Other Practices

The mystics of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries were, writes Karen Armstrong, like "the astronauts of our own day. They broke into a new religion, blazed a new trail to God and to the depths of the self, a trail far from the beaten pilgrimage paths of Chaucer and Langland." Mysticism is a spirit... More

Discover the hidden secret that lies at the heart of Freemasonry"The Secrets of Solomon's Temple" explores the background of Freemasonry and presents it in a new and fascinating context as it relates to our modern world. It also reveals the true identity of King Solomon and shows his Temple in a way... More

In this new edition of his popular book, Craig Dykstra explores the contributions of the traditions, education, worship practices, and disciplines of the Reformed Christian community in helping people grow in faith. This new edition includes a study guide, a new foreword by Dorothy Bass, and a new p... More

Jelalludin Rumi (1207-1273) led the quiet life of an Islamic teacher in the central Anatolia (modern Turkey) until the age of thirty-seven, when he met a wandering dervish named Shams Tabriz--through whom he encountered the Divine Presence in a way that utterly transformed him. The result of this ep... More

This sequel to Gordon Lathrop's highly successful Holy Things is an exercise in liturgical theology, viewing the activities of worship as a means of defining and discussing the concept ?church.? It centers on community and assembly to discuss the sacraments. It focuses on ecumenism and inculturation... More

From Buddha to Christ, the mystic's journey involves the direct, unmediated encounter with the presence of an almost unfathomable mystery. Here are thematically grouped extracts from the major wisdom traditions, including the Way of Tao, the Way of Beauty (Ancient Greece), the Way of Love in Action ... More

Ready-to-use lectionary-based worship and preaching resources for Palm Sunday and Holy Week... More

Traces the musical expressions of the black religious tradition from its ancestral roots to its influence upon the black religious experience today.Traces the musical expressions of the black religious tradition from its ancestral roots to its influence upon the black religious experience today.... More

A compelling argument that connects the lost treasure of the Knights Templar to the mysterious money pit on Oak Island, Nova Scotia, that has baffled treasure hunters for two centuries.A compelling argument that connects the lost treasure of the Knights Templar to the mysterious money pit on Oak Isl... More

The key question in planning all ages worship is: How can we share the Bible passages and their message, visually and actively, in ways that will keep children involved as well as inspire adults?The key question in planning all ages worship is: How can we share the Bible passages and their message, ... More

A great source on information about favorite sacramentals and practical ways to discover some new ones.A great source on information about favorite sacramentals and practical ways to discover some new ones.... More

"Orientalism and Religion" offers us a timely discussion of the implications of contemporary post-colonial theory for the study of religion. Drawing on a variety of post-structuralist and post-colonial thinkers, including Foucault, Gadamer, Said, and Spivak, Richard King examines the way in which no... More

Bringing Ritual to Mind explores the cognitive and psychological foundations of religious ritual systems. Participants must recall their rituals well enough to ensure a sense of continuity across performances, and those rituals must motivate them to transmit and re-perform them. Most religious ritua... More

Here we look at over 4,000 years of Chinese civilization through the lens of the relationship between kingship and mysticism. Author Julia Ching suggests that institutions of kingship were bound up with the cultivation of trance states and communication of spirits. Over time, the sage-king myth beca... More

Goat Rides, Butts and Goat Hairs. Gathered from the Lodge Rooms of every Fraternal Order. More than a thousand anecdotes incidents and illustrations from the humorous side of Lodge life.Goat Rides, Butts and Goat Hairs. Gathered from the Lodge Rooms of every Fraternal Order. More than a thousand ane... More

Writers of all time have exalted warriors and statesmen, sung the glory of conquest and discovery. Hubbard is the first to pay tribute to the men who extended the frontiers of peace, whose genius runs to commerce and trade. The first to sense the romance of "big business" and boldly champion its lea... More

Partial Contents: About May; After the Engagement; Baby in the House; The Coming Man; Foolish Elm; Giddy Girl; The Gossips; Grandpa's Christmas; How Does Love Speak; Illogical; Kingdom of Love; Man's Repentance; Married Coquette; New Year Resolve; Platonic; Rape of the Mist; Solitude; The Suicide; T... More

It's History, Organization, Landmarks, Laws, Rules and Precedents. Topically Considered and Alphabetically Arranged.It's History, Organization, Landmarks, Laws, Rules and Precedents. Topically Considered and Alphabetically Arranged.... More