This brief but illuminating introduction to Centering prayer is based on the teachings and writings of Cistercian monk and abbot Thomas Keating, most notably his books 'Open Mind, Open Heart'; 'Invita
"[Johnson's] book should be read slowly, thoughtfully and prayerfully by Christians of all denominations, for it has much to say about belonging to the communion of all the saints."
This text relates to the practice of Centering Prayer - which involves the daily practice of meditative prayer to enhance one's spiritual life - to different religious practices and the various concep
In this book, the outcome of more than 20 years of experience with Centering Prayer, Father Arico explores the fundamentals of prayer, how it impacts on one's life, and how it can bring one peace of m
Introduces the method developed by John Cassian, a fourth-century monk, for concentrating the mind and controlling extraneous thought during meditation
This volume contains 22 stories and novellas, many appearing in English for the first time. Among the authors represented are Peter Handke, Alfred Andersch, Stefan Andres, Jurgen Becker, Ulla Merkewic
Jose Hobday, a Native American and a Sister of St. Francis sees simple living as a way of life - an inner stance, an attitude, a disposition, and it is this message which she conveys in this book.
The Enneagram and Spiritual Direction brings together the best insights of present enneagram studies and mature work done in the area of adult psychological development and spiritual direction.James
In her book, the explosive voice of Katie Geneva Cannon as womanist and theological liberation ethicist boldly proclaims the vital presence and contributions of African-American women." &
"This 449-page collection of essays on the life of the famous (or infamous?) George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff could serve as the definitive tome on the eccentric and enigmatic teacher."&a
Recipient of the "Citation of Excellence for an Outstanding Reference Work of Sexology" awarded by the American Foundation for Gender and Genital Medicine and Science at the Thirteen
The great German mystic Meister Eckhart remains one of the most fascinating figures in Western thought. Revived interest in Eckhart's mysticism has been matched, and even surpassed, by the study of th
Sacred Art of the Earth reviews historically indigenous land use in North America and analyzes theory of sacred place. It also presents a typology for describing sacred sites as physical places and si
The wild creatures of the North American continent play an important role in Native American spiritual life. First and foremost there are the animals who come to you as your teachers when you embark
This is the abridged edition of Nancy Cunard's classic collection. First published in 1934 and mostly neglected in Cunard's own time, Negro has attained the status of a cult classic. The list of contr
"A hefty 500-page anthology of more than 30 academic articles examining sexual and domestic violence in the context of the Christion scriptures, tradition and teaching... [the [ anthology is
"[S]olidly researched, informative description and evaluation of seven monumental Christian thinkers groupedand related incisively by a brilliant contemporary theological mind. A treat not to
A collection of essays concerning religion and art, including contributions by Barbara Novak, Leo Steinberg, Paul Tillich, Wassily Kandinsky, John Dixon Jr., David Tracy, Joshua Taylor, and Langdon B.
Swiss-German theologian Kung planned this massive synthesis of Christian history and systematic theology as a sequel to his On Being Christian (1976) and as a companion to Judaism (Crossroad, 1992). E
In the course of numerous workshops and retreats Father Keating is asked many questions regarding contemplative practice. How will it affect my life? Where does it lead us spiritually? What obstacles
Some of Weber's most trenchant essays on sociology and economic issues. Many of these works have been translated expressly for this volume and include: "The Concept of Social Action,"
Lessing was a playwright, scholar, poet, archeologist, philosopher, and critic. His genius is evident in the works collected in this volume, which includes the comedy Minna von Barnhelm, the tragedy E
The major work and Adorno's culminating achievement. Negative Dialectics is a critique of the philosophies of Kant, Hegel, and Heidegger, and a visionary elaboration of the author's own vision of dial
This book offers students a concise and accessible introduction to Chomsky's key works and ideas, covering the important and ongoing contributions to contemporary thought and action, from this inspiri
This book offers students a concise and accessible introduction to Chomsky's key works and ideas, covering the important and ongoing contributions to contemporary thought and action, from this inspiri
Elkin, an educational journalist and former teacher, collects 100 activities and games that stimulate and develop communication, language, and literacy in children up to age five. The activities are o
M. A. K. Halliday is widely regarded as the father of Systemic Functional Linguistics, as well as having contributed important work to fields such as sociolinguistics and language acquisition. This ov
The Wittgenstein Dictionary is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose philosophy is notoriously difficult to grasp. Meticulously researched and extensively cro
Providing an accessible introduction to narrative discourse, this book takes the reader from its present theory and practice to its future research and applications. Narrative Discourse offers a sound
The aim of this book is to explain and illustrate how to carry out research in translation studies using corpora and corpus analysis tools. Despite this being one of the fastest growing areas in trans
This book proposes a critical Resurrection theology appropriate to late (or post-modern) modernity. There are signs that old paradigms are breaking down and new ones taking their place. From a moderni
Kafka Translated is the first book-length publication to look at the issue of translation and Kafka's work. What effect do these translations have on how we read Kafka? Are our interpretations of Kafk
Opening up the key thinkers, movements and texts for the student new to the subject, Classical Chinese Philosophy covers the classical period from the writings of Confucius, through Daoism and Mohism,
Metaphysics-the philosophy of being and knowing-is a subject with which all students of philosophy must grapple. Indeed, a clear grasp of metaphysics is essential to the effective and fulfilling study
Critical Pedagogy has clear origins in Marxist philosophy. Here, Peter McLaren traces its lineage and puts Marxism back into contemporary Critical Pedagogy as an informative philosophy. Often the noti
Banishing troublesome and deviant people from society was common in the early modern period. Many European countries removed their paupers, convicted criminals, rebels and religious dissidents to remo
