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Spirituality and Religion November 2018
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| Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Anne LamottWhat it's about: This candid, funny collection from the bestselling author of Hallelujah Anyway reflects on hope, encouraging readers to rely on its power even when things look grim.
Reviewers say: "Those who enjoy Lamott's consistently self-deprecating humor, vulnerability, and occasional nuggets of positivity will enjoy her latest" (Kirkus Reviews).
Want a taste? "I am stockpiling antibiotics for the Apocalypse, even as I await the blossoming of paperwhites on the windowsill in the kitchen." |
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Never enough time : a practical and spiritual guide
by Donna Schaper
What it's about: Most of us struggle with the pervasive feeling of never having enough time-that there is always more to do than we're able, more time required than we can give. In Never Enough Time, Donna Schaper helps us think through the practical and spiritual elements of this "time famine" and helps us instead aim for a feast.
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| One Nation, Under Gods: A New American History by Peter ManseauWhy it's significant: This thought-provoking history is a much-needed examination of many of the non-Christian religions that have shaped both religious and secular aspects of American society.
Topics include: the religious diversity of Thomas Jefferson's library, the Jewish and Moorish presence among Spanish conquistadors, and the Iroquois religious legacy that helped inspire Mormon prophet Joseph Smith.
Reviewers say: "this history from another perspective reexamines familiar tales and introduces fascinating counternarratives" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Three testaments : Torah, Gospel, and Quran
by Brian A. Brown
What it's about: Three Testaments brings together for the first time the text of the Torah, the New Testament, and the Quran, so that readers can explore for themselves the connections, as well as the points of departure, between the three faiths. Notable religion scholars provide accessible introductions to each tradition, and commentary from editor Brian Arthur Brown explores how the three faiths may draw similarities from the ancient Zoroastrian tradition.
Why you might like it: This powerful book provides a much-needed interfaith perspective on key sacred texts.
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World Religions and Cults : Counterfeits of Christianity
by Bodie Hodge
From the book jacket: Religions in today's culture seem to be multiplying. Have you ever wondered why certain religions believe and practice what they do? Or how they view the Bible? This volume delves into these and other engaging questions, such as: How can a Christian witness to people in these religions? Do these other religions believe in creation and a Creator? How do we deal with these religions from a biblical authority perspective? Many religions and cults discussed in this first volume openly affirm that the Bible is true, but then something gets in their way. And there is a common factor every timeĆ¹man's fallible opinions. In one way or another the Bible gets demoted, reinterpreted, or completely ignored. Man's ideas are used to throw the Bible's clear teaching out the window while false teachings are promoted. Volume 2 & 3 can be found here.
Who may want to read it?: This book is a must for laymen, church leaders, teachers, and students to understand the trends in our culture and around the world where certain religions dominate, helping you discern truth and guard your faith. When you understand a religion's origins and teachings, you are in a better position to know how to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as you take the good news to those in false religions.
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The end of faith : religion, terror, and the future of reason
by Sam Harris
Wha's in it?: An analysis of the disparity between faith and logic in today's world tours humanity's willingness to challenge religious-based belief systems throughout history, citing the biological origins of spirituality while warning readers that tolerance for fundamentalism must occur with an awareness of the modern world's capacity for violence.
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The Struggle for Identity : Islam and the West
by Tayyib Omar
What's in it?: A young adult book. In recent years, deadly terrorist attacks in European and American cities have drawn attention to the differences between the Muslim world and the West. Many Americans are surprised to find that Muslims have a negative attitude toward the US government. The widespread distrust of the United States and the European countries is not something that occurred in a short period of time, however. The Struggle for Identity: Islam and the West explores the history of contact between the Muslim and Western civilizations during the fourteen centuries since Islam was established.
Also: Ideas and Daily Life in the Muslim World Today.
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The Evangelicals : the struggle to shape America
by Frances FitzGerald
What it's about: A dramatic history of the Evangelical movement in America traces the revivals of the 18th and 19th centuries that rendered evangelism a dominant religious force, describing the rise and fall of denominations and how they influenced American agendas ranging from civil rights and gender equality to climate change and immigration reform.
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