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Readers may not always agree with Elie’s contentions in this fascinating, well-written book, but they will never be bored.
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Shamanism: The Timeless Religion
A convincing journey into powerful realms of religious knowing.
No matter how familiar readers are with the gospels, the stories Pagels has woven together offer new takes on who Jesus was and what it means to bring facts to faith with clarity and curiosity.
What makes this work different from others in the genre is its balanced approach to demonstrating how faith and belief in God make sense, while examining perspectives from experts with opposing viewpoints. The book’s organizational format makes it easy to follow the complex arguments and effectively highlights the centrality of faith in Christianity. A valuable addition to any library’s religion collection.
Smith’s diagnosis of obsolescence intentionally provides no prognosis, but it is a compelling analysis nonetheless. A careful and fascinating study with implications that go beyond the confines of religion.
PREMIUM
The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture’s Most Controversial Issues
At times it can be difficult to determine the audience McClellan hopes to reach, as the book’s chapters vary in length and depth, leaving some readers to find it too verbose. The work will best serves readers hoping to resolve specific issues with how the Bible is used in arguments and defenses of particular beliefs.
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