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|  | Under the Unpredictable Plant by Eugene Peterson
In this book Peterson clarifies the pastoral vocation by turning to the book of Jonah, in which he finds a captivating, subversive story that can help pastors recover their vocational holiness . Peterson probes the spiritual dimensions of the pastoral calling and seeks to reclaim the ground taken over by those who are trying to enlist pastors in religious careers. AUTHOR: Eugene Peterson
PUBLISHER: Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality 
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 | Wholehearted Way by Kosho U. Roshi
Zen Master Dogen`s Bendowa is one of the primary texts on Zen practice. Transcending any particular school of Buddhism or religious belief, Dogen`s profound and poetic writings are respected as a pinnacle of world spiritual literature. Bendowa, or A Talk on the Wholehearted Practice of the Way , was written in 1231 and expresses Dogen`s teaching of the essential meaning of zazen (seated meditation) and its actual practice. Included in this edition is an introduction by Reverend Shohaku Okumura, Director of the North American Soto School in Los Angeles. AUTHOR: Kosho U. Roshi
PUBLISHER: Tuttle Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Tao Te Ching by Ellen M. Chen
...a thorough, generally well-balanced, and highly informative work of scholarship. --Journal of Ecumenical Studies In this timely reinterpretation, Chen sketches the ecological relationship 'conducive to establishing peace on earth among all creatures' and stresses the lesson that the text has for our current imperiled world situation. --Choice This incisive, illuminating translation of the Tao Te Ching treats these sacred writings as religious philosophy having as their central message the value of peace. Refreshing and challenging, this is a landmark work for all those investigating Eastern religion and philosophy. AUTHOR: Ellen M. Chen
PUBLISHER: Paragon House Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | The Dialogues of Plato by Erich Segal, Plato
The unexamined life is not worth living. Socratess ancient words are still true, and the ideas sounded in Platos Dialogues still form the foundation of a thinking persons education. This superb collection contains excellent contemporary translations selected for their clarity and accessibility to todays reader, as well as an incisive introduction by Erich Segal, which reveals Platos life and clarifies the philosophical issues examined in each dialogue. The first four dialogues recount the trial execution of Socrates--the extraordinary tragedy that changed Plato's life and so altered the course of Western though. Other dialogues create a rich tableau of intellectual life in Athens in the fourth century B.C., and examine the nature of virtue and love, knowledge and truth, society and the individual. Resounding with the humor and astounding brilliance of Socrates, the immortal iconoclast, these great works remain powerful, probing, and essential. AUTHOR: Erich Segal, Plato
PUBLISHER: Bantam Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | American Adventures by Bert Dodson, Bonnie Pryor
In this story set just as the Civil War is beginning, a young boy named Joseph Bryers must deal with the consequences of his abolitionist stepfather's actions. Joseph knows that slavery is wrong, but he fears that if he, like his stepfather, speaks up against it, his family will be put in even greater jeopardy. AUTHOR: Bert Dodson, Bonnie Pryor
PUBLISHER: Morrow/Avon
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Preaching the Presence of God by Eunjoo M. Kim
Kim`s much-needed resource provides clear and thoughtful insights on preaching from an Asian American perspective. The book first explores the distinctiveness of the Asian American congregation and spirituality, and then goes further to develop a theology of preaching that fully considers the uniqueness of this spirituality. In addition, Kim provides sound perspectives on Asian American biblical interpretation and sermon development and design and includes helpful sample sermons to make this an invaluable resource that sets the standards in Asian American preaching. AUTHOR: Eunjoo M. Kim
PUBLISHER: Judson Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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