Benedictine nun Joan Chittister offers salve for the soul; cosmology and theology combine in the theory a God who is consistent with science. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Robert Alter's acclaimed Bible translation has a new volume; Lauren Winner insightfully examines obscure metaphors for God. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
A starred review for the powerful story of forgiving a murderer; eminent historian Garry Wills looks at the Catholic Church under Pope Francis. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
A call to nonviolent action with examples from history; stories of the quest for grace. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
New titles include a look at how the experience of Holocaust survivors has influenced the faith of their descendants. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Buddhist poet Gary Snyder in conversation; Eben Alexander returns to the subject of heaven. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
A starred review for Rob and Kristen Bell's new book on marriage; the best examination to date of Pope Francis, who he is, and what to expect. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Country musician Jimmy Wayne tells the affecting story of his own youth as a foster kid; American Christian men examine their approaches to faith and fatherhood. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
A dying woman writes a book about life's end; a psychotherapist explores the untapped power of the will. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Joel Osteen offers more encouragement in his newest book; James Carroll explores the meaning of Jesus for today. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jan Karon's new novel brings Father Tim Kavanagh back to Mitford; Jan Aldredge-Clanton offers more inclusive pictures of God. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Molly Phinney Baskette tells the story of her congregation's revival; the message of Jesus has been diluted, argues Benjamin L. Corey. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
A starred review for Rowan Williams' exploration of Christian essentials; Lysa TerKeurst offers advice on making decisions. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Alejandro Jodorowsky's film 'The Dance of Reality' is based on his unorthodox autobiography; Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham offer imperfectly wise stories and parables Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Beyonce's pastor writes about love; liberation theologian Leonardo Boff assesses Pope Francis. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Starred review for a historian's thoughtful, humorous memoir of his Mormon missionary youth; Christian pastor Bill Hybels offers strategies for simplifying life. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
New books look at the religiously unaffiliated--the "nones"--and what it means to be born anew. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
A Mormon writer takes a spiritual journey; a Presbyterian minister finds support for same-sex marriage in the Bible. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Pope Francis sounds key themes of his papacy; the nun on the bus encourages activism. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new children's picture book imaginatively depicts Hildegard of Bingen; a Christian pastor welcomes the end of Christendom. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]