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Spirituality and Religion November 2020
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| White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. JonesWhat it is: a comprehensive, well-researched exploration of racism in American Christianity and a compelling call to action for modern Christians to address the sins of the past and work for a more inclusive present.
You might also like: The Color of Christ by Paul Harvey and Edward J. Blum; Reconstructing the Gospel by Jonathan Wilson-Hargrove. |
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The art of wayfinding : discover your inner guide on & off the mat
by Meadow DeVor
"This is a personal development book that teaches a powerful tool for self-inquiry embodied through a practice of yoga. This book solves the problem of feeling stuck, lost, or confused. The solution is a powerful inner navigation technique that will helpreaders find their way"
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| God's Shadow: Sultan Selim, His Ottoman Empire, and the Making of the Modern World by Alan MikhailWhat it's about: the reign of Sultan Selim I, whose conquests, foreign policy, and role as Caliph led to a rapid expansion of the Ottoman Empire and subsequently, the further spread of Islamic influence into an already religiously divided Europe.
Why you should read it: The Ottoman Empire was a hugely important player in Europe's turbulent 15th and 16th centuries, and God's Shadow provides an accessible view of familiar events of the Renaissance and Reformation eras from an Eastern perspective. |
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| Veritas: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man, and the Gospel of Jesus's Wife by Ariel SabarWhat it is: the well-researched, thought-provoking true crime story of a fraudulent historical document that allegedly quoted Jesus as referring to Mary Magdalene as his wife and how respected Harvard religious scholar Karen King fell for the hoax.
Read it for: The author's ability to describe the events in journalistic detail while simultaneously examining King and her involvement through a humanizing lens of compassion. |
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How to live a good life : choosing the right philosophy of life for you
by Massimo Pigliucci
A wide-ranging collection of essays by leading philosophers from Eastern and Western traditions, from Taoism and Buddhism to Aristotelianism and stoicism, counsels readers on the basics of choosing a philosophy for living an examined and meaningful life. Original.
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Books You Might Have Missed
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Finding peace at the end of life : a death doula's guide for families and caregivers
by Henry Fersko-Weiss
Presents an approach to death that emphasizes thoughtful planning for how the last days should look, sound, and feel, and encourages the use of touch, guided imagery, and ritual during the dying process aa well as calling for around-the-clock vigil care,which provides emotional and spiritual support for both the dying person and their loved ones
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| The Hope of Glory: Reflections on the Last Words of Jesus from the Cross by Jon MeachamWhat it's about: the final seven sayings attributed to Jesus from the cross, including the a survey of the different references to them in the gospels, important historical and theological background to consider when reflecting upon them, and what lessons Christians can take from them today.
About the author: Jon Meacham is a journalist and editor whose previous books have included religious histories of the United States and presidential biographies, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Andrew Jackson American Lion. |
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Religion As We Know It: An Origin Story
by Jack Miles
What it is: a scholarly and thought-provoking look at how the place of religion in Western society has evolved over time, and how those changes created the field of religious studies.
About the author: A Pulitzer Prize winner and fellow of both the Guggenheim and MacArthur Foundations, Jack Miles is also the author of God: A Biography and edited the most recent edition of the Norton Anthology of World Religions.
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| Unholy: Why White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump by Sarah PosnerWhat it's about: the gap between the espoused views of many "values voters" and their statistically significant backing of Donald Trump, and how some of the less savory parts of the history of Evangelical Christianity in America explain their fervent support for him.
Who it's for: anyone interested in the intersection of religion and politics, or with the ongoing fight for the soul of Evangelical Christianity in the United States. |
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| For All Who Hunger: Searching for Communion in a Shattered World by Emily M.D. ScottWhat it is: the reflective and inspiring memoir of Lutheran minister Emily M.D. Scott and the unique church community she founded, St. Lydia's Dinner Church, which serves as a welcoming place for people who feel out of place in more traditional church environments.
For fans of: Rachel Held Evans, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Katie Hayes, and other memoirist ministers with unique approaches to their faith. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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