A powerful and challenging examination of what Jews believe today- by a new generation's dynamic and innovative thinkers. At every critical juncture in Jewish history, Jews have understood a dynamic t
How can we live richer lives through contemplating God's merciless demand, the horror of Abraham's test, the faith of Isaac's participation and see our own opportunity to grow by reliving the encounte
A fresh and moving portrait of Jesus as a model for how to live more authentic, honest and meaningful lives by fully experiencing our emotions in the love of God. Many depictions of Jesus show him as
The first comprehensive resource for teaching faith leadership development in the twenty-first century. America is changing. Technology, global economics, immigration, migration, social networking and
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 spiritual
A varied and fascinating look at sin, confession and pardon in Judaism. Few liturgical acts strike modern worshipers as more problematic than the public act of confession. Does anyone even believe in
The question isn't whether grace God's love freely given is there for you in Judaism. The question is, do you have the courage to accept it? Ask almost any Jew whether grace is a central concept in Ju
Prepare to revive your Jewish community with the transformative power of the divine spirit. Growing numbers of Jews have become disengaged with the religion of their birth. They feel that Judaism fail
One of the most influential Christian spiritual handbooks second only to the Bible can be a companion on your own spiritual journey.Next to the Bible, The Imitation of Christ is the most widely read d
A collection of essays by proclaimed feminist Christians, discussing their accomplishments and examining the lasting problems that hinder women's participation in the Christian community.
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 Ca
God's imperatives for us to practice peacemaking, loveothers and build communityall begin with authentic dialogue.Think of an issue that makes your blood boil. Nowimagine lunch with a friend who is ju
Introduces the genre of Jewish ethical literature, with excerpts from classics such as The Path of the Upright and Duties of the Heart, showing what it means to be truly Jewish in one's work life, rel
This new spiritual approach to physical health introduces us to a spiritual tradition that affirms the body and enables us to reconceive our bodies in a more positive light. Using Kabbalistic teaching
A collection of lyrical poetry, essays, and other writings by the great Sufi mystic provides new insight into Islamic mysticism and is accompanied by key interpretations of Rumi's work and insights in
"The prayer book is our Jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came before us, as they endeavored to express the meaning of their lives and their r
The noted spiritual teacher and author of God Was in This Place and Invisible Lines of Connection offers an incisive introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism that explains how it relates to e
Traces twenty-five hundred years of Jewish views of immortality and the afterlife, and argues that Judaism teaches belief in bodily resurrection and the abolition of death after the end of the world
