008-5 $16.99
Whitman: The Mystic Poets Preface by Gary David Comstock
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
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Conversation— The Sacred Art Practicing Presence in an Age of Distraction
Dance—The Sacred Art The Joy of Movement as a Spiritual Practice
By Diane M. Millis, PhD Foreword by The Rev. Tilden Edwards, PhD
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.
By Cynthia Winton-Henry
Offers inspirational stories, insights and spiritual practices from many faith traditions to increase awareness of the deep, natural holiness waiting to be unlocked in our everyday encounters. 5½ x 8½, 180 pp (est) Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-474-8 $16.99
Everyday Herbs in Spiritual Life: A Guide to Many Practices
Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way
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.”
By Nancy L. Bieber “A trustworthy guide for young and old friends across the conservativeprogressive spectrum.” —Friends Journal 5½ x 8½, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-289-8 $16.99
Fly-Fishing—The Sacred Art: Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice By Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer and Rev. Michael Attas, MD Foreword by Chris Wood Preface by Lori Simon “Interesting and compelling…. Insightful, heart-felt and very entertaining.” —Trout Unlimited 5½ x 8½, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-299-7 $16.99
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Fully Awake and Truly Alive: Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul By Rev. Jane E. Vennard Foreword by Rami Shapiro
Illustrates the joys and frustrations of spiritual practice, offers insights from various religious traditions, and provides immediate invitations to practice. 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-473-1 $16.99
The Gospel of Thomas A Guidebook for Spiritual Practice
By Lauren Tyler Wright A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”
By Ron Miller Translations by Stevan Davies
Outlines the ways in which cultivating a lifestyle of generosity can be a source of personal transformation, spiritual renewal and deep joy.” “Refreshingly candid.”
An innovative guide that brings a new spiritual classic into daily life. 6 x 9, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-047-4 $14.99 Translated into Czech, German and Portuguese
—Publishers Weekly
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Giving—The Sacred Art Creating a Lifestyle of Generosity
—Spirituality & Practice
51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-224-9 $16.99
51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-268-3 $16.99
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Haiku—The Sacred Art A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
By Margaret D. McGee
Honest to God Prayer Spirituality as Awareness, Empowerment, Relinquishment and Paradox By Kent Ira Groff
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. “A top pick for any poetry collection.”
Explores how to engage in spirituality that blesses your soul—and the world. 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-433-5 $16.99
—Midwest Book Review 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-269-0 $16.99
Hospitality— The Sacred Art Discovering the Hidden Spiritual Power of Invitation and Welcome By Rev. Nanette Sawyer Foreword by Rev. Dirk Ficca “Highly recommended for all church libraries.” —Congregational Libraries Today 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-228-7 $16.99
Laugh Your Way to Grace Reclaiming the Spiritual Power of Humor By Rev. Susan Sparks
A deliciously rebellious pitch for the power of humor in the spiritual search.
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Labyrinths from the Outside In, 2nd Ed. Walking to Spiritual Insight—A Beginner’s Guide By Rev. Donna Schaper and Rev. Carole Ann Camp
An accessible entryway to the history and philosophy of labyrinths. 6 x 9, 208 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-486-1 $16.99
Lectio Divina—The Sacred Art: Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer By Christine Valters Paintner, PhD
Presents this Christian prayer practice as a contemplative practice available to anyone, no matter your faith tradition. 5½ x 8½, 240 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-300-0 $16.99 UK Edition
See Also: Making a Heart for God: A Week Inside a Catholic Monastery and A Heart of Stillness: A Complete Guide to Learning the Art of Meditation at www.skylightpaths.com. Pilgrimage—The Sacred Art: Journey to the Center of the Heart By Dr. Sheryl A. KujawaHolbrook
This fascinating look at the sacred art of pilgrimage integrates spirituality, practice, spiritual formation, psychology, world religions and historical resources. 5½ x 8½, 176 pp (est) Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-472-4 $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. 8 x 8, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-85-0 $16.95 Translated into Russian
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Recovery— The Sacred Art The Twelve Steps as Spiritual Practice By Rami Shapiro; Foreword by Joan Borysenko, PhD “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 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-259-1 $16.99
Running— The Sacred Art Preparing to Practice By Dr. Warren A. Kay Foreword by Kristin Armstrong
Will help turn your ordinary run into an extraordinary opportunity for spiritual growth. 5½ x 8½, 160 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-227-0 $16.99 Translated into German
The Sacred Art of Bowing Preparing to Practice
The Sacred Art of Chant Preparing to Practice
By Andi Young
By Ana Hernández “This call to practice is indeed inviting.”
Shares helpful insights that will inspire you to begin or deepen your own bowing practice through a comprehensive look at bowing as practiced in many spiritual traditions. A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice 5½ x 8½, 128 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB Original, 978-1-893361-82-9 $14.95 Translated into Italian and Russian
The Sacred Art of Fasting Preparing to Practice By Fr. Thomas Ryan, CSP A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
“A solid and stimulating addition to the reading list of interreligious discussion groups.” —America
—Publishers Weekly 5½ x 8½, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-036-8 $16.99
The Sacred Art of Forgiveness Forgiving Ourselves and Others through God’s Grace By Marcia Ford “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 $18.99 Translated into German and Russian
5½ x 8½, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-078-8 $15.99
The Sacred Art of Listening Forty Reflections for Cultivating a Spiritual Practice
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
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The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness Preparing to Practice By Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Marcia Ford A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
“Stunning…. Stimulates the mind and summons readers to action in order to transform attitudes.” —Montreal Anglican 5½ x 8½, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-151-8 $16.99
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Sacred Attention A Spiritual Practice for Finding God in the Moment
Sacred Speech A Practical Guide for Keeping Spirit in Your Speech
By Margaret D. McGee “Filled with ways to restore loving-kindness to language.... Has clear directions for conversational etiquette among people of different faiths, viewpoints, or life experiences.”
By Rev. Donna Schaper
A personal, warmhearted approach to a complex matter—how we can use speech in holy ways. A clear invitation to improve our communications with others.
—Sacred Journey
6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-068-9 $15.99 Hardcover 978-1-893361-74-4 $21.95
6 x 9,144 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-291-1 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-232-4 $19.99
Soul Fire Accessing Your Creativity
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Spiritual Adventures in the Snow Skiing & Snowboarding as Renewal for Your Soul
By Fr. Thomas Ryan, CSP “Will easily lead the reader to a deeper contact with his/her creativity as well as deepen community with God.” —Catholic Library World 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-243-0 $16.99
Thanking & Blessing— The Sacred Art: Spiritual Vitality through Gratefulness By Jay Marshall, PhD Foreword by Philip Gulley “Gives hope and affirmation to all, but especially to those who aren’t aware of the power of simple goodwill, patience, and compassion…. An excellent choice for church libraries.” —National Church Library Association 5½ x 8½, 176 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-231-7 $16.99 RECENTLY PUBLISHED
Why Can’t We Talk? Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart By John Backman Foreword by Kay Lindahl
6 x 9, 176 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-443-4 $16.99
This highly readable and timely guide to engaging dialogue as a habit of the heart prepares you to approach your adversaries with curiosity, civility and compassion. “Accessible … will be very useful for study groups, church retreats and Christians of all kinds.”
By Dr. Marcia McFee and Rev. Karen Foster Foreword by Paul Arthur d Feature 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. 5½ x 8½, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-270-6 $16.99
Three Gates to Meditation Practice A Personal Journey into Sufism, Buddhism, and Judaism By David A. Cooper “A personal inward journey rich in insight into the path of retreat and meditation.” —Yoga Journal 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-893361-22-5 $16.95 Translated into Portuguese
Writing— The Sacred Art Beyond the Page to Spiritual Practice By Rami Shapiro and Aaron Shapiro “Wonderfully fun and liberate[s] the imagination.” —Publishers Weekly 5½ x 8½, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-372-7 $16.99
—Robert R. Stains, Jr., senior vice president, Public Conversations Project
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God the What? What Our Metaphors for God Reveal about Our Beliefs in God By Carolyn Jane Bohler
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 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-251-5 $16.99
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, and being shaped by, the emerging directions of feminist Christianity. “Excellent.” —Englewood Review of Books 6 x 9, 384 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-435-9 $19.99 Hardcover 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99
By Daniel F. Polish, PhD
By Reuven Firestone, 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.
This fascinating examination of the religious phenomenon of chosenness explores the idea of covenant. “Packs a punch…. Highly recommended.”
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A groundbreaking, accessible look at the implications of cognitive science for religion and theology, intended for laypeople. “Fascinating study of the mind and how it shapes spirituality and mystical thought.” —Publishers Weekly
Who Are the Real Chosen People? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-272-0 $16.99
By Ralph D. Mecklenburger Foreword by Dr. Howard Kelfer Preface by Dr. Neil Gillman
6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-508-2 $24.99
Talking about God Exploring the Meaning of Religious Life with Kierkegaard, Buber, Tillich and Heschel
6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-290-4 $16.99
Our Religious Brains What Cognitive Science Reveals about Belief, Morality, Community and Our Relationship with God
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-Test™ to uncover the two components of your own unique spirituality—how you believe: your Spiritual Type™; and what you believe: your tradition indicators. “A handy resource.” —Spirituality & Practice 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-014-6 $15.99
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VEDANTA / HINDUISM / SIKH FAITH
Co-published with the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York The Four Yogas A Guide to the Spiritual Paths of Action, Devotion, Meditation and Knowledge By Swami Adiswarananda
Meditation & Its Practices: A Definitive Guide to Techniques and Traditions of Meditation in Yoga and Vedanta
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.
By Swami Adiswarananda
6 x 9, 320 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-223-2 $19.99
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
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
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
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 & Practice 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-180-8 $18.99
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, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-209-6 $18.99
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WORKPLACE & SPIRITUALITY
5½ x 8½, 256 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-244-7 $16.99 Translated into Portuguese RECENTLY PUBLISHED
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 “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.”
By John McQuiston II “This small book is a precious gift that busy people … will likely want to carry around with them for inspiration.”
—Library Journal
See Also: Why Can’t We Talk? Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart, p. 10. Money and the Way of Wisdom: Insights from the Book of Proverbs
Edited by Rev. Willard W. C. Ashley Sr., MDiv, DMin, DH “Invaluable.... A significant resource.”
By Timothy J. Sandoval, PhD “A well-grounded, insightful study…. Applies biblical scholarship to our modern situation with insight…. Expresses the full wisdom of this biblical teaching.”
6 x 9, 382 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-432-8 $40.00
Sacred Speech A Practical Guide for Keeping Spirit in Your Speech By Rev. Donna Schaper “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
—Congregational Libraries Today 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original, 978-1-59473-245-4 $16.99
Saving Civility 52 Ways to Tame Rude, Crude & Attitude for a Polite Planet By Sara Hacala “Timely—more necessary now than ever…. A surprisingly important book [that] should be required reading for our society.” —New York Journal of Books
6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-068-9 $15.99 Hardcover 978-1-893361-74-4 $21.95
6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-314-7 $16.99
Technology & Spirituality: How the Information Revolution Affects Our Spiritual Lives
The Workplace and Spirituality New Perspectives on Research and Practice
By Stephen K. Spyker “Asks good questions and points us in the right direction as we think about the information revolution and its impact on our lives and our spiritual communities.” —Spirituality & Practice 6 x 9, 176 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-218-8 $19.99
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Learning to Lead Lessons in Leadership for People of Faith
—Dwight H. Judy, PhD, professor emeritus of spiritual formation, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
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Edited by Dr. Joan Marques, Dr. Satinder Dhiman and Dr. Richard King “Enlightening, uplifting and inspiring.” —Jim Kouzes, PhD, best-selling co-author, The Leadership Challenge 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-260-7 $29.99
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Birthing God Women’s Experiences of the Divine
The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature Selections Annotated & Explained
Divining the Body Reclaim the Holiness of Your Physical Self
By Lana Dalberg Foreword by Kathe Schaaf
Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD
By Jan Phillips
Brings readers face to face with a divinity who empowers and accompanies women of many traditions: Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Taoist, indigenous, pagan, and, as one interviewee put it, “syncretic and wonderfully blended faiths.” 6 x 9, 288 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-480-9 $18.99
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. A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”
A way to look at your body as a pathway to the Divine. “Imaginative and user-friendly…. Makes us truly want to treat our bodies with greater respect, reverence, and care.” —Spirituality & Practice 8 x 8, 256 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-080-1 $18.99
—Spirituality & Practice 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-109-9 $16.99 NEW IN PAPERBACK
Honoring Motherhood Prayers, Ceremonies & Blessings Edited and with Introductions by Lynn L. Caruso
Contributers include: Maya Angelou • Anita Diamant • George Eliot • Robert Frost • Kahlil Gibran • Princess Grace of Monaco • Hafiz • Thich Nhat Hanh • Gerard Manley Hopkins • Linda Lawrence Hunt • Laurie Klein • Anne Lamott • Gabriela Mistral • Gunilla Norris • Sappho • Masaoka Shiki • Mirabai Starr • Rabindranath Tagore • Jeanne Murray Walker • and many more 4½ x 7, 272 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-384-0 $9.99
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, and being shaped by, the emerging directions of feminist Christianity. “Marvelous…. Give a copy to all your friends. Tell them that this is who we are.” —Christian Feminism Today
Spiritual Writings on Mary Annotated & Explained Annotation by Mary Ford-Grabowsky Foreword by Andrew Harvey “Many thought-provoking and beautiful selections…. An interesting anthology with broad inclusiveness.” —Library Journal 5½ x 8½, 272 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-001-6 $16.99
6 x 9, 384 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-435-9 $19.99 Hardcover, 978-1-59473-285-0 $24.99
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WOMEN’S INTEREST White Fire A Portrait of Women Spiritual Leaders in America
Woman Spirit Awakening in Nature: Growing into the Fullness of Who You Are
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. 7 x 10, 320 pp b/w photos, Hardcover 978-1-893361-64-5 $24.95
8 x 8, 224 pp, b/w illus. Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-250-8 $16.99
Women of Color Pray Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage
By Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD Foreword by Eileen Fisher “Individuals who appreciate nature will feel immediately at home…. Recommended.” —Congregational Libraries Today
Women, Spirituality and Transformative Leadership Where Grace Meets Power
Edited and with Introductions by Christal M. Jackson
Edited by Kathe Schaaf, Kay Lindahl, Kathleen S. Hurty, PhD, and Reverend Guo Cheen “Outstanding…. A comprehensive and invaluable volume with strong mainstream appeal.”
Inspiring, heartfelt prayers, poetry, lyrics, meditations and affirmations from women of color around the world. 5 x 7¼, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-077-1 $15.99
—★ ALA’s Booklist starred review 6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-313-0 $24.99
See our Crafts and Spirituality series, p. 20.
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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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—For Ages 6 and Up Each volume is 8½ x 10½, 32 pp, Full-color photos
Vibrant, fun-to-read introductions that explain the ways and whys of worship, faith and religious life. “[An] outstanding series of illustrated books.” —Spirituality & Practice
“Illuminates the vibrant center of Jewish life…. Welcomes the reader into both the spiritual and the cultural world of Judaism.” —Kirkus Reviews
Quality PB 978-1-59473-256-0 $8.99
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 Hardcover 978-1-59473-116-7 $17.99 Los Angeles.
“Excellent and informative.” —Spirituality & Practice
By Rev. Michael Keane, a priest in the Archdiocese of New York. Photos by Aaron Pepis. Hardcover 978-1-893361-54-6 $17.95 ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!
Lo que se puede ver dentro de una iglesia católica Hardcover 978-1-893361-66-9 $17.95
“A detailed and straightforward look at Hinduism…. Photographs, helpful captions and mini glossaries ease the trip.” —Publishers Weekly
By Mahendra Jani, PhD, co-founder and president of Vivekananda Vidyapath, an academy of Indian philosophy and culture in Wayne, New Jersey, and Vandana Jani, PhD, co-founder and vice president of Vivekananda Vidyapath.
“A marvelous picture book that explains Muslim practices in a clear, inviting way.” —Detroit Free Press
By Aisha Karen Khan, former principal of an Islamic school in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley. Photos by Aaron Pepis. Quality PB 978-1-59473-257-7 $8.99
Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers—For Ages 7 and Up 6¾ x 8¾, 32 pp, Full-color and b/w illus., Hardcover
By Maura D. Shaw, author of several books for young readers. Illustrations by Stephen Marchesi, illustrator for numerous for textbooks, magazines and picture books, including Ten Amazing People: And How They Changed the World (see p. 61); Martin Luther King, Jr. and the March on Washington; Meet Abraham Lincoln; and Mars: The Red Planet.
Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit
Gandhi: India’s Great Soul
Through historically accurate illustrations and photos, inspiring ageappropriate activities and Black Elk’s own words, this colorful biography introduces a remarkable person in a way children can understand and enjoy.
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.
978-1-59473-043-6 $12.99
978-1-893361-91-1 $12.95
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.”
Warm illustrations, photos, age-appropriate activities and Thich Nhat Hanh’s own poems introduce a great man in a way children can understand and enjoy.
—Children’s Literature 978-1-59473-011-5 $12.99
978-1-893361-87-4 $12.95
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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. Full-color illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.”
A classic! Over 100,000 copies in print! UMW Pick AGES
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—Spirituality & Practice 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-177-0 $17.95
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Four different stories of women briefly mentioned in biblical tradition and religious texts, but seldom explored. Full-color illus. by Bethanne Andersen 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Quality PB 978-1-58023-372-9 $8.99
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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. Full-color illus. by Kathryn Kunz Finney 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-054-4 $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. Full-color illus. by Sally Sweetland
AGES 4+
9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-879045-86-6 $16.95
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Full-color illus. by Annette Compton 11 x 8½, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover, 978-1-58023-195-4 $17.95 Translated into German
ALSO AVAILABLE:
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 9½ x 12, 40 Full-color Activity Sheets and 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 8½ x 11, 32 pp, PB, 978-1-879045-57-6 $8.95
Shares the ultimate harmony of belief in one God by people of all faiths, all backgrounds.
UMW Pick
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
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El nombre de Dios 9 x 12, 32 pp Full-color illus., Hardcover 978-1-893361-63-8 $16.95
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Shows children how our actions affect the people around us, and how we can work with God to create a better world.
How Naamah, Noah’s wife, saves each plant on Earth. A “Best Book of the Year.”
Full-color illus. by Avi Katz
Full-color illus. by Bethanne Andersen
9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-080-3 $16.95 Translated into Hebrew
AGES 4+
Invites children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God openly through moments in their own lives.
—Publishers Weekly
AGES
4+
9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-134-3 $16.95
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Because Nothing Looks Like God
Ten Amazing People And How They Changed the World
By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner Full-color illus. by Dawn W. Majewski
AGES
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.
11 x 81⁄2, 32 pp Full-color illus., Hardcover 978-1-58023-092-6 $18.99 Translated into Spanish
81⁄2 x 11, 48 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover, 978-1-893361-47-8 $17.95
In God’s Hands By Lawrence Kushner and Gary Schmidt Full-color illus. by Matthew J. Baek
Reminds parents and kids of all faiths and all backgrounds that each of us has the power to make the world a better place. A “Top 10 Religion Book for Youth.” —ALA’s Booklist
9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover, 978-1-58023-224-1 $16.99
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It’s a … It’s a … It’s a Mitzvah
In Our Image God’s First Creatures By Nancy Sohn Swartz Full-color illus. by Melanie Hall
Celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the harmony of all living things. “A charming retelling of the creation story with an inspiring twist.” —At Home with Our Faith 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover, 978-1-879045-99-6 $16.95
By Liz Suneby and Diane Heiman Full-color Illus. by Laurel Molk A “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” —Spirituality & Practice
“Cheerful.... A good discussionstarter.” —School Library Journal 9 x 12, 32 pp Full-color illus., Hardcover 978-1-58023-509-9 $18.99
JL ALL AGES
The 11th Commandment
Wisdom from Our Children By The Children of America “Wonderful.… Provides both food for thought and insight into the hopes and fears of today’s young.”
—ALA’s Booklist
8 x 10, 48 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover, 978-1-879045-46-0 $16.95
Helping Children Grieve—For Ages 7 and 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 8 x 10, 48 pp, 2-color text Hardcover 978-1-59473-212-6 $16.99 Translated into Dutch
AGES 7–13
AGES 7–13
By Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD, and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv Foreword by Lynn L. Caruso 8 x 10, 48 pp, 2-color text Hardcover 978-1-59473-221-8 $16.99
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BESTSELLING BACKLIST—CHILDREN’S All books in this section are for ages 3–6 10 x 81⁄2, 32 pp, Full-color photo illus., Quality PB Original, $8.99
DOES GOD EVER SLEEP?
978-1-59473-110-5
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
DOES GOD FORGIVE ME?
By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller
978-1-59473-142-6
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…. Integrates rhyme and dialogue in a manner that allows children to place themselves in the scenes.” —Montreal Anglican
DOES GOD HEAR MY PRAYER?
By August Gold; Full-color photos by Diane Hardy Waller
978-1-59473-102-0
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.”
UMW Pick
—National Church Library Association
HOW DOES GOD LISTEN?
By Kay Lindahl; Full-color photos by Cynthia Maloney
978-1-59473-084-9
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
WHERE DOES GOD LIVE?
By August Gold and Matthew J. Perlman
978-1-893361-39-3
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.” —American Library Association’s Booklist
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0–4
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg 978-1-59473-205-8 $7.99
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Illus. by Annette Compton 978-1-59473-265-2 $7.99
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Illus. by Bethanne Andersen 978-1-893361-56-0 $7.95
By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Illus. by Phoebe Stone 978-1-893361-10-2 $7.99
By Nancy Sohn Swartz Illus. by Melanie Hall 978-1-59473-044-3 $7.99
By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 978-1-893361-24-9 $7.99
By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 978-1-893361-23-2 $7.99
By Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 978-1-893361-17-1 $7.99
Board Books 5x5 24 pp Full-color illus.
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Contents—New Books
Recently Published Best-selling Backlist by Category
FULLY AWAKE AND TRULY ALIVE Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul Vennard
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BIRTHING GOD Women’s Experiences of the Divine Dalberg
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FINDING GOD BEYOND RELIGION A Guide for Skeptics, Agnostics & Unorthodox Believers Inside & Outside the Church Stella 3 CONVERSATION—THE SACRED ART Practicing Presence in an Age of Distraction Millis
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PILGRIMAGE—THE SACRED ART Journey to the Center of the Heart Kujawa-Holbrook
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LABYRINTHS FROM THE OUTSIDE IN, 2ND ED. Walking to Spiritual Insight—A Beginner’s Guide Schaper / Camp
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MEN PRAY Voices of Strength, Faith, Healing, Hope and Courage SkyLight Paths
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SPIRITUAL GEMS OF ISLAM Insights & Practices from the Qur’an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind Rahman 9
See pp. 35–38 for title and author index. For more listings and categories not included in this catalog, please visit our website at www.skylightpaths.com.
Aging 19 Art of Spiritual Living 1, 3–8, 18, 21, 23, 30–31, 33, 48, 50, 51–53 Bible Study 12, 14, 19, 44–46 Buddhism/Taoism/Zen 14, 42–43 Caregiving 19, 29 Children’s 29, 59–62 Christianity 3, 10–16, 39–41 Crafts 20 Dance 4, 50 Eastern Religions 6, 9, 14, 42–43 Ecology 13, 21 Enneagram 28 Etiquette 10, 17 Food 18 Gnosticism 14, 43 Hinduism/Vedanta 14, 55 History 18 Inspiration 22–23 Interfaith 9, 24–26 Islam/Sufism 9, 14, 44 Judaism 14, 27, 44–46 Kabbalah 28 Labyrinths 7 Leadership 17 Meditation 53, 55 Mormonism 14, 46 Mysticism 28, 32, 47
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Native American 8, 11, 14, 46 Nature 16, 21 Pastoral Care 17, 29 Personal Growth 5, 30–31 Poetry 49 Politics 10, 32 Prayer 3, 8, 11, 33–34 Religion 3, 11–13, 15, 39–46 Retirement 19 Self-Help 5, 23, 31 SkyLight Illuminations 9, 11–12, 14–16, 39–46 Social Justice 32 Spiritual Biography 12, 47 Spiritual Literature 49 Spiritual Practice 1, 3–4, 6, 18, 50–53 Spirituality 1–13, 20, 21, 48 Sports 7–8, 50, 53 Stoicism 14, 46 Taoism 14, 43 Technology 56 Theology/Philosophy 54 Twelve Steps 1, 4, 31, 52 Women’s Interest 8, 16, 57–58 Workplace 57 Writing 7, 31, 53 Young Adult 58
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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Orders: 800-962-4544 (8:30 AM –5:30 PM EST M–F) E-mail: sales@skylightpaths.com
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Bookseller Support Program
We recognize our responsibility to help you, the bookseller, sell our books. While we do detailed marketing for each new book, we want you to know that we also have an ongoing national ad/PR program for each backlist book that includes print, radio, and TV appearances targeted at a broad range of specific audiences—Christian, Jewish, recovery, New Age, spiritual seeker, student, professional and general.
Desk and Examination Copy Policy
College and university instructors are entitled to one complimentary desk copy of a book adopted for course use. Desk copy requests must be submitted in writing on departmental letterhead and include course title, instructor’s name, course number, approximate enrollment and semester or quarter taught. Upon request, we e-mail review copies of books in PDF format for course adoption consideration. We believe that our prices for books suitable for course adoption are reasonable; therefore, we do not provide complimentary paper 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.
Trade Discount Schedules 2013 Prepay for free freight & higher discounts # Books Prepaid No Return Orders
1–4 5–49 50+
20% 44% 48%
And Free Freight In U.S.
Net 30 Orders Prepaid S.T.O.P. only 42% 46%
SkyLight Paths, Jewish Lights and GemStone Press titles combine for discount.
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Net 30 days. A finance charge of 1.5% per month is added to all unpaid invoices after 30 days. All initial orders must be prepaid.
Overstock Returns
For net 30 orders: Returns after 6 months from invoice date and as long as book is still in print for credit only. Returns must include a copy of the original invoice or credit will be for 50% of retail. Books must be in resellable, undamaged condition and in print. No permission required. Books not eligible for credit will be returned at your expense. Send returns to SkyLight Paths Publishing, 28 River St., Windsor, VT 05089.
Damaged Returns / Shipment Errors
For books received damaged or in error, permission is required to return.
Shipping & Handling
• For prepaid nonreturnable orders, SkyLight Paths pays shipping in the continental U.S. If a special shipping method is requested, you will be charged for the cost. • For net 30 orders we bill for UPS or FedEx Ground shipping unless you request another shipper. • Freight is FOB our warehouse in Windsor, Vermont.
All titles in this catalog have bar coding. SkyLight Paths Publishing ISBN prefixes: 978-1-893361-, 978-1-59473Jewish Lights Publishing ISBN prefixes: 978-1-879045-, 978-1-58023SkyLight Paths Publishing and Jewish Lights Publishing are divisions of LongHill Partners, Inc. Federal EIN 03–0291396 Dates, titles, manufacturing specifications, prices and availability subject to change without notice.
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