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Wake up your Jewish spiritual life and restore your soul. “Has your heart ever been broken—by loss, divorce, disappointment, awe, fear, hope? Have you multitasked, worked past the level of your endurance, accumulated possessions, jumped the hurdles, and gotten the grades only to wonder,...

Common to both Judaism and Christianity is a heightened engagement with time within liturgical practice, in which collective religious memory and anticipation come together to create a unique sense of time. Exploring the nebulous realms of religious experience and the sense of time, Remembering the...

In Pagan Theology, Michael York situates Paganism—one of the fastest-growing spiritual orientations in the West—as a world religion. He provides an introduction to, and expansion of, the concept of Paganism and provides an overview of Paganism's theological perspective and practice. He demonstrates...

The Religion Business: Cashing In On God‘Ben’ BennettsFaith Warning!Do not read this book if you have a blind faith in the existence of God, or any other god(s), and you don’t want your faith shaken, stirred or otherwise disturbed.If you make the assumption that all gods, including God,...

Explores all aspects of the most talked about secret society in the world, from its most famous members to its infamous history. For centuries the Freemasonry has been the subject of rumour and intrigue. From its obscure origins to the suspicion that it exercises huge influence on government and multinational...

According to Pope Benedict XVI, "the liturgical year is a great voyage of faith on which the Church sets us out." The feast days in the Church's liturgical calendar follow the major events of Jesus' life as recounted in the Gospels. This cycle gives a rhythm to the life of the Church and...

Seventy million assorted individuals comprise a church family that is renowned for its rich diversity. Christians of all shades of belief together make up the Anglican Communion, a fellowship of churches that extends around the world and includes the Episcopal Church in the United States. At its best,...

This is a practical how-to guide introducing new, mission-shaped practices in a traditional parish setting. This book looks at the church’s bread-and-butter activities — worship, pastoral contacts, civic and public responsibilities, faith formation, administration and leadership — and creatively points out how to reframe them with a focus on God’s mission.

Although Pagans have endured centuries of persecution and condemnation, Paganism has risen to become the seventh-largest organized religion in the world-and is still growing. The Everything Paganism Book, written by Selene Silverwind, uncovers the history and beliefs of this ancient faith. The author...

Wicca: Wicca for Beginners: A Guide for Those Who Want to Practice the Religion All that You Need to Know about Wicca For Beginners! A Beginner’s Guide to Practicing Wicca  Wicca is a religious belief system and way of life that is based on the reconstruction of pre-Christian traditions...

**Llewellyn’s 2017 Witches’ Companion -- **Modern and Creative Ways to Advance Your Craft Discover great tips and ideas for improving your Witchcraft every day. Llewellyn’s Witches’ Companion will keep you one step ahead of the latest witchy trends, Craft practices, and Pagan issues....

A down-to-earth introduction to Witchcraft that gives plenty of practical advice on becoming a wiccan. Whether you want to join a group or work as a Solitary this is an invaluable guide to the wiccan lifestyle. The chapters will include:• Myth and Reality – what being a witch is all about, how...

We all long for a meaningful and abundant life. Every day we are told, in a thousand different ways, that our best life is found when we satisfy our individual desires and dreams. But, what if these messages are misleading? What if our quest for personal fulfilment is disconnecting us from one another...

Samuel Zwemer (1867-1852) was an American missionary to the Middle East and an avid writer, speaker and teacher. He was known as the “Apostle to Islam” for his untiring efforts to reach them with the Good News of Jesus Christ. THE INFLUENCE OF ANIMISM ON ISLAM looks at the superstitions...