Brian Smith McCallum
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The Bible and the Believer
This even-handed work is a welcome contribution not only to biblical scholars, but also to laity. It will foster respectful ecumenical as well as interfaith dialog (not debate). The extensive footnotes and glossary of terms further assist readers. A good addition to academic, theological, and general collections.
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The Final Leap
Bateson expertly handles the tragedy of suicide against the backdrop of the history and politics surrounding the bridge. This is a deep, dark, poignant, and powerful work.
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Why Religion Is Natural and Science Is Not
McCauley's work is erudite, precise, well argued, and replete with diagrams, illustrations, and footnotes. This work will challenge readers in both camps. It is especially suited for academic libraries, but should also find a home in public libraries.
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Through the Storm, Through the Night
Harvey's book is a concise and scholarly yet entirely accessible work, appropriate both for interested general readers and students. With charts, a helpful glossary, "bibliographic essays" on primary and secondary sources, and a time line from 1491 (when the Kingdom of Kongo converted to Christianity) to Barack Obama's 2008 election).
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Islam
This scholarly yet accessible guide provides a rich, condensed overview of Islamic history, beliefs, philosophy, law, architecture, and more. With a helpful glossary and a multimedia bibliography. Appropriate for academic libraries—especially those with strong collections in religious studies and theology—as well as public libraries that need to diversify as well as expand their collections.
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The Child Within the Lotus
Readers should be aware that Stephenson-Meere approaches spirituality from a pantheistic perspective; therefore, this will appeal most to followers of Eastern religions as well as readers open to a New Age worldview. Even those not sympathetic to the book's spiritual perspective can glean valuable and practical tips (e.g., feeding recommendations and sleeping schedules) and insight on raising healthy children.
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Moses Mendelssohn
Feiner's biographical bildungsroman is a respectful and balanced treatment of the "Socrates of Germany" and the "Father of Reform Judaism," appropriate for both academic and public library collections. With a helpful chronology of Mendelssohn's life and a concise, selected bibliography. Expect more high-caliber titles from this new partnership between Yale University Press and the Leon D. Black Foundation.
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Jesus and Muhammad
This is an accessible yet erudite contribution to the field of comparative religion. While it's surely appropriate for public libraries, it will be especially relevant for academic libraries that support collections and curricula in religious studies. With a rich, annotated bibliography.
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The Tenth Parallel
This beautifully written book will appeal to religious scholars who study pluralism, syncretism, and exclusivism. Moreover, journalists and those interested in global studies, international relations, and sociology will appreciate it as well. The "human interest" angle and Griswold's skill in storytelling cannot be gainsaid, either.
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