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Hardcover:

9780061452604 | Harpercollins, September 9, 2016, cover price $25.99

Miscellaneous:

9780061760037 | Harpercollins, October 13, 2009, cover price $10.99

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Addresses key issues in the modern church and explores the dangers of focusing excessively on the Bible, in a spiritual resource that seeks to illuminate what the author believes to be Jesus' original transformative and revolutionary message of hope.

Paperback:

9780060000745 | Reprint edition (Harpercollins, September 1, 2008), cover price $14.99 | also contains The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus: What's So Good About the Good News?

CD/Spoken Word:

9781400104994 | Unabridged edition (Tantor Media Inc, November 30, 2007), cover price $29.99 | About this edition: Addresses key issues in the modern church and explores the dangers of focusing excessively on the Bible, in a spiritual resource that seeks to illuminate what the author believes to be Jesus' original transformative and revolutionary message of hope.

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Addresses key issues in the modern church and explores the dangers of focusing excessively on the Bible, in a spiritual resource that seeks to illuminate what the author believes to be Jesus's original transformative and revolutionary message of hope.

Hardcover:

9780060000738 | Harpercollins, November 1, 2007, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Addresses key issues in the modern church and explores the dangers of focusing excessively on the Bible, in a spiritual resource that seeks to illuminate what the author believes to be Jesus's original transformative and revolutionary message of hope.

Paperback:

9780060000745 | Reprint edition (Harpercollins, September 1, 2008), cover price $14.99 | also contains The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus: What's So Good About the Good News?
9780061363900 | Large print edition (Harpercollins, December 1, 2007), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: A renowned Harvard preacher addresses hot-button issues in the church and world today, exploring a controversial philosophy about the dangers of focusing excessively on the Bible, in a spiritual resource that seeks to illuminate what the author believes to be Jesus's original transformative and revolutionary message of hope.

CD/Spoken Word:

9781400154999 | Mp3 una edition (Tantor Media Inc, November 30, 2007), cover price $19.99 | About this edition: Addresses key issues in the modern church and explores the dangers of focusing excessively on the Bible, in a spiritual resource that seeks to illuminate what the author believes to be Jesus' original transformative and revolutionary message of hope.

A renowned Harvard preacher addresses hot-button issues in the church and world today, exploring a controversial philosophy about the dangers of focusing excessively on the Bible, in a spiritual resource that seeks to illuminate what the author believes to be Jesus's original transformative and revolutionary message of hope. Read by Patrick Lawlor. Simultaneous.
By Peter J. Gomes and Patrick Lawlor (narrator)

CD/Spoken Word:

9781400134991 | Unabridged edition (Tantor Media Inc, November 1, 2007), cover price $59.99 | About this edition: Addresses key issues in the modern church and explores the dangers of focusing excessively on the Bible, in a spiritual resource that seeks to illuminate what the author believes to be Jesus' original transformative and revolutionary message of hope.

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Product Description: The set, boxed in a lavish silver metallic, features The Best American Travel Writing 2006, edited by Tim Cahill; The Best American Spiritual Writing 2006, introduced by Peter J. Gomes; and, like the first set, The Best American Short Stories 2006, edited by Ann Patchett.
By Tim Cahill (editor), Peter J. Gomes (introduced by), Ann Patchett (editor) and Philip Zaleski (editor)

Paperback:

9780618801275 | Slp edition (Mariner Books, November 15, 2006), cover price $40.00 | About this edition: The set, boxed in a lavish silver metallic, features The Best American Travel Writing 2006, edited by Tim Cahill; The Best American Spiritual Writing 2006, introduced by Peter J.

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A selection of the finest spiritual writing of the year offers a wide variety of essays, poetry, and articles on faith, spirituality, and the influence of religion on every aspect of modern life, reflecting Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, and other diverse perspectives in works by John Updike, Michael Chabon, Malcolm Gladwell, Mary Gordon, and others. Simultaneous.
By Peter J. Gomes (introduced by) and Philip Zaleski (editor)

Hardcover:

9780618586448 | 1 edition (Houghton Mifflin, October 11, 2006), cover price $28.00 | About this edition: A selection of the finest spiritual writing of the year offers essays and articles on faith, spirituality, and their influence on politics, creativity, literature, and other fields, reflecting Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, and other diverse perspectives.

Paperback:

9780618586455 | 1 edition (Mariner Books, October 11, 2006), cover price $19.95 | About this edition: A selection of the finest spiritual writing of the year offers essays and articles on faith, spirituality, and their influence on politics, creativity, literature, and other fields, reflecting Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, and other diverse perspectives.

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Product Description: The sacred buildings of America churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, meetinghouses are as diverse as the people they serve. In this book, we hear from architects, designers, clergy, and congregations as we explore and reflect on the intersection of faith, design, and community...read more
By Dominique Browning (editor) and Peter J. Gomes (introduced by)

Hardcover:

9782843238802 | Editions Assouline, October 1, 2006, cover price $65.00 | About this edition: The sacred buildings of America churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, meetinghouses are as diverse as the people they serve.

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Presents a dynamic compilation of prayers, hymns, sermons, and other writings from two renowned spiritual reformers and leaders of the Methodist revival in eighteenth-century England and America. Original. 30,000 first printing.
By Peter J. Gomes (foreword by), Emilie Griffin (editor), Charles Wesley (editor), John Wesley (editor) and Frank Whaling (introduced by)

Paperback:

9780060576516 | Harperone, September 1, 2004, cover price $13.99 | About this edition: Presents a dynamic compilation of prayers, hymns, sermons, and other writings from two renowned spiritual reformers and leaders of the Methodist revival in eighteenth-century England and America.

A second collection of sermons by the author of The Good Book and The Good Life features pieces originally presented at Harvard University and draws on the examples of modern pop icons as well as characters from Scripture to present inspiration for everyday life. Reprint. (view table of contents)

Hardcover:

9780060000776 | 1 edition (Harper San Francisco, May 1, 2003), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: The minister at Harvard University offers forty sermons addressing such issues as commitment, holiness, and patriotism, and explaining the meaning of the recurring seasons of the church year, from Advent to Pentecost and Trinity.

Paperback:

9780060000783 | Reprint edition (Harpercollins, June 1, 2004), cover price $14.99 | About this edition: The minister at Harvard University offers forty sermons addressing such issues as commitment, holiness, and patriotism, and explaining the meaning of the recurring seasons of the church year, from Advent to Pentecost and Trinity.

Offers a thought-provoking and timely look at the meaning of heroism in modern-day America, examining the various types of heroes that have been celebrated throughout American history and the meanings of seven key monuments and artworks dedicated to heroes. Reprint.
By Peter H. Gibbon and Peter J. Gomes (foreword by)

Hardcover:

9780871138538 | Atlantic Monthly Pr, July 1, 2002, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Looks at the meaning of heroism in modern-day America, examining the various types of heroes that have been celebrated throughout American history and the meanings of seven key monuments and artworks dedicated to heroes.

Paperback:

9780802140289 | Reprint edition (Grove Pr, September 1, 2003), cover price $13.00 | About this edition: Offers a thought-provoking and timely look at the meaning of heroism in modern-day America, examining the various types of heroes that have been celebrated throughout American history and the meanings of seven key monuments and artworks dedicated to heroes.

Urges readers to adopt deeper truths and more significant values, and challenges the allure of wealth and power, blind faith in science, and the desire for success, freedom, immortality, and personal happiness. (view table of contents)

Hardcover:

9780060000752 | 1 edition (Harper San Francisco, May 1, 2002), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Urges readers to adopt deeper truths and more significant values, and challenges the allure of wealth and power, blind faith in science, and the desire for success, freedom, immortality, and personal happiness.

Paperback:

9780060000769 | Reprint edition (Harpercollins, May 1, 2003), cover price $15.99 | About this edition: Urges readers to adopt deeper truths and more significant values, and challenges the allure of wealth and power, blind faith in science, and the desire for success, freedom, immortality, and personal happiness.

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Demonstrates how to read the Bible for understanding on such topics as joy, suffering, evil, and goodness, explaining how to make bible wisdom a part of everyday life and revealing what the bible actually says about women, homosexuality, and ethnic diversity. (view table of contents)

Hardcover:

9780688134471 | William Morrow & Co, November 1, 1996, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Examines how the Bible has been interpreted, how passages have been improperly used to justify persecution, and how it can be read to provide comfort and joy

Paperback:

9780060088309 | Harperone, May 1, 2002, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: Demonstrates how to read the Bible for understanding on such topics as joy, suffering, evil, and goodness, explaining how to make bible wisdom a part of everyday life and revealing what the bible actually says about women, homosexuality, and ethnic diversity.
9780380723232 | Avon Books, May 1, 1998, cover price $14.00 | About this edition: Examines how the Bible has been interpreted, how passages have been improperly used to justify persecution, and how it can be read to provide comfort and joy

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780671500474 | Abridged edition (Simon & Schuster Audioworks, November 1, 1996), cover price $17.00 | About this edition: Examines how the Bible has been interpreted, how passages have been improperly used to justify persecution, and how it can be read to provide comfort and joy.

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Offers a collection of forty sermons founded on the Christian year and the Bible (view table of contents)

Hardcover:

9780688158743 | William Morrow & Co, May 1, 1998, cover price $23.00 | About this edition: Offers a collection of forty sermons founded on the Christian year and the Bible

Paperback:

9780060088316 | Harperone, May 1, 2002, cover price $14.99
9780380731657 | Bard, April 1, 1999, cover price $12.50 | also contains Empire of Deception: The Incredible Story of a Master Swindler Who Seduced a City and Captivated the Nation | About this edition: Offers a collection of forty sermons founded on the Christian year and the Bible

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9781559352802 | Abridged edition (Soundelux Audio Pub, May 1, 1998), cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Offers a collection of sermons founded on the Christian year and the Bible.

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Product Description: Here, at last is a book of "uncommon common sense" for young people by someone who has worked with them for thirty-five years. F. Washington Jarvis is one of the nation s most eminent educators, now in his twenty-eighth year as headmaster of Boston's Roxbury Latin School, the oldest school in continuous operation in North America...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Hardcover:

9781567921434 | David R Godine Pub, May 1, 2000, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Here, at last is a book of "uncommon common sense" for young people by someone who has worked with them for thirty-five years.

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Examines how the Bible has been interpreted, how passages have been improperly used to justify persecution, and how it can be read to provide comfort and joy

Hardcover:

9781568954516 | Large print edition (Wheeler Pub Inc, June 1, 1997), cover price $28.95 | About this edition: Examines how the Bible has been interpreted, how passages have been improperly used to justify persecution, and how it can be read to provide comfort and joy

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