This collection of essays by religious scholars builds on the ideas of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, the prominent 20th Century Jesuit priest and paleontologist, who aimed to bridge the gap between theo
The life of the biblical figure of Hagar is used by the author to explore the parallels in the history of African-American women from slavery to the present day.
Conversation starters to help us be still and know God. Fifty-two weeks full of prayers and reflections designed to still our minds and open our hearts to the presence of Love and Wisdom.From the auth
This book calls for reconciliation in society that is radical, that goes to the roots. Too many initiatives for reconciliation, fail to remove the weeds of injustice at the roots, and thus stop short
The world and nation we've known are coming to an end. It's not that we don't have a future, but the future we do have will differ radically from what we have come to experience as normal. Financial m
A comprehensive, fully illustrated overview of Christian spirituality from Jesus up to the present day. The contemplative tradition in Christianity traces its origins back to Mt. Carmel, the prophet
An American Jesuit combines spiritual writing, travel narrative, history, and humor to describe his time working with refugees in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya.
"Gerry Straub is a story-teller with a camera. In an era when news has become so atomized and fast-paced it is almost impossible to get a sense of the whole, Straub engages two great risks. He takes u
Leading theologians and ethicists reflect on the most serious crisis of our time, offering insights from theology, history, and ethics to aid in the transformation required to meet it.The magnitude o
Death touches us all. It comes to those who brought us into the world, to the people around us, to ourselves. Our awareness of death and efforts to avoid it are the primary motivators of our lives. Wh
The beloved founder of the Taize community, Brother Roger Schutz (1905-2005) dedicated his life to reconciliation among all peoples, particularly among Christians.
An American nun presents a haunting memoir detailing her torture in Guatemala while working as a missionary, her escape, her campaign to reveal the truth, her struggle to heal, and her work as a human
The final volume of a major historical trilogy that documents the lives and contributions of Christian women from the beginnings of Christianity to the current day covers such issues as women's religi
Acclaimed portrait painter Louis Glanzman, known for his Time magazine covers, presents a collection of compelling portraits of women known to Jesus, including Mary Magdalen, Anna the Prophetess, and
A controversial take on the Gospel of Matthew applies the text to history and discusses its implications for political power and spirituality. Original.
For more than a century Christian theologians have attempted to construct "theologies of religion" that would be recognized as authentically Christian and authentic in relation to the historical and
Looks at the history of Black theology, discusses its relationship to white and liberation theology, and identifies new directions for Black churches to take in the eighties
