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An altar in the world : a geography of faith  Cover Image Book Book

An altar in the world : a geography of faith / Barbara Brown Taylor.

Summary:

The author shares her thoughts on encountering God in the ordinary activities of daily life, discussing walking, working, or even hanging clothes on the line as pathways to the divine.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780061370465
  • ISBN: 0061370460
  • Physical Description: xvii, 216 pages ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : HarperOne, [2009]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-216).
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- The 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.
Target Audience Note:
Adult Follett Library Resources
Subject: Taylor, Barbara Brown.
Episcopal Church > Clergy > Biography.
Anglican Communion > United States > Clergy > Biography.
Spiritual life > Christianity.
Anglican Communion > Clergy > Biography.

Available copies

  • 5 of 5 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Camden County Library.

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Camden County Library District - Osage Beach 283.092 Taylor (Text) 31320002959448 Adult Nonfiction Available -


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