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The Bible for children from Good Books
Par Murray Watts. 2002
More than two hundred stories from the Old and New Testaments retold in chapter format and accompanied by corresponding biblical…
references. Recounts major events, parables, psalms, words of wisdom, and prophecies. For grades 4-7. 2002The good life: truths that last in times of need
Par Peter J Gomes. 2002
"Out of all this moral discourse and analysis, what can I find and use to make a life, and not…
just a living?" Inspired by this type of moral curiosity from his students, Harvard minister and bestselling author addresses the theological and practical foundations for pursuing the virtuous life. 2002The life of Saint Teresa of Avila by herself
Par Teresa. 1957
Autobiography of St. Teresa (1515-1582), written at the request of her confessors. The devout Spanish Carmelite nun and mystic founded…
seventeen convents in Spain. A classic spiritual work translated and with an introduction by J.M. Cohen. 1957This edition of the King James Version of the Bible, a translation from the original languages authorized in 1611, includes…
the Apocrypha, fourteen books removed from the Protestant canon during the Reformation. Introduction by Stephen Prickett. Notes by Robert Carroll. 1997The Holy Bible with the Apocrypha: revised standard version
Par Oxford University Press. 2002
Fiftieth anniversary edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible (1952), which revised the American Standard Version (published in…
1901) that was, in turn, a revision of the King James Version (published in 1611). Includes Apocrypha. 2002The autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux: the story of a soul
Par Thérèse. 2001
A spiritual life account written by a devout French Carmelite nun a few years before her death in 1897 at…
the age of twenty-four. St. Thérése, known as the "Little Flower," was canonized in 1925. Includes an introduction by John Beevers, translator of the work. 2001Pope John XXIII
Par Thomas Cahill. 2002
Portrait of the legendary and beloved Italian pope John XXIII (1881-1963), who was concerned not only for Catholics but for…
all of humankind. Cahill retraces the "labyrinthine history of the papacy, which gave him his platform," and covers the pontiff's career and impact on the Vatican. 2002130 questions children ask about war and terrorists
Par Stephen Arterburn. 2002
Christian authors respond to children's questions prompted by the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the…
Pentagon. Presents Bible-based answers to reassure children and allay their fears while explaining world events. 2002Let's roll!: ordinary people, extraordinary courage
Par Lisa Beamer. 2002
The widow of Todd Beamer, who led his fellow passengers against the terrorists on September 11, 2001, on Flight 93…
that crashed in Pennsylvania, describes her late husband's life. Todd, a devout Christian family man, was raised with some traditional values that enabled him to risk his life for others. Bestseller. 2002God's leading lady: out of the shadows and into the light
Par T. D Jakes. 2002
Using stage metaphors, well-known pastor and evangelist encourages women to overcome imperfections and low self-esteem. Drawing on stories of women…
in the Bible and in contemporary life, he recommends confronting trials, recognizing the Lord's calling, and claiming one's God-determined role. 2002Unholy war: terror in the name of Islam
Par John L Esposito. 2002
A professor of religion and international affairs who is the director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University…
discusses popular misconceptions about Islam. Answers questions about the differences between the majority of Muslims and the minority who proclaim jihad or holy war. 2002Martha, Martha: how Christians worry
Par Elaine Leong Eng. 2000
Handbook for Christian counselors who treat mentally disturbed clients by integrating psychology with theology. Uses anecdotes to describe symptoms and…
suggests appropriate treatments by using biblical references. Lists sources for dealing with obsessions, post-traumatic stress disorders, social phobias, anxiety, PMS, and depression. 2000The world of Islam
Par J Ries. 2002
A concise discussion of a major world religion. Describes the basic elements of Islam: the Prophet Mohammed's message, belief in…
one God, the Koran and the Sunna, and the five pillars of faith. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002Dr. Wayne Dyer's 10 secrets for success and inner peace
Par Wayne W Dyer. 2001
Offers ten principles by which to achieve inner peace through changing one's outlook on life and embracing spirituality through meditation.…
Proposes that feeling the daily presence of God will lead to contentment and satisfaction. 2001The Catholic martyrs of the twentieth century: a comprehensive world history
Par Robert Royal. 2000
Provides a global account of men and women martyred for their faith in the twentieth century. Asserts that in the…
1900s more Catholics were persecuted, tortured, and killed because of their beliefs than in any previous period. Declares that martyrdom helps the church to survive and grow. 2000The question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud debate God, love, sex, and the meaning of life
Par Armand M Nicholi. 2002
Although confirmed atheist Freud (1856-1939) and converted Christian Lewis (1898-1963) did not debate each other while alive, the author (himself…
a psychiatrist and professor) examines their beliefs and behaviors through their published work, autobiographies, and private correspondence to determine how they arrived at conflicting conclusions. Some descriptions of sex. 2002One world, many religions: the ways we worship
Par Mary Pope Osborne. 1996
Writings by more than fifty authors with a wide range of beliefs and backgrounds. Describes the quest for holiness; examines…
such issues as family, tradition, physical longings, and religious cultures that affect personal growth. Observes that the sacred life is more often a dynamic journey than a spiritual stasis. 1999Teen sunshine reflections: words for the heart and soul
Par June Cotner. 2002
An interfaith collection of poems, prayers, and quotations for "comfort, motivation, encouragement," and positive thoughts. Includes inspiration from teenage writers…
and spiritual leaders like Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, and the Dalai Lama. For junior and senior high readers. 2002Reluctant saint: the life of Francis of Assisi
Par Donald Spoto. 2002
Using the results of Franciscan scholarship since the 1990s, Spoto's account places Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) within the context of…
religious, social, and political forces of medieval Italy. Spoto discusses Francis's growth from playboy to penitent to poor man to saint. 2002