Book
An altar in the world : a geography of faith / Barbara Brown Taylor.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780061370472 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 0061370479 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780061370465
- ISBN: 0061370460
- Physical Description: xvii, 216 p. ; 22 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : HarperOne, 2009.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-216). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Practice of waking up to God : Vision -- The practice of paying attention : Reverence -- The practice of wearing skin : Incarnation -- The practice of walking on the earth : Groundedness -- The practice of getting lost : Wilderness -- The practice of encountering others : Community -- The practice of living with purpose : Vocation -- The practice of saying no : Sabbath -- The practice of carrying water : Physical labor -- The practice of feeling pain : Breakthrough -- The practice of being present to God : Prayer -- The practice of pronouncing blessings : Benediction. |
| Summary, etc.: | The author continues the account of her personal spiritual journey while exploring the sacred in everyday life, describing how to render a typical routine more relevant and sharing recommendations for intensive prayer and meditation. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Taylor, Barbara Brown. Episcopal Church > Clergy > Biography. Anglican Communion > United States > Clergy > Biography. Spiritual life > Christianity. |
Available copies
- 8 of 9 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at John P. Webster Library - West Hartford.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Webster Library - West Hartford | BX 5995 .T26 A3 2008 (Text) | 32545070217555 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Electronic resources
http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0817/2008018303.html
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