Mirabai Starr Visits Alignment

“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.

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. 

Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author. translator of sacred literature, and interspiritual teacher known for demystifying mysticism and making ancient wisdom accessible.She spent 20 years teaching Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos and frequently speaks on contemplative living, writing as a spiritual practice, and navigating grief.

Starr has authored over a dozen books, including the widely celebrated Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, Caravan of No Despair (a memoir of loss and transformation), and Ordinary Mysticism. She is also renowned for her revolutionary contemporary translations of classic Christian mystics, including St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Ávila, and Julian of Norwich. In 2020, she was recognized on the Watkins list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.