Summaries of books by Barbara Brown Taylor:
Learning to Walk in the Dark
Because Sometimes God Shows Up at Night
Barbara Brown Taylor
The book explores the spiritual and personal growth that can occur during life's darker periods, challenging the notion that faith exists only in the light. It encourages embracing the unknown and finding the divine in moments of uncertainty, fear, and doubt.
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Holy Envy
Finding God in the Faith of Others
Barbara Brown Taylor
The book explores the author's experiences teaching world religions to undergraduate students in rural Georgia, highlighting the transformative encounters with diverse faith traditions that challenge and enrich her own Christian faith. Through these interfaith interactions, she discovers a "holy envy" for aspects of other religions, which deepens her understanding of the sacred and the myriad ways people connect with the divine.
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A Rhythm of Prayer
A Collection of Meditations for Renewal
Barbara Brown Taylor, Sarah Bessey, Amena Brown, Lisa Sharon Harper
The book is a compilation of prayers, reflections, and meditations from various female faith leaders and writers, aimed at providing spiritual nourishment and empowerment. It addresses contemporary issues and personal struggles, offering readers a diverse range of voices and perspectives for finding hope and resilience through prayer.
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An Altar in the World
A Geography of Faith
Barbara Brown Taylor
The book explores how to find the sacred in everyday, ordinary activities, encouraging readers to discover altars everywhere in the world through practices like paying attention, encountering others, and living with purpose. It blends memoir, theology, and practical guidance to deepen one's spiritual awareness and connection to the divine in the midst of daily life.
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Leaving Church
A Memoir of Faith
Barbara Brown Taylor
The memoir recounts the journey of an Episcopal priest grappling with the challenges of her vocation and her decision to leave her church position. It explores her personal transformation as she seeks a deeper understanding of faith and spirituality outside the traditional confines of organized religion.
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