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The life of Saint Teresa of Avila by herself
By Teresa. 1957
Autobiography of St. Teresa (1515-1582), written at the request of her confessors. The devout Spanish Carmelite nun and mystic founded…
seventeen convents in Spain. A classic spiritual work translated and with an introduction by J.M. Cohen. 1957Martin Luther: A Penguin Life
By Martin E Marty. 2004
Religion professor and pastor discusses Luther's inner experiences as they relate to his surroundings. Describes Luther (1483-1546) as a person…
constantly seeking God's grace and willing to die for his beliefs. Covers Luther's 95 Theses, his large and small Catechisms, and his excommunication. 2004St. Patrick of Ireland: a biography
By Philip Freeman. 2004
Life of St. Patrick based on his two surviving letters: one a defense of his work in Ireland, the other…
condemning a slave-raiding king and his pirates. Recounts Patrick's kidnapping by Irish pirates, years of slavery, escape, and eventual return to minister to the Irish people. Debunks many myths. 2004The holy thief: a con man's journey from darkness to light
By Mark Borovitz. 2004
Gangster-turned-rabbi whose "weapon of choice was a checkbook" divulges twenty-five years of crime that began when his father died and…
in financial desperation he turned to a mobster to fence goods and buy friendships. Recounts a lifesaving prison term during which he found spirituality, redemption, and rehabilitation. Strong language. 2004Two 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. 2004Saint Valentine
By Ann Tompert. 2004
This short biography of the Christian saint covers those facts known about him and the reason his name is connected…
with a holiday celebrating friendship and love. For grades 2-4. 2004Saint Augustine's sin
By Augustine. 2003
A biography of Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), the champion of political change through peaceful resistance. Emphasizes the spiritual beliefs that guided…
his actions in the nonviolent struggle to gain India's independence from Great Britain. Includes activities. For grades 2-4. 2004Saint Augustine's conversion
By 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. 2004Saint Augustine's childhood
By Augustine. 2001
First book of Saint Augustine's fourth-century Confessiones, which were written as reflections on the six ages of man. Concentrates on…
the first two stages: infancy and the learning of language. Translation by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills. 2001Pope Benedict XVI: a biography of Joseph Ratzinger
By John L Allen. 2000
Biography of the German pope, born Joseph Ratzinger in 1927. Journalist for the National Catholic Reporter traces Ratzinger's rise to…
prominence as a cardinal during the Second Vatican Council. Uses documents to outline the pope's conservative theological views on controversial subjects. First published as Cardinal Ratzinger. 2000Saint Augustine's memory: Confessiones
By Augustine. 2002
Book ten of Saint Augustine's fourth-century Confessiones moves from an account of his life before baptism to his embrace of…
the Trinity. Discusses the role of memory as an essential tool of human knowledge. Translation and commentary by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills. Book eleven included for reference. 2002Maimonides (Jewish Encounters Ser.)
By 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. 2005John Paul the great: remembering a spiritual father
By 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. 2005Born Amish
By 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. 2004Pope Benedict XVI: his life and mission
By 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. 2005Butler's lives of the saints: concise, modernized edition
By 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. 2005Parish priest: Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism
By Douglas Brinkley. 2006
Biography of Catholic priest Michael McGivney (1852-1890), who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882. Chronicles McGivney's Connecticut childhood and…
call to the priesthood. Describes the social and economic conditions that led to his concept of an organization for helping impoverished Irish immigrants improve their life. 2006The life of David (Jewish encounters)
By Robert Pinsky. 2005
Former poet laureate of the United States recounts the life of another poet, King David, generally considered author of the…
Psalms. Portrays David's life, reign, accomplishments, and failings through biblical depictions of his relationships with Goliath, Bathsheba, Saul, Jonathan, Abigail, Absalom, and Solomon. 2005Pope 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. 2007