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Spirituality and Religion September 2021 |
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| Herbal Magic: A Handbook of Natural Spells, Charms, and Potions by Aurora KaneWhat it's about: fostering a deeper spiritual connection with the earth through exploring the unique properties of plants.
Series alert: Herbal Magic is the 7th entry in the Mystical Handbook series, with five more books planned to be released.
About the author: Aurora Kane is an American herbalist who has contributed to other Mystical Handbook titles, including House Magic and Moon Magic. |
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Praying with Jane Eyre: Reflections on Reading as a Sacred Practice
by Vanessa Zoltan
An atheist chaplain, in this fresh and relatable work, blends memoir and personal growth as she deals with the notions of family legacy and identity through the lens of her favorite novel, Jane Eyre, reflecting on the ways books can shape and heal us.
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| Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda MontellWhat it's about: This thought-provoking guide to cults takes a special look at how such groups use language as a tool and how the modern "language of fanaticism" is making its way outside of religious spaces.
Groups discussed include: Synanon, the Peoples Temple, Heaven's Gate, and followers of controversial social media "spiritual influencers" such as Bentinho Massaro.
Why you might like it: Although the writing in Cultish is both engaging and accessible, the points raised by author Amanda Montell are well-grounded in scholarly research. |
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Books You Might Have Missed
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| Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence by Diana Butler BassWhat it is: an inspiring, candid exploration of the multiple aspects of Jesus and how He can play a variety of different yet complimentary roles in readers' daily lives.
Roles such as: Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence.
About the author: Historian Diana Butler Bass is an independent religion scholar whose previous works include Grateful, A People's History of Christianity, and The Practicing Congregation. |
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Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction
by Eleanor Nesbitt
An accessible introduction to the world's fifth largest religion, this work presents Sikhism's meanings and myths, and its practices, rituals, and festivals, also addressing ongoing social issues such as the relationship with the Indian state, the diaspora, and caste.
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