|  |  The Confessions of St. Augustine
by St. Augustine
Influential work recalls author's mid-4th-century origins in rural Algeria; lavish lifestyle in Milan; his struggle with sexual desires; eventual renunciation of secular ambitions and marriage; and recovery of his Catholic faith.
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 The Kingdom of God Is Within You
by Leo Tolstoy, Constance Garnett
The soul-searching book that inspired Gandhi to embrace the concept of passive resistance, Tolstoy's 1894 polemic clearly outlines a radical, well-reasoned revision of traditional Christian thinking.
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| |  Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God and Other Puritan Sermons
by Jonathan Edwards
Memorable (and sometimes shocking) sermons from the most influential Puritans of the 16th to 18th centuries. Includes works by Jonathan Edwards, Thomas Shepard, Cotton Mather, John Winthrop, Jonathan Mayhew, and 5 other religious leaders.
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 Introduction to the Devout Life
by St. Francis de Sales, Allan Ross, Allan Ross
How to live a holy life in the secular world is the focus of this Christian masterpiece. It offers clear, direct advice about praying, resisting temptation, and maintaining devotion to God.
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| |  On Witchcraft
by Cotton Mather
The famous 18th-century minister of Boston's Old North Church provides readers with guidelines for discovering witches, explains how good Christians are tempted, and describes how to resist such temptation. 15 woodcuts.
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 The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ
by Levi Dowling
Intriguing and controversial, this visionary text professes to tell the complete story of Jesus' life, including the "lost" years of travel and study in Tibet, Egypt, India, Persia, and Greece.
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| |  The Gospel in Brief
by Leo Tolstoy, Isabel Hapgood
The Russian author reinterprets the gospels, disregarding issues related to Jesus's divinity and focusing strictly on his words and teachings. The result is a remarkably modern meditation on spirituality.
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 120 Great Paintings of the Life of Jesus Platinum DVD and Book
by Dover
This treasury sings with 120 full-color masterpieces of famous New Testament scenes by Raphael, Vermeer, Giotto, Memling, and other renowned artists. The paintings can be printed at poster size and you can play a stunning slideshow of the images on your TV or computer.
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| |  Doré's Life of Jesus CD-ROM and Book
by Gustave Doré
Extraordinary interpretations, carefully reproduced from early editions, capture all the dramatic intensity of scenes from the New Testament, among them the Nativity, the flight into Egypt, the Last Supper, and the Crucifixion. 63 black-and-white illustrations.
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 The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
by Anne Catherine Emmerich
A 19th-century German nun's ecstatic visions offer a compelling visionary account of the events surrounding the Crucifixion. A primary source for Mel Gibson's epic movie, The Passion of the Christ.
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| |  The Quest of the Historical Jesus
by Albert Schweitzer, W. Montgomery, F. C. Burkitt
Groundbreaking study that examines the works of more than fifty 18th- and 19th-century authors and scholars and concludes that many of the earlier historical reconstructions of Christ were largely fantasies.
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 The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ
by Nicolas Notovitch
A visitor to a Tibetan monastery in the 1890s discovered this intriguing, controversial account of Christ's life from the ages of 13 to 29, when Jesus reputedly studied in Asia among Buddhists.
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| |  The Table Talk of Martin Luther
by Martin Luther, Thomas S. Kepler
The Protestant Reformation's most prominent leader comments on life, the Church, and the Bible, in absorbing informal anecdotes recounted to his students and colleagues.
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 The Theologia Germanica of Martin Luther
by Martin Luther, Susanna Winkworth
Luther popularized this work by a 14th-century author who focuses on the "divine life," which is directed or guided by the "true light" of God. It offers insightful spiritual advice relevant to all Christians.
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| |  The Jefferson Bible: The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth
by Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson regarded Jesus as a moral guide rather than a divinity. In his unique interpretation of the Bible, he highlights Christ's ethical teachings, discarding the scriptures' supernatural elements, to reflect the deist view of religion.
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 Autobiography of St. Teresa of Avila
by St. Teresa of Avila
In this classic of Christian mysticism, a Carmelite nun describes her struggles and ultimate union with God. St. Teresa recounts her childhood, spiritual crises, and embrace of the contemplative life.
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| |  Interior Castle
by St. Teresa of Avila, E. Allison Peers
Deeply spiritual and profoundly human, this 16th-century masterpiece is the work of a revered saint. Its insights into prayer and meditation as the keys to fulfillment have inspired generations of readers.
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 The Way of Perfection
by St. Teresa of Avila, E. Allison Peers
This classic of the interior life and Christian mysticism by the sainted 16th-century Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun focuses on the practice of prayer. Modern readers will appreciate its warmth and accessibility.
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| |  The Everlasting Man
by G. K. Chesterton
Chesterton's view of Christianity — as a blend of philosophy and mythology, satisfying intellect and spirit — applies to his brilliant book, which appeals to readers' heads as well as their hearts.
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 Heretics
by G. K. Chesterton
Focusing on "heretics" — those who pride themselves in their superiority to conservative views — Chesterton appraises prominent figures from the literary and art worlds such as Kipling, Shaw, Wells, and Whistler.
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| |  Orthodoxy
by G. K. Chesterton
Chesterton explains the values and ideals that constitute the foundation of Christianity, adopting an informal style in his scholarly arguments in favor of faith as an affirmation of human freedom.
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 St. Francis of Assisi
by G. K. Chesterton
This accessible spiritual biography by a phenomenally popular author chronicles the beloved saint's calling, order, and influence. Its charm and wit will appeal to even the most secular-minded readers.
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| |  St. Thomas Aquinas
by G. K. Chesterton
Chesterton's customary wit and engaging storytelling provide a brief but vivid profile. He focuses on the saint's life, rather than on theology, to illustrate Thomas's relevance to modern readers.
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 The Way of a Pilgrim
by Nina A Toumanova
This classic of spirituality recounts a peasant's attempts to follow St. Paul's advice to "pray without ceasing," offering profound theological and philosophical observations and a portrait of 19th-century Russian life.
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