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Spirituality and Religion July 2026 |
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| Love Thy Stranger: How the Teachings of Jesus Transformed the Moral Conscience... by Bart D. EhrmanBiblical scholar Bart D. Ehrman turns to early Christian texts to explore what Jesus originally taught about loving outsiders, enemies, and those on the margins. While the ideas themselves may feel familiar, this accessible study places them in historical context, tracing how a radical ethic of care took shape, and how it continues to echo, albeit imperfectly, in modern moral discourse. |
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| Beyond Life and Death: The Way of True Freedom by Jet LiBest known for his martial arts films, Jet Li turns inward in this reflective memoir, drawing on Buddhist philosophy and his own life experiences to make sense of both loss and survival, and the search for meaning itself. He explores how confronting impermanence can reshape priorities and open the door to a more centered kind of peace. |
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| Engaged Compassion: Seven Practices to Cultivate Resilience, Connection, and a... by Lobsang Tenzin Negi, PhD; foreword by His Holiness the DaLai LamaRooted in Tibetan Buddhist tradition, this thoughtful work brings together contemplative practice and research on how we think, feel, and relate to others, exploring compassion as something we can actually learn. With a focus on practical steps and real‑world application, it offers a grounded approach to developing empathy in a world where it can be hard to find. |
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Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local
by Amar D. Peterman
The author explores how communities can be transformed through the Christian practice of neighbor love and a theologically informed understanding of the common good
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The Anatomy of Awakening
by Sue Morter
The author of The Energy Codes combines quantum science and cosmic principles with practical tools to awaken your high brain centers and access your capacity to embody divine love--right now, just as you are. In The Anatomy of Awakening, Dr. Sue Morter changes the narrative of how we understand human potential, perceive ourselves and others, and manifest the visions for our lives by learning the deeper language of the authentic self.
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Another Kind of Freedom
by Pema Chodron
In this detailed commentary, Pema takes us section by section through one of the formative books that changed her life, sharing stories, insights, and personal reflections on what the teachings meant to her then and now. With her signature warmth, clarity, and humor, she brings Chogyam Trungpa's teachings to life, making them accessible for modern readers navigating their own challenges.
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