Few things in life can compare with the experience of sitting at a table, enjoying fine food, and taking the time to share a glass of wine. Such moments make us rich beyond compare. They transform our souls and help us vibrate with the sheer joy of being alive. Here is a sweeping look at the deep connection between wine and spirituality from ancient times to today. A feast for the senses, this book overflows with apt quotations, spiritual wisdom, and lavish images. The Spirituality of Wine is a book treasure by wine lovers of every persuasion.

Tom Harpur, columnist for the Toronto Star, Rhodes scholar, former Anglican priest, and professor of Greek and the New Testament, is an internationally renowned writer on religious and ethical issues. He is the author of ten bestselling books, including For Christ’s Sake and The Pagan Christ. He has hosted numerous radio and television programs, including “Life After Death,” a ten-part series based on his bestselling book of the same name.

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This breathtaking coffee table book is a stunning combination of photography and text and explores the mystical connection between the divine drink and our own inner spirituality

Dona Sturmanis, Jeanette Dunagan, Okanagan Life Magazine

Tom Harpur, known for his literary panache, has penned a fascinating text aptly entitled The Spirituality of Wine. From it’s glorious dust jacket featuring a sparkling goblet of wine standing amidst many-hued bunches of grapes to its wondrous richly coloured photographs, the book’s presentation is one of impeccable taste. As to its contents, Harpur has taken the grapes and crushed them into a perfect blend.

C.S., Montreal Anglican

These wonderful books explore the spirituality of several aspects of our lives. Each book covers a distinct topic and explores some of the reasons why these simple things can mean so much to us. Written by well-known authors, each of these hardbound books makes a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys these spiritual things.

Titles include:

• The Spirituality of Pets by James Taylor
• The Spirituality of Gardening by Donna Sinclair
• The Spirituality of Bread by Donna Sinclair
• The Spirituality of Wine by Tom Harpur
• The Spirituality of Mazes and Labyrinths by Gailand MacQueen
• The Spirituality of Grandparenting by Ralph and Beverly Milton

Colleen Wood, Editor of Glad Tidings Magazine