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paperback. Zustand: Good. Fifth Printing. GOOD Condition,phone number to endpaper.else quite nice. PAPERBACK; whtie titles on blue cover.cover art shows womans face & black crow raven bird. ; 204ps pages. Illustrated by Reeves,daniel Drawings (illustrator).

paperback. Zustand: Good. Eleventh Printing. GOOD Condition, old tea stain text top margin first few pages PAPERBACK; whtie titles on blue cover.cover art shows womans face & black crow raven bird. ; 204ps pages. Illustrated by Reeves,daniel Drawings (illustrator).

Soft cover. Zustand: Numerous b&w photos. Paperback, Oblong octavo, 116pp., Fine.

blue cloth 4to (quarto). large book dustwrapper in protective plastic. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. front flyleaf has erasure spot (old gift inscription erased) otherwise contents free of all markings. price clipped dustwrapper in fine cond. one tiny tear rear top at flap corner . nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ first edition so stated. first printing ( # 1 in # line). 71 full page glossy full color plates (some double page). 131p. religion. theology. christianity. ancient history. biblical studies. the gospels. new testament. religious art. art history. mary in the bible. mary in the western christian tradition. mary and the contemporary experience. marian prayers, devotions, feasts. ~ A splendid work of art and inspiration, Mother of God blends full~color original photographs and reproductions of masterpieces of ancient, medieval, renaissance, and contemporary art together with an illuminating text to unfold the timeless story and Significance of Mary. Drawing upon the best modern biblical scholarship, Lawrence Cunningham, author of Saint Francis of Assisi and The Meaning of Saints, first presents the story of Mary as recounted in the Bible and the early traditions of the Church. He then sketches the devotional, artistic, and cultural traditions that have grown up around the person of Mary over the centuries. Mother of God concludes with an appraisal of the role of Mary in Christian life and her significance as a symbol of womanhood. The breathtaking contemporary photographs by Nicolas Sapieha, whose work as a photojournalist and art photographer has gained him an international reputation, include key religious celebrations in Italy, Portugal, Poland, Mexico, France, and elsewhere. These striking contemporary portraits complement the rich, varied selection of art that has honored Mary throughout the centuries. This beautiful volume also offers a remarkably insightful preface by novelist Mary Gordon, presents traditional prayers, feast days, titles, and shrines, and provides an annotated bibliography for further reading. Mother of God is a lavish account, in words and images, of the crucial role Mary plays in the consciousness of both the Church and Western civilization. It will be treasured as a resplendent book of art and welcomed as a thoughtful and inspiring celebration of a vibrant, historically fascinating, life~affirming part of our heritage.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. First Edition. "Pocahontas: Medicine Women-Spy-Entrepeneur-Diplomat". Slight bump to top of spine, rear flap of jacket creased. Near fine cond. Detailed history with extensive footnotes and appendices.

white & grey 1/2 cloth hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. ink underlined copy in good cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. approximately 45 pages with ink underlining, ellipses, occasional margin note. dustwrapper in fine cond. sunfaded along spine not torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition. first printing (#1 in # line). 203p. b&w maps & diagrams. index. religion. medieval literature. mysticism. theology. ~ In this enlightening and engaging new work, the leading Catholic spiritual writer, William Johnston, shares the essence of the faith he lives. He illuminates the heart and soul of mystical prayer and redefines mysticism in light of today's most pressing issues. His book locates the point at which peace, social justice, and prayer converge to offer rich new opportunities for personal and collective response to the problems of an anguished world. Christian Mysticism Today begins in Israel, where in 1981 the author studied for six months, searching for the roots of Christian mystical experience. Having spent many years studying what Christianity and Buddhism hold in common, he wanted to investigate the distinctive features and unique dimensions of the Christian mystical experience. As the discussion unfolds, Johnston clarifies the nature and meaning of mysticism within the whole Christian tradition, from Moses through Jesus and Paul to such exemplars as John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Therese of Lisieux. Throughout, he traces the centrality of the experiential sense of God's presence and the role of Christ, who is at the heart of the Christian mystical experience. William Johnston also reveals the roles scripture, sacraments (particularly the Eucharist), community, the feminine dimension of religious experience ( especially Mary as mystical companion), and "vocation" play in spiritual growth. Christian Mysticism Today cogently demonstrates how these many elements come together to provide a crucial contemplative framework for contemporary concerns. William Johnston treats the social dimension of the Christian mystical experience, revealing an urgent summons to conversion that translates the Gospel message into a commitment to nonviolence and peace, embracing the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Probing the the realities of the political and religious conflict in Northern Ireland, he uncovers a context for discerning true mysticism from false. To convey that point concretely, the author argues passionately that Daniel O'Connell, "the outstanding Irish prophet of nonviolence," points in his life and death "to that conversion of heart which is the key to peace in the twentieth century." A masterful blend of incisive commentary, balanced reflection, and a warmly personal style, Christian Mysticism Today draws upon the vitality of the Christian mystical tradition to point out radical new directions for inner growth that manifests itself in social action. Christian Mysticism Today is a matchless look at the mystery of divine love and the experience of its transforming power, which "effects a change of heart and a revolution in consciousness whereby we are totally and radically committed to peace.".…

blue & red hardbound 8vo. 8º (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~first edition so stated. 11th printing ( # 11 in # line). xv+238p. teaching by the Dalai Lama based on 15th century text "Rays Of The Sun" by Horton Nam~kha Pel, a commentary on the earlier poem "Seven Point Mind Training", which is translated in full. religion. philosophy. psychology. buddhism. mahayana. vajrayana. tantric buddhism of tibet. meditation. ~ "This instruction outlines the essence of the Buddha's teachings: the cultivation of the awakening mind." ~all of the Buddha's teachings outline methods through which we can purify the mind and achieve the fully awakened state of enlightenment, Among the different sets of instructions, there is a tradition called mind training or thought transformation. ~Its techniques embody the essence of the Buddha's teachings: the cultivation of the awakening mind. I rejoice at the opportunity to impart this tradition as I follow its practice myself."~From the Introduction. Buddhist teachings employ the symbol of a winged bird to illustrate the two most important realizations cultivated on the path to enlightenment: wisdom and compassion. Awakening the Mind, Lightening the Heart is the Dalai Lama's gentle and profoundly eloquent instruction for developing the basis of the spiritual path: a compassionate motive. With extraordinary grace and insight, His Holiness shows how the Tibetan Buddhist teachings on compassion can be practiced in our daily, lives through simple meditations that directly relate to past and present relationships. This illuminating and highly accessible guide offers techniques for deepening and heightening compassion in our lives and the world around us. …

b&w photo illustrated trade paperback soft cover 8vo. very fine cond. mint cond. looks brand new. as new. binding square & tight. spine uncreased. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. 24th printing. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ 538p. philosophy. psychology. theosophy. meditation. ~ This comprehensive record of Krishnamurti's teaching is an excellent, wide~ranging introduction to the great philosopher's thought. Within general discussions of conflict, fear, violence, religious experience, self~knowledge, and intelligence, Krishnamurti examines specific issues, such as the role of the teacher and tradition; the need for awareness of "cosmic consciousness"; the problem of good and evil; and traditional Vedanta methods of help for different levels of seekers. Krishnamurti discusses these themes with Jacob Needleman, Alain Naude, and Swami Venkatasananda, among others. The Awakening of Intelligence is indispensable for all those intent on a fuller understanding of Krishnamurti's teaching.…

full color illustrated glossy hardbound 8vo. no dustwrapper. very fine cond. mint cond. nice clean copy. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. orange satin marker ribbon in mint cond. first edition (FPu 1997). first printing(nap). approx. 170 unnumbered pages. full color illustrations throughout. book is a blank journal/diary January 1 to December 31.to be written in .works in any year.along with quotes from Sogyal Rinpoche, various scriptures, illustrated with buddhist iconography. has small 1997 + 1998 calendars at the beginning. completely blank & untouched.ready to go. tibetan buddhism. blank books. journals. diaries.…

red 1/2 cloth hardback 8vo. dustwrapper in protective plastic. fine cond. nice clean copy. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean with minor scratch on the top edge. contents free of all markings. dustwr. fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. first u.s. edition so stated. first printing ( # 1 in # line). very nice copy.viii+230p. glossy b&w photo. illustrations. afterword. notes. biblio. index. religion. world history. politics. conspiracy theory. secret societies. history of christianity. spanish civil war. generalissimo francisco franco. monsignor escriva. alvaro del portillo. roberto calvi. blackfriars bridge. camino. the way. history of chile. vatican bank. banco ambrosiano. history of peru. second vatican council.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. This is a Fine copy of the first edition (1st printing) in a Fine dust jacket. Signed by the author on the half title page. Signed by Author(s).

brown & brown hardbound 8vo. dustwrapper in protective plastic cover. very fine cond. mint cond. nice clean copy. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwr. very fine cond., mint cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. first edition so stated . first printing ( # 1 in # line). gift quality. xiv+447p. glossy full color photo plates. b&w illustrations maps & diagrams. references. illustration credits. index. world history. ancient history. ancient literature. ancient religion. history of christianity. roman empire. theology. philosophy. archaeology. acts of the apostles. alexander the great. roman imperial theology. paganism. ancyra. aphrodisias. baccanalia. caligula. caesar augustus. antioch. corinth. epistles of st paul. dionysos. egypt.isis. jerusalem. judaism. josephus. mysticism. polytheism. resurrection. platonism. slavery. virgil. "Using archaeological and textual evidence, and taking advantage of recent major discoveries in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Syria.".…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Ed.

black & brown ½ cloth hardbound 8vo. ~ 8º (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ first edition so stated. first printing ( # 1 in # line). xi+536p. acknowlegments. introduction. conclusion. notes on contributors. religion. philosophy. theology. world history. biography. comparative religion. mythology. cosmology. psychology. ~ In 1893 A Parliament Of Religions Took Place At The World's Exposition In Chicago. It was a watershed event in the history of religions; religious teachers from around the world assembled there, and meditation, yoga, Zen, and other Eastern teachings and practices were introduced to the West. Now the perspectives and techniques of religious traditions from around the world~ from Hasidic stories to Zen koans, yoga positions to Tibetan chants, Taoist classics to The Art of War in Wall Street briefcases~have become an increasingly significant part of American life. Since 1893 we have also become aware not only of the rich variety of humankind's great religious traditions, but also of the frightening capacity for narrow religious convictions to breed enmity, division, and horrific violence. So today more than ever, there is a chronic need for the adherents of the various religious traditions to understand and respect one another's faiths. Remarkably, this is the first introduction to world religions for general readers in which leading scholars each present their own traditions. And many of the authors ~such as Masao Abe on Buddhism, Tu Wei~ming on Confucianism, and Liu Xiaogan on Taoism~are regarded as the preeminent scholars in the world of their own traditions. Each chapter presents the religion as a living contemporary worldview and way of life. Even seemingly remote elements of~a tradition are shown to be more a part of our life than we may realize: Taoist books appear on bestseller lists, the word Zen has become part of everyday speech, and there is growing awareness that Confucian principles underlie the success of East Asian business. Each author communicates the religion's essential nature, its history, and its key teachings and practices. The delightful chapter on Christianity by renowned Harvard professor Harvey Cox, the authoritative presentation of Judaism by the dean of modern Jewish studies, Jacob Neusner, the comprehensive account of Islam by the great savant Seyyed Hossein Nasr, the fascinating portrayal of Hinduism by its leading modern representative, Arvind Sharma~they each virtually constitute small books providing concise, readable, expert, fully up~to~date introductions to the faiths their authors live and teach today. This book is being published on the 100th anniversary of the 1893 Parliament and coincides with the 1993 World Parliament of Religions, with its focus on promoting cooperation and understanding among religious traditions and countering religious nationalism and antagonism. Most of the book's contributors participated prominently in the Parliament and they should also play an important role in implementing and extending its vital message. …

black hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. mint cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. tiny spot (size of rice grain) on rear flyleaf, otherwise contents free of markings. dustwrapper in very fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. first edition so stated. first printing (#1 in # line). decorative title pg. x+245p. b&w diagrams. notes. select bibliography. resources. religion. wicca. witchcraft. shamansim. paganism. philosophy. theosophy. psychology. spiritism. naturphilosophie.~ From time immemorial, artists and poets, prophets, and shamans have drawn strength and inspiration from walking the earth. In The Earth Path, bestselling author Starhawk takes the reader on a journey into the heart of the natural world, showing how we can have a more intimate connection with the world that surrounds us. Institutionalized religions have sacred texts ~ messages written in holy books that are the inspiration for their beliefs and rituals. But the sacred texts for Wicca, like other ancient native or indigenous traditions, are written in nature~in the magic circle of the elements: air, fire, water, and earth. With The Earth Path, Starhawk, an activist, ecofeminisr, and leader in the women's spirituality movement, places you in the center of that magical circle. As you become attuned to the rhythms of the earth, your thinking will shift from focusing on isolated objects to marveling at the multitude of interconnecting patterns and relationships in nature. These patterns and connections can hold the key to your own spiritual renewal and restore your sense of responsibility for preserving this world that nurtures and sustains us. Filled with awareness exercises, inspiring meditations, and magical rituals, The Earth Path not only teaches the reader to respect the ecology of our natural world, but shows how to spiritually connect with and channel the powers inherent in nature.…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. large red & full color illustrated (beautiful vintage Peruvian icon on cover) hardbound 4to ~ 4º (quarto). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. looks new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ first edition so stated. first printing ( # 1 in # line). ~ color decorative endpapers. full color illustrated ½ title & title pg. 192p. glossy pages throughout. picture credits and annotations. books about mary. acknowledgments. index. approximately 70 full page glossy full color plates, several double page. several b&w illustrations. religion. theology. biography. art history. world history. history of christianity. ~ "Almost at the same time there, came out of the interior of the grotto a gold~colored cloud, and soon after a Lady, young and beautiful, exceedingly beautiful, the like of whom I had never seen, came and placed herself at the entrance of the opening above the rosebush. She looked at me immediately, smiled at me and signed to me to advance, as if she had been my mother. All fear had left me but I seemed to know no longer where I was. I rubbed my eyes, I shut them, I opened them; but the Lady was still there continuing to smile at me and making me understand that I was not mistaken.". ~ Bernadette Soubirous's description of the Virgin at Lourdes, 1858. The VIRGIN MARY has appeared more than 21,000 times in the past ten centuries, showing herself to individuals all over the world~in France, Portugal, war~torn Yugoslavia (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Belgium, England, Egypt, Quebec, Mexico, and~ the United States. She has come to warn, to heal to promote peace, to build churches, to urge prayer, to reward the virtuous, and to lead the wicked to salvation. Sometimes she cries or remains silent. In Miracles of Mary journalist and former Life reporter Michael Durham respectfully documents the miracles of the Blessed Virgin as beloved "great stories" of our cultural heritage. This gorgeous volume pairs the most beautiful painted images of the Madonna with inspirational retellings of sixty of her most celebrated miracles, especially her apparitions~ appearances on earth to saint and sinner alike that have given hope and salvation to humankind for nearly two thousand years. From the devout Middle Ages to the secular present: the Virgin in her many guises has been an unfailing source of inspiration to artists. Miracles of Mary is lavishly illustrated throughout with paintings, sculpture, and woodcarvings that capture the essence of the Blessed Virgin's miraculous legacy. Beautifully combining Renaissance masterpieces, santos figures from the American Southwest, works from private collections and prestigious museums around the world, as well as pieces from famous painters and anonymous artists, Miracles of Mary is a stunning visual celebration of the Mother of God. …

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Dust Jacket Included. tall narrow blue & red hardbound 8vo. dustwrapper in protective plastic. very fine cond. mint cond. looks brand new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~11th printing. 181p. religion. philosophy. psychology. meditation. karma. rebirth. reincarnation. four noble truths. mahayan. vajrayana. the bodhisattva ideal. ~ "The teachings in this book are meant to transform the mind . [The Buddha] gave myriad teachings designed to suit our diverse interests and dispositions . The extensive and profound scriptures containing those teachings, called sutras, outline the methods and means to bring happiness to all beings . In Tibet, the Buddhist teachings were compiled to reveal the stages of the entire path to enlightenment in a single book. . ' . I do not claim to have great knowledge or high realization, but remembering the kindness of my teachers, who gave these instructions to me, and with concern for the welfare of all beings, I offer these teachings to you." ~from the Introduction. ~ So begins The Way to Freedom, the Dalai Lama's gentle and profoundly eloquent exposition of the Buddha's teachings and instructions. With unprecedented simplicity and beauty, the Dalai Lama reveals the essence of Tibetan Buddhism to both newcomers and devotees. He discusses the tumultuous history of the Buddha's teachings in Tibet and relates stories from various teachers throughout history. He also offers elegant, straightforward reflections on death, rebirth, karma, the Four Noble Truths, and the cultivation of the bodhisattva ideal and deeds: generosity, ethics, patience, effort, concentration, and wisdom.[20819].…

Softcover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. Advance reading copy of this account of the contemporary Maya in Guatemala and southern Mexico, by a writer who translated the pre-Columbian Mayan classic, the Popul Vuh. Fine in wrappers. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings.…

Zustand: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Large octavo, softcover, near fine in black and beige wraps. Many of these texts were of amazing beauty and religious importance and competed with books within the established Old Testament. Had events been otherwise and certain of these texts incorporated in our Bible, our un derstanding of the tradition of religious thought would have been radically altered. Here is the "greater bible" of the Judeo-Christian world. 773 pp. including index. Book.…

Zustand: VG+/VG+. 1st US. 8vo. 115pp. Top edge a bit dusty. His books are getting hard to find.

4to. Softbound. First edition. Profusely illustrated with photographs. Thin blemish to cover, tiny remainder stamp to bottom edge, else fine.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Bound in Black boards, stamped in gold in matching dust jacket. The first edition of this 305 book. Foreword by Elie Wiesel. Inscribed and signed on the title page. Inscribed and Signed.

Hard Cover. Fair. 1 St. ISBN:0-06-250155-0. Publisher: Harper & Row, 1986, Good, HB, ISBN: 0-06-250255-0, a practical and easy to apply principle for success currently used by some of the country's mo st accomplished individuals and organizations. Book.

dark green/blue & black 1/2 cloth hardbound 4to, 4º (quarto). very large book, international or priority shipping will cost extra. dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. rear endpaper has a wrinkle, otherwise contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ first edition so stated. first printing ( # 1 in # line). illustrated ½ title & title pg. xvi+456p. notes. bibiography. illustration sources & credits. index. 24 glossy full color plates, mostly full page. b&w photo illustrations, maps & drawings. religion. archaeology. art history. mythology. folklore. ancient history. cosmology. history of mexico. ~ BEGINNING WITH THE EARLIEST GODDESS~WORSHIPING VILLAGE CULTURES FROM AROUND 6,000 B.C., Roberta and Peter Markman take us into a fierce and breathtakingly wondrous world of were~jaguars, obsidian butterflies, feathered serpents, snake women, and living skeletons~the world of the Popol Yuh of the Quiche Maya; Tlaltecuhtli, the Earth Monster; Chichen Itza; and the mysterious fall of the great city of T eotihuacan. This stunning collection of original tales, legends, and historical accounts explores the rich tapestry of Mesoamerican narrative myths that have survived the Conquest. Some of the narratives in this selection are presented here for the first time in English translations of their original texts, while other antiquated translations have been updated. "We are fortunate to be able to present what remains of one of the world's great mythological traditions," write the Markmans, "and even in these 'fragments shored against the ruins' we can still sense the magnificence of that tradition." From the ancient goddess ofZohalpico, perhaps the earliest known image of the village cultures, The Flayed God chronologically traces the development of the myths of creation, fertility, rulership, hero journeys, and migration within the urban mythic traditions of the Olmec, T oltec, Maya, Mixtec, and Aztec cultures, Richly illustrated throughout with the strange and compelling imagery of the original codices, stelae, friezes, murals. figurines, masks, and statues, The Flayed God is among the most coherent and eminently readable volumes to date on the Mesoamenican experience. The flayed god of the title is Xipe Totec, "the metaphoric embodiment of the cyclical pattern of all life, a pattern promising the rebirth of man and Man's sustenance, the corn but requiring sacrificial death for the accomplishment of that rebirth." He is depicted with his face covered by a mask made from the taut skin of a sacrificial victim, a mask through which we can see the wearer's own living eyes and mouth, and he also wears the skin of the flayed one as a garment. In the ritual to this god, the priest donned the skin of the victim, "representing in this sense the dead covering of the earth in the dry season of winter before the new vegetation bursts forth in spring." In The Flayed God, the Markmans have created a unique and dynamic synthesis of Mesoamencan history, folklore, mythology. and cosmology. This work is a landmark in the field of Mesoamerican scholarship, informed by a poetic vision and passion for the richness and brilliance of "all the strange and exalted creatures that populate the profoundly metaphoric tales and images of this incredibly rich tradition.".…

Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good +. Near Fine. First Edition. Bound in black and gray boards, stamped in silver in matching illustrated dust jacket. A 379 pp.Daily Meditation book from Merton's Journals. Previous owner's neat religious inscription to front free endpaper. Overall, a tight, clean copy of a rather scarce Merton first edition.…