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O's Little Guide to Starting Over

The Oprah Magazine O · Flatiron Books
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

An inspiring collection of personal stories and wise words that celebrate the power of a fresh start.Some of us start over willingly, and others are forced by circumstance -- but everyone who finds herself back at square one could use a dose of courage and comfort. Readers will discover...
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Aphrodite and the Rabbis: How the Jews Adapted Roman Culture to Create Judaism As We Know It

Burton L Visotzky · St Martin'S Press
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

Hard to believe but true:- The Passover Seder is a Greco-Roman symposium banquet- The Talmud rabbis presented themselves as Stoic philosophers- Synagogue buildings were Roman basilicas- Hellenistic rhetoric professors educated sons of well-to-do Jews- Zeus-Helios is depicted in synagogue...
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Now What?: A Guide for New

Patrick Madrid · Servant Books
Format: Print book

You've joined the Church or rediscovered your faith: Now what? If you're at a loss about how to participate fully in the Church, connect with your local parish, and understand all those "quirky" Catholic things they didn't cover in your catechism classes, this book...
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The Six Lamps: Secret Dzogchen Instructions of the Bön Tradition

Jean-Luc Achard · Wisdom Publications
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback

Esteemed Tibetologist Jean-Luc Achard contextualizes and provides a clear translation of highly secret precepts on Dzogchen practice unlike anything published. The Instructions on the Six Lamps is a profound and important work from the Bon Dzogchen tradition and is one of the root texts...
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Mormonism for beginners

Stephen Carter · For Beginners
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Mormonism For Beginners is a balanced, richly engaging introduction to the history, tenets, practices, traditions, and yes, debates and controversies of this uniquely American Protestant movement. Designed for the uninitiated or younger members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
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Practicing the Tao Te Ching: 81 Steps on the Way

Solala Towler · Sounds True
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

Most people think of the Tao Te Ching as a book on philosophy or a treatise on leadership. Yet there is a little-known treasure hidden within the familiar passages of Lao Tzu's work: step-by-step practical guidance for the spiritual journey. With Practicing the Tao Te Ching, renowned...
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Tao Te Ching: The Essential Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of the Tao

Lao Tzu · Viking
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

The original mindfulness book, in a landmark new translation by the award-winning translator of the I Ching and The Art of War The most translated book in the world after the Bible, the Tao Te Ching, or "Book of the Tao," is a guide to cultivating a life of peace, serenity,...
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The Prosperous Soul: Your Journey to a Richer Life

Cindy Trimm · Destiny Image
Format: Book

Learn How to Prosper in Every Area of Your Life! I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of. —Jesus   Prosperity begins from within. You were created to enjoy prosperity on every level— from a rich spiritual and intellectual...
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The Old Testament Is Dying: A Diagnosis and Recommended Treatment

Brent A Strawn · Baker Book House
Pages: 336
Format: Book

The Old Testament constitutes the majority of the Christian Bible and provides much of the language of Christian faith. However, many churches tend to neglect this crucial part of Scripture. This timely book details a number of ways the Old Testament is showing signs of decay, demise, and imminent...
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The Letter to the Romans

William Barclay · WJK
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback

For more than fifty years and for millions of readers around the world, the New Daily Study Bible commentaries have been the ideal help for both devotional and serious Bible study. William Barclay's brilliant communication, down-to-earth approach, and sheer enthusiasm have inspired...
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The Path: A Guide to Happiness

Sherab Zangpo, Khenpo · Wisdom Publications
Pages: 209
Format: Paperback

Khenpo Sherab Zangpo draws on Tibetan Buddhist tradition and his own fascinating life story to describe a way forward for contemporary practitioners, offering lucid guidance on daily practice, finding the right teacher, and cultivating a wiser and more compassionate attitude toward others...
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The Other Gospels: Accounts of Jesus from Outside the New Testament

Bart D. Ehrman · Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback

Bart Ehrman--the New York Times bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus and a recognized authority on the early Christian Church--and Zlatko Plese--a foremost authority on Christian Gnosticism--here offer a valuable compilation of over 40 ancient gospel texts and textual fragments that do not appear...
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The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

Thich Nhat Hanh · Broadway Books
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback

In The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, Thich Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha's teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives. With poetry and clarity, Nhat Hanh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering...
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New generations of Catholic sisters : the challenge of diversity

Mary Johnson · Oxford University Press
Pages: 216
Format: Print book

This volume brings together quantitative and qualitative data, canonical and theological perspectives, and sociological analyses to present a multilayered portrait of women religious in the United States today, especially those who entered religious institutes after Vatican II.
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Tao Classic of Longevity and Immortality: Sacred Wisdom and Practical Techniques

Zhi Gang Sha · BenBella Books
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover

We all want long, healthy, happy, and productive lives. What are the spiritual principles and ancient wisdoms needed to achieve this? A Tao Grandmaster distills the essential knowledge from thousands of years of sages and introduces powerful new insights and accessible practices to help...
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