The Religion/Spirituality Shelf
The Golden Thread
Joscelyn Godwin
Quest Books
PO Box 270, Wheaton, IL 60189-0270
9780835608602, $16.95, www (dot) questbooks (dot) com
Wisdom is something that exists in every age of humanity, one just
needs to look in a certain direction to see it and be inspired. "The
Golden Thread: The Ageless Wisdom of the Western Mystery Traditions"
is sage wisdom from the sages themselves =96 to reveal sage that resides
in all people. Looking to figures such as Pythagoras, Plato,
Freemasons, Alchemists, and others to pull their wisdom and refine it
for the modern age, "The Golden Thread: The Ageless Wisdom of the
Western Mystery Traditions" is highly recommended for community
library spirituality collections and for anyone who wants to look to
themselves for greater knowledge.
The Workings of the Subtle Heart
William Widmer
Alacrity Books
PO Box 1168 Amherst, New Hamp****re, 03031
9780979756207, $17.95, alacritybooks@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(dot) com
Empathy =96 how one understands his fellow man but it isn't tied to any
of their five senses. "The Workings of the Subtle Heart" is a
spiritual examination of empathy, complete with little tidbits and
anecdotes to uplift ones own spirit and how to uplift the feelings of
those around them. Therapeutic reading from first page to last, "The
Workings of a Subtle Heart" is highly recommended to community library
spirituality collections.
Christianity Islam
Frithjof Schuon
World Wisdom Inc.
1501 E. Hillside Dr., Bloomington IN 47401
9781933316499, $19.95 www (dot) worldwisdom (dot) com
CHRISTIANITY ISLAM: PERSPECTIVES ON ESOTERIC E***ENISM offers a new
translation with selected letters fully revising the original French
and offering both an appendix of selections from letters and other
previously unpublished writings. The result is a blend of philosophy
and spirituality recommended especially for any New Age or
spirituality library strong in analysis of religious traditions.
Introduction to Hindu Dharma: Illustrated
Michael Oren Fitzgerald
World Wisdom Inc.
1501 E. Hillside Dr., Bloomington IN 47401
9781933316482, $22.95 www (dot) worldwisdom (dot) com
Selections from more than 4,000 discourses of Kanchi Sankaracharya
(1894-1994) compose Introduction to Hindu Dharma: Illustrated.
Covering prayer, virtue, and conflict between traditional Hindu dharma
and modernity, Introduction to Hindu Dharma welcomes both newcomers
and those already familiar to the sage and his spiritual legacy. An
excellent recommendation for any interested in Hindu beliefs and
discussions of Eastern religion alike.
Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World
Ira Rifkin, editor
Sky Light Paths Publi****ng
PO Box 237, Sunset Farm Offices, Rt. 4, Woodstock, Vermont, 05091
9781594732416, $18.99, www (dot) skylightpaths (dot) com
Religion is one of the most influential concepts through all of
history, and the people who push religion are some of the most
influential individuals. "Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World: The
Essential Handbook to the Past Century of Religion" is a complete and
comprehensive look at the past century and the individuals who through
their words and actions have changed it greatly. From The Dalai Lama
to Martin Luther King Jr., no one is left out of this scholarly
writing =96 making "Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World: The
Essential Handbook to the Past Century of Religion" highly recommended
to any community library spirituality collection or any reader seeking
religion's impact on the modern world.
The Spoken Words of Spirit
Jim Fargiano
Outskirts Press
10940 S. Parker Rd. - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
9781432720803, $15.95, www (dot) outskirtspress (dot) com
The world is regularly influenced by Spirits and the other side claims
"The Spoken Words of Spirit: Lessons from the Other side". To improve
ones life, says Author Jim Fargiano, one must learn to take cues from
their influences and use them to move towards a healthier, more
prosperous, and most im****tantly, true happiness. "The Spoken Words of
Spirit: Lessons from the Other Side" is a deftly written book for
those interested in the world of spirituality and community library
collections dedicated to them.
Embracing The Miraculous
Deepika Avanti
Blue Dolphin Publi****ng
PO Box 8, Nevada City, CA 95959
9781577332114, $17.95, www (dot) bluedolphinpubli****ng (dot) com
You can be perfectly healthy in every way physically and still feel
horrible =96 and "Embracing the Miraculous: Attaining Optimal Health on
All Levels" addresses why. One needs to be both emotionally and
spiritually healthy to truly be healthy alongside physical health.
Author Deepika Avanti uses her amazing transformation from being
someone who looked, acted, and felt like death to climbing massive
mountains and feeling the best she has ever been in her entire life
using the methods she outlines in "Embracing the Miraculous: Attaining
Optimal Health on All Levels", making it a deftly composed and highly
recommended spirituality book, highly recommended for community
library collections.
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