Yolo County Library
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Spirituality and ReligionMarch 2016
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"It would take me twenty years to come to understand that the biggest beneficiary of my attempt to make a difference for others would be me." ~ from Timothy Shriver's Fully Alive
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| The Good Book: Writers Reflect on Favorite Bible Passages [on order] by Andrew Blauner, editorIn The Good Book, editor Andrew Blauner assembles essays about the Bible's influence from a wide range of contributors, including literary fiction authors, nonfiction writers, social activists, and acclaimed commentators. In their varied responses, the writers discuss what specific passages mean to them, relate situations in which they have encountered the texts, and even reimagine some of the stories. Believers who appreciate different takes on the Bible, people interested in the intersection between writers and a particular classic work, and those who admire good writing will want to look into this anthology. |
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| The Light Between Us: Stories from Heaven. Lessons for the Living. by Laura Lynne JacksonAuthor Laura Lynne Jackson has experienced premonitions about the deaths of friends and relatives since she was a child. At first fearful, Jackson later came to terms with this gift when her mother told her that psychic abilities ran in their family. Other aspects of Jackson's talent came to her as she grew older, and she eventually learned how to use them to offer guidance to others. She's also had her abilities tested by organizations that use scientific procedures to verify psychic manifestations. This engaging account will appeal to readers who are curious about psychic phenomena. |
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| The Big Question: Why We Can't Stop Talking about Science, Faith, and God [on order] by Alister McGrathAuthor Alister McGrath, who is the Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University, has written several books about the philosophical conflict between science and religion. In The Big Question, McGrath discusses the debate over scientific atheism vs. faith-based theology. Asserting that science and religion aren't mutually exclusive, he discusses the sources of religious faith, the nature of scientific inquiry, and how belief in God relates to both. While he approaches the questions from a Christian perspective, this book appeals broadly to those interested in the apparent religion/science dichotomy. For another accessible discussion of the subject, try Jonathan Sacks' The Great Partnership. |
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Great Books You Might Have Missed
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| The God Problem: How a Godless Cosmos Creates [on order] by Howard BloomAuthor Howard Bloom has been interested in science since childhood and is particularly fascinated by evolutionary psychology and cosmology. In The God Problem, he considers how the universe could have come into being without the intervention of a creator; he also challenges the Big Bang theory. Bloom's "intellectual tour de force and heady expedition" (Library Journal) explores the history of philosophy and science, offering both believers and non-believers new ways to think about cosmology. |
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| The Radical King [on order] by Martin Luther King, Jr.; edited by Cornel WestMartin Luther King, Jr., is remembered for his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement, especially during the 1960s. However, his speeches and writing address a wider range of social and political issues as well as nonviolent movements and interfaith relations. In The Radical King, scholar Cornel West assembles King's short works -- some familiar, some less so -- into thematic groups that reflect West's perceptions of King's philosophy. His own commentary emphasizes more radical aspects of King's thought. Those who know King mainly from his "I Have a Dream" speech or from the 2014 film Selma will find this collection informative and thought-provoking. |
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| One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America by Kevin M. KruseIn One Nation Under God, historian Kevin Kruse argues that the concept of the United States as a Christian nation originated quite recently. Tying the 20th-century Evangelical Christian movement to business leaders' opposition to the New Deal, he depicts the effort to link "American" closely to "Christian" as a marketing campaign designed to support the political agenda of certain capitalist interests. If you're intrigued by Kruse's well-researched discussion, try Peter Manseau's similarly thought-provoking One Nation, Under Gods. |
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