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The following resources were used by Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious
Institute for the Week of Pray for Christian Unity, 2001:
Joel Beversluis, ed. A Sourcebook for Earth's Community of
Religions, rev. ed. 1995
A fine reference tool: prayers and readings from
religious traditions, reference material, directory information, political
and ecological analysis, international documents, annotated resource guides
and more. Available from CoNexus, P.O. Box 6902, Grand Rapids, MI
4916; 800-452-7514 and Global Education Associates, Rm. 1848, 475 Riverside
Dr., New York, NY 10115; 212-825-7300; 800-218-1903
Bridging Our Faiths
Adherents of six religious faiths answer in their own words a set
of questions they posed to each other on core beliefs and understandings,
practices and holidays. For each faith also, a glossary of terms and reading
list. Available from Paulist Press, 997 MacArthur Blvd., Mahwah, NJ 07430;
201-825-7300; 800-218-1903
Handbook for Interreligious Dialogue
Prepared by the Faiths in the World Committee and National
Association of Diocesan Ecumenical Officers (NADEO). Includes a general
description of many religious traditions, the Roman Catholic document: “The
Attitude of the Church Towards the Followers of Other Religions”,
suggestions for dialogue and further reading. Available from Silver Burdett
& Ginn, Customer Service Center, P.O. Box 2649, 4350 Equity Dr. Columbus, OH
43216; 800-848-9500
Mark S. Heim, ed. Grounds for Understanding: Ecumenical Resources
for Responses for Responses to Pluralism
1998
Exploring the distinctly Christian character of
the call to interreligious dialogue, writers from eleven different Christian
traditions share their confession's characteristic approaches to the
challenges and possibilities raised by religious pluralism, revealing a
richness of resources for Christian response to religious diversity.
Available from Eerdmans Publishing Company, 255 Jefferson Ave. SE, Grand
Rapids, MI 49503; 800-253-7521
How to be a Perfect Stranger: A Guide to Etiquette in Other
People's Religious Ceremonies
1996, 1997
What to expect at the Worship services,
initiation rituals, wedding ceremonies and funerals of different faith
groups. A careful, useful resource. Volume 1 covers 20 faith
groups in the US, and Volume 2, 17 more. Order from Jewish Lights
Publishing, Sunset Farms Offices, P.O. Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091;
800-962-4544
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