Bøker i Skylight Illuminations-serien

Ancient Gnostic texts-presented here in all-new translations and with insightful commentary-hold important clues to the development of the soul as a concept and reveal inspiring ways your own soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose.

Breathes new life into classic stories from people who so marvelously combined the mystical and the ordinary. Rabbi Rami serves as an expert guide to these wise and meaningful stories that can help further your own spiritual awakening.

The Dhammapada-believed to have been spoken by the Buddha himself-contains most of Buddhism's central teachings. Helpful commentary explains references, philosophical terms and the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers.

This accessible introduction to Julian of Norwich's reflection and commentary on a series of her mystical visions opens up her profoundly hopeful vision of humanity and God, her creative imagery and her rigorous honesty about the spiritual life.

Experience the wisdom of Maimonides, arguably the most significant Jewish thinker of all time, whose approach to biblical interpretation and philosophy remains relevant for all who follow a religion based on sacred text and oral interpretation.

A "bible" for the religiously unaffiliated, weaving sacred texts from the world's major religions into a coherent exploration of the core questions at the heart of every religion¿s search, with insightful commentary on using these texts in our daily lives.

Illuminates a text that until now has intimidated the general reader.Focuses on seven themes that recur throughout the five-volume work-repentance, the heart, prayer, the Jesus Prayer, the passions, stillness, and theosis.

Presents insightful commentary that shares these timeless principles and encourages us to put them into practice in ways that are uniquely our own.

Presents the most important of Rumi''s writings with insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that conveys how his teachings about the nature of love for God and God''s love for us can increase our understanding of Islamic wisdom in the West.

Explores Augustine's controversial teachings on predestination, sexuality and marriage, and the deep undercurrents of Augustine's spiritual quest that still inspire Christians today.

Encourages you to form your own opinion about what the Bible says about sex and gain a deeper understanding of your own sexuality.

experience the wisdom and power of Lao Tzu''s words even if you have no previous knowledge of the Tao Te Ching. Provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that describes helpful historical background, explains the Tao Te Ching''s poetic imagery, and elucidates the ancient Taoist wisdom that will energize your spiritual quest.