Explores the principal features of a church or cathedral and what each represents, such as the significance of church layout, the importance of such details as the use of colors or letters, the identi
Reveals the complex friendship between the two literary figures, noting their shared academic experiences at Oxford University, Lewis's influence on Tolkien's completion of The Lord of the Rings, and
A whimsical reflection on the journey into adulthood shares the reality show originator's perspectives on such topics as his good and bad childhood memories, his passing longing to be someone else, an
Ten pilgrimages in the form of biographies of early saints, such as St. Benedict, St. Francis, and St. Anthony, provide solutions and guidance for the modern traveller attempting to determine what to
The Prophet Muhammad is a hero for all humankind. In his lifetime he established a new religion, Islam; a new state, the first united Arabia; and a new literary language - the classical Arabic of the
Medievalists and those interested in the history of medieval Christian practice will welcome the reprinting of this classic text by Sumption (formerly history, Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; he now pra
A series of powerful poems--designed around the place, process, and seasons of making and eating bread--focus on the transformative power of love. Original.
A book of household meditations celebrates the spirituality of everyday objects and activities, examining their relationship to the Divine, while inspiring readers to work toward material, social, and
