Resources on Spirituality and Religion

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• Study Books Sacred Readings
• Large-print hymnbooks especially for seniors
• Unusual hymnbooks - great resources
• Christian song/hymn booklets which were widely used in the 70's - by adults who are now in their 70's.
• CD's of Sacred Music that I have used before, during, and after Services for Christian traditions.
• There is only one copy of each.  I'll update the list daily.

SR1  Aging and Spirituality - Spiritual Dimensions of Aging Theory, Research, Practice, & Policy.  Haworth Press classic reference for serious readers.. 10 authors on varying topics and approaches to the issues.  Ed by David Moberg, Ph.D.    Retail $28.  Your price for new $5.

SR7 The Religions of Man by Huston Smith.(former Prof of Philosophy at M.I.T)  A clear and objective description of the great religions and their appeal to the spiritual aspirations of the different peoples of the world.  329 pp.  $1

SR 9  Religion, Spirituality, and Aging - A Social Work Perspective.  Another Haworth Press classic of 19 research reports on different topics by different scholars.   Written clearly and succinctly.  A real treasure for serious thinkers.  NEW  $5  (I paid $60) 

SR10  The Power of Spirituality in Therapy - Integrating Spiritual and Religious Beliefs in Mental Health Practice.  Drs Kahle & Robbins write for all.  The 16 short chapters take the reader through so many important topics in easy-to-read style.  Excellent Haworth publication  227 pages.  NEW  $3

SR13  Aging and God:  Spiritual Pathways to Mental Health in Midlife and Later Years.  By Harold Koenig, MD.  544 pages from one of the greatest scholars.  Presented in 6P Parts:  Religion and the Mental Sciences, Theoretical Issues, The Advances in Research, Clinical Applications, Special Concerns in Later Life, and The Final Frontier.  Haworth Pastoral Press.  Like New.  $10.  (I paid $90+)

SR15 Aging:  God's Challenge to Church & Synagogue.  By Richard Gentzler, Jr. & Donald Clingan.  A must for any reading list for students in ministry.  167 pp.  Like new.  $4

SR19 Designing a Ministry By, With, and For Older Adults by Richard H. Gentzler, Jr.  D. Min.   A Manual of wisdom and practical advice.  Softcover 8½  x 11"  58 pp.  New.  $4.

SR22 Full Circle:  Spiritual Therapy for the Elderly.  By Kevin Kirkland & Howard McIlveen.    If you only buy one book in this section, choose this one.  Practical, time-saving, outlines and topical lists for planning services.  Like new  $4

SR23 St. Paul's Journeys to Greece and Cyprus.  By Dr. Delicostopoulos with archeological, historic, cultural, and tourist information.  I bought this in Athens.  Great maps and pictures of sites.  110 pp.  $2

SR24  Golden Opportunities:  Older Adults and the Church.  Ed by Kristen Kemper.  A collection of how-to articles that will help you think creatively.  31 essays by 18 authors.  Wide variety of topics.  Excellent!    70 pages.  Like New   $3

SR25 DVD:  Caring for the Spirit.  The impact of Certified Professional Chaplains.  From the Association of Professional Chaplains.  Running time 12 mins.  Free with any order.

SR33 Senior Adult Ministry at the Local Church Level by Ben Morgan.  130+ pages from years of experience to help others avoid reinventing the wheel.  A broad approach to developing a wide range of activities.  Softcover.  8½ x11"  Spiral binding.   New.  $4

SR39  Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century - An Inquiry Approach.  By Richard H. Gentzler, Jr.   A classic for all who serve elders in churches and elsewhere.  Paperback.  141 pp.  Like new  $5.

SR40  Musicians in Health and Social Services: A Manual for Planning and Action by Dawn Wooderson.  Extending Horizons, Increasing Communication, Building Bridges.  32-page Professional Development Manual for Life Enrichment Coordinators and Musicians.  New.  $5 

SR41 The Baha'i Faith - Its Principles ad History.  As we endeavour to serve all seniors in care communities, knowing about the many traditions that are represented is better than not knowing.  50c

SR47 The Koran.  Paperback.  Like New  $1

SR49 Saint Augustine Confessions.  Like New  $1

SR52 Devotional Classics - Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups based on 52 Christian devotional classics from writers CE331 to 1935.  Harper, 1993.  Ed by Richard J. Foster and James Bryan Smith.  Paperback. 344 pp.  Like new.  $4.

SR66 Perspectives of Faith and Christian Nurture by Everding, Wilcox, Huffaker, and Snelling.  Trinity Press, 1998.  An excellent book for leaders who wish to broaden their perspectives,  Great study guide.  Softcover 6x9"  178 pp.  Like New.  $1

SR69 Living a Jewish Life - Jewish Traditions, Customs and Values for today's families.  By Anita Diamant and Howard Cooper.   "Sensitive yet practical . . . expresses and celebrates the diversity, joy, and personal fulfillment that so many have found in the gift that is Judaism today." Well written, easy to read, and well organized.  An excellent resource.  Harper.   Paperback.  330  pp  Like new $5

SR70  4-paperback volume set on Christian Church History.  The Early Church by Henry Chadwick;  Western Society and the Church in the Middle Ages by R. W. Southern:  The Reformation by Owen Chadwick;  The Church in the Age of Revoluation by Alec R. Vidler.  .  Pub. Penguin.  300-450 pp each, 4" x 7".  $2 for all 4 books

SR73 The Essential Ghnostic Gospels.  Including the Gospel of Thomas and Gospel of Mary.  By Alan Jacobs and Vrej Nersessian. Hardcover.  Like New  $2

CD  S1  America's Favorite Hymns  25 songs.  Vol 3  with voices and orchestra arranged and conducted by Don Marsh.  $1.50  Like new.

CD S3: Mormon Tabernacle Choir - Come, Thou Found of Every Blessing and 16 more American Folk Hymns and Spirituals.  Yes, this is the familiar wonderful arrangement of "Come, Thou Fount".   Other favorites include "I want Jesus to Walk with Me", "Down to the River to Pray", "Bound for the Promised Land", and "Amazing Grace".   $2

CD S4:  Mormon Tabernacle Choir - Rock of Ages.  30 great hymns with the choir, organ, and orchestra - 21 of these favorites are known by Christians of all traditions.  $2

CD S6:  Outside the Lines.  A piano CD of 9 sacred standards in a smooth jazz style.  Something really different!  Like New  $1.50

CD S7: Wade in the Water.  Smithsonian Folkways.  African American Sacred Music Traditions.  Set of 4 CDs:  The Concert Tradition, The Pioneering Composers, Congregational Singing, Community Gospel.  Almost new $20  (current Smithsonian price is $50)

CD S12  Well-Tempered Jazz  Gospel Piano Solos by Mark Hayes.  $1.50