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Spirituality and Religion July 2017
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| The Souls of China: The Return of Religion after Mao by Ian JohnsonMao Zedong's death in 1976 ended decades of severe repression of religion in China, and now the Chinese people are practicing religion openly (though with continued government scrutiny). Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Johnson has been exploring Chinese religious life since 1984. In The Souls of China, he reveals what he learned during six years of visiting with members of religious groups in China. This "compelling and lyrical" (Publishers Weekly) account brings to life the varied practices he has observed and the individuals who participate in them. |
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| My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew by Abigail PogrebinIn My Jewish Year, television news producer Abigail Pogrebin recounts her systematic exploration of her faith's holiday rituals and their significance. Starting with Elul, the month before the Jewish new year, she engagingly describes the activities that mark each holiday. From learning how to blow the shofar to integrating observances into her family's daily life, she offers intriguing insights that will captivate readers interested in learning more about Judaism -- as well as Jews who are already observant. |
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| Protestants: The Faith That Made the Modern World by Alec RyrieMarking 500 years since Martin Luther unintentionally launched the Protestant Reformation, Christian History professor Alec Ryrie surveys Protestantism's impact on European civilization. Crediting the movement with promoting free speech and the sovereignty of individual conscience, Ryrie addresses developments that range from the emergence of democratic government to contemporary controversies such as legalized abortion and the challenges of secularism. Ryrie, a licensed lay preacher in the Church of England, addresses controversial subjects candidly and with an engaging and accessible tone that will appeal to non-specialists. |
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Holy warriors : a modern history of the crusades
by Jonathan Phillips
Draws on varied source material to offer insight into the Crusades and its complexities, tracing the experiences of leading figures while discussing such specific events as the origins of Saladin's jihad and the trial of the Knights Templar.
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Brand Luther
by Andrew Pettegree
On All Hallows' Eve, 1517, an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther posted a diatribe against the Vatican's sale of indulgences on the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. The resulting controversy eventually coalesced into the Protestant Reformation and contributed to a major shift in European civilization. In Brand Luther, historian Andrew Pettegree depicts Luther's writing and publishing juggernaut, showing how he leveraged an accessible writing style, printing technology, and the rise of capitalism to create a wildly successful marketing campaign. This thoroughly researched portrait of Luther (including a discussion of his anti-Semitic rants) will engage those interested in the Reformation or the history of marketing strategy.
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