Literature / Religion

Chicago, IL: Franciscan Herald Press, 1963. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. To St. Francis, poverty, which most of us regard as a negative thing and an abstraction, was our Lady Poverty, a person and a playmate; yes, the bride of the religious. But there is a deeper reason why the saints loved poverty - because they were following our Lord Jesus Christ. Being rich, for our sakes he became poor; if he stripped himself, on earth, of all the glory and privileges that belonged to a divine person, was it too much that they should strip themselves of those perishable goods by which one man is distinguished from his fellowmen? And should not a Christ follower empty himself of all selfishness and adhere to God's will in obedience, so that he may be filled with all the fulness of God? Father Breton teaches the true scale of values in a Christian life in this classic book. 104 pages bound in cloth; there are two tiny holes at the top near the spine. The jacket has slight soiling to the front; the original price tag is on the front. Not price-clipped, in protective cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Clarion Books, 1998. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. Frampton, David. Where is God? Who are the angels? The Bible holds the answers to questions and puzzles raised in Bible text - if only you know how to look. The body of Jewish literature known as Midrash, which in Hebrew means "to search and explain," consists of stories that have arisen to answer such perplexing questions. Established rabbinic Midrashim abou the Book of Genesis are here retold with freshness, wit, and clarity. Chaikin recasts the Creation story, the story of Cain and Abel, the legen of Satan's fall from grace, the Emerald Book of Secrets, and many other Midrashim in a new narrative light. David Frampton's masterfull woodcut illustrations in full color illuminate Miriam Chaikin's charming retellings. The world she creates lives on. 118 pages, including notes and references, and books for further reading. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Nashville, TN, U.S.A.: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1999. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. This book will amaze you with new research from prestigious universities such as Duke and UCLA, documenting scientifically the power of prayer. More important, however, Dr. Cherry shares how God has instructed him to pray with patients. We could all pray "God, heal me in Jesus' name," but somehow we know there is more to the spiritual side of healing prayer. You will learn how, in faith, to pray effective, fervent prayers that avail much, as the bible instructs. The DJ has a few spots on it, and a few indents, and is a bit worn at the spine ends. 182 pages, no marks or tears. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Oxford, England: Lion Publishing Plc, 1997. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. Paintings, Drawings. Many of the prophets of Ancient Israel were mystics who received amazing visions of God's glory. They preserved those visions in poetry so sublime that their words still have the power to move millions, who seek, as they did, to live their lives in tune with the Spirit of the universe. These selections from the writings of Isiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and others include revelations of God's love, power and creative purpose that no other sacred writings can claim. The selections are arranged under thirty headings, providing daily mediatations for a month. 48 pages including picture credits. The binding is a glossy pictorial. This book is small enough to slip into a pocket or purse. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Viking Press, 2006. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. For many people around the world - perhaps most people - there is nothing more important than religion. It has comforted them in their suffering, become an integral part of their marriages and child rearing, and encouraged group cooperation to achieve ends both magnificient and terrible. In this daring and important new book, the author seeks to uncover the origins of this remarkable family of phenomena that means so much to so many people, and to discuss why - and how - they have commanded allegiance, become so potent, and shaped so many lives so strongly. In a spirited argument that ranges widely through biology, history, and psychology, Dennett explores how religion evolved from folk beliefs and how these early "wild" strains of religion were then carefully and consciously domesticated. This book is not an antireligious screed but rather an eye-opening exploration of the role that religious belief plays in our lives, our interactions, and our country. With the conflict between science and "intelligent design" becoming ever more impassioned, Dennett has written a calmly reasoned and timely book that will be read and debated by believers and nonbelievers alike. 448 pages including case studies, notes, bibliography, and an index. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Oxford University Press Inc., 2003. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/Near Fine. Anti-Catholicism has a long history in America. And as Philip Jenkins argues in The New Anti-Catholicism, this virulent strain of hatred - once thought dead - is alive and well in our nation, but few people seem to notice, or care. A statement that is seen as racist, misogynistic, anti-Semitic, or homophobic can haunt a speaker for years, writes Jenkins, but it is still possible to make hostile and vituperative public statements about Roman Catholicism without fear of serious repercussions. Jenkins shines a light on anti-Catholic sentiment in American society and illumiates its causes, looking closely at gay and feminist anti-Catholicism, anti-Catholic rhetoric and imagery in the media, and the anti-Catholicism of the academic world. It was said that with the election of John F. Kennedy, anti-Catholicism in America was dead. This provocative book corrects that illusion, drawing attention to this important issue. 258 pages, including an index. The black cover shows some rubbing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Knopf, 2006. Stated First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. A hugely iformed look at the intensifying struggle over the future of the Catholic Church. Despite the popularity of John Paul II, opposition to many of his policies had hardened among Catholics by the time of his death. The Church had become more doctrinaire, the voices of millions of dissenters ignored. Now Robert Blair Kaiser examines the most important and divisive issues confronting the Church. He also gives in-depth portraits of six of the cardinals who gathered in Rome in April 2005 to choose a new pope. With passion and heartfelt concern, the author brilliantly illuminates the issues and the combatants in the battle for the souls of the Catholic world. 261 pages including an index. The front endpapers came glued together from the publisher. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Viking Pr, 2001. Third Printing. Hard Cover. New/New. In this book, best-selling author Jonathan Kirsch takes us on a lively and at times controversial journey through Jewish history, and offers fresh and surprising answers to the provocative questions "Who is a Jew?" Today, the Jewish world is divided by differences in faith and practice - but Kirsch's illuminating work reveals that Judaism has never been a strict and narrow orthodoxy. For every accepted tradition in Jewish faith there are countertraditions rooted in biblical antiquity. Diversity, Kirsch shows, is a core value of Judaism. This book is a celebration of the Jewish faith, rich in untold stories and relevatory interpretations. 317 pages including notes, a bibliography and an index. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: William Morrow & Company, 2001. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. While religion has fueled the violent conflict plaguing the Middle East, Yossi Klein Halevi wondered whether it could be a source of unity as well. To find the answer, he began a two-year exploration of the devotional life of Christianity and Islam. He followed their holiday cycles, befriended Christian monastics and Islamic mystics, and joined them in prayer in monasteries and mosques - searching for wisdom and holiness in places that are usually off-limits to outsiders of other faiths. In this gripping work, Halevi candidly reveals how he fought to resolve his own fears and anger as a Jew and came to relate to Christians and Muslims as fellow spiritual seekers. He chronicles the difficulty of overcoming obstacles - theological, political, historical and psychological - that separate believers of the three monotheistic faiths. And he introduces a dynamic range of fascinating individuals attempting to reconcile the dichotomous heart of this sacred place - a struggle central to Israel, but which resonates for us all. Written in lyrical prose, Halevi takes his search for God into the heart of the Middle Eastern conflict. He insists on a spirituality that isn't escapist but instead confronts the wounds of history. The result is a book startlingly original and bold, one that embraces and transcends the categories of politics and faith. 315 pages. Binding is half cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Kansas City, MO: Hallmark cards, Inc., 1972. First Edition. Hard Bound. Fine/No Jacket. Clark, Betsey. Beautiful illustrations on every page by Betsey Clark. Each page also has a warm, kind sentiment along with the full-color drawing. The fep has a gift inscription on it. Printed on eggshell book paper. Unpaginated, 64 pages, no marks or tears. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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New York: Paulist Press, 1941. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Photographs. This book is the story of the coming of the Cenacle from France to the United States to plant a heavenly seed on the banks of the Hudson. The great sycamore tree in the Cenacle garden of New York symbolizes its blessed growth. To many who have not yet "heard of this treasure" to quote Pope Pius XII, the story will tell the women of America how to reach it. "Blessed are they who find." 257 pages including notes and an index. 16 pages of photographs, 8 of the sisters and 8 of their convents throughout the country. The binding is blue cloth with gold lettering. The top corners are lightly worn; the bottom corners are slightly bumped. The spine tail has light wear. The jacket, in a protective cover, has two repaired 1/2" tears on the front; the the corners have wear and a few chips. The spine ends have light wear and a bit of chipping. The book is signed and inscribed by the author in pen on the front free end paper. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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New York: Thames & Hudson Ltd, 2000. No Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. Photographs. During the second half of the 20th century, partly as the aftermath of WWII and more directly as a result of the dissolution of the Empire, Britain gradually evolved from a fairly rigid uniculture nation into a melting-pot of ethnic groups and faiths. It is this significant and fascinating change in the national configuration that prompted Rachel Morton to tour the country with her camera, exploring the multitude of religions and their devotees. From various Christian sects to Baha'i, from Reform Judaism to Hinduism, from Islam to the New Age, Morton has documented religious beliefs in Britain by photographing and interviewing individuals or groups at prayer, taking part in religious festivals, or engaged in othe related activities. Every duotone photo is accompanied by a personal statement from the people involved, what it means to them, and what it does for them. This is an unusual book of hope and fulfilment. 160 pages including 70 photographs, bibliography, and commentary from Alison Seaman and Alan S. Brown of the Shap Working Party on World Religions in Education. 10" x 10 1/4" wide. There is a small mark on the ffep. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A.: Eerdmans Pub Co, 2001. First Thus. Hard Cover. New/New. Musical settings of the story of Christ's Passion, as recounted by St. Matthew, date back to antiquity. First incorporated into the liturgy as a chant for Palm Sunday, the Passion text of St. Matthew developed over the centuries into elaborate settings for choir and soloists with instrumental accompaniment. J. S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion is widely acknowledged as the pinnacle of this tradition and, even more, as one of the greatest achievements of Western music. Award-winning poet John Reeves here offers 21 verse meditations directly inspired by Bach's masterpiece. Written and arranged to be heard as well as read, these eloquent poems capture Reeve's own experience of hearing Bach's work performed in various cities around the world. The poems are introduced and linked by short passages of prose. These identify the cities visited by Reeves, annotate Bach's response to the Passion as a believer and composer, evoke the various church liturgies commemorating the Passion, and relate each poem to the point reached in the Passion story. The inclusion of a fine English translation of Bach's libretto at the end of the volume adds value to Reeve's creative work. 108 pages, this is a beautifully-bound book with a translucent cover. The front inside flap corners have been folded in a bit. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Westchester, IL: Crossway Books, 1981. 6th Printing. Soft Cover. Fine/No Jacket. Mitchell, Kurt. Christians today have sacrificed the artistic prominence they enjoyed for centuries and settled instead for mediocrity. We are flooded with "Christian" doodads, trinkets, tee shirts, bumper stickers, etc. that use God's name as an advertising slogan - "Things Go Better with Jesus" - putting the Creater of the universe on the same level as soda pop. But, Schaeffer points out, it doesn't have to be this way and shows how Christians who care can reverse the slide toward mediocrity: By demanding excellence in the arts and media, and in all areas of life. This book has a lovely fold-out cover. It was the Campus Life Magazine Book of the Year. 127 pages, including a list of illustrations. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Rochester, Vermont, U.S.A.: Park Street Pr, 1998. First Printing. Soft Cover. Near Fine. We are each responsible for taking out own life and shaping it into something unique, beautiful, and meaningful. This process can mean the difference between an empty life and one that has all the energy, completeness, and profundity of a work of art. This book presents all the ingredients necessary to turn your life into a work of art and offers strategies for achieving this. Infused with the deep spirituality of the author's 30 years of philosophical and mystical explorations, this volume is the ideal companion for anyone curious about the meaning of life and eager to set out on an intellectual and spiritual adventure to elicit it. 225 pages, with notes and bibliography. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Oxford, England: Lion Publishing Plc, 1997. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. Paintings, Drawings. The leaders of the first generation of Christians preserved and developed the teaching of Jesus in the form of letters written to guide and encourage the groups of believers, or churches, that sprang up throughout the Roman Empire. Some of those letters - most notably those of St. James, St. John, St. Peter and St. Paul - include words of wisdom and insight that have proved an inspiration to millions in the generations that have followed. The words of the Apostles gathered here are arranged under thirty headings, providing daily mediatations for a month. 48 pages including picture credits. The binding is a glossy pictorial. This book is small enough to slip into a pocket or purse. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. more information

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Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S.A.: Univ Pr of New England, 1998. Soft Cover. New. Still in publisher's plastic, this collection of more than 100 images captures the essence of Shaker life in poses both pious and playful, and records how individual identity was nurtured, rather than extinguished by the community. Chosen from thousands of photos saved by Eldress Bertha Lindsay, these phjotos give new life to the Shaker lifestyle. These farmers, artisans, and celibate guardians of orphan children lived in what the authors calls an unusually humane environment and maintained a faith that was "remarkably resilient and long-lasting." 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Sisters, OR, U.S.A.: Multnomah Publishers, Incorporated, 2003. First Edition. Hard Bound, Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. Stu Weber uses experiences in Vietnam to issue a serious call to all who are prepared to take up the cross of Christ. He masterfully reminds that the Christian life is, in fact, the war to end all wars. Eternity is at stake. And this book powerfully motivates to 'fight the good fight of faith'. The jacket was cut about 1" short at the top; doesn't affect the reading but the lettering is kind of odd. 281 pages, including notes; no marks or tears. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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