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Spirituality and Religion September 2019
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| A History of the Bible: The Story of the World's Most Influential Book by John BartonWhat it is: a thought-provoking journey through the collection of texts (from parables to poetry) that make up the Bible, with plenty of historical and cultural context.
Why you might like it: The comprehensive timeline coupled with the author's impartiality make this a useful resource for all readers of religious history, no matter their individual beliefs.
Try this next: Constantine's Bible by David Laird Dungan; Three Testaments by Brian Arthur Brown. |
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| Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam GrossmanWhat's inside: the author's story of the path that led her to witchcraft traditions and the freedom that her practice provides her; discussions of the hold witches have over our cultural imagination.
Why you should read it: There has been a recent resurgence of interest in pagan and magic-influenced religious traditions, especially among young adults.
You might also like: Vexed by Devils by Erika Gasser; Backwoods Witchcraft by Jake Richards. |
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| Love Thy Neighbor: A Muslim Doctor's Struggle for Home in Rural America by Ayaz Virji with Alan EisenstockWhat it is: the moving story of a Muslim doctor who moved to a small town where doctors were in short supply, only to face an increase in anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant sentiments in the wake of the 2016 election.
Why you should read it: The author is candid about discrimination but hopeful because of the impact of his "Love Thy Neighbor" lectures, which are part of an interfaith effort to increase understanding about Muslims.
Did you know? According to the US Department of Health, 20% of Americans live in rural communities while only 9% of doctors do, and many of those doctors were born abroad. |
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The Seven Longest Yards : Our Love Story of Pushing the Limits While Leaning on Each Other
by Chris Norton
Quadriplegics simply do not walk again - yet millions watched as Chris Norton defied incredible odds and took step by impossible step across his graduation stage. With his fiancée Emily by his side, those unbelievable steps became the start of an extraordinary journey for them both. Told from both of their unique perspectives, this moving story invites you to find, as Chris and Emily have, that God can transform our lowest points into life's greatest gifts.
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God is with you every day : 365-day devotional
by Max Lucado
God Is With You Every Day (Large Text Leathersoft) version is the newest edition of the bestselling 365-day devotional from Max Lucado, his first devotional since the creation of the Grace for the Moment® line. Max's signature reassuring and encouraging voice, paired with the practical, relevant, and personal message that God is with you every day, makes a great way to start each day of the year.
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The right kind of strong : surprisingly simple habits of a spiritually strong woman
by Mary A Kassian
Our culture teaches us that it's important for women to be strong. The Bible agrees. Unfortunately, culture's idea of what makes a woman strong doesn't always align with the Bible's. As a result, Christians often have a skewed view of what constitutes strength. In The Right Kind of Strong, Mary Kassian delves into Paul's exhortation in 2 Timothy about the women of the church in Ephesus and uncovers warnings and truths about seven habits that can sap women's strength. She reveals how, by guarding against these seven pitfalls, Christian women can walk in freedom and grow to be strong God's way.
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| Ageless Soul: The Lifelong Journey Toward Meaning and Joy by Thomas MooreWhat it is: a thought-provoking contemplation of the effects of aging on relationships and spiritual well-being.
Read it for: its inspiring tone; the argument in favor of embracing melancholy as a natural outcome of reflecting on a life well lived.
For fans of: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande; The Gift of Years by Joan Chittister. |
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| Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation by Bob RothWhat it's about: the science behind the power of transcendental meditation to support stress management and improve resiliency skills.
Why you might like it: The advice is presented in a straightforward manner and tailored toward readers new to mindfulness and meditation.
Try this next: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris; Transcendence by Norman Rosenthal. |
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| Becoming Wise: An Inquiry Into the Mystery and Art of Living by Krista TippettWhat it is: a thoughtfully presented reflection on how the increasing social fragmentation of modern life affects us and ideas about how to mitigate the damage.
Featuring: conversations with Eve Ensler, Reza Aslan, and congressman John Lewis.
About the author: Also the author of Einstein's God, Krista Tippett is perhaps best known as the host of NPR's On Being. |
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