Review:I like Ehrman's style and perspective ... not so weighty as to be misunderstood, poses more questions than answers, and invites the reading to keep giving thought to the sacred texts and how we engage them in contemporary faith experiences. Read more

Review:I found this book very penetrating and personal, and it should be required reading for a seminary student,,with a view to giving them a firm biblical foundation for pastoral practice.
A book to be cherished I think. Read more

Review:I chose to read 1453: The Holy War for Constantinople and the Clash of Islam and the West for my World History book review because I have always been interested in the history of Constantinople, especially its fall. Roger Crowley introduced the story with an attention-getting prologue that gave me an overall idea of the actions to come. When I began reading the book, I was surprised that Crowley began the story from the very beginning of the attacks on Constantinople in 669 by Caliph Muawiyyah... Read more

Review:I have enjoyed reading this book to the fullest extent. I find St. Theresa of Avila to be wise, witty and inquisitive amongst other things. As a believer who is not associated with any denomenation, more specifically, the Catholic Church, it was really chance that allowed me to stumble across this fantastic work. I would suggest this read for anyone pondering the state of their soul in relation to the possibility of heaven and how one should live in between. For more biographical information... Read more

Review:I was saddened by the distorted viewpoint this book gives about women religious. There ARE ways to do good in the world without breaking with the Magisterium of the Church.

Where were the stories about Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Saint Benedicta, (Edith Stein), and SO many others?

This was centered only on the most radical, the most removed from the Church, other than the story of Sister Dianna, Sister Joanna...the tortured nun, and the nun who helps women of human trafficking.
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Review:Excellent reading. The book reads like a thriller and is about efforts to save medieval manuscripts from being destroyed by fundamental Islamic groups. I bought two copies so I could share it with others. Read more

Review:Cory O'Brien strikes gold in this book. What you get once passing through the hilarious and cheeky table of contents is a collection of iconic myths, as told in a modern vernacular akin to posts you would find on websites such as Tumblr, Twitter, and Facebook. These gods feel like average Joes, making their tales like episodes on a sitcom. It is a good read for those with a love for myths and a sense of humor to match. Read more

Review:Michael tells a great many tales. Each is full of historical "I didn't know" thats. I read it last year from the library and recently decided this was a book I had to add to my collection. I will share this with my family and friends. Read more

Review:I would recommend this book to anyone with any experience or desire to interact with an Eastern culture. It is an amazing story of seeing God work in the life of one to touch the lives of many by her willingness to stay in the Presence of The Lord, no matter what He required of her. Read more

Review:A difficult read at times due only to the hideous trials Wurmbrand endured but nonetheless a very inspiring account of a man who clings to Jesus and his grace no matter what. Would definitely recommend. Read more