Spirituality and religious experience Books

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

With what is this book concerned? "Primarily with the destiny of Man and with that of individual men, with their genuine human functions and the obstacle that prevents the fulfillment of them, and with those procedures that may hold out promise of...

Have you ever thought that the Bible was anti-women?Did the Apostle Paul really say 'Women should remain silent in the Churches','A woman should learn in silence with all submission', and 'It is good for a man not to marry'?Did the Apostle Peter really...

In a light, conversational style, the author has traced the spiritual evolution of western civilization through the precessional ages of history and a detailed study of the biblical Genesis.Her narrative along with lively dialogue with her students...

Thomas Merton's deep roots in his own Cistercian tradition are on display in the two sets of conferences on the early days of the Order included in the present volume. The first surveys the relevant monastic background that led up to the foundation of...

For some decades, the work of Carmelite theologian Constance FitzGerald, OCD, has been a well-known secret, not only among students and practitioners of Carmelite spirituality, but also among spiritual directors, spiritual writers, retreatants, vowed...

Called in a special way to listen to God's whispers, the mystics amplify not only what it means to be baptized into the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ 'and to having the Trinity living in them 'but also what is deepest in the human spirit...

Hi Da"As Pope Francis stresses the importance of dialogue, accompaniment, and engagement, Hater articulates practical questions inviting us to discern proactive, prophetic initiatives for implementing these ideas. This is the pathway forward for...

Paul's letter to the Romans is often regarded as the most profoundly doctrinal book in the Bible. While not overlooking its complex theology, Joseph Fitzmyer here shows Romans to be also a wellspring of devotional insight, accessible and deeply rewarding...

An unprecedented anthology providing a panoramic view spanning thousands of years of our intricate relationships and why we are with the people who feature in our current life.This book is a totally unprecedented anthology in which Judith shares...

Born nearly deaf in a Chicago ghetto, Loren contends with poverty, drugs, prejudice, and terrifying violence. This murky landscape initiates his lifelong search for love, God, and truth. Answers to his insatiable curiosity about life, death, and war are...

In a world fixated on outward appearances, discover the joy of cultivating an inward relationship with the Spirit, where virtues like love, joy, and self-control blossom naturally."The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,...

Our faith is full of heroes who experienced God powerfully in solitude. From Hagar and the Hebrew prophets to Jesus in the wilderness to St. Francis and Catherine of Siena, we see how escape from the toil and temptations of daily life can open our eyes,...

In a world that has likened aging to being a hag, a woman no longer relevant, the Crone is remembering that her presence and grace is vital in an often-jaded world. The Crone has a lot to offer. She is now the Keeper of the Wise Blood, the crowned one,...

Claiming Sacred GroundPilgrims and Politics at Glastonbury and SedonaAdrian J. IvakhivA study of people and politics at two New Age spiritual sites.In this richly textured account, Adrian Ivakhiv focuses on the activities of pilgrim-migrants to...

Das Buch ""Das Leben der vorislamischen Beduinen: Nach den Quellen geschildert"" wurde im Jahr 1895 von Georg Jacob ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine umfassende Darstellung des Lebens der Beduinen vor der Entstehung des Islam, basierend auf...

""Das Horoskop in der Weltgeschichte"" ist ein Buch von Joseph Ennemoser, das 1860 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es besch�����ftigt sich mit der Astrologie und ihrer Rolle in der Weltgeschichte. Ennemoser untersucht die Horoskope von verschiedenen...

Das Buch ""Das Hohelied Vom Rittertum"" wurde im Jahr 1886 von Gotthold Botticher geschrieben. Das Werk beschreibt die Ideale und Werte des Rittertums und zeigt, wie diese im Laufe der Geschichte ver�����ndert wurden. Der Autor untersucht die Rolle der...

Das Germanische Runen-Fudark: Aus Den Quellen Kritisch Erschlossen Und Nebst Einigen Denkmalern Zum Ersten Male Erklart (1857) ist ein Buch von Franz Joseph Lauth. Es handelt sich um eine kritische Erkl�����rung des germanischen Runen-Fudarks, das...

Humanity's long history of intermittent conflicts and contemporary violence undermines Christian's (and their Jewish and Muslim fellow believers) religious confidence in and moral commitment to world peace. The principal issue is the ambiguity of God's...

<h4>Are you ready to elevate and expand your mind?</h4>Perhaps you are searching for ways to enter a deeper connection with the people and things around you.<br>Maybe you are looking for ways to awaken your higher potential and ancient...

A Treatise on Mental Prayer is a classic work of spiritual guidance by the Venerable Father Louis de Ponte, S.J, a renowned Spanish mystic and theologian of the sixteenth century. Drawing from the rich tradition of Christian mysticism, de Ponte offers a...

'The Light Compass' is an instinctive, transformational journey to understanding and interpreting your soul. It is an inspirational, practical guide to clearing out the clutter that living in the 21st century brings to chaotic, busy lives and a handbook...

In this spiritual exploration, the authors delve into the essence of things and how they relate to the divine. They draw from a variety of religious and philosophical traditions to provide a holistic perspective on the nature of reality.This work has...

Ce livre est une exploration des mystères de l'alchimie et de la philosophie hermétique, une doctrine ésotérique qui cherche à comprendre les vérités cachées de l'univers. Pour les lecteurs intéressés par la spiritualité, c'est un ouvrage captivant qui...

This book is a guide to Ignatian spirituality and Christian meditation. It was written by Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Exercitia Spiritualia is a classic work of spiritual formation and has influenced many people throughout...

Dieses Buch ist eine Einführung in die mystischen Erfahrungen und die Suche nach spiritueller Erleuchtung. Der Autor, ein bekannter Mystiker des 18. Jahrhunderts, beschreibt die Methoden und Techniken, die verwendet werden, um die Welt des Wunderbaren zu...

Sapientia Angelica de Divina Providentia is a Latin-language book written by Emanuel Swedenborg. The book provides a theological look at the belief in divine providence, which is the idea that God has a plan for the universe. The book is a deep,...

Dzogchen é o estado de grande perfeição. No Bon, existem nove etapas para alcançar a iluminação. O caminho gradual contém as oito etapas iniciais e inclui muitas práticas e ensinamentos. O ensinamento Dzogchen é a etapa mais elevadae introduz diretamente...

El foco primario de este libro es una comprensión del cambio a las fórmulas de Iniciación provocado por el advenimiento del Nuevo Eón -el Eón del Niño- en 1904. Bebe profundamente de la psicología jungiana, la religión y mitología mundiales, las...

Winner of five awards, including a Nautilus Gold Award and the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize Short-List Award, Doorways to Transformation will equip you with the right tools to unlock your inner potential and support your creative and spiritual growth...

After reading David Hope›s newest book, Unveiling Satan’s Plan toDestroy America, yeah, the second time, I am convinced that certainof our nation’s public leadership (and those that are clandestine) are incollusion with Satan directly...

Harri’s descriptions soar from the mundane to the sublime and take the intimate details, understanding and experience of the Awakened state to an entirely new level. He makes clear that this life of ours can be a delightful continuum of perception...

Women are the creators, the endless possibilities and origins of life. The Tao reveals the ways in which women can utilize their innate power, resulting in a simplified life of higher quality. In 1950, a secret woman's writing was discovered near Hunan,...

An exploration of the elusive nature of learning and teaching.This adaptation of the Tao discusses the various phases of intellectual growth, the roles of the student and mentor, and how to express, receive, and consider knowledge. If you have ever...

The textbook and pulpit notion that all Christendom is divided between Greek East and Latin West overlooks an ancient and still continuing third stream of tradition: Syriac Christianity. Cut off from the rest of the Christian world by theological...

For almost half a century Trappist monk Matthew Kelty has delivered homilies to monks and retreatants in his unique style. Visitors at his monastery have been inspired, and challenged by his talks, given after Compline each evening, and monks have come...

In this book Paramahansa Yogananda offers prayers and affirmations that beginners and experienced meditators alike can use to awaken the boundless joy, peace, and inner freedom of the soul. Metaphysical Meditations offer more than 300 uplifting...

Monastic life involves a continual return to the Gospeland this exploration begins on the road to Emmaus, inthe company of downhearted disciples who wereastonished to discover the Lord in their midst. Invitingthe reader to a renewed encounter with the...

The theme of the book is the self-outpouring in love, or the kenosis, of Jesus Christ. The kenosis of the Son of God is at the heart of the identity of the Sisters of Jesus of Nazareth, for whom these reflections were initially composed. In baptism we...

In this richly collaborative work, five distinguished scholars examine the oft-neglected embodied practical wisdom that is essential for true theological understanding and faithful Christian living. After first showing what Christian practical wisdom is...

In the Orthodox Christian faith the elements of liturgy, scripture, hymnody, and iconography are the instruments or "voices" of a melody of faith. Here Vigen Guroian presents the fundamental beliefs of Orthodox Christianity through the metaphor of music...

Describes the emergence of powerful fields of consciousness that influence students' learning and personal transformation.This pioneering work in teaching and transpersonal psychology explores the dynamics of collective consciousness in the classroom...

Interviews with fourteen pioneers in psychedelic research.Psychedelics have been a part-often a central and sacred part-of most societies throughout history, and for half a century psychedelics have rumbled through the Western world, seeding a...