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"The Color of the Skin Doesn't Matter" : A Missioner’s Tale of Faith and Politics in Africa
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"The Color of the Skin Doesnt Matter in Africa", A Missioner’s Tale of Faith and Politics, 1st, Sister Janice McLaughlin, MM , 272, sc
“Sister Janice McLaughlin was dropped into a moment in history, took it, and ran with it.  Her autobiography reveals a woman who looked...
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99 Names of God
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99 Names of God, David Steindl-Rast, OSB, calligraphy, 224, softcover
"I found meditating on the 99 names nourishing and thought provoking.  This book is a little gem that deserves its place on the bedside table."...
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A Black Theology of Liberation - 50th Anniversary Edition
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A Black Theology of Liberation, 50th Anniversary Editon, James H. Cone, Introduction by Peter J. Paris, Afterword by Kelly Brown Douglas, 208, softcover

The classic text turns 50 and is more relevant than ever in the age of Black Lives Matter.

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A Creed for Today
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A Creed for Today, Faith and Commitement for Our New Earth Awareness, Donal Dorr, index, 256, softcover
“Offers a vibrant spirituality based on a rereading of Christian tradition through a lens of love for the Earth and all its creatures. It is a joy to...
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A Womanist Theology of Worship
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A Womanist Theology of Worship, Liturgy, Justice, and Communal Righteousness, 1st, Lisa Allen, Index, 256, sc
“Lisa Allen has written a vigorous, well-informed, and provocative historical account of Black Church worship traditions. She has brought...
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Belonging: One Catholic's Journey
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Belonging, One Catholic's Journey, Frank Butler, Foreword by James Martin SJ, index, illus, 208, softcover

An eyewitness to the struggles over Catholic church reform takes the reader through decades of social change and church life.

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Beloved Amazonia: The Apostolic Exhortation and Other Documents
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The complete text of Queridia Amazonia, as well as the preliminary document, Pope Francis's homily from the opening Mass, an introduction by journalist Christopher Lamb, and comment by Cardinal Czerny.

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Birth of a Movement: Black Lives Matter and the Catholic Church
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Birth of a Movement, Black Lives Matter and the Catholic Church, Olga M. Segura , Foreword by Tia Noelle Pratt, 176, softcover

This examination of the history of BLM and the Catholic church's involvement in slavery, presents a radical call to dignity and equality for all people. 

 

In relating the story of the Black Lives Matter movement through a Christian lens, readers—Catholic and others—will gain insights and a deeper understanding of the movement and why it can help the church, and the country, move closer to racial equality

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Catholic Social Teaching: A User's Guide
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Catholic Social Teaching, A User's Guide, William O'Neill, SJ, index, 192, softcover
“A superb synthesis of Catholic thought on the ethics of social, political, and economic life. . . . O’Neill combines learning, wisdom, and a passion for...
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Centering Prayer
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Centering Prayer, A Contemplative Path to Virtuous Living, 1st, Gregg P. Blanton , Dave Richo / Cynthia Bourgeault, Index, 208, sc
“ Centering Prayer is a testament of Gregg Blanton's relationship to the holy beings in his life. He shares the contemplative practice of Centering...
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Child Theology
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Child Theology, Diverse Methods and Global Perspectives, 1st, Marcia J. Bunge , Index, 272, sc
“For much too long, Christian theology has had a blind spot in relation to the experience of children. Child Theology challenges us to...
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Christ Among the Nations
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Christ Among the Nations, Narratives of Transformation in Global Mission ASM volume #62, American Society of Missiology #62, Sarita Gallagher Edwards, Robert L Gallagher, Paul W. Lewis, DeLonn L. Rance, 256, sc




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Christian Ethics
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Christian Ethics, A Case Method Approach, Fifth Edition, Laura A. Stivers, James B. Martin-Schramm, 352, softcover
A new edition of the classroom favorite using case studies both historic and contemporary to introduce ethics.
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Christian Social Ethics
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Christian Social Ethics, Models, Cases, Controversies, Fred Glennon, index, 240, s
This college-level introductory text in Christian social ethics combines theory, cases, and analysis. Case studies include the use of drones in war,...
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Christian Socialism
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Christian Socialism, An Informal History, Second Edition, John C. Cort, New Introduction by Gary Dorrien, Index, 448, softcover
What does “socialism” actually mean, and what is its relation to Christian social principles?
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Christian Tradition in Global Perspective
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Christian Tradition in Global Perspective, Roger P. Schroeder, Index, 336, sc
“With his trademark clarity, readability, and comprehensiveness, Roger Schroeder gives a tour d’horizon of the global spread of the Christian message,...
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Christianity Corrupted
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Christianity Corrupted, The Scandal of White Supremacy, Jermaine J. Marshall, Index, 280, sc
“ Christianity Corrupted is a timely and relevant study of race and evangelicalism. The public meaning of Christianity has continually been shaped by...
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Community
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Community, Henri J. M. Nouwen, Stephen Lazarus, Robert Ellsberg, 160, sc
“For Henri Nouwen, community is a basic need and hunger of the human heart. We are created for community, but often we do not experience it in the...
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Creation's Wisdom
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Creation's Wisdom, Spiritual Practice and Climate Change, Ecology & Justice Series, Daniel Wolpert, 184, softcover
Points the way to a spirituality attuned to our time of climate crisis and disruption.
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Dancing in God's Earthquake
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Dancing in God's Earthquake, The Coming Transformation of Religion, Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, 232, softcover
Rabbi Waskow offers spiritual visions and values to help humanity learn to 'dance' when faced with cirsis and disruption.
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Deep Calls to Deep
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Deep Calls to Deep, Mysticism, Scripture, and Contemplation, Chad Thralls, 192, softcover

Introduces the theological issues of Christian mysticism and explains the primary practices necessary to experience mystical consciousness.

 

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Dignity and Justice
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Dignity and Justice, Welcoming the Stranger at Our Border, Linda Dakin-Grimm, Index, 180, softcover

An attorney who represents immigrants shows how we might understad a comprehensive reform of the US system.

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Doing Theology in an Evolutionary Way
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Doing Theology in an Evolutionary Way, Diarmuid O’Murchu, Index, 232, softcover
The popular speaker and author points the way toward a theology of Spirit-driven evolutionary perspective on God's creation and humanity's place in it.
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Embracing the Inconceivable
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Embracing the Inconceivable, Interspiritual Practice of Zen and Christianity, Ellen Birx, Index, 216, sotfcover

A clear and contemporary guide for those practicing in more than one faith or trying to integrate their Judeo-Christian culture with the practice of Zen.

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Engaging Our Diversity
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Engaging Our Diversity, Interculturality and Consecrated Life Today, Maria Cimperman, RSCJ, Roger P. Schroeder, SVD, Index, 256, softcover
Leading experts explore the key areas that communities of consecrated life need to engage to achieve interculturality in their community life and ministries.
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Eyes of Compassion: Learning from Thich Nhat Hanh
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Eyes of Compassion, Learning from Thich Nhat Hanh, Jim Forest, Introduction by Mobi Warren, b/w photos, ills, 160, softcover
"This appreciative portrait of a humble, devout leader should hold appeal across spiritual denominations."-- Publishers Weekly "Two...
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Facing Apocalypse: Climate, Democracy, and Other Last Chances
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Facing Apocalypse, Catherine Keller, index, 176, softcover
The actual meaning of the word “apocalypse” is not "disaster" but “unveiling.” Drawing on John’s prophetic Apocalypse, Keller unveils a “dreamreading” of...
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Faith and Reckoning After Trump
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Faith and Reckoning After Trump, 1st, Miguel Del La Torre, Index, 304, sc
“This book is a much-needed act of introspection that cuts across faiths, races, and traditions. After what Tink Tinker calls in these pages ‘a bizarre...
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Fratelli Tutti: The Encyclical on Fraternity and Social Friendship
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Fratelli Tuttie, The Encyclical on Fraternity and Social Friendship, Pope Francis, Introduction by Daniel P. Horan, OFM, 160, softcover
Pope Francis' first encyclical since Laudoto Si' is a direct call to discernment and conversion to answer the question "who is my neighbor"?
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Global Catholicism: Profiles and Polarities
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Global Catholicism, Profiles and Polarities, Thomas P. Rausch, SJ, index, 256, softcover
"A much-needed, in-depth snapshot of the Catholic Church in all continents.” —Massimo Faggioli, Villanova University  “A concise overview of...
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Human Families: Identities, Relationships, and Responsibilities
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HUMAN FAMILIES, Identities, Relationships, and Responsibilities, College Theology Society, Jacob M. Kohlhaas, Mary M. Doyle Roche, 240, softcover
This volume focuses on the theme of human families and Christianity in areas including the impacts of economic inequality and insecurity on family...
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Hunger for Hope
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Hunger for Hope, Prophetic Communities, Contemplation, and the Common Good, Simone Campbell, SSS, 160, softcover

An organizer of the Nuns on the Bus campaign shows how deep faith practice leads to public action.

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Introducing Latinx Theologies
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Introducing Latinx Theologies, Introducing Series, Edwin David Aponte, Miguel A. De La Torre, Index, 256, softcover
An ideal introduction to a vibrant and distinctive way of doing Christian theology.
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Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination
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Islamophobia, What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination, Jordan Denari Duffner, Index, 224, softcover

In and era of tension and division this volume offers a compelling case for a Christian response to anti-Muslim attitudes and extremism.

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Jesus Wasn't Killed by the Jews
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Jesus Wasn’t Killed by the Jews, Reflections for Christians in Lent , Jon M. Sweeney, Foreword by Rabbi Abraham Skorka, Afterword by Amy-Jill Levine, 128, softcover

How can Christians understand and go beyond problematic readings of the Bible and help counter the rise of anti-Semitism in the world today?

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Justice and the Way of Jesus
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Justice and the Way of Jesus, Christian Ethics and the Incarnational Discipleship of Glen Stassen, David P. Gushee, Reggie L. Williams, Index, 240, softcover

A true intellectual feast and a step forward for the discipline of Christian ethics.

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Keeping Hope Alive
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Keeping Hope Alive, Sermons and Speeches of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. , Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., Edited by Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Index, 256, hardcover with dust jacket

Here, for the first time in print: a powerful selection of sermons and speeches by one of America’s most unforgettable orators and champions of human rights.

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Lead, Kindly Light: Gandhi on Christianity
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Gandhi on Christianity, Robert Ellsberg, 150, Softcover

Offers a thoughtful selection of Gandhi's writings on Christianity and Christians.

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Let Justice Be Done
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Let Justice Be Done, Writings from American Abolitionists, 1688-1865, Kerry Walters, 208, softcover

A powerful collection of representative voices of the abolitionist cause that demonstrates how religious faith can bring about change.

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Letters of Tribulation
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Letters of Tributiona, Pope Francis, Antonio Spadaro, SJ, Diego Fares, SJ, 144, softcover
In 1987 Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, collected these letters of 18th century Jesuit Superiors General facing suppression of their order, and adds his own statements on the scandal of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Chile.
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Martin Luther King and The Trumpet of Conscience Today
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Martin Luther King and The Trumpet of Conscience Today, Régine Michelle Jean-Charles, Index, 184, sc
“Through interrogating current manifestations of racism, sexual violence, and mass incarceration in our soul-sick society, Jean-Charles’s critique ....
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Mindfulness: Walking with Jesus and Buddha
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Mindfulness, Walking with Jesus and Buddha, Sister Anabel Laity, original line drawings, 192, softcover
How in our busy daily life can we have the opportunity to stop running and come back to the present moment? God is always present. It is we who have...
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Moral Leadership
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Moral Leadership, Integrity, Courage, Imagination, Robert Michael Franklin, Index, 192, hardcover with dust jacket

An innovative and much-needed model for moral leadership in these times, based on integrity, courage, and imagination.

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Moral Struggle and the Prophets
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Moral Struggle and The Prophets, Walking with God: The Sermon Series of Howard Thurman, Peter Eisenstadt, Walter Earl Fluker, 240, softcover
First time in print, first volume that gathers Howard Thurman's influential Sermon Series.
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More Hidden Women of the Gospels
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More Hidden Women of the Gospels, Kathy Coffey, 224, softcover
In this companion to her popular Hidden Women of the Gospels , Kathy Coffey offers thought-provoking stories of women who appear in the Gospels and Acts of...
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Mystery and Hermeneutics (Opera Omnia IX.1)
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Mystery and Hermeneutics, Myth, Symbol, and Ritual, Opera Omnia. Volume IX.1, Raimon Panikkar, Edited by Milena Carrara Pavan, Index, glossary, appendix, 276, hardcover
The intersection of tolerance, ideology, and myth is explored by the renowned philosopher of religion.
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Mystery and Hermeneutics (Opera Omnia IX.2)
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Mystery and Hermeneutics, Opera Omnia. Volume IX.2, Raimon Panikkar, Edited by Milena Carrara Pavan, Index, glossary, appendix, 264, hardcover
The intersection of tolerance, ideology, and myth is explored by the renowned philosopher of religion.
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Mystics in Action
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Mystics in Action, Twelve Saints for Today, Bruce G. Epperly, 184, softcover

The inspiring stories of twelve activist mystics who awaken us to our own calling people who encounter God in life-changing ways, and then go out to change the world.

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