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Spirituality and Religion January 2020
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| The Lost Art of Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts by Karen ArmstrongWhat it is: an incisive argument in favor of a different way of looking at scripture: not as historical documents, rulebooks, or justifications, but instead as paths to commune with the divine.
What makes it unique: The discussion takes place in the context of religious texts not usually discussed in tandem, from the Pali Canon to the Torah. |
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Living Full Circle : Simple Ancient Rituals for Modern Life
by Dondeena Bradley
Translates a variety of ancient and holistic healing remedies into simple techniques for modern people to practice self-care and wellness and reconnect with the five senses through breath work, color visualization therapy and navigating energetic fields. 20,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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| Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World by Tom HollandWhat it is: an engaging and incisive cultural history of Christianity that is not as concerned with the religion itself as with the ways it interacted with the wider world.
About the author: Tom Holland is a historian whose previous work includes Persian Fire, The Shadow of the Sword, and Rubicon.
Don't miss: the discussion of Christianity's "intertwined but often hostile relationship with Judaism" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Bearing God's name : why Sinai still matters
by Carmen Joy Imes
"What does the Old Testament-especially the law-have to do with your Christian life? In this warm, accessible volume, Carmen Joy Imes takes readers back to Sinai, arguing that we've misunderstood the command about "taking the Lord's name in vain." Instead, Imes says that this command is really about "bearing God's name," a theme that continues throughout the rest of Scripture"
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Jesus : The God Who Knows Your Name
by Max Lucado
Updated with previously unreleased content, an exploration of the life and character of Jesus by the beloved pastor and best-selling author of How Happiness Happens shares insights into Christ’s friendships, private pursuits and public appearances.
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| The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America by Frances FitzGeraldWhat it's about: the rise and development of the American evangelical movement, from its beginnings in the 18th century to its role in political life in the modern era.
Read it for: its sweeping, comprehensive scope; the impartiality of the author's analysis.
Reviewers say: "a timely and accessible contribution to the rapidly growing body of literature on Christianity in modern America" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Letters to a Young Muslim by Omar Saif GhobashWhat it is: a conversational collection of the author's reflections on the place of Islam in contemporary society, framed as letters written to his two sons.
Topics include: the diversity of practice in faith throughout history and around the world; an exploration of the current relationship between religious leaders and the community of believers.
Read it for: the whole-hearted embrace of pluralism and conviction that there is no contradiction between being a faithful Muslim and taking part in modern life. |
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A call to action : women, religion, violence, and power
by Jimmy Carter
Looks at the suffering, discrimination, and abuse suffered by women throughout the world, often as a result of distorted readings of religious texts, as witnessed by the author and the testimony of women representing different regions and religions
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