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By D. Dexter Vizinau. 2004
The son of Margaret Vizinau, an African American woman born blind in Arkansas in 1927, describes growing up in San…
Francisco in the 1950s and 1960s. Relates how his single mother, a devout Christian, supported her sons by singing and playing the piano in church. Strong language. 2003By Sherwin B Nuland. 2005
Award-winning author of How We Die (BR 9461) offers an introductory portrait of Rabbi Moses ben Maimon (1135-1204), Spanish-born Jewish…
philosopher and physician. Explores Maimonides' life and work in religious and medical fields, including his treatise The Guide for the Perplexed, which attempted to reconcile science and faith. 2005By Peggy Noonan. 2005
Columnist offers a personal tribute to the late Pope John Paul II through essays, anecdotes, and interviews. Highlights Karol Wojtyla's…
many accomplishments and core beliefs. Credits his leadership with helping her deepen her own faith. 2005By Ruth Irene Garrett. 2004
Ruth Irene Garrett (born 1974) describes her Iowa childhood in an Old Order Amish community. Discusses the work involved in…
running a traditional farm and the chores and responsibilities of each family member. Recounts entering the outside world when she married an "Englisher" and was shunned by her people. 2004By Louise Gerdes. 2003
Sixteen essays by journalists, professors, psychiatrists, a victim, and a priest explore sexual abuse of minors by Catholic priests. Discusses…
issues of celibacy, homosexuality, Church hierarchy, and policy towards victims. Includes a message from Pope John Paul II and offers possible solutions to the problem. For senior high readers. 2003Christian pastor offers a devotional as a companion to his bestselling Your Best Life Now (RC 59330, BR 16228). Presents…
ninety days of motivational and inspirational messages and scripture intended to strengthen belief in God. 2005By Richard Henry Drummond. 2005
Presbyterian minister and religious historian examines the fundamental teachings and cultural impact of Islam from a Christian viewpoint. Discusses the…
Koran, the founding prophet Muhammad, and the haditha or the prophet's extra-Koranic teachings, as well as negative feelings between Christians and Muslims and the modern clash of civilizations. 2005By Stephen Mansfield. 2005
Author of The Faith of George W. Bush (RC 58254) ponders the nature of Joseph Ratzinger and speculates about his…
leadership as pope. Mansfield examines the life of Pope Benedict XVI including his roles as priest, professor, and head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. 2005By Billy Graham. 2006
The Reverend Billy Graham explains his understanding of the meaning and purpose of God, Jesus, the Bible, and the Holy…
Spirit and their role in daily life. Describes ways to deal with challenges and temptations and offers practical advice on living joyously. 2006By Noah Feldman. 2005
Studies the relationship between religion and the U.S. government from America's colonial days to the twenty-first century. Discusses controversies over…
the Bible, the Pledge of Allegiance, same-sex marriage, and the teaching of evolution. 2005By Thomas Paine. 2005
The patriotic writer and essayist of the American and French Revolutions sets forth his beliefs on religion's place in society.…
He affirms the need for rationalism in religion, attacks national religious institutions, and points out biblical inconsistencies and fallacies. 1795By Thomas F Madden. 1999
Professor asserts that, historically, "the crusading movement transcends the conquest of the Holy Land." Describes a European pattern of campaigning…
that continued into the Renaissance and Reformation. Uses primary sources to survey political crusades, those against heretics, and five major expeditions against Muslims--and their long-term effects. 1999By Bernard Bangley. 2005
Profiles of saints officially recognized by the Roman Catholic Church in general calendar order, ascribing a particular saint to a…
specific month and day. Presents a broad variety, taking into account women, laity, twenty-first-century candidates for sainthood, country of origin, and spiritual relevance in modern times. 2005Two classic works by English Puritan John Bunyan (1628-1688). In the allegorical tale Pilgrim's Progress, the protagonist, burdened by sin,…
leaves the City of Destruction to find Zion, the city of God. His journey embodies Christian teachings. In Grace Abounding, Bunyan recounts his conversion and spiritual growth. 2004American scholar of Middle Eastern Studies distills fifty years of research and experience into a concise overview of Iraqi history,…
providing insight into Iraqi conduct and culture under American occupation. Discusses possible outcomes for Iraq's economy, government, and internal administration depending on whether the United States continues occupation or withdraws. 2005By Jimmy Carter. 2005
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter shares his views on terrorism, religious and political fundamentalism, the death penalty, abortion, women, and…
the environment. Criticizes the partisan divisions within the country and calls for a return to traditional American values. Bestseller. 2005By Augustine. 2003
By Joel Osteen. 2004
Christian minister's advice on finding personal fulfillment. Discusses seven steps to produce change: enlarge your vision, develop a healthy self-image,…
discover the power of your thoughts and words, let go of the past, find strength through adversity, live to give, and choose to be happy. Bestseller. 2004By Augustine. 2004
Book eight of Augustine's fourth-century Confessiones, the work's most cited and well-known volume, recalls his conversion in the garden. Explores…
the nature of religious conversion. Translation and commentary by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills. 2004By Karol Ladd, Grace Ladd, Joy Ladd. 2005
A Christian mother and her two daughters turn to the Scriptures for guidance on growing up. Focusing on principles of…
confidence, responsibility, relationships, faith, attitude, courage, and integrity they demonstrate ways teens can make positive choices in their lives. Includes Bible passages. For senior high and older readers. 2005