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A God With No Name

Brian Larnder - Independently published
Format: Paperback

A God with No Name is an original take on the history of god and tells the story of his evolution from a lowly Canaanite tribal deity up to his present position as a being of universal power and prestige. The book draws on source material from the Torah, the Ugaritic Baal Cycle and the Book...
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The Illustrated Guide to Judaism

Dan Cohn-Sherbok - Lorenz Books; Ill edition
Format: Book

This is a comprehensive history of Jewish religion and philosophy, its traditions and practices, magnificently illustrated with over 500 photographs and paintings. It is an in-depth introduction to the religion and its rich cultural and spiritual heritage. It describes the different aspects...
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On Living

Kerry Egan - Riverhead Books
Format: Print book

A hospice chaplain passes on wisdom on giving meaning to life, from those taking leave of it. As a hospice chaplain, Kerry Egan didn't offer sermons or prayers, unless they were requested; in fact, she found, the dying rarely want to talk about God, at least not overtly. Instead, she discovered...
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Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others

Barbara Brown Taylor - HarperOne
Format: Hardcover

New York Times BestsellerThe renowned and beloved New York Times bestselling author of An Altar in the World and Learning to Walk in the Dark recounts her moving discoveries of finding the sacred in unexpected places while teaching the world's religions to undergraduates in rural Georgia,...
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The Four Horsemen: The Conversation That Sparked an Atheist Revolution

Christopher Hitchens - Random House
Format: Hardcover

In 2007, Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett filmed a landmark discussion about modern atheism. The video went viral. Now in print for the first time, the transcript of their conversation is illuminated by new essays from three of the original participants...
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Jesus on Trial: A Lawyer Affirms the Truth of the Gospel

David Limbaugh - Regnery Publishing
Format: Kindle Edition

New York Times Bestseller!In Jesus on Trial, David Limbaugh applies his lifetime of legal experience to a unique new undertaking: making a case for the gospels as hard evidence of the life and work of Jesus Christ. Limbaugh, a practicing attorney and former professor of law,...
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Unashamed: Healing Our Brokenness and Finding Freedom from Shame

Heather Davis Nelson - Crossway
Format: Print book

Shame - we've all felt its sting and the urge to hide from God, our loved ones, and even ourselves. Shame manifests itself in fear, regret, and broken relationships, ultimately pointing to our fundamental need as fallen human beings: redemption. Shining the life-giving light of the gospel...
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The Way of the Strangers: Encounters with the Islamic State

Graeme Wood - Random House
Format: Print book

The author of the explosive Atlantic cover story "What ISIS Really Wants" has written the definitive, electrifying account of the strategy, psychology, and theology driving the Islamic StateTens of thousands of men and women have left comfortable, privileged lives to join...
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