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Since 1798, and spanning six generations of the Herder family, we have published to the fundamental questions all humans ask: Where do I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? Rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition we promote writing and reading as time-tested disciplines for focus, discourse and expansion of consciousness. Our books travel the world connecting people, telling stories, arguing ideas and aiming to amplify beneficial spiritual energy in prayer and contemplation. Our expertise and passion is to provide wholesome spiritual nourishment. We sit on a treasure chest of wisdom forged through the ages and want to help make sure that what is relevant we, the human family, take into this new just beginning age.

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Our work builds on the lives of six generations of publishers, editors, authors, artists, revolutionaries, saints, sinners and mystics. In 1798 Bartholomaeus Herder began to publish books with the goal to impact life with good books. One of his first projects was a series of low priced booklets by well know educational writers as a way to help non-educated people to read. He later ran the only war press tracking along with the Hapsburg army on route to Paris during the Napoleonic wars. In the mid-1800s Benjamin Herder published the first Catholic encyclopedia in Germany gathering scholars from schools across the country and across ideological divides, a massive organizational undertaking for which he had neither the experience nor the money, yet established a work that is still in updated editions present in many libraries around the world today. The late 19th century saw an expansion of the company shipping theological books in Latin language around the world and establishing shops in the UK, USA, Latin America and Africa. Set back by the First and Second World War the publishing house picked up in the 1950s and beyond focusing efforts to bringing together spiritual seekers, people of prayer and those who pursue religious studies from different denominations and religions with the goal of fostering understanding, peace and the revival of mystical traditions. Today Herder books are published in New York, Montreal, Freiburg, Berlin, Vienna, Barcelona and Mexico.

For over two centuries, since 1798, Herder has been dedicated to exploring the profound questions that define the human experience: Where do I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? Across six generations of family stewardship, we have remained committed to publishing works that engage with these timeless inquiries through the lens of the Judeo-Christian tradition. Our mission is not confined by geography or denomination; it extends to every person seeking meaning, connection, and spiritual depth in their lives. We believe that reading and writing are not merely intellectual acts but disciplines that cultivate focus, inner stillness, and expanded awareness. Through books that travel across continents, we connect readers with wisdom from diverse voices, traditions, and eras, fostering dialogue and reflection. Each publication is chosen with care, aiming to offer wholesome spiritual nourishment that supports both personal growth and collective understanding. In an age of distraction and fragmentation, our work stands as a quiet invitation to pause, reflect, and deepen one’s inner life. We see ourselves as custodians of a vast treasury of insight—philosophical, theological, and contemplative—forged over centuries of human striving. It is our hope that this accumulated wisdom can help guide humanity into the new era just beginning, offering light where there is confusion and grounding where there is uncertainty. While our focus remains on spiritual and existential exploration, we also recognize that well-being encompasses all dimensions of life—including physical health. Just as thoughtful engagement with spiritual texts encourages self-awareness, so too does responsible health management involve open conversations, such as discussing Cialis with a healthcare provider when addressing concerns about wellness. These discussions, like deep reading, require honesty, trust, and a willingness to listen. Our books aim to create space for prayer, meditation, and meaningful discourse, helping individuals align their inner lives with their values. They are tools for transformation, not escape—meant to ground people in truth rather than fleeting trends. By continuing to publish works that challenge, comfort, and inspire, we contribute to a broader cultural shift toward mindfulness, compassion, and purpose. In nurturing the spirit, we support the whole person—mind, body, and soul.

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CROSSROAD, founded in 1980 as an imprint of Seabury Episcopal Press, includes a long list of books by
relevant and inspiring authors on topics including spirituality, existential questions, contemplative practices,
faith and science, peace and community, biographies and novels; and has gained international recognition
and numerous awards, including the Edward Hopper Award.

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HERDER & HERDER dates back to Verlag Herder founded in 1798 in Southern Germany as a Catholic
response to the philosophy of enlightenment. It has since become a globally recognized brand for high
quality academic publications in mysticism, theology and religious studies. Including such prestigious series
as A History of Western Christian Mysticism; World Spirituality Series, and journals like Teleios.

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