Talking to God: Portrait of a World at Prayer - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 0965633837 ISBN 13: 9780965633833

Verlag: Stone Creek Publications, 2006

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Essays by internationally renowned writers of faith explore the universal significance of prayer in this inspirational volume of lush images and meditative words. More than 100 photographs taken in 50 countries chronicle the diversity of the devotional experience in all of its intimacy, mystery, rapture, and stillness. The experience of prayer is shown to connect all parts of the human family in pursuit of a greater, transcending reality. With its breathtaking beauty and affirmation of life, this volume gives readers new insights into the practices of the world’s many faiths. Includes essays by Karen Armstrong, The Dalai Lama, Mohandas K. Gandhi, Thich Nhat Hanh, Jack Kornfield, Harold Kushner, C.S. Lewis, Thomas Merton, Thomas Moore, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Kathleen Norris, Pope John Paul II, David Steindl-Rast, Desmond Tutu, Elie Wiesel, Michael Wolfe, and Carol Zaleski.

Biografía del autor:

Phyllis Tickle is the former contributing editor in religion to Publishers Weekly and the author of more than 20 books, including God-Talk in America, Prayer Is a Place, and The Divine Hours trilogy. She lives in western Tennessee. Huston Smith is a professor of religion and distinguished adjunct professor emeritus of philosophy at Syracuse University. He is the author of The World’s Religions, which has sold more than 2.5 million copies, and Why Religion Matters, winner of the 2002 Wilbur Award for the best book on religion. He lives in Berkeley, California. John Gattuso is the editorial director of Stone Creek Publications, whose books include Shadow Boxers, numerous travel titles, and a series of illustrated guides for outdoor enthusiasts. He lives in Milford, New Jersey.

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• Verlag: Stone Creek Publications
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0965633837
• ISBN 13: 9780965633833
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 176
• Herausgeber: Gattuso John