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Spirituality and Religion May 2019
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The handy Christian answer book
by Stephen A. Werner
What it does: Answers questions about Jesus, Christian beliefs about him and his teachings; key people in the Gospels; the basic beliefs of mainstream Christians; the Bible; Christian history; celebrations and rituals; morality and more.
Is it for you? Even if you've spent a lifetime as a Christian, there is always more to learn. And if you're not a Christian, but recognize the cultural impact of Christianity, the sections on art, architecture, music and movies is for you.
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The universal Christ : How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe
by Richard Rohr
What it's about: Drawing on history, theology and psychology, a globally recognized ecumenical teacher paints a new portrait of Jesus Christ, dispelling preconceived notions of culture, nationalism and even Christianity and providing readers with a broad and science-friendly spiritual perspective.
Reviewers say: "Rohr’s innovative reflections will inspire believing readers to think deeply about the nature of God." (Publishers Weekly)
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| The Lost Gutenberg: The Astounding Story of One Book's Five-Hundred-Year Odyssey by Margaret Leslie DavisWhat it's about: Gutenberg Bible #45 (printed by the man himself in the 1450s) and the compelling stories of some of the book's remarkable owners.
Don't miss: the dramatic story of Estelle Doheny, who brought the book to America; the book's role in the development of new technology to examine rare books without harming them.
Reviewers say: "a gripping, well-researched account of the importance of books as cultural artifacts" (Library Journal). |
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| Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown TaylorWhat it is: a thoughtful account of the author's experiences teaching an introductory religion class over the years and what she's learned from watching her students as they go through the course.
About the author: Barbara Brown Taylor is an Episcopal priest, professor at Piedmont College in Georgia, and author of other religious memoirs including Learning to Walk in the Dark and An Altar in the World.
Reviewers say: "Taylor effectively reminds us that religion...involves our deepest selves and is the fabric of our shared lives" (Library Journal). |
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