St Francis of Assisi
G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was a popular Christian writer with a prodigious output, including this well-written study and reflection on the life of St Francis. He…… Read More »
Category: Philosophy Spirituality
Dialogues with the Stars
With each passing decade, Henryk extends his vision and that of human potential to match our stellar origins with a corresponding philosophy of light. He…… Read More »
The Wisdom of the Liminal
This book has emerged from the author's twin interests in Christology and theological anthropology, discussing the relationship between humans and other animals. At one end…… Read More »
The Best Things in Life
Subtitled 'a guide to what really matters', this highly readable philosophical book takes the reader on an intellectual journey to explore various forms of the…… Read More »
Emil Brunner – A Reappraisal
My friend Norman Cockburn gave me a couple of books by the Protestant theologian Emil Brunner from his extensive library the 1970s. He also offered…… Read More »
NOT I, NOT OTHER THAN I – the Life and Teachings of Russel Williams
Readers may like to refer to Steve Taylor's article above before reading my review of this remarkable record and compilation from a little-known spiritual teacher…… Read More »
THE PILGRIM SOUL
Some years ago I first heard Ravi use the phrase 'inter-pilgrim dialogue' when talking about interfaith matters. The phrase and his explanation of it struck…… Read More »
Citizens of the Broken Compass
These stimulating and well-informed essays discuss ethical and religious disorientation in the age of technology, covering a wide range of topics such as consumerism, same-sex…… Read More »
THE ILLUSION OF SEPARATION
Gregory Bateson was famous for his remark 'Only Connect', representing his holistic approach to life. He is quoted here as saying that our civilisation has…… Read More »
OUSPENSKY'S FOURTH WAY
No man is without fault but, that said, anyone who has studied the canon of literature concerning the lives of two of the greatest truth…… Read More »