The Spiritual Background to Christian Festivals (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

The Spiritual Background to Christian Festivals (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Looks at how Christian festivals fit into the structure and rhythms of the earth and the cosmos. The rhythms of the earth can be seen in, for example, the daily cycle of day and night, or in the changing seasons. Rudolf Steiner spoke about how Christian festivals such as Easter, Whitsun and

Botany (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Charles Kovacs characterizes different plants, from fungi, algae and lichens, to the lily and rose families. He describes the parts of each plant and their growth cycle. It is recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Classes 5 and 6 (age

Ancient Mythologies: India, Persia, Babylon, Egypt (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Spiritual Leadership: A Guide to Focus, Awareness, and Mindfulness (Ulrich Thomas H.)(Paperback)

The Scientific Background - Centricity in Physics.- The Background in Leadership Theory - Authentic Leadership.- The Concept of Spiritual Leadership and Centricity.- Where to Start?.-Via Character to Centricity.- Via Habits to Centricity.- Via Actions to Centricity.- Via Words to Centricity.- Via

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (Whitney Donald S.)(Paperback)

Drawn from a rich heritage, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will guide you through a carefully selected array of disciplines. By illustrating why the disciplines are important, showing how each one will help you grow in godliness, and offering practical suggestions for cultivating

The Age of Revolution (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

An overview of world history from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries, including the French, American and Industrial Revolutions. Kovacs chooses pertinent stories which create a tapestry showing the development of humankind from medieval times, when every person had their place in the hierarchy

Geology and Astronomy (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

The first part of this book describes the different kinds of rocks, soil and mountains found on our planet, and explores how they came into being. This section deals with the depths of the earth, and the long ages of time. In contrast, the second part examines the heights of our universe, in the

Spiritual Direction: A Practical Introduction (Pickering Sue)(Paperback)

Spiritual direction has been an intrinsic part of the Christian tradition since the earliest days of the church when desert mothers and fathers were sought out for their wisdom and guidance. Today, the popularity of retreats and renewed interest in monastic spirituality has put spiritual direction

The Mystery of Faith: Exploring Christian Belief (Friendship John-Francis)(Paperback)

The Mystery of Faith explores the essentials of Christian belief and the ancient spiritual practices that enable us to live and flourish in the light of God's grace. It is written for those who are new to the Christian faith, are curious about it, want to understand their faith better or make more

Parsifal: And the Search for the Grail (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Parsifal (or Sir Percival) was a Knight of King Arthur. His story is told by the troubadours of France and Germany, notably Chr tien de Troyes and Wolfram von Eschenbach. The Parsifal story stands between the past age that looked for secrets of the spirit and the coming age that was going to search

The Human Being and the Animal World (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

This is a resource book for teaching about animals in comparison to human beings. It is recommended for Classes 4 and 5 (age 9 to 11) in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum. Charles Kovacs taught in Edinburgh so there is a Scottish flavor to the animals discussed in the first half of the book, including

The Apocalypse in Rudolf Steiner's Lecture Series (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

In 1908, Rudolf Steiner gave a series of lectures about the Book of Revelation. He showed that the messages to the seven churches and the unsealing of the seven seals should be understood as references to initiation. In this light, the great images of the Apocalypse take on new meaning. As well as

Philokalia--The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts: Selections Annotated & Explained (Smith Allyne)(Pevná vazba)

The Eastern Christian Love of the Beautiful can be a companion on your own spiritual journey A collection of writings by monks from the fourth to fifteenth centuries, the Philokalia more than any other text reflects the Eastern Church's interpretation of the Bible's meaning. Simply translated, the

Wonders of Spiritual Unfoldment (Butler John)(Paperback)

A personal accountofsearchingfor spiritual understandinginitially outside Christian teaching, thisbooktakes the position that there are as many ways to God as there are paths up a mountain. Interpretinghis own spiritual breakthroughs, the authordescribes them as 'windows of realization' andlikens

L5: Tale of Two Cities (Dickens Charles)(Paperback)

Classic / British English This great story is set against the background of the French Revolution. Two men -- one French, one English, but very similar in appearance -- are in love with the same woman. The three of them, like the people of France, are faced with the dangers of life at a time when

Ancient Greece (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

A retelling of Greek mythology and ancient history as recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 5-6 (age 10-12). This welcome new addition to Charles Kovacs' work contains legendary stories of mythical heroes and historic figures from the dawn of western civilization. Through the fearless

Borderlines: A Journey in Thailand and Burma (Nicholl Charles)(Paperback)

In 1986, Charles Nicholl travels through Thailand to learn about the spiritual traditions of forest Buddhism in the north of the country. But interesting things have a habit of getting in the way. When Nicholl meets Harry, an old French Indochina hand, on the night train north with his tales of

Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth (Gaultiere Bill)(Paperback)

The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul.That's

Spiritual Direction for Every Christian (Jeff Gordon H.)(Paperback)

For many years spiritual direction was regarded as an elitist activity, designed for the benefit of the clergy and a few specially devout laity. This book presents an alternative to that view, arguing that spiritual direction is a benefit which every Christian can enjoy. But if that is so, where

Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Christian Contemplative Practice (Paintner Christine Valters)(Paperback)

In this first book to explore photography as a spiritual practice from a Christian perspective, Christine Valters Paintner builds on the process of contemplative creativity introduced on her popular website Abbey of the Arts and in her book The ArtistA fs Rule. She considers how a camera can enable

Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life (Thompson Marjorie J.)(Paperback)

First released in 1995, this spiritual classic continues to be a best-seller, as thousands each year accept Marjorie Thompson's invitation to the Christian spiritual life. Offering a framework for understanding the spiritual disciplines and instruction for developing and nurturing those practices,

Festivals Around the World (Jones Grace)(Paperback)

Learn about the diverse and vibrant festivals that are celebrated around the world. This series encourages children to consider religious beliefs and cultural traditions via easy-to-read text and informative imagery. Discover & Learn is a fascinating series that delves into key areas of learning

Meditations on the Tarot: A Journey Into Christian Hermeticism (Anonymous)(Paperback)

Now in a fully corrected edition, one of the true spiritual classics of the twentieth century. Published for the first time with an index and Cardinal Hans Urs von Balthasar's afterword, this new English publication of Meditations on the Tarot is the landmark edition of one of the most important

The Slow Work of God: Living the Gospel Today (Rausch Thomas P.)(Paperback)

Offers brief meditations on the mysteries of the Christian Life, inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius and Pope Francis, in the context of contemporary