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A collection of writings and speeches by Pope Benedict XVI is a comprehensive introduction to his perspectives on key issues marking his new papacy, in a volume that addresses a variety of topics from abortion and priesthood sexual misconduct to anti-Semitism and Christian relations with Islam. Reprint.

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9780061128837 | Harper San Francisco, March 1, 2007, cover price $27.95 | About this edition: A collection of writings and speeches by Pope Benedict XVI introduces his perspectives on key issues marking his papacy, addressing topics ranging from abortion and priesthood sexual misconduct to anti-Semitism and Christian relations with Islam.

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9780061128844 | Reprint edition (Harpercollins, February 1, 2008), cover price $15.99 | About this edition: A collection of writings and speeches by Pope Benedict XVI introduces his perspectives on key issues marking his papacy, addressing topics ranging from abortion and priesthood sexual misconduct to anti-Semitism and Christian relations with Islam.

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A collection of sermons, letters, and other spiritual writings by Bernard of Clairvaux reveals the twelfth-century monk's celebration of the spiritual life, charity, the healing grace of God, and the role of grace and truth in the Christian life. Original. 10,000 first printing.
By Thomas Merton (contributor), John F. Thornton (editor) and Susan B. Varenne (editor)

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9780375725654 | Vintage Books, May 1, 2007, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: A collection of sermons, letters, and other spiritual writings by Bernard of Clairvaux reveals the twelfth-century monk's celebration of the spiritual life, charity, the healing grace of God, and the role of grace and truth in the Christian life.

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A compilation of writings by the fourth-century Bishop of Hippo offers Augustine's eloquent reflections, sermons, letters, and other essays dealing with the subject of love and our relationship with God. Original.
By Augustine (corporate author) and John F. Thornton (editor)

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9780375725692 | Vintage Books, December 5, 2006, cover price $20.00 | About this edition: A compilation of writings by the fourth-century Bishop of Hippo offers Augustine's eloquent reflections, sermons, letters, and other essays dealing with the subject of love and our relationship with God.

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A selection of writings by one of the leading figures in the Protestant Reformation offers excerpts from his sermons, commentaries, tracts, and letters that address such topics as his belief in universal education for both boys and girls, the sanctity and freedom of individual conscience, and his theology of the 'elect.' Original. 15,000 first printing.
By John Calvin, Marilynne Robinson (foreword by) and John F. Thornton (editor)

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9781400096480 | Vintage Books, February 14, 2006, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: A selection of writings by one of the leading figures in the Protestant Reformation offers excerpts from his sermons, commentaries, tracts, and letters that address such topics as his belief in universal education for both boys and girls, the sanctity and freedom of individual conscience, and his theology of the 'elect.

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A single volume collection of the spiritual writings of the famed compiler of the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language presents Johnson's little known sermons, prayers and devotions, diary excerpts, poetry, and correspondence on a wide range of religious, moral, and spiritual topics. Original.

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9780375725678 | Vintage Books, April 12, 2005, cover price $13.00 | About this edition: A single volume collection of the spiritual writings of the famed compiler of the first comprehensive dictionary of the English language presents Johnson's little known sermons, prayers and devotions, diary excerpts, poetry, and correspondence on a wide range of religious, moral, and spiritual topics.

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Two classics of religious literature appear in a single volume edition that includes The Pilgrim's Progress, an allegorical account of one man's spiritual quest to the Celestial City, and Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, the story of the author's own spiritual regeneration. Original. 10,000 first printing.

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9780375725685 | Vintage Books, April 1, 2004, cover price $13.00 | About this edition: Two classics of religious literature appear in a single volume edition that includes The Pilgrim's Progress, an allegorical account of one man's spiritual quest to the Celestial City, and Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, the story of the author's own spiritual regeneration.

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An evocative collection of poetry by the Jesuit priest and critically acclaimed poet is accompanied by a selection of spiritual writings from Hopkins's journals, sermons, and letters. Original. 10,000 first printing.

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9780375725661 | Vintage Books, December 1, 2003, cover price $15.00 | About this edition: Publisher's description: Gerard Manley Hopkins is one of English poetry's most brilliant stylistic innovators, and one of the most distinguished poets of any age.

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Two classic works on mysticism by the British poet and mystic includes reflections on the works of the great Western mystics in Practical Mysticism, written on the eve of World War I, and Abba, a study of the seven phrases of the Lord's Prayer in terms of one's spiritual quest toward union with God. Original.

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9780375725708 | Vintage Books, August 1, 2003, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: Two classic works on mysticism by the British poet and mystic includes reflections on the works of the great Western mystics in Practical Mysticism, written on the eve of World War I, and Abba, a study of the seven phrases of the Lord's Prayer in terms of one's spiritual quest toward union with God.

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An evocative collection of writings by the celebrated man of conscience, beheaded for high treason against King Henry VIII, includes a selection of his poignant final letters to his daughter, 'Tower Works' written in prison, poems, private prayers, devotional works, and other spiritual writings. Original. 12,500 first printing.
By John F. Thornton (editor)

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9780375725722 | Vintage Books, April 1, 2003, cover price $13.00 | About this edition: An evocative collection of writings by the celebrated man of conscience, beheaded for high treason against King Henry VIII, includes a selection of his poignant final letters to his daughter, 'Tower Works' written in prison, poems, private prayers, devotional works, and other spiritual writings.

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A collection of the greatest religious sermons ever given includes Savonarola's attack on the excesses of Florence, Bonhoeffer's anti-Nazi pronouncements, and many more, with many of the most famous preachers in history represented. Reprint.

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9780385488921 | 1 edition (Doubleday, October 1, 1999), cover price $35.00 | About this edition: A collection of the greatest sermons ever given includes Savonarola's attack on the excesses of Florence and Bonhoeffers' anti-Nazi pronouncements, with many of the most famous preachers in history represented

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9780385488938 | Reprint edition (Image Books, October 1, 2001), cover price $19.95 | About this edition: A collection of the greatest religious sermons ever given includes Savonarola's attack on the excesses of Florence, Bonhoeffer's anti-Nazi pronouncements, and many more, with many of the most famous preachers in history represented.

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The classic Christian text from the founder of the Jesuit Order introduces the fundamental spiritual principles that have become a cornerstone of authentic Christian life and shares a message of God's divine presence in the everyday world that surrounds us. Reprint. 12,500 first printing. (view table of contents)

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9780375724923 | 1 edition (Vintage Books, December 1, 2000), cover price $15.00 | About this edition: Introduces the fundamental spiritual principles that have become a cornerstone of authentic Christian life, and shares a message of God's presence in the everyday world.

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Presents an inspirational anthology of sermons, prayers, devotions, and other religious writings by the influential Catholic cardinal, in a collection that explores such topics as how to reconcile faith and reason and the necessity to seek the holiness in life. Original. 15,000 first printing.

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9780375705519 | Vintage Books, May 1, 1999, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Presents an inspirational anthology of sermons, prayers, devotions, and other religious writings by the influential Catholic cardinal, in a collection that explores such topics as how to reconcile faith and reason and the necessity to seek the holiness in life.

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Culled from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, a paperback edition of the immortal biblical verse narrative, an exploration of suffering in a world ruled by God, features a new preface by Cynthia Ozick. Original. 15,000 first printing. (view table of contents)
By John F. Thornton (editor) and Susan B. Varenne (editor)

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9780375700224 | Revised edition (Vintage Books, December 1, 1998), cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Culled from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, a paperback edition of the immortal biblical verse narrative, an exploration of suffering in a world ruled by God, features a new preface by Cynthia Ozick.

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Twenty essays consider the declining American cultural standard and include the writings of such figures as Philip Lopate, Cynthia Ozick, Wendy Kaminer, Francine Prose, Sven Birkerts, George F. Kennan, Brad Leithauser, and John Simon.
By John Simon (introduced by), John F. Thornton (editor) and Katharine Washburn (editor)

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9780393038293 | W W Norton & Co Inc, June 1, 1996, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Twenty essays consider the impact of the declining American cultural standard

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