{"product_id":"2940000213582","title":"Hearing the Call Across Traditions: Readings on Faith and Service","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn inspiring collection of readings that will raise deep questions about service and its roots in faith.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There is a deep yearning among the vast majority of people of all religious and philosophical traditions to make real their most enduring shared principles—to care for creation, to serve others with compassion, and to protect and enhance the gift of life…. We believe that reflecting on these principles strengthens our capacity to embody them.\" \u003cbr\u003e—from the Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the connections between faith, service, and social justice through the prose, verse, and sacred texts of the world's great faith traditions—Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and more. Drawing from diverse literary genres, religious and philosophical perspectives, and historical periods, these short and provocative readings cut to the heart of the many obstacles and joys that accompany lives devoted to faith and service:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do I serve? • Whom do I serve? • How do I serve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rich collection will create a platform for discussing and understanding the faith-based service of others as well as inspire you to reflect on the meaning behind your own commitment to improving the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SkyLight Paths Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47157678407920,"sku":"2940000213582","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940000213582_p0.jpg?v=1763539550","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940000213582","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}