Independent Sacramental Studies

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The Free Church of Antioch: A Concise History, by The Free Church of Antioch Press

The Many Paths of the Independent Sacremental Movement, by John P. Plummer

Independent Sacramental Bishops: Ordination, Authority, Lineage, and Validity, by Rob A. Jones

Who Are The Independent Catholics?, John R. Mabry

The Old Catholic Church, by Robert W. Caruso

The Other Catholics: Remaking America's Largest Religion, by Julie Byrne

Sacramental Whine: Chronicling the Independent Sacramental Movement, by D.O. King & Jayme Mathias

The Old Catholic Movement: Its Origins & History, C.B. Moss

An Episcopal Odyssey, by Arnold Harris Mathew

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Thomasine Studies​

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Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas, by Elaine Pagels

Thamasine Traditions in Antiquity, by J.M. Asgeirsson, April Deconick, & Risto Uro 

Thomas at the Crossroads, by Risto Uro

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Contemplative Spirituality​

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New Seeds of Contemplation, by Thomas Merton

Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer, by Richard Rohr

God is All in All: The Evolution of the Contemplative Christian Spiritual Journey, by Thomas Keating

Answering the Contemplative Call: First Steps on the Mystical Path, by Carl McColman

Contemplative Enigmas: Insights & Aid on the Path to Deeper Prayer, by Donald Haggerty

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Christian Mysticism

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The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism, by Bernard McGinn

Mysticism: A Study in Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness, by Evelyn Underhill

Mysticism East & West: A Comparative Analysis of the Nature of Mysticism, by Rudolf Otto

The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church, by Vladimir Lossky

Holy Hesychia: The Stillness That Knows God, Gregory Palamas & Robin Amis

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Christian Esotericism

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Inner Christianity: A Guide to the Esoteric Tradition, by Richard Smoley

Christ the Original Mystery: Esotericism & the Mystical Way, by Jean Borella & G.J. Champoux

A Different Christianity: Early Christian Esotericism & Modern Thought, Robin Amis

Esoteric Christianity: The Lesser Mysteries, by Annie Besant

Divine Seed: The Esoteric Teachings of Jesus, by Pekka Ervast

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General Ministry Resources

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Living Mysteries: A Practical Handbook for the Independent Priest, by John P. Plummer

Interfaith Ministry Handbook: Prayers, Readings & Other Resources, by Matt Sanders

Be Still: Designing & Leading Contemplative Retreats, by Jane E. Vennard