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Rescuing The Gospel From The Gays-Vs.-Christians Debate
Justin Lee was raised in a conservative Southern Baptist home and was so committed to his faith that classmates called him "God Boy." But as he entered high school, Lee came face to face with feelings he had tried to suppress and realized that he was gay. As a gay man who felt called to service in the evangelical Christian ministry, Lee has urged people on both sides of the debate to promote peace. In his new book, he remembers his path to self-acceptance and encourages gay Christians, their families and their churches to enter into dialogue.
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My Bright Abyss
Meditation of a Modern Believer
A poet and a man of strong Christian faith meditates on life, death, and being an artist after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer; he describes how he dealt with the creeping doubts and the increasing pain.
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Paris to the Pyrenees
A Skeptic Pilgrim Walks the Way of Saint James
David Downie chronicles the pilgrimmage he took with his wife from Paris to the Pyrenees and ultimately to the sanctuary of Saint James, a journey on which they followed age-old trails through France rather than the commercialized Spanish route.
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New American Haggadah
The author of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close offers a new translation of the text of prayer and song used by Jewish familes each year to celebrate Passover and the story of Exodus, with the text augmented by commentary by a number of modern-day thinkers, including Michael Pollan, Lemony Snicket, Tony Kushner and Judith Shulevitz.NPR Bestseller
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Did Jesus Exist?
The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth
Bible expert Bart D. Ehrman tackles issues surrounding the mythologies associated with Jesus and the early Christian movement. In addition to marshaling evidence that proves the existence of Jesus, including the writings of the Apostle Paul, Ehrman argues that if someone had invented Jesus, he or she would not have created a messiah who was so easily overcome.
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Still
Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis
Ordained Episcopal priest Lauren F. Winner writes about the spiritual crisis she experienced when her mother died and her marriage unraveled. Still delivers reflections on how murky and gray the spiritual life can be while offering guidance on how to see the light we do encounter more clearly.
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The Vatican Diaries
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Power, Personalities and Politics at the Heart of the Catholic Church
Presents a behind-the-scenes perspective on the Vatican's inner workings that challenges popular perceptions, revealing the personal conflicts, authority-undermining scandals, and modern considerations that are challenging the Vatican's daily business.
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Erasing Death
The Science That Is Rewriting the Boundaries Between Life and Death
Drawing from meticulous research, one of the world's leading experts on the scientific study of death, the human mind-brain relationship and near-death experiences demystifies what happens to human consciousness during and after death.
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Help, Thanks, Wow
The Three Essential Survival Prayers
Help, Thanks, Wow describes the three simple prayers — asking for assistance from a higher power, expressing gratitude and feeling awe — that help to deal with the hardships of daily life.NPR Bestseller
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Going Clear
Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief
Based on more than 200 personal interviews with current and former Scientologists, both famous and less well-known, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright uses his investigative ability to uncover the inner workings of the Church of Scientology.NPR Bestseller
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The Dude And The Zen Master
A lighthearted and inspiring dialogue between the Oscar-winning actor and his longtime spiritual guru explores the challenges of Bridges' Hollywood career, and the ways in which Zen teachings have informed his efforts to do good in the modern world.NPR Bestseller
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The Dead Sea Scrolls
A Biography
Chronicles the history of the Dead Sea scrolls, from their initial discovery to the current controversies surrounding them.
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In The Shadow Of The Sword
The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire
In this sweeping history, Tom Holland reexamines the rise of Islam and places it within the context of the Roman and Persian empires.
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The First Muslim
The Story of Muhammad
Lesley Hazleton's researched account of Mohammed's life adds depth and complexity to a story that is simultaneously famous and little-understood.
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God Believes In Love
Straight Talk About Gay Marriage
An openly gay Episcopal bishop presents an argument for same-sex marriage from a religious perspective, addressing the controversial issues surrounding the debate while sharing the stories of his own marriages and how his views have been shaped by Churchhistory.
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Religion For Atheists
A Non-Believer's Guide To The Uses Of Religion
Alain de Botton argues that everyone can benefit from the wisdom and power of religion, regardless of beliefs, and explains how the secular world can glean insights from religious stories about how to live, how to structure societies and how to achieve a greater appreciation for culture.
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The Great Agnostic
Robert Ingersoll and American Freethought
Restores America's foremost 19th-century champion of reason and secularism to our still contested 21st-century public square.
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The Saint Who Would Be Santa Claus
The True Life and Trials of Nicholas of Myra
Tells the true tale of Saint Nicholas, bishop of Myra, a man of integral influence in events that would significantly impact the history and development of the Christian church.
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Blue-Eyed Devil
A Road Odyssey Through Islamic America
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