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Religion and Spirituality September 2024 |
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Recent Releases in GMILCS |
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Hope for cynics : the surprising science of human goodness
by Jamil Zaki
A professor of psychology at Stanford University argues that widespread cynicism, fueled by societal distrust undermines human potential and advocates for“hopeful skepticism,” a balanced approach that acknowledges flaws while recognizing innate kindness and fostering positive change.
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| Who Really Wrote the Bible: The Story of the Scribes by William M. SchniedewindArguing that the Hebrew Bible was not written by individuals but by communities of scribes, William Schniedewind draws on archaeology, inscriptions, and biblical texts to support his theory. In this enlightening and accessible volume, Schniedewind describes how authorship as we understand it is a later concept, emphasizing the communal origins of biblical literature. |
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| Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church by Eliza GriswoldBeginning in 1996, Circle of Hope congregations offered an alternative approach to Christian Evangelicalism. But by 2023, internal divisions and societal shifts caused them to crumble. Pulitzer winner Eliza Griswold utilizes years of investigation in this complex "inquest into the death of a church" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Loving Life As It Is: A Buddhist Guide to Ultimate Happiness by Chakung Jigme WangdrakBuddhist teachings guide individuals through life's turmoil towards joy, beginning by embracing pain and suffering. Through mental exercises, author Chakung Jigme Wangdrak gently teaches readers how to cultivate courage, compassion, and patience while reducing self-grasping. He provides a roadmap for anyone seeking happiness and spiritual growth in daily life. |
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| Loving Your Black Neighbor As Yourself: A Guide to Closing the Space Between Us by Chanté GriffinAspiring to foster racial healing through a Christian lens, this inspiring guide encourages readers to love their Black neighbors with God’s holistic love, offering practical steps that embrace intimacy, honor, advocacy, and prayer, all leading to spiritual transformation and building deeper relationships. |
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