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The Holy Bible with the Apocrypha: revised standard version
By Oxford University Press. 2002
Fiftieth anniversary edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible (1952), which revised the American Standard Version (published in…
1901) that was, in turn, a revision of the King James Version (published in 1611). Includes Apocrypha. 2002Mary: a flesh-and-blood biography of the Virgin Mother
By Lesley Hazleton. 2004
Award-winning writer draws on thirteen years' research and reporting in Jerusalem to provide social, religious, and political context for a…
portrait of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Reconstructs Mary's world, her motherhood, and her life. 2004Daughters of the desert: stories of remarkable women from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions
By Claire Rudolf Murphy. 2003
Tales of mothers, daughters, believers, and seekers, based on verses from the Bible and Qur'an. In "Return to Hadassah" Esther…
draws courage from her Jewish faith to reveal her true identity and ask her husband the king to save her people. For junior and senior high readers. 2003Hershey: Milton S. Hershey's extraordinary life of wealth, empire, and utopian dreams
By Michael D'Antonio. 2006
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist examines the life and career of Milton Snavely Hershey (1857-1945), whose name is synonymous with chocolate. Discusses…
Hershey's business success, the model community around the Pennsylvania factory, and the 2002 controversy over the school trust. Presents the corporate titan's flaws as well as his ideals. 2006Camp
By Michael Eisner. 2005
Disney CEO relates his childhood camping experiences at Camp Keewaydin in Salisbury, Vermont. He explains how summer camp prepares youngsters…
for adulthood by helping them acquire the tools to fend off life's hard times and disappointments--for example, his own ability to stay calm when shareholders demanded his ouster. 2005The 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. 2005The Gospel of Judas: from Codex Tchacos
By National Geographic Society. 2006
National Geographic Society publication of a restored third- or fourth-century Gnostic, Coptic manuscript discovered in Egypt in the 1970s. Text…
translation portrays Judas Iscariot as a disciple who obeys Jesus's request to betray him. Essays explain the historical and religious context of the papyrus codex. Bestseller. 2006Overcoming life's disappointments
By Harold S Kushner. 2006
Rabbi Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People (BR 16801), cites the biblical tale of Moses as…
inspiration for persevering in the face of adversity. Also examines other role models--real and fictional--for their resilience, faith, and boldly daring to dream. 2006Biblical scholar contends that recognizing the Bible's various literary genres is vital to accurate interpretation. Relies on textual clues to…
analyze the meaning of passages such as that of Jonah, which McKenzie posits is not a literal account of a man swallowed by a whale but a humorous satire. 2005The essential Talmud
By 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 house of Mondavi: the rise and fall of an American wine dynasty
By Julia Flynn Siler. 2007
Traces the history of an Italian immigrant family from their arrival on Ellis Island in 1906 to their creation of…
a wine empire in Napa Valley, California. Chronicles the feuds, scandals, and the bad business decisions that forced the descendants to sell the company. 2007Reading Judas: the Gospel of Judas and the shaping of Christianity
By Karen L. King, Elaine H. Pagels. 2007
Interpretation of The Gospel of Judas from Codex Tchacos (RC 62687), discovered in Egypt in the 1970s and published by…
the National Geographic Society in 2006. Authors examine the text's explanation of the actions of Jesus's followers and Judas's betrayal. 2007How Starbucks saved my life: a son of privilege learns to live like everyone else
By Michael Gill. 2007
White sixtysomething Gill describes his despair over being let go from his high-powered New York advertising job. He explains how…
gratitude for an unexpected employment offer he received at a Starbucks led him to job satisfaction as a barista and coffee master alongside younger black coworkers. Some strong language. 2007Jezebel: the untold story of the Bible's harlot queen
By 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. 2007Creating a world without poverty: social business and the future of capitalism
By Muhammad Yunus. 2009
Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of Bangladesh's Grameen Bank, explains "social business" as enterprise created to serve…
the poor. Proposes using capitalism to tackle poverty, pollution, and inadequate health care and education in developing countries. Advocates access to global television and news services for impoverished populations. 2007The first apostle (Chris Bronson #1)
By James Becker. 2008
After Italian police inform Mark Hampton of his wife's accidental death, Mark and his friend Tunbridge Wells detective Chris Bronson…
travel to Italy to identify her body. They discover a mysterious Latin inscription in the Hamptons' villa and a police report that doesn't add up. Strong language. 2008Biblical literacy: the essential bible stories everyone needs to know
By Timothy K. Beal. 2009
Religion professor presents excerpts from the Jewish and Christian scriptures that have shaped social and political lives for centuries. Discusses…
the cultural and historical background of verses to place them in context. Asserts that knowing the Bible is essential for understanding literature, art, music, conversation, and popular culture. 2009Jesus of Nazareth: Part 2, Holy week : from the entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection
By Pope Benedict Xvi, Joseph Ratzinger. 2011
Pope Benedict continues his biography of the flesh-and-blood Jesus, as revealed in the Gospels. Explains the challenges Jesus faced and…
interprets the meaning of his life, teaching, death, and resurrection. Sequel to Jesus of Nazareth: From Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration (DB 64444). Translated from German. Bestseller. 2011The Bible and the believer: how to read the Bible critically and religiously
By Peter Enns, Marc Zvi Brettler, Daniel J. Harrington. 2012
Religious scholars provide an overview of the Old Testament--the Hebrew Bible--from a Jewish, a Catholic, and a Protestant perspective. They…
explain similarities and differences in the way biblical texts are read and interpreted and discuss archeological evidence that places the writings in context. 2012