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|  | On Being a Christian by Hans Kung
Hans Kung, one of the 20th-century`s leading theologians, assesses the meaning of Christianity in relation to other religions, in issues of humanism, science, technology, and politics. He examines both the historical Christ and Christianity today--the ethics, sociology, politics, church structures and communities of Christians in the later 20th century. AUTHOR: Hans Kung
PUBLISHER: Doubleday Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality 
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 | From the Holy Mountain by William Dalrymple
A modern reenactment of a pilgrimage undertaken by two monks more than 1,000 years ago. William Dalrymple, author of In Xanadu and The City of Djinns , followed the course of travel plotted out by John Moschos and his pupil Sophronius the Sophist in 587, when they crossed the Byzantine world from the Bosphorus to Egypt. Dalrymple encounters civil war in eastern Turkey, urban decay in war-torn Beirut, political tensions on the West Bank, and Islamic uprisings in Egypt as he follows the footsteps of his predecessors. AUTHOR: William Dalrymple
PUBLISHER: Holt, Henry & Company, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Genesis by Robert Alter
Acclaimed for its masterful new translation and insightful commentary, THE DAVID STORY is a fresh, vivid rendition of one of the great works in Western literature. Robert Alter's brilliant translation gives us David, the beautiful, musical hero who slays Goliath and, through his struggles with Saul, advances to the kingship of Israel. But his David is also fully human: an ambitious, calculating man who navigates his life's course with a flawed moral vision. The consequences for him, his family, and his nation are tragic and bloody. Historical personage and full blooded imagining, David is the creation of a literary artist comparable to the Shakespeare of the history plays. AUTHOR: Robert Alter
PUBLISHER: Norton, W. W. & Company, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Entering Jewish Prayer by Reuven Hammer
This introduction to Jewish prayer illuminates the meaning of the major prayers and explains the composition of the prayer book. AUTHOR: Reuven Hammer
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | How to Be Santa Claus by Nick Kelsh
Description not available.Explains how to dress like, act like, and feel like Santa Claus, and shares the wonder that comes from surprising friends and strangers with gifts and caring. AUTHOR: Nick Kelsh
PUBLISHER: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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 | Christ's Mother & Ours by Oscar Lukefahr
Throughout history, as well as today, Mary has held a very special place in the hearts of millions. Cross-referenced to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Christ's Mother and Ours explores Mary's role based on Scripture, historic teachings, art, architecture, songs, sacramentals, devotions, and apparitions. In contrast to the fears associated with the dawning of the new millennium, Mary can help us usher in the year 2000 as a special birthday celebration for Jesus -- a time of particular excitement, serenity, joy, and peace. Father Lukefahr shows readers that by deepening their understanding of Mary, they'll also deepen and enrich their faith. AUTHOR: Oscar Lukefahr
PUBLISHER: Liguori Publications
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Religion & Spirituality
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