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| Desert Fathers, the. Compilation. Waddell, Helen. New York, NY: Vintage Spiritual Classics.1998. | By the fourth century A.D., devout Christians--men and women alike--had begun to retreat from cities and villages to the deserts of North Africa and Asia Minor, where they sought liberation from their corrupt society and the confining shell of the social self. This book is the perfect introduction to the stories and sayings of these heroic pioneers of the contemplative tradition. It opens a window onto early Christianity while presenting us with touchingly human models of faith, humility, and compassion. |
| Destellos. by Tilak, Swami. Piso: Ediciones del Hacedor. 1986 | In Spanish. |
| Don Quixote. by De Cervantes, Miguel. | Inspired by tales of chivalry, Don Quixote of La Mancha embarks on a series of adventures with his faithful servant Sancho Panza by his side. It is an amusing satirical romance of eccentric knight-errantry in La Mancha, central Spain. The novel has acquired mythic status and its influence on modern fiction is profound. The novel was first published in two parts in 1605 and 1615. |
| Doorways to the Soul: 52 Wisdom Tales from Around the World. by Pearmain, Elisa Davy, ed. Cleveland, OH: The Pilgrim Press. 1998. | These stories hold the promise of illuminating generation after generation of listeners with truths at each new telling. In this delightful collection of wisdom tales, parables, and anecdotes from around the world, the author offers an uplifting story for each week of the year to invite persons of all ages to discover the universal power of "Once upon a time..." Presenting timeless tales from a panoply of cultures, along with questions for reflection, she gives creative suggestions to strengthen our connection to our spiritual selves and to the wondrously diverse world around us. |
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