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W. Gunther Plaut is one of Reform Judaism’s most acclaimed twentieth century rabbis and scholars. He is a gifted writer and intellectual whose ideas garner devotees throughout the world. Eight Decades: The Selected Writings of W. Gunther Plaut is a selection of his previously published articles and essays. They include discussions on history, biblical topics, literature and linguistics, theological questions, moral and social issues, perspectives on Reform Judaism, legal issues, and Israel.

Churches of Nova Scotia is as much a human interest book as it is about ecclesiastical buildings. Both text and photographs tell the story of more than 30 Nova Scotia churches, but in the telling, the relationship between the interior life and history of the churches and the exterior and architecture of the church buildings is explored. The book is well balanced, containing a selection of churches from all parts of the province and representing a variety of denominational and ethnic identities, time periods, and architectural styles.

Embracing Death explores cultural and religious myths about the afterlife and offers alternative perceptions via meditation, visualization and after-death communication.

These are twenty-two personal stories, told by women from practically all backgrounds and persuasions--devout and not-so devout, professionals and housewives, westernized and traditional, wearing jeans, hijab, or niqab, and originally from Africa to North America to Pakistan to the Middle East--revealing in their own ways what it means to them to be a Muslim woman (a "Muslimah"). What we get is a complex of stories, all united by two simple ideas--faith and nationality (Canadian).

Starting at January 1st, this book provides short Bible readings for each day of the year.

This book provides weekly Christian meditations.

This book provides 366 daily Bible readings, one for each day of the calendar year.

Classic devotionals. Selwyn Hughes' devotional writings have resonated with readers for more than thirty years. They seem to come from a well that’s being constantly nourished and replenished—the truths of God'’s Word, captured in thematic groupings that never tire but continue to satisfy. And now Selwyn’s classic expressions of God’'s love and provision are more readily available than ever, presented in two-month samplings of style and substance that are a daily treat to enjoy.

Many Christians today are discovering another side of prayer. Those who have learned that prayer consists of confession, making requests, and offering thanks are recovering quieter forms of prayer. They are finding the spiritual benefits of being still before God through Scripture praying, meditation, and listening prayer--forms rooted in Scripture and practiced by faithful believers throughout history.The Soul at Rest is a quiet-time companion that introduces these "inward disciplines" to those who hunger for greater intimacy with God.

Mrs. Charles Cowman knew well about life’s dark valleys. She knew, too, about God’s living waters that bubble up in their midst, bringing refreshment and joy to the thirsty traveler. In Springs in the Valley, she shares cool draughts of wisdom and insight into God’s character, drawn from the Scriptures and purified through a lifetime of experience. In print for more than sixty years, this classic daily devotional offers a years' worth of daily meditations, now in a new, definitive edition.