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Presents the most important of Rumi''s writings with insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that conveys how his teachings about the nature of love for God and God''s love for us can increase our understanding of Islamic wisdom in the West.

Presents insightful commentary that shares these timeless principles and encourages us to put them into practice in ways that are uniquely our own.

Illuminates a text that until now has intimidated the general reader.Focuses on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume work-repentance, the heart, prayer, the Jesus Prayer, the passions, stillness, and theosis.

This text explores a collection of writings on Mary, the mother of Jesus, dating from the time of the Hebrew Bible prophecies to the present. Sacred poems, prayers, hymns and songs, scriptural passages, and prose pieces illustrative of the unbroken river of reflection, devotion, and love that Mary inspires.

Experience the wisdom of Maimonides, arguably the most significant Jewish thinker of all time, whose approach to biblical interpretation and philosophy remains relevant for all who follow a religion based on sacred text and oral interpretation.

This accessible introduction to Julian of Norwich's reflection and commentary on a series of her mystical visions opens up her profoundly hopeful vision of humanity and God, her creative imagery and her rigorous honesty about the spiritual life.

Excerpts from Charles and John Wesley, cofounders of Methodism, provide insight into the renewal of dynamic and vital Christianity and into the struggles and concerns of all who seek to be faithful participants in God's vision of love in every age.

Breathes new life into classic stories from people who so marvelously combined the mystical and the ordinary. Rabbi Rami serves as an expert guide to these wise and meaningful stories that can help further your own spiritual awakening.

Ancient Gnostic texts-presented here in all-new translations and with insightful commentary-hold important clues to the development of the soul as a concept and reveal inspiring ways your own soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose.

This first English publication of significant portions of Ghazali's foundational text offers helpful commentary and a modern translation to open up the wisdom of a great spiritual master, scholar and sage to seekers of a balanced understanding of Islam.

An engaging introduction to the wisdom sayings of the rabbinic sages about matters in life and how to live it with dignity. Fresh, contemporary translation and provocative commentary distills Pirke Avot as a practical guide to living ethically today.