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Jezebel: the untold story of the Bible's harlot queen
Par Lesley Hazleton. 2007
Author of Mary: A Flesh-and-Blood Biography of the Virgin Mother (BR 15819) reassesses Jezebel, the ninth-century-B.C. queen in the Old…
Testament books of Kings. Using research, language analysis, and visits to the Middle East, Hazelton portrays the woman, her feud with the prophet Elijah, and the period's religious rivalries. 2007Accomplir sa mission: réponses simples à des questions fondamentales
Par Dan Millman. 2001
The wordy shipmates
Par Sarah Vowell. 2008
A history of the Puritan founders of New England. Contrasts Loyalist Massachusetts Bay Colony founder John Winthrop with earlier Plymouth…
settlers led by the Reverend John Cotton. Discusses the philosophies of Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson, colonists' conflicts with Native Americans, and the Puritans' influence on American values. Bestseller. 2008Regards croisés, paroles de femmes: trois femmes, trois générations, trois religions
Par Rachida M'Faddel. 2012
" Trois femmes racontent leur parcours depuis leur tendre enfance. Née à Montréal d'une mère hongroise et d'un père italien,…
Alexandra est de confession juive. Françoise, originaire du Saguenay, vit dans un milieu attaché à des valeurs chrétiennes. Rachida a vécu en France et au Maroc dans une famille musulmane. Toutes trois ont suivi avec intérêt le débat sur les accommodements raisonnables, et elles se sont senties interpellées. D'où l'idée d'écrire ensemble cet essai pour aller au-delà des stéréotypes et des clichés. Avec une grande sincérité, elles croisent leurs expériences, leurs découvertes, leurs révoltes et leurs interrogations. Elles évoquent avec lucidité leur parcours identitaire, culturel et religieux. Elles abordent divers sujets sans tabou?: le port du voile, le communautarisme, l'homophobie, le racisme, l'islamophobie, la place des femmes dans la famille, dans la société. Elles s'insurgent contre l'intolérance et les idées préconçues, contre les préjugés et les non-dits, contre la diabolisation de la différence et de l'inconnu, contre la subordination de la femme et l'injustice... " -- 4e de couvJoan: the mysterious life of the heretic who became a saint
Par Donald Spoto. 2007
Theologian presents an account of the life of Joan of Arc (c. 1412-1431), accused heretic and canonized saint. Quoting from…
translated trial records, the author examines Joan's actions, words, and faith in the context of fifteenth-century France. Posits Joan's relevance as a "prophetic witness" for the twenty-first century. 2007The Bible: a biography (Books that changed the world)
Par Karen Armstrong. 2007
Religious historian examines the transformation of the Bible's two testaments from oral history to written scripture. Explains changes in biblical…
interpretation by Christian and Jewish religious leaders and discusses the challenges to the Bible's accuracy in the scientific age. 2007The preacher and the presidents: Billy Graham in the White House
Par Nancy Gibbs. 2007
The authors interviewed Billy Graham before examining the relationship between the evangelist and the eleven American presidents--from Harry Truman to…
George W. Bush--he befriended over six decades. Emphasizes Graham's lack of an agenda. Examines the rise of faith-based political activism in both parties. 2007Reconciliation: Islam, democracy, and the West
Par Benazir Bhutto. 2008
Former prime minister of Pakistan recounts her 2007 return home after eight years in exile. She calls for reconciliation among…
religions and nations, boldly asserts the true nature of Islam, and offers a practical road map for bringing societies together. Bestseller. 2008The reason for God: belief in an age of skepticism
Par Timothy Keller. 2008
Presbyterian minister uses literature, philosophy, and pop culture to offer his reasons for believing in God unconditionally. Discusses the notion…
of one true religion, scientific refutation of Christianity, social injustice, and suffering. Presents justification for faith and discusses the knowledge of God and the problem of sin. 2008The Jewish Americans: three centuries of Jewish voices in America
Par Beth S Wenger. 2007
Companion piece to a 2008 PBS television series uses first-person accounts to examine the history, social integration, ethnic relations, and…
cultural assimilation of Jews in America from 1654 to 2008. Profiles individuals such as Abraham Kohn, a 1840s peddler who voiced the initial disappointment felt by many Jewish immigrants. 2007The power of simple prayer: how to talk with God about everything
Par Joyce Meyer. 2007
Minister and author of Look Great, Feel Great (BR 16709) offers a guide to developing a fulfilling, effective communion with…
God. Suggests ways to incorporate prayer in daily life and to utilize the Bible. Discusses types of prayer, hindrances to praying, and the phenomenon of unanswered prayer. 2007Become a better you: 7 keys to improving your life every day
Par Joel Osteen. 2007
Pastor of Houston's Lakewood Church and author of Your Best Life Now (RC 59330, BR 16228) offers advice on applying…
biblical principles to make positive changes in one's life. Advocates becoming more self-confident and developing better relationships and habits. Includes examples of transformation from his ministry. Bestseller. 2007Here if you need me: a true story
Par Kate Braestrup. 2007
A chaplain for the Maine Warden Service relates being widowed with four children after her state-trooper husband was killed. Explains…
her decision to follow his dream of becoming a Unitarian Universalist minister. Describes her deep faith and comforting of those who lost loved ones. 2007Why Darwin matters: the case against intelligent design
Par Michael Shermer. 2006
A creationist-turned-scientist examines the debate over evolution and intelligent design. Decodes scientific evidence to substantiate the theory of natural selection--which…
some Christians believe contradicts scriptural teachings--and observes the impact on science and culture. Affirms that religion and science need not be in conflict. 2006Life after death: the burden of proof
Par Deepak Chopra. 2006
Doctor explores scientific discoveries and ancient religious traditions to address the subject of the afterlife. Posits that life and death…
are not separated by an impassable wall and that a person can shape what happens after death. 2006The essential Talmud
Par Adin Steinsaltz. 2006
Rabbi presents an overview of the beliefs, attitudes, and customs associated with the Talmud, the sacred Jewish text that he…
calls "a book of holy intellectualism." Presents the Talmud's history, methodology, and structure and content, including Jewish law regarding diet, crime, marriage, divorce, prayers, and festivals. 2006Pope Benedict pens a biography of the flesh-and-blood Jesus as revealed in the Gospels. The pope shares his understanding of…
Jesus of Nazareth as the central figure of Christianity, who brought God to Earth along with faith, hope, and love. Bestseller. 2007The Shia revival: how conflicts within Islam will shape the future
Par Seyyed Vali Reza Nasr. 2006
Middle East scholar discusses the schism between Shias and Sunnis in the Muslim world. Provides cultural and historical context for…
their traditional hostility in order to explain the animosity between Iran and Saudi Arabia and the reasons each branch of Islam seeks dominance in the Middle East. 2006A godly hero: the life of William Jennings Bryan
Par Michael Kazin. 2006
Traces the life of populist politician William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925), from his midwestern boyhood to his involvement in the 1925…
Scopes trial. Highlights Bryan's evangelical beliefs, which stressed charity and social justice, and stresses his progressive politics, which led to reforms in campaign financing, senatorial elections, and women's suffrage. 2006Religious literacy: what every American needs to know--and doesn't
Par Stephen R. Prothero. 2007
Professor traces the rise and fall of religious knowledge in America and recommends that the study of the historical and…
cultural role of religion return to school curricula. Covers the core tenets of the world's major religions and the differences among them. 2007