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|  | Christ's Mother & Ours by Oscar Lukefahr
Throughout history, as well as today, Mary has held a very special place in the hearts of millions. Cross-referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Christ's Mother and Ours explores Mary's role based on Scripture, historic teachings, art, architecture, songs, sacramentals, devotions, and apparitions. In contrast to the fears associated with the dawning of the new millennium, Mary can help us usher in the year 2000 as a special birthday celebration for Jesus -- a time of particular excitement, serenity, joy, and peace. Father Lukefahr shows readers that by deepening their understanding of Mary, they'll also deepen and enrich their faith. AUTHOR: Oscar Lukefahr
PUBLISHER: Liguori Publications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality 
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 | Gods of Ancient Egypt by Erich Lessing, Jane M. Todd, Pascal Vernus
This book by the renowned Egyptologist and linguist Pascal Vernus captures the very essence of ancient Egypt -- a civilization thoroughly impregnated by the multi-formed and continually inspirational presence of the divine. Accompanied by 150 color photographs of Egyptian artifacts and landscapes, Vernus' exploration of Egyptian divinity reveals the central role it played in this endlessly fascinating ancient culture. The ruling class and their interpretation of the divine fashioned Egyptian civilization's every aspect. The pharaohs and priests communicated the needs of the gods to their subjects: they dictated the principles of the cosmos, such as its genesis and the necessary rituals for appeasing the gods; and they determined the individual's quality of life in this world and the next. Through this symbiotic relationship over millenia, the Egyptian concept of eternal life was born. The author begins by introducing the three orders of being according to the Egyptians: mineral, plant, and animal, which participated in a kind of sacred ecology with the gods. Vernus also looks at their concept of world order and their creation myths, The elaborate after-death rituals, which have come to characterize the Egyptians in our minds, and the reasons for these rituals are fully detailed as well. How these beliefs and rituals were played out in daily life is also described. AUTHOR: Erich Lessing, Jane M. Todd, Pascal Vernus
PUBLISHER: Braziller, George Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | The Assassins by Bernard Lewis
Description not available.An account of history's first terrorists documents their establishment in Iran and Syria in the eleventh and twelfth centuries in order to overthrow the Sunni order in Islam and traces their activities, training, and influence on Muslim thought. Reissue. AUTHOR: Bernard Lewis
PUBLISHER: Basic Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible by John F. MacArthur
Description not available.A student reference to all sixty-six books in the Bible covers key doctrines; main characters; historical, geographic, and cultural information; key words; and interpretive challenges. Original. AUTHOR: John F. MacArthur
PUBLISHER: W Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Love by the Glass
Description not available.The authors of The Wall Street Journal's Tastings column describe how their mutual love of wine brought them together and discuss their journalism careers and ways in which their search for the perfect grape has shaped and molded their lives. 50,000 first printing.
CATEGORY: Romance
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 | Jewish Pride by Michael Shapiro
Michael Shapiro, author of the bestselling The Jewish 100, encourages Jews to bask in the light of their people`s historic contributions to religion, science, politics, the arts, and civilization in general. For each of the 101 topics presented in this book, he offers a reason to be proud of Jewish achievements. The diverse subjects discussed include the Ten Commandments, festivals, holy days, the Six-Day War, the Catskills, Jewish mothers, and of course, chicken soup. Regardless of the group a reader may embrace, Jewish Pride will reinforce belief and clarify the traditions that have shaped Judaism for the past five thousand years. Today, most Jews aspire to be like everyone else - yet Jews have a unique heritage and a responsibility to learn more about their religion, and to teach it to others. Many Jews are proud of this heritage; sadly, some are not. Jewish Pride answers such questions as: Why do Jews obey dietary laws? Why are rabbis special leaders? Why is the Jewish way of prayer a civilizing force? Why should Jews respect the Sabbath? Why should these and other aspects of their religion and history inspire pride? Jewish Pride argues that Jews should be aware of their roots and appreciate the invaluable heritage of Judaism. By understanding how Judaism was created and how it in turn molded them, Jews can enrich their lives in countless ways. AUTHOR: Michael Shapiro
PUBLISHER: Kensington Publishing Corporation
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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