A translation of French text first published in 1984, this collection contains twenty essays on the early influence of the Bible in Greek culture. The discussions range from the Bible's role in the early church and doctrinal controversies to the inspiration it provided in art, martyrology, and the practice of pilgrimage. pto.

This work originated from lectures given by Dietrich Bonhoeffer at the University of Berlin in the winter semester of 1932-33, during the demise of the Weimar Republic and the birth of the Third Reich. In the course of these events, Bonhoeffer called his students to focus their attention on the word of God as the word of truth in a time of turmoil. jmm.

This author offers a new take on the well-known epistle of Paul regarding Onesimus, the runaway slave. Callahan makes his argument by building on the interpretations of John Chrysotom, Martin Luther, and J.B. Lightfoot—voices from patristic antiquity, the late Middle Ages, and industrial modernity respectively. jmm.

This book suggests how a text hitherto used to confirm orthodoxy may now, in acts of re-appropriation, be deployed against orthodox beliefs. The author points out how a transgressive approach has been employed among gay and lesbian writers to challenge the authority of the Bible when used as an instrument of oppression. jmm.

This commentary in the Westminster Bible Companion series attempts to explain one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible. The approach is primarily directed toward the laity, making the book useful in study groups. pto.

After explaining "plain sense" biblical interpretation—the notion that scriptural truth is unambiguous and therefore universally understandable—this book demonstrates the method’s limitations. By comparing the exegetical work of Augustine, Calvin, and Barth, the author demonstrates that even "plain sense" reading is colored by one’s perspective and prior assumptions. pto.

This study contributes much to our understanding of the Gospel tradition and, in addition, provides evidence that biblical theology is still alive and flourishing. jmm.

This book is an anthology of readings on religion and power in Roman imperial society. It also interprets Paul’s gospel and mission in the context of the Roman Empire, not Judaism. jmm.

Enhanced by an informative introduction and copious endnotes, this commentary from the New Testament in Context series offers a section-by-section analysis of Acts as well as examinations of its historical, theological, and literary significance. pto.

A mix of travel reading and gospel analysis, this work describes the places that Jesus went and people he knew. The text is supplemented with maps, photos, and scriptural references. pto.

The author, a UCC Minister, helps the reader recapture the voices of Hagar, Esau, Leah, Reuben, Zipporah, Gideon, Naomi, Jonathan, Abishag, and Zadok, by using monologues written from their points of view. mr/kg.

By comparing Jeremiah’s difficult mission in Jerusalem to life in our own troubled times, Cardinal Martini offers inspiration and guidance. The book contains transcriptions of eleven lectures he delivered in 1993. pto.

Despite the recent attention to Paul’s thought, this author believes that insufficient attention has been paid to the discovery of numerous and pervasive apocalyptic themes in Paul’s letters. jmm

A combination of biblical interpretation and psychological analysis, this book investigates topics such as Jesus’ feelings about his baptism, his sexual outlook, and his troubled relationships with his family. pto.

Mark's gospel is presented here as a guide for living the Christian life. The author is Associate Professor of New Testament at Memphis Theological Seminary. mr/kg.

This study reexamines the significance of the New Testament character James, the brother of Jesus. The author says that while James is often dismissed or obscured in Biblical interpretation today, he was a towering figure in early Christianity. James’ importance is reiterated through an analysis of the Gospels, the Book of Acts, various apocryphal sources, and the New Testament epistle attributed to him. pto.

This book helps the reader distinguish between the actual history of Jesus and Mark’s Messianic Secret theology, explaining why the substance of Mark’s theology is still valid and can still nourish our contemporary faith. jmm.

The rhetorical conventions used by Paul illustrate his social interaction with Corinth, according to this book written by a New Testament instructor at Emmanuel School of Religion. mr/kg.

Socio-rhetorical criticism, a relatively new literary approach that looks at both the use of language in a text and the social context that produced it, is presented here as a tool for better understanding the New Testament. pto.

More extensive than the set's earlier commentary on Ecclesiastes, this new addition to the Anchor Bible offers insight to lay readers as well as specialists. The introduction discusses issues such as the book's context and oft-questioned canonicity, and the translation is supplemented by extensive notes. pto.

This study contends that despite criticism to the contrary, Paul’s elaborate theology is congruent with the teachings of Jesus. As the link between the two, the author points to their shared view—unusual in their time—of a God who offers grace to sinners. pto.

The author argues that Job is anything but the patient sufferer depicted in traditional interpretations. mr/kg.

The premise of this book is that scientific views of the origin of the universe are inferior to faith-based creation stories because scientists fail to acknowledge their limited perspective while storytellers celebrate the mysteries that cannot be explained. To support this assertion, the author compares the Book of Genesis with similar accounts from around the world, and then she contrasts them with the theory of evolution and the Big Bang theory. pto.

Through careful analysis of the Sermon on the Mount, this book tackles the timeless question of whether Jesus came to destroy or fulfill the teachings of the Old Testament. The author leans toward the latter theory but notes that Christ’s views were a departure from Jewish beliefs of the day. pto.

The genre of Protestant fiction—particularly the surge of evangelical novels in the last two decades—mirrors the values of the modern evangelical experience, according to this study, which traces the history of the genre and explores several of its recent offerings. pto.

The example of the Naqshbandiyya, a group of Islamic mystics in India, is used to explain the role and authority of the Sufi, the charismatic figures who claim to embody the link between Muslims and Muhammad. pto.

James Campbell points out the origins and evolution of black American independent churches, arguing that the act of becoming Christian forced African Americans to reflect on their relationship to their ancestral continent. He explores the AME Church’s entrance and evolution in a series of specific South African contexts. There is also a focus on the comparisons that Africans and African Americans themselves drew between their situations. jmm.

After a series of public setbacks in the 1920's, fundamentalism seemed unlikely to survive. However, over the next thirty years of its history—chronicled in this book—the movement revamped itself and reemerged as a potent cultural force, led by evangelists such as Billy Graham. pto.

Throughout American history, many prominent voices have declared that our nation is on a divine mission. The thirty-one readings in this collection demonstrate how this view has evolved from the colonial evangelism of Jonathan Edwards, through the spiritual politics of men such as Thomas Jefferson and Franklin Roosevelt, and continuing to recent times with the work of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. pto.

In this book, Friedland considers the role of white clergy members during one of the most turbulent periods in American history. His subjects range from the brave voices who stood beside Martin Luther King in the struggle for racial equality to the sometimes law-bending resistance of ministers involved in the anti-war movement. pto.

Weighing in at over one million words, this reference work celebrates the people and events that have shaped American Catholicism over its 500 year history. It includes over 1200 entries, ranging from simple biographical sketches to articles early missionary work, the influence of mass immigration, and the roles of women, Native Americans, and African Americans in the development of the Church. pto.

Anthropology has become marginalized in recent history, according to some in the American Anthropological Association. This collection attempts to counter that trend by shedding new light on anthropological and religious connections. jmm.

This work presents a non-scholarly though informative overview of Japan’s only indigenous religion. As the author points out, Shinto is nearly synonymous with the Japanese character, influencing everything from business to politics to Sumo wrestling. pto.

Specific attention is given to the Deists’ use of biblical criticism, ridicule, and other provocative tactics, which forced such church leaders as George Berkeley, Thomas Sherlock, and Edmund Gibson to answer in print. jmm.

Rather than reduce early Christian history to the period covered in the New Testament, the author charts its evolution from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the writings the church fathers five centuries later. The book draws on the theories of numerous scholars and is augmented by extensive footnotes and chapter bibliographies. pto.

Fatemeh Kehavarz’s pioneering study is the first extensive examination of the body of literature written by the 13^th century Sufi poet Jalal al-Din Rumi. More than 35,000 lyric verses are explored. jmm.

This volume of the Pilgrim Library of World Religions series compares the recognition and use of "sacred texts"—including dramatic rituals and individual accounts as well as written documents—in Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. pto.

Thomas O’Meara considers Thomas Aquinas the theologian and his influence, past and present. jmm.

This book relates the story and significance of Glendalough, the "Monastic City" founded by the 6^th century Irish saint Kevin. The authors describe the physical setting and history of this pilgrimage site, offering insights into Celtic spirituality along the way. pto.

The author shows how the stand that Jesus and Paul took on male-female relationships was counter-cultural in their times. The prominence of women in early Christianity is also explored. mr/kg.

This book contains a collection of fifty-four readings by significant Christian, Jewish, and Muslim philosophers of the Middle Ages. Each text is provided with a brief analytic introduction and a biographical note about the author. mr/kg.

By combining her own experiences as the daughter of Lebanese immigrants with similar firsthand accounts from other women, Shakir traces the neglected history of the bint arab, or Arab woman, in the United States over the last hundred years. Her work examines the constant tension between traditional Arab values and the permissive realities of life in the West. pto.

With more than 1,700 religious bodies in the United States, the potential for conflicts and controversy is enormous. With entries from Ralph David Abernathy to Zionism, this work presents selected controversies and controversial individuals in American religious life from the colonial period to the present. jmm.

By consulting sources both erudite and esoteric, the author attempts to answer the question, "Who is Santa Claus?" He concludes that the modern Santa is a descendant of the primeval "wild men" worshipped by pagans throughout the pre-Christian world. pto.

This book looks at William James’s philosophy of religion, which rejected abstract speculation in favor of empirical analysis, yet remained supportive of religion in a notably agnostic era. pto.

Underwood states that because Baptists stood theologically between Presbyterians and independents on the one side and Quakers on the other, their relationship with the Quakers provides answers to why the Quakers were labeled extremist. jmm.

Through an interpretation of Mary's life and character, this controversial essay champions the cause of women's rights. The book also documents the debate that the essay caused between the author, a priest from Sri Lanka who has since been excommunicated, and the Vatican. pto.

The "Lima Liturgy," first used at a 1982 World Council of Churches meeting, facilitates Eucharistic worship services attended by members of different denominations. This book discusses its use and offers further suggestions, prayer readings, and hymns for use in such contexts. pto.

By discussing a variety of living situations from the nuclear family to same-sex unions and monastic communities, the author aims to construct a theology of Christian cohabitation which distinguishes "holy" households from those that fall short of sanctity. pto.

Written as a tribute to Professor Guthrie’s contributions in the field of theology and his service to students over 40 years at Columbia Theological Seminary, the chapters explore the challenges that cultural and religious pluralism present for Christian theology at the beginning of the new millennium. ab.

This anthology is divided into the three main sections announced in its title. First, the editors outline the history of moral philosophy with selections ranging from Plato to Sartre, then they offer a collection of theoretical essays from major 20^th century figures. The book closes with analyses of contemporary debates such as abortion, euthanasia, animal rights, the death penalty, and affirmative action. pto.

This work explores the relationship between religion and matters of gender and family. Individual essays explore topics such as dating practices, the lives of rural women, and family issues in various historical periods. pto.

This book is a critical study in the fullest sense, with interest both in the particulars of history and in how lives are shaped in engagement with God. Chilton points out that Jesus was and is a great figure in history, not simply because he existed, but because of what he taught. jmm.

Who am I? This is the fundamental question that connects these essays, which explore the concepts of human potential and purpose from the joint perspective of medicine, psychology, and Eastern Orthodox theology. pto.

After identifying the dilemma of medical technology’s unprecedented power to prolong life, this report examines possible Christian (particularly Anglican) responses to assisted suicide and euthanasia. Rather than provide a definitive response, the authors explain that their purpose is "to encourage communication and debate" and to help Christians find answers without simplifying the issues. pto.

This book responds to those who are curious about or have an interest in what the Catholic faith is about. The author hopes to help people appreciate some of the riches of Catholic tradition and Catholic life. jmm.

In the face of the global crises of deepening poverty, environmental destruction, and social disintegration, the voice of the churches seems increasingly muted. This book offers resources for understanding economic issues and stimulating commitment towards change, emphasizing the priority of the human over the economic. jmm.

In response to the glut of recent works on medical ethics, the authors of this book offer what they consider a more systematic approach to the subject. They do not claim to have all the answers, but they do suggest that rather than relying on vague principles and intuition, those concerned with health care ethics should examine the foundations of various moral beliefs and apply them to practical problems. pto.

While being fun to read, this book also digs deep into the business side of life, the job market, and office politics. It also offers sophisticated insights into how the thoughts of philosophers from Aristotle to John Paul II relate to the contemporary marketplace. jmm.

The author contends that Christian myth must be discarded as both untrue and unethical. Instead, her account of feminist ethics suggests a renewed understanding of the self-in-relation, with which our theology must be compatible, and explores how, drawing on our experience of that dimension of reality, we can conceptualize what God may be. jmm

While technology has the potential to enrich us, this book warns that real progress also requires attention to technology’s impact on society and the environment. The author offers ethical guidelines and applies them in numerous real-world scenarios to help us weigh the pros and cons. pto.

By connecting weekly selections of Wesley’s writings with reflective responses and relevant scriptural readings, the author intends to relay both the letter and spirit of the Methodist founder’s message. pto.

Why has our society become so focused on money and at what cost? Carol Johnston explores the value assumptions of Western economic theory, revealing what economists contributed and what opportunities they missed. She then offers a proposal which focuses on community and national health. jmm.

This book is part of a series written to help Anglicans deepen their understanding of the Christian faith, while also presenting the distinctive vision that Anglicanism offers the people of God in the midst of changing cultures. jmm.

The authors argue that in today’s dynamic world, the Anglican church can no longer rely solely on pastoral and therapeutic approaches. Instead, the authors propose renewal based on mission, witness, and evangelism. pto.

Realizing that traditional theology and existing cultural theories failed to explain the religious beliefs in his own community, this author set out to develop an explanation of African American spirituality. Along the way, he delves into methodology, narrative theology, and literary criticism. pto.

As a departure from the traditional "supernatural" Christian attitude that people are meant to rule over the natural world, the author of this book advocates a "super, natural" worldview, with humans as part and protectors of nature. pto.

On one level, this book is a study of von Balthasar’s understanding of the humanity and divinity of Jesus. At the same time, the author examines the relationship between thought (theology) and practice (spirituality). pto.

After tracing the development of baptism in the Anglican tradition, Meyers explores its role in the contemporary church. Along the way, she addresses related changes in confirmation and communion and suggests the emergence of a "baptismal ecclesiology," or a new emphasis on the centrality of baptism in the Episcopal mission. pto.

Surrogate motherhood, eugenics, sexuality, and other reproductive issues are discussed in relation to Christian ethics, with emphasis on the importance of a healthy connection between parent and child. pto.

Considering the dozens of books written by the late Trappist monk Thomas Merton—not to mention the hundreds that others have written about him—a prospective reader could easily become intimidated. For this reason, Merton scholar William Shannon offers this guidebook, which consists of a brief biography, an outline of key themes in Merton’s writings, and detailed looks at eight of his major works. pto.

This book makes a significant contribution to the discussion of African American problems with racism, including how racist attitudes are developed and how society needs to change these negative attitudes into positive remedies. jmm.

Drawing on his own personal experience, the author issues a call to rethink our views on sexuality and our place in nature. mr/kg.

Taking into account the changing world around us, this book attempts to establish a family ethic for modern times. Along the way, it addresses the effects of marriage, economics, religion, and government welfare programs on the family unit. pto.

In this previously unpublished transcript of his 1963 lectures at the Graduate Theological Union, Tillich asserts that Christianity can still conquer modern uncertainties, so long as Christians collectively reaffirm the centrality of love in the Christian message. pto.

This book is helpful to those interested in the conversation between science and religion. The chaplains writing here represent different faiths, yet they convey openness to every faith, because all spring from the same mysterious source. jmm.

Where does God’s revelation reside—in the event or in the interpretation? If history is about the creation of meaning, what does it mean to say that God reveals God’s self in history? Dan Via addresses these and related issues in this book. jmm

By examining many aspects of individual congregations—their worship activities, theological perspectives, roles in society, internal relationships, and more—this handbook offers guidance to seminary students and practicing clergy alike. pto.

This comprehensive and wide-ranging treatment deals with seven major adolescent crises: self-identity, family life, social relationships, sexuality, suicide, substance abuse and eating disorders, and the institutions of school, work, and church. jmm.

Spiritual direction—particularly in the Anglican and Episcopal religious orders—has undergone an extraordinary revival in England and the United States. Among the many practical dimensions of this book are chapters on the relationship between spiritual direction, therapy, and healing; training programs, credentials, and professionalism; and the practice of group spiritual direction. jmm.

This book portrays spiritual leaders in a way that the world has been afraid to see them—in a glass clearly. Specific areas such as the church as a family, the illusion of the church as the perfect family, over-idealization of the clergy, and the vulnerability and psychology of the victim are dealt with. jmm.

In this collection filled with all the joys, despairs, and mysteries of the liturgical year, Butler reflects on topics that extend from the suffering of Jesus on the road to Jerusalem to the growing gap between children and parents. jmm.

The schools compared in this book, real institutions identified only as "Mainline Seminary" and "Evangelical Seminary," are differentiated not only by their educational focus and methods, but also by their campus "culture," described in terms of ceremony, art, architecture, and human interaction. pto.

A look at various facets of theological education, this book examines the call to ministry, classroom learning, community life, field education, financial realities, time management challenges, all through the lens of spiritual formation. jmm.

This book is a great resource for clergy and church leaders. Looking for innovative ways to present stewardship is sometimes a challenge, but Charles Cloughen makes presenting the subject a joy. jmm.

Defining "experience" in both the usual sense and as a Job-like testing or questioning , the author unravels the relationship between secular society and its conception of God. The book is part of the Christian Mission and Modern Culture Series, which addresses the modern challenges faced in church work. pto.

By using this guide to improve their skills, clergy can help strengthen all areas of parish life, from Christian education, worship, and evangelism to membership, congregational care, and administration. jmm.

The premise of this book is that the only constant for churches is change. The author advises, therefore, that while church leaders must remain aware of their mission, they must also learn to grow and adapt with changes in our society. pto.

This powerful and caring book will assist pastoral caregivers in dealing with the reservoir of pain carried by adults who have experienced childhood domestic trauma. jmm.

This book analyzes and reports on extensive research in cognitive development that led to the identification of four adult ways of thinking about faith and how these relate to the understandings that people have of religious symbols and concepts. jmm.

Through adventure activities such as rappelling, climbing, camping, and ropes courses, you can challenge youth groups physically, mentally, and emotionally, while helping them look at the Bible in new ways that will push them spiritually. jmm.

In this profound and provocative book, acclaimed authors Maria Harris and Gabriel Moran challenge the religious education community to risk change. Addressing issues such as gender, death and dying, and inter-religious dialogue, they stretch the boundaries of their field. jmm.

Seven years of hard work went into this joint project or a dedicated group drawn from the WCC and Roman Catholic Church. This is an educational document, with several suggestions for future work intended to cement further the relationship of the WCC and the RCC. jmm

The author offers this comprehensive collection of adaptable anecdotes to provide stimulation and assistance to clergy, civic leaders, and others who struggle with priorities, schedules, expectations, and enjoyments. jmm

Is your church boring, solemn, tradition-bound? Do you long to see vital communion at the heart of worship? Do you wonder when all Christians can freely gather together at the Lord’s table? With liveliness and depth, Eleanor Kreider addresses these and many other issues. jmm.

Drawing on his experience as a seminary professor and minister, John Leith takes an in-depth look at the problems of seminary training for the ministry and the problems faced under current secular conditions. jmm.

After explaining the basics of computers and the internet, this book discusses how technology can be used to help the church, as well as how it can hinder it by spreading hate literature and threatening privacy. pto.

The essays in this book discuss varied aspects of preaching, including its role in the modern world, its relationship to daily events, and the use of scripture. pto.

Through reflections, poems, and insights meant to reframe perceptions, the author endeavors to give readers a sense of what makes life meaningful. ab.

A collection of articles by liturgical scholars, this book anticipates the concerns of prayer book revision in the next century. mr/kg.

This holistic look at liturgy and spirituality was penned by a Professor of English at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. mr/kg.

Inspired by many years of working with children, this book of sermons was written by the pastor of the UCC First Congregational Church in Camden, Maine. Children will be able to understand the clear language in these sermons about issues of faith. jmm.

Strategies for clergy and congregations for dealing with conflict are offered by this author, who has written four previous books on clergy leadership. mr/kg.

An examination of a serious crisis in the church, this book also offers some suggestions on how to deal with the problem. mr/kg.

Dealing with a difficult subject—how to respect other religions and retain the integrity of one’s own faith—this is a useful "how-to" guide. While remaining a resource for all Christians, the book assesses contemporary theologies of religious pluralism as well as the beliefs of several other major religions. jmm.

This volume offers a scholarly assessment of the history, theology, and practices of Anabaptism up to the current practice of Mennonite mutual aid. jmm

This well-developed book explains how to deal with pastoral transitions. Every Bishop, pastor, or parish council will find this a useful resource. jmm.

We all understand human pain, but many Christians have a problem understanding God’s pain. This volume of teaching sermons on suffering presents different approaches to the problems of God in pain. jmm.

Pastoral counselors often need to help people deal with their anger. In this new addition to the Strategic Pastoral Counseling Resources series, the authors apply their pastoral, teaching, and counseling experience to the special issues dealing with anger. jmm.

By highlighting the similarities and explaining the differences between faiths, the author encourages mutual understanding between Christians and non-Christians. A study guide is included in the back. mr/kg.

This book provides comparisons of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and the Lutheran Book of Worship as the two churches move toward full communion. mr/kg.

John Donne lived over three-hundred and fifty years ago, yet his unique journey through Lent speaks to the present times. Here, in a new version designed to make Donne more accessible to today’s audience, is a selection of his poetry and prose for reading during Lent and the first week of Easter. jmm.

Taken together, these accounts emphatically deny the myth that Anglicanism is a privileged club for white Anglo-Saxons who live in the northern hemisphere but presume to speak for their southern neighbors. jmm.

The author offers a different approach to dealing with sexual offenders and sexual abuse victims. Using restorative justice as a framework, he presents actual examples of restorative ways to confront and support offenders while extending compassion and love to victims. ab.

For Christians seeking a closer connection to God, this book examines several traditional elements of the faith and applies them to modern living. The subjects discussed include keeping the Sabbath, practicing forgiveness, and expressing emotion through song. pto.

With the goal of "democratizing" the meditative tradition of Judaism, editor Avram Davis and twenty other contributors offer this collection of essays. While the selections primarily discuss meditation "how-to" techniques, they also reveal some historical information about this aspect of Judaism and endorse the further dissemination of such practices. pto.

Does Christian faith kick into gear only on Sunday morning? Or does it run full steam all week long? Wally Kroeker sees all of life as God’s domain. In these 52 short weekly musings, Kroeker shows the common threads that link our jobs and our faith. jmm.

Using a verse from the Song of Solomon as a starting point, the author reflects on the little things in life that can damage relationships. mr/kg.

Murray offers a way through despair and fear by showing that one is not cured from grief, but by it. His conclusions are based on his own observations. jmm.

This guidebook for victims of corporate downsizing acknowledges the psychological necessity of work in our lives and offers hopeful stories of people who have survived similar experiences. pto.

This book gives an artistically and theologically sound method of integrating your faith into your view of and work in the arts. jmm

Insights from Benedict’s Rule are applied to the modern workplace in this book, which advises a balance of work and prayer as a means to connect our secular and sacred lives. mr/kg.

This critical study of contemporary visions of Jesus offers the intriguing accounts of thirty people, most of them ordinary men and women without prior or subsequent experiences of this kind. The fascinating nature of these visions and Wiebe’s thoughtful, evenhanded approach to each report add up to a book that will be provocative reading for skeptics and faithful alike. jmm.

Using data from neuroscience to help clarify which brain mechanisms underlie the subjective states of Zen, the author seeks to show how Zen "works" in the brain’s various states of consciousness. jmm.

This thorough, multi-faceted appraisal of the Holocaust draws from a variety of sources to create a reference work that is informative on its own and invaluable as a tool for locating and evaluating additional sources. It opens with a handful of firsthand accounts and then offers twenty-one articles providing strategies for researching, writing about, and teaching the significance of this horrific event. pto.

Noted writers from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America tackle tough questions on ethnic and religious conflicts. Ideas for creating peaceful communities and influencing the world system are discussed. jmm.

This volume explores many aspects of teenage pregnancy, including its impact on society, on the young mother and father, and on the child born into the situation. mr/kg.

The life of street people is presented by an author who immersed herself in their culture in Minneapolis. mr/kg.

Part of the popular Illustrated History series, this volume presents a readable account of England during the years from around 500 to 1500, from the heroic Anglo-Saxon period to the embryonic modernity of the Late Medieval period. Separate chapters also focus on economic, religious, artistic, and linguistic developments. pto.

A resource guide by and about elders, this volume provides a list of over 1,500 annotated references covering a wide range of aging-related subjects. They are organized under such topics as Customs and Beliefs, Narratives, Traditional Arts, Health and Healing, and Applied Folklore, and are further divided into regional and topical subheadings. jmm.

Teaching is described in this book from five perspectives: integrity, wisdom, generativity, learning, and justice. The author has been a teacher for forty years. mr/kg.