God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--Revised and Expanded Edition - Hardcover

by Mirabai Starr (Author), Gregory Boyle (Foreword by)

"An exemplary work of ecumenicism that explores the nature of the Divine across the religious spectrum." --Kirkus Reviews

God of Love is Mirabai Starr's passionate exploration of the interconnected wisdom of the three Abrahamic faiths. She shares an overview of essential teachings, stories of saints and spiritual masters, prophetic calls for peace and justice, and deeply engaging narratives from her own spiritual experiences. She guides readers to recognize the teachings and practices that unify rather the three religions, and sheds light on the interspiritual perspective which celebrates the Divine in all paths.

p>In this revised and updated edition, Starr weaves new insights into her personal reflections on the unifying teachings at the heart of the monotheistic traditions. She guides readers to explore the streams of mystical longing and social justice that lead to a more profound intimacy with the sacred and an increased capacity for compassionate action. Also includes an index.

Author Biography

Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author, internationally acclaimed speaker, and interspiritual teacher. In 2020, she was honored on Watkins' list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. Drawing from 20 years of teaching Philosophy and World Religions and a lifetime of practice, Mirabai shares her wisdom worldwide on contemplative living, writing as a spiritual practice, and the transformational power of grief and loss. She has authored over a dozen books including Wild Mercy, Caravan of No Despair, and renowned translations of sacred literature. Her most recent book, Ordinary Mysticism, has been praised by Anne Lamott as "a gorgeous, transformative, welcoming book is for anyone who longs to feel more present, more alive, more joyful and aware of the holiness of daily life." She lives with her extended family in the mountains of northern New Mexico. For more, visit www.mirabaistarr.com.

Gregory Boyle, SJ is an American Jesuit priest and founder and director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, California, the world's largest gang intervention and rehabilitation program. He's also the author of the New York Times Bestseller, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, and several other books.