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Spirituality and Religion March 2019
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The prodigal prophet : Jonah and the mystery of God's mercy
by Timothy Keller
A pastor and New York Times bestselling author examines the book of Jonah, revealing that the second part of the story—what happens after Jonah is released from the belly of the whale—is where one of the most powerful and important lessons of the Bible is hidden
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Rare, medium, or done well : make the most of your life
by Mike Huckabee
Perfect for anyone wondering how to make a difference in today’s culture, the politician guides readers through different aspects of life, showing them how to be an example that others will follow and carry forward to the future.
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Shameless: A Sexual Reformation
by Nadia Bolz-Weber
What it's about: the author's experience with and research into the culture of shame surrounding sexuality among many Christian groups.
Why you might like it: the candid and accessible writing; the thought-provoking analysis balanced with irreverent humor.
Author alert: Nadia Bolz-Weber is a Lutheran pastor and former comedian whose previous books include Pastrix and Accidental Saints.
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The Pope : Francis, Benedict, and the decision that shook the world
by Anthony McCarten
From the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of The Theory of Everything and Darkest Hour tells the revealing tale of an unprecedented transfer of power, and of two very different men—who both happen to live in the Vatican. Basis for the forthcoming film.
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Love For Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving For Perfection
by Haemin Sunim
What it's about: the ways in which lessons learned from the author's Buddhist practice can be applied to fostering self-acceptance and supporting self-care.
Chapters include: "Your Existence Is Already Enough"; "The First Failure"; "The Art of Letting Go."
Author alert: Haemin Sunim is a Zen Buddhist monk known for his first book The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down.
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| How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian: Struggling With Divine Violence... by John Dominic CrossanWhat it's about: the ostensible contradictions between the Bible's portrayal of God as being capable of both boundless love and acts of violence.
Author alert: John Dominic Crossman has published several other books about Christian history, including The Historical Jesus and The Power of Parable.
You might also like: Zealot by Reza Aslan, Kosher Jesus by Shmuel Boteach. |
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| The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu and Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious... by Joshua HammerWhat it is: the compelling tale of a treasure trove of Islamic manuscripts from Mali's medieval period and the clandestine mission to save them from destruction at the hands of Al Qaeda sympathizers.
Featuring: Abdel Kader Haidara, the archivist who first gathered the disparate manuscripts into a central library and later led the effort to smuggle them to safety.
Did you know? Medieval Timbuktu was a scholarly and literary powerhouse; in the 1500s the city allegedly contained 70 paper mills and almost 200 educational institutions. |
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| What the Qur'an Meant And Why It Matters by Garry WillsWhat it's about: a non-Muslim's observations on the Islamic holy book, detailing the differences between it and the Bible and more often, the things the two texts have in common.
Is it for you? Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills is known for his conservative politics, although his published work is generally considered scholarly and well-researched (if sometimes controversial). |
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| The Book of the People: How to Read the Bible by A.N. WilsonWhat it is: a thought-provoking examination of the Bible as a work of literature, with discussions of its effects on both writers and believers.
Read it for: the conversational tone; the personal account of the author's own experiences reading the Bible as a believer.
Try this next: Out of the Garden, a collection of essays on the Bible featuring authors such as Louise Erdrich, Ursula LeGuin, and June Jordan. |
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