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Spirituality and Religion July 2017
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Between Heaven & The Real World : My Story
by Steven Curtis Chapman
Christian music legend Steven Curtis Chapman shares an intimate account of his person life, his family relationships and the stories behind some of the most beloved songs of his iconic career.
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The First Love Story : Adam, Eve, and Us
by Bruce S Feiler
The PBS host and best-selling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham presents a revelatory account of Adam and Eve's symbolism as central figures in Western imagination and their role in shaping humanity's deepest feelings about relationships, family and togetherness.
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Objects of Devotion : Religion in Early America
by Peter Manseau
Explores the wide range of religions vying for a prominent place in the early American public square, focusing on such Christian sects as Anglicans, Baptists, and Methodists, as well as faiths ranging from Judaism to Native American beliefs
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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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| The Birth of the West: Rome, Germany, France, and the Creation of Europe in the Tenth... by Paul CollinsAccording to historian Paul Collins, European civilization arose from the achievements of 10th-century Christian leaders. In this "lively narrative with a comprehensible story line" (Publishers Weekly), he gives credit to organized Germanic monarchs and the Roman Catholic Church for reducing chaos and anarchy to manageable levels. Though many of the Popes and secular kings engaged in barbaric behavior, and ordinary people lived in terror, stable centralized rule coalesced and eventually took over. For history buffs, this is a page-turner not to be missed. |
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The First Muslim : The Story of Muhammad
by Lesley Hazleton
A vibrant retelling of the life of the iconic prophet of Islam draws on early eyewitness sources and records from myriad disciplines to profile his complexity, vitality and legacy, tracing his rise from humble origins to a powerful figure who challenged an established order with a new vision of social justice.
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One Nation, Under Gods: A New American History
by Peter Manseau
Books on U.S. history often give the impression that the country's founders created a Christian nation, but the truth is considerably more complex. In One Nation, Under Gods, author Peter Manseau explores the religious beliefs, practices, and influences that came to North America from around the world -- as well as Native American influences on the other religions. Profiling certain individuals and groups, he assembles the jigsaw puzzle of pluralism that reflects American religious history. Manseau compellingly portrays the sectarian conflicts that have arisen, but he also shows how various religious traditions have accommodated and evolved in response to others' doctrines. Booklist praises this book's "maximum, enthralling readability."
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