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A thorough, well-researched, and nonjudgmental book. An excellent resource for readers exploring the true final frontier of death and beyond.
This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a reflective blend of religion and pop culture. Recommended for fans of hopeful, humorous takes on heavy topics, as in Kristin Chenoweth’s I’m No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts.
This title is better at assuring Christians of their own position than challenging their interlocutors. Readers are left with little understanding of other religions’ appeal.
An excellent, impressive addition to the conversation around theology and disability that shines on many levels.
International-film enthusiasts will applaud the author for providing such in-depth consideration of Israeli films; others might simply be grateful for a list of new movies. Best for only the most comprehensive film studies collections.
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Centering Jesus: How the Lamb of God Transforms Our Communities, Ethics, and Spiritual Lives
Christians who consider themselves evangelical will especially be drawn to this title that focuses on Christian discipleship and spiritual growth for troubled times.
This deeply moving book is a personal challenge to doctrinaire notions of justice verses the Christian conviction that each person is redeemable.
What initially looks like a reworking of Buddhism becomes a recovery of it from the dominant culture. A great and intriguing source for readers to work through, featuring stories, analyses, and proposed exercises.
An intriguing attempt at a process theology that’s apologetic but in need of more precision and heft.
This groundbreaking work will be appreciated particularly by scholars, but those with an interest in history or Christian history will likely find it engaging as well.
This title offers a window into the formation of the American Jewish community. A very well-researched book of interest to anyone who ever attended or sent their child to a Jewish Sunday school.
Although all of the subjects March commends to the reader are Christians, the suggested practices are not bound by any religious faith and open to anyone who strives to live deliberately.
A wonderful conflation of all that is theological and spiritual with the art of bread making. Best for ministers, parish leaders, and bread makers.
Often insightful and rewarding in its commentary on the Victorian roots of evangelical Christian ideas, this book could confront current issues a bit more strongly.
Watson challenges his evangelical audience to look beyond legal restrictions on abortion and consider more compassionate responses.
A fascinating and readable history that’s essential for those interested in Jewish or Italian history.
Those interested in U.S. religious history or in 20th-century televangelism will find this well-researched and informative book to be of value.
This book treats conspiracy theories like an aberration, instead of confronting the possibility that recent events might be a natural development within the evangelical movement itself.
The author’s journey will be a familiar one to many readers who struggle to find meaning in their day-to-day existence and their ability to conquer any threats against it.
This is an exceptional resource for readers looking to understand conservative Christianity. The book also illuminates much of U.S. religious history in general.
PREMIUM
Bad Mormon: A Memoir
Recommended for fans of the show, of course. This memoir will also appeal to readers who enjoy reading about women successfully navigating adulthood and motherhood.
This is an immensely informative book and a beneficial entry point into understanding this religious tradition.
Well-researched with extensive footnotes and bibliography. For history buffs who can’t get enough of this stuff.
Lucid and compelling, Ehrman challenges readers to encounter the ancient Book of Revelation once again. This title makes it worthwhile.
A disturbing read at times, but an important one, especially given the growth of the white supremacy movement in this era.
People interested in critical race theory and Christians concerned about faith integration and social justice will find this book to be very helpful.
Suggest to readers looking to broaden and deepen yoga practice, and include in displays with yoga guides and training manuals.
Those interested in Islam, religious persecution, or the relationship between religion and politics will find this insightful and disturbing.
A work of both spiritual direction and challenge toward social engagement, with welcoming, lambent prose. Curtice is a fresh and intelligent voice in the genre.
Like a rollicking drum solo, Moss’s writing will reward readers willing to go along for the ride. The author’s passion and joy for both music and spirituality are radiant.
Brown’s vibrant portrait is sure to pique curiosity into Thurman’s writings and open meaningful conversation about what the relationship between spirituality and social action can be today.
One’s man’s racial pilgrimage of self that will likely inspire many readers to look within and at others through a different lens.
Readers interested in Sayers’s religious writings or in general religious literature will find this book to be informative and useful.
Warmth and enthusiasm suffuse Hecht’s enchanting prose, which make this book a moving, hopeful read.
While the premise and the prose seem a bit meandering at times, Iyer’s latest book is a joyful travelogue that many readers will likely enjoy.
Each beautiful chapter develops a topic drawn from Buddhist thought, followed by a section born from interviews with contemporary practitioners and activists, a mindfulness exercise, and a concluding set of reflective queries in the Quaker style. Perfect for those who want to progress on their spiritual journey.
A hopeful and easily accessible handbook written with clarity and authenticity, for those interested in exploring Buddhist teachings or simply hoping to improve the quality of their own lives and the lives of others.
It is hard to avoid the historical echoes of Anabaptists and English Dissenters as a struggle for religious freedom plays out once again in a different key.
A great choice for public libraries and high school and undergraduate art, history, and religion collections.
The illustrations are excellent, as is the glossary. This is a first-rate textbook for beginning quilters.
As valuable for skeptical or reluctant meditative practitioners as it is for experienced ones, this book is actionable, intentional, personal, and practical.
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The Aromatherapy Companion
Both experienced users of essential oils and novices will likely find this good entry-level book useful.
Those interested in biblical and systematic theology, specifically the concept of atonement, will find this book instructive and insightful.
The audience for this book may prove to be narrow, perhaps mostly appealing to like-minded evangelical Christians.
PREMIUM
The Death of Christ: The Bible and Popular Culture vs. Archaeological and Historical Evidence
The text stays close to the primary classical sources but does not broadly engage the larger scholarly conversation about critical research and debates on the life of Jesus.
Extensive research with primary-source materials makes this a monumental achievement that will be valuable to scholars and general readers interested in Judaism, religion, and art history.
PREMIUM
Cain’s Act: The Origins of Hate
Though brief, this book is a rich interpretation with a depth of ethical implications, expressed clearly in Will Schutt’s translation.
While those who feel the borders of their Christian faith are under threat may applaud the approach, those left on the outside may find this presentation less than thrilling.
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All Our Griefs To Bear
Those who lead and support congregations would do well to consider this well-supported book. It’s filled with advice about how to adjust to a post-pandemic world.
Sacks, a sage, never fails to impart an accessible, yet deeply sagacious insight into the modern struggle for a life of meaning and purpose. A valuable list of his published works completes this collection.
Not a bad first step for seekers stuck in the dark night of the soul; Wickham might be able to help.
PREMIUM
Appalachian Zen: Journeys in Search of True Home, from the American Heartland to the Buddha Dharma
Best for larger Buddhism collections or where biographies of common experiences are popular.
This book will be of interest to general readers but especially those wanting to know more about immigration or biblical and theological reflections on the topic.
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Clinging to Hope: What Scripture Says About Weathering Times of Trouble, Chaos, and Calamity
Those with an interest in Swindoll or in works written from a biblical perspective will find this book to be useful.
Bullivant is a playful and knowledgeable guide with fascinating insight into the history and future of this phenomenon.
Useful and perhaps even fascinating for readers interested in Hinduism or in scholarly literature on Vivekananda.
Engaging and profound, Lahn’s insights will be much welcomed by readers looking to deepen their meditation practice. Although grounded in Zen Buddhist philosophy, the essence of his teachings will resonate with people of a variety of backgrounds.
Recommended for readers looking for new, exciting ways to understand the Bible and Christianity, particularly through the eyes of a trans man who is theologically informed and writes lucidly about his journey.
Exhibiting a keen knowledge of the Bible and related scholarship, Sechrest’s work may be a tough read at times for those unversed in biblical scholarship, but it will appeal to those seeking fresh insights from the New Testament.
An accessible and coherent work that brings hope to those who are suffering from the loss of communication and relationships with former friends and estranged loved ones.
This book is an excellent introduction for those interested in Jordan or in faith-based social justice.
Ruttenberg’s book sets out guidelines for full-hearted repentance--the kind of atonement that people should do, but often don’t.
That Chih is captivated by the Dalai Lama is beyond question. But this effusive narrative falls just shy of a hagiography. Perhaps for this reason, Chih’s biography fails to capture the depth of this remarkable human being, the Tibetan people, and the distinctiveness of Tibetan Buddhism.
PREMIUM
Hope: A User’s Manual
Written for believers of faith and non-believers too (Dana is careful not to distinguish between the two), this book is recommended for readers wanting a sympathetic voice to guide them through these confusing and isolating times.
Tackling issues often charged with high emotions, Garcia offers a guide to social change with an accessible and easy-to-understood model. Suited for readers interested in religious studies and social justice.
For those familiar with this topic and the ecology and religion space, there isn’t much that is new or surprising. The author does, however, add an irenic, credible, hopeful voice in the often-heated debates surrounding religious involvement, human responsibility, and society’s future on this planet.
Readers looking for life-coaching advice, admonition, affirmation, inspiration, and encouragement will find it here. The text also contributes general knowledge about Hinduism and Indian culture.
The conversation of how to navigate the tension of what it means to be Christian and to live in the world is not new. However, this thought-provoking volume asks readers to reconsider their assumptions and offers fresh challenges in this discussion. Best for religious, church, and community organizations.
This simplistic and unsatisfying book is most disappointing for what it chooses to ignore: the awesome and inexplicable mystery of Job as a text and the even greater mystery of redemptive suffering. Recommended for Bible study groups and seminary libraries.
Although there are not enough anecdotes from desert mothers and fathers to fully appreciate them, Arndt’s book (citing Anglican, Orthodox, and Catholic sources) succeeds in showing that they were not some curious aberration but a genuine response that has repeated itself throughout Church history.
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How We Live Is How We Die
Oft-quoted, much beloved, and radiating kindness, Chödrön remains a guiding light for those seeking spiritual growth.
A good choice for religious, political, and legal scholars seeking a thorough confrontation of what historically has and hasn’t counted as a sincerely held religious belief.
Highly recommended for general readers of gender studies and religious studies. This book deserves a broad readership.
Villodas’s work, which presents the Christian God as one who seeks to forgive, not punish, and calls on disciples to do the same, will appeal to readers who appreciate a down-to-earth Christianity that is not solely focused on itself.
This book is best suited to public libraries with audiences looking for religious devotional materials or religious libraries.
Telling rich stories about people and communities across a vast religious spectrum, Smietana delivers his insights on reimagining American Christianity and organized religion more broadly.
Baker’s book means to reach readers who might be in despair, but it should appeal to anyone who, in her words, “need a touch from heaven.”
By integrating Eastern practices to illuminate her own spiritual tradition and personal encounters, Spitzer moves beyond merely touting the benefits of mindfulness exercises, even while one wonders whether the Big Person can be integrated with these metaphors and practices or must be left behind.
PREMIUM
All the White Friends I Couldn’t Keep: Hope—and Hard Pills To Swallow—About Fighting for Black Lives
This is a book full of difficult choices, about choosing not to waste energy trying to convince those willfully entrenched in racist narratives, during a personal and historic struggle for meaning, life, and Black joy.
Highly recommended for general readers interested in Eastern philosophy and open to learning practical approaches to dealing with anxiety. Masuno’s useful advice is particularly needed in recent times.
Although readers might be occasionally disappointed by an infelicitous approach to a delicate topic or a missed opportunity for a critical conversation with pre-modern quotations, reading Leviticus alongside Zornberg still manages to be a thoughtful, informative experience.
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