Fragments of Your Ancient Name

"A deeply personal collection of moving meditations drawing upon and reflecting the universal wisdom shining through the texts and teachers of the world's religious traditions. This is a collection for people open enough to the Divine to no longer pretend that God speaks from only one text or tradition. Yet this is more than a collection of readings, and Ms. Rupp's short directions for practice help us live what we read that the wisdom of the page becomes a part of our lives and the lives of those we touch."

"A lovely bedside book to be reached for upon opening eyes in the morning or just before sleep, a multi-voiced, beautiful reassurer of the spirit."

"Insight, intelligence and love are upon these pages. A line from this volume read, 'This day I join my heart with all living beings.' If one has that glorious wish or prayer—this beautiful and significant book will help."

"A rich kaleidoscope of divinity! Whatever you notion of God, this book will take you way beyond cultural and religious definitions into an expansive divine feast, embracing all humanity's naming and experience of God. Awesome and inspiring!"

"Joyce Rupp has written a wonderful devotional recounting many of the names we mortals have called God lovingly. Fragments of Your Ancient Name can lead you into the multi-dimensional realm of our God, and also into a deeper exploration of the core attributes and stunning behavior of the Divine through story, poem, and meditation."