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- Take This
Bread by Sara Miles. The spiritual memoir of a 21st century
Christian. Now at St. Gregory's San Francisco, Sarah shares her
transformative journey from atheism to real-life Christianity centred
on real hunger, real food, and real bodies. An engaging and often funny
book. $16.50
- The Art of
Aging by Sherwn Nuland. An inspiring book which portrays the
variability and the blessings of aging. Aging is not a disease
but an art writes this literate and thoughtful medical doctor.
$19.00. Of related interest: The Gift of Years: Growing Old
Gracefully by Joan Chittister, a popular title at Vine & Fig.
It's in hardcover $22.95.
Christ of The Celts: The Healing of Creation by Philp Newell.
$21.99 "I explore the Celtic image of Christ as the Memory of
what we have forgotten. He remembers the dance of the universe
and the harmony that is deep within all things. He is the Memore
also of who we are" (from the preface). A leading writer and
teacher of Celtic spirituality.
Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day by
Macrina Wiederkehr. The author of A Treeful of Angels makes
another contribution by opening the monastery door and offers guidance
for the journey. $21.00
- Feminist
Theology with a Canadian Accent: Canadian Perspective on Contextual
Feminist Theology. Essays examing the Canadian theological
landscape: context, history, social justice commitment, eco-feminism,
First Nations contributions and more. Contributors include:
Denise Nadeau, Gertrude Jocksch, Veronica Dunne, and Heather
Eaton. The foreword is by Mary Malone. $34.95 in softcover.
- Encountering
the Mystery: Understanding Orthodox Christianity Today by Patriarch
Bartholomew. Orthodox Christianity is being reborn in Central and
Eastern Europe and the church is attracting converts in North
America. The author is ecumenical in outlook and is known as an
environmentalist. This book illuminates the soul and culture of
Orthodox Christianity. $25 Hardcover
- An Imperfect
Offering: Humanitarian Action in the 21st Century by James
Orbinski. A Canadian doctor vividly tells stories of humanitarian
intervention in one hotspot after another. It is a book both deeply
personal and political by a man of compassion and principle.
$35.00
- Bead
One, Pray Too: A Guide To Making and Using Prayer Beads. A guide
to the prayer beads of the world's relgious traditions with
emphasis on the Catholic and Anglican rosaries. Includes guides to
making rosaries and to the prayers commonly used with
them. $28.00 hardcover
New Climate
For Theology. God, The World, and Global Warming
by Sallie McFague. Eminent Vancouver based theologian, Sallie
McFague (Life Abundant,
Super Natural Christians) writes that our denial about climate change
is rooted in our market system model of economics. Convincing,
wise, and specific, Sallie suggests an alternative idea of what it
means to be human and what a just and sustainable economy would look
like. $21.00.
The Emerging Church. A Map for Change & a Map For Renewal. by Bruce
Sanguin. Based on his experience as a minister at Canadian
Memorial United Church in Vancouver, Sanguin offers a guide for
shifting a church's culture toward a progressive form of Chrisianity.
$24.95.
* Prayers for a Privileged People by Walter
Brueggemann. One of the church's most respected elder scholars
reminds readers that the fear of scarcity and the idolatry of
consumerism can only be healed by faith in God's promise of true
abundance. $21.99 Paperback.
* The Man Who Gave Back: The Rule of Life of
HR MacMillan by Robert MacRae.Part British Columbia history, part
spiritual biography this is an inspiring and readable book. $19.95
Paperback.
* LifeLines: Poems by Robert Pynn. "Lifelines
are everywhere, calling forth the true self from shadowed chambers into
the full light of day". Tender and visionary poems by a friend of
Vine & FIg. $15.00 Paperback.
* Lifting the Stone by Susan McCaslin. A new
collection by another friend of Vine & Fig, Susan "hefts the
everday into the spiritual realm" with an "equal measure of grit and
grace". $16.95 Paperback.
* Being Well When We're Ill: Wholeness and Hope in
Spite of Infirmity. Author Marva Dawn has an insider's
perspective on the subject as one who has both extensive theological
expertise and multiple infirmities. It promises to be uplifting
as well as provocative. $16.50 Paperback.
* The Cure Within: A History of Mind-Body Medicine
by Anne Harrinton. An attempt to present a cultural history of
mind-body medicine which puts the spotlight not just on science, not
just on practices, but on the stories of mind-body medicine. Of
general and specialized interest. $28.50 Hardcover.
* How Jesus Became Christian by Barrie Wilson. A
Toronto educator presents a book of popular religious history that cuts
to the heart of the differences between Christianity and Judaism.
$32.95 Hardcover.
* The Christian World: A Global History by
Martin Marty. A concise, accessible read by the eminent American
religion historian. $28.00 Hardcover.
* The Five Things We Cannot Change by David
Richo. Combining psychology and eastern spirituality, Richo
presents a guide to accepting life as it is. $9.99
A new way
of looking at Christianity: With or Without God. Why The Way We Live is
More Important Than What We Believe, by Gretta Vosper. A
provocative, risky book which pushes the boundaries of traditional
faith. Some will find it freeing, others maddening. Either way, it's
getting people engaged and talking about the possibilities for an
authentic Christianity. The author is a United Church minister
and founder of the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity.
$29.95.
- Soul
Fire: Accessing Your Creativity by Thomas Ryan. A guide to
cultivating the creative spirit, particularly in the second half of
life. $16.95.
- Praying in
Colour: Drawing a New Path to God. Praying with the right
side of your brain with magic markers! A practical,
light-hearted book with possibilities for individuals or groups -
including youth and young adults. $18.95
- Surprises
Around the Bend. Stories of creative people who have also been
ardent walkers; a book for those who want a spiritual practice
that integrates body, mind, and heart. $16.50
- Brian
McLaren's fresh vision. Everything Must
Change: Jesus, Global Crisis and a Revolution of Hope. The
author of A Generous Orthodoxy and many other books presents a fresh
vision of Jesus intended to spark a passion for becoming agents of
global change.$24.49
- Jim Wallis
on US politics and relgion. The Great
Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right
America. Like Brian McLaren, Wallis is a visionary voice in the
current conversation among American evangelicals and others about a
politically engaged faith. $29.95
- Mother
Teresa: Come Be My Light. $29.95.
- Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters - and How
To Talk About It
by Krista Tippett. The host of NPR's popular program
draws on her
own experience and from conversations she's had in this very
readable
memoir and cultural commentary. A good book group choice. The
most
recent program is a conversation with the beloved John O'Donohue. Go to
www.speakingoffaith.org for the links. Speaking of John, his new book
To Bless The Space Between Us
will be in the week of March 3.
- Grace (Eventually). Thoughts on Faith by Anne
Lamott. The author of Plan B and Travelling Mercies spills out
her funny, poignant musings on faith and life. $14.00
- God and Empire Jesus Against Rome, Then and Now by John
Dominic Crossan.$14.95. In his latest book, Crossan makes
provocative
connections between the Roman Empire and what is often called
"the
American Empire". He attempts to answer the question: How is it
possible to be a faithful Christian in an American Empire facilitated
by a violent Christian Bible? A good book for a study group.
- Reading Judas: The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping
of Christianity
by Elaine Pagels and Karen King. Two experts on the Gnostic
gospels
look anew at the death of Jesus in light of a reading of the long-lost
Gospel of Judas. $15.00
- A Life At Work by Thomas Moore.$29.95. The joy of
discovering what you were born to do. The author of Care of the Soul
"shows us how to search for the sacred dimension of our work and find
meaning in the process" (Harold Kushner).
- My Mother, Your Mother by Dennis McCullough.
Embracing "slow medicine": the compassionate approach to
caring for
your aging loved ones. $27.95 A practical guide to preparing for
the
journey of older age.
- God's Problem: How the Bible fails to answer our most
important question: why we suffer by Bart D. Ehrman. The author
of the
bestselling Misquoting Jesus examines the bible's responses to
suffering. $27.95
- Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the
Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church by NT Wright. $26.95.
New
Testament scholar provides a defense for a literal resurrection of
Jesus and what happens after death.
- In The Realm of Hungy Ghosts: Close Encounters with
Addiction by Gabor Maté. A doctor in Vancouver's downtown
eastside
describes the world of addiction through narrative, science,and
spiritual insights and ponderings. $34.95 less 10%.
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