Let me start by saying that Wright has an agenda but it is rather refreshing because he makes no apologies for it and in all likely hood have hit the nail on the head. This is a new and different exploration of Jesus’ life and teaching that relies heavily on history and the knowledge that … Continue reading Simply Jesus by N. T. Wright
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The Lie: When DNA Reveals the Family Secret by Heather Dawn Gray
Imagine growing up in Canada with two very loving parents that encourage you as a girl to be strong and brave, they nurture your faith as a Muslim and support your education. You meet a wonderful Muslim man that you share many beliefs with and who is by your side when you receive your Ph.D. … Continue reading The Lie: When DNA Reveals the Family Secret by Heather Dawn Gray
In the Still of the Night and the Wee Morning Hours…I Find God Everywhere by Rev. Vickie L. Hughes
Rev Vickie L. Hughes is one of those thoughtful people who have to write. She expresses herself through the written word and grows herself while she writes. This book is basically a collection of her various forms of writing: poems, sermons, statements, etc. Hughes focuses on her relationship with God and her beliefs, both those … Continue reading In the Still of the Night and the Wee Morning Hours…I Find God Everywhere by Rev. Vickie L. Hughes
The Lost Gospel: The Original Sayings of Jesus edited by Marcus Borg
We are living in the best time period for Biblical research. There are more documents available, more accurate translations, and more archaeological finds to make use of than ever before. Making use of all the available sources only makes sense especially since Jesus came from a rich tradition of research, study, and debate. Marcus Borg … Continue reading The Lost Gospel: The Original Sayings of Jesus edited by Marcus Borg
The Wisdom Jesus by Cynthia Bourgeault
This is definitely one of the most important books I have ever read. Bourgeault does a wonderful job of bringing all of the modern historical research together and blending it with scripture to provide a much more complete and accurate picture of who Jesus is and what Jesus was actually saying. She bases her findings … Continue reading The Wisdom Jesus by Cynthia Bourgeault
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