Aug 8, 2014 | Author - Kevin Miller, Book Reviews
As Stephen Pinker argues convincingly in his book The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined, our sensitivity toward victims has increased substantially over the last several centuries, leading to a drastic reduction in violence. By way of...
Jun 23, 2014 | Book Reviews
At the end of His most central teaching, Jesus says that the wise person is the one "who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice". For nearly two thousand, these words- the Sermon on the Mount- have stood as the foundation for some...
Jun 17, 2014 | Book Reviews
Major events seem to come in threes. 2013 Brought us the death of several giants of the faith in Brennan Manning, Robert Capon, and Dallas Willard. For many, Manning and Capon were there introduction to grace and the furious love of God. Willard...
Jun 14, 2014 | Author - Lazar Puhalo, Book Reviews
For A Culture of Co-Suffering Love: The Theology of Archbishop Lazar Puhalo, by Andrew J. Sopko, Archive Publication, Los Osos California, 2004. 148 pgs. A review by Dr. Nicholas Frank, Reader. Archbishop Lazar has enlightened Synaxis Press’ readership for...
Jun 1, 2014 | Author - Ron Dart, Book Reviews
Why I am an Atheist Who Believes in God: How to Give Love, Create Beauty and Find Peace - Frank Schaeffer, 2014. Logical consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds. – G.K. Chesterton The title of Frank Schaeffer’s recent book can appear...
May 12, 2014 | Book Reviews
Convictions: Marcus Borg In many ways, and for many a Christian who has left behind conservative evangelicalism, Marcus Borg is a bit of a spiritual father. His approach to a non-literal understanding of the text is something that has enabled many of us to...
