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Spirituality and Religion May 2018
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CMRLS Libraries will be closed Monday, May 28, 2018, Regular Library hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29. Click here for Library hours and contact information.
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| Paul: A Biography by N.T. WrightWhat it's about: Combining solid scholarship of what is known about the apostle Paul with a careful reading of the writings he left behind, Anglican bishop N.T. Wright provides both a biography and an examination of Paul's intentions.
Reviewers say: Written "not for the skeptic but for the believer" (Kirkus Reviews), this is a thought-provoking analysis that will inform interested readers and likely prompt debate amongst scholars. |
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Wholeness : winning in life from the inside out by Touré RobertsWhat it's about: Wholeness, the sophomore book from international thought leader and pastor Touré Roberts is about removing invisible boundaries from our lives that keep us from realizing our highest potential. Roberts brilliantly lays forth the truth that in order to live an outer life without limits, we have to uncover and address the inner limitations that hide in our blindspots. Why you might like it: This life-changing book explains that regardless of where you are in life, Wholeness will take you higher. Wholeness will elevate your sense of fulfillment in life, produce healthier, more rewarding relationships, and will position you for optimum success in every endeavor.
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Our Father : Reflections on the Lord's Prayer
by Francis
What's in it: Pope Francis provides new insights into the most popular prayer in Christianity, offering readers a guide to living a life of meaning, purpose and strength.
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| Evolution of the Word: Reading the New Testament in the Order It Was Written by Marcus J. BorgWhat it is: an explanation of how the traditional order of the New Testament differs from the order in which the different books were written (the letters of St. Paul were actually written first).
What does that mean? Theology professor Marcus Borg, the author of several popular works on Christianity and the Bible, argues that the Gospels and other later writings were influenced by St. Paul's opinions.
Reviewers say: "eminently readable and eye-opening" (Booklist). |
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| The Power of Parable: How Fiction by Jesus Became Fiction about Jesus by John Dominic CrossanWhat it is: a lucid explanation of how Jesus used parables to engage and challenge his audience -- and how the role of parables can be used to explain much of the Bible, too.
What reviewers say: The Power of the Parable is "one of the best, most enthralling Bible-study courses" (Booklist).
Further reading: Amy-Jill Levine's Short Stories by Jesus. |
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The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi : My Journey into the Heart of Scriptural Faith and the Land Where It All Began
by Kathie Lee Gifford
What's in it: As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God's Word and a deeper knowledge of God Himself. But it wasn't until she began studying the biblical texts in their original Hebrew and Greek--along with actually hiking the ancient paths of Israel--that she found the fulfillment of those desires.
Why you might like it: As you journey through The Rock, The Road, and The Rabbi, you'll also find additional content from Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel throughout the book. Jason's insight into the Hebrew language, culture, and heritage will open your eyes to the Bible like never before.
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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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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Central Mississippi Regional Library System
100 Tamberline Street
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
601-825-0100
http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us
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