Book 4 in the Shadow Empires Seriesby Stephen R. Lawhead
A
lot of books I've been reading lately delve into quantum physics,
including this imaginative tale by Lawhead. There is one more book in
the series, which I will read soon - and then I will know better how I
liked these books. So far, so good.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
What We Talk About When We Talk About God
by Rob Bell
A post-modern exploration of the concept of God. Rob Bell is an effective and creative communicator, and there is lots to chew on here. However there are also lots of unfinished thoughts, loose threads so to speak. But as a conversation starter, as a thought provoker it is excellent.
A post-modern exploration of the concept of God. Rob Bell is an effective and creative communicator, and there is lots to chew on here. However there are also lots of unfinished thoughts, loose threads so to speak. But as a conversation starter, as a thought provoker it is excellent.
Change of Heart
by Jodi Picoult
An inmate on death row starts to exhibit Christ-like characteristics and quotes the Gospel of Thomas without apparently knowing it. The daughter of a Jewish rabbi who has lost her faith in God, but not in the justice system, and a Roman Catholic priest who rides a Harley and doesn't know what to make of it all. Quite the mix of characters exploring the question of spirituality, redemption and human potential - an enjoyable page turner, but not without some flaws.
An inmate on death row starts to exhibit Christ-like characteristics and quotes the Gospel of Thomas without apparently knowing it. The daughter of a Jewish rabbi who has lost her faith in God, but not in the justice system, and a Roman Catholic priest who rides a Harley and doesn't know what to make of it all. Quite the mix of characters exploring the question of spirituality, redemption and human potential - an enjoyable page turner, but not without some flaws.
Rumours of Glory: a Memoir
by Bruce Cockburn
This book helped connect the dots and give context to lyrics by my favourite Canadian singer/songwriter. But also challenging and enlightening in terms of a clear perspective on the way the world works. And of course there is the personal story of which I only knew a little. A compelling read.
This book helped connect the dots and give context to lyrics by my favourite Canadian singer/songwriter. But also challenging and enlightening in terms of a clear perspective on the way the world works. And of course there is the personal story of which I only knew a little. A compelling read.
Island of Knowledge: The Limits of Science and the Search for Meaning
by Marcelo Gleiser
Being a non-scientist I found this account of science's search for knowledge fascinating, but also difficult to fully grasp at times. In the end I was left with the conclusion that there is more mystery in the universe than we can even imagine.
Being a non-scientist I found this account of science's search for knowledge fascinating, but also difficult to fully grasp at times. In the end I was left with the conclusion that there is more mystery in the universe than we can even imagine.
Religious Nuts Political Fanatics: U2 in Theological Perspective
by Robert Vagacs
An overview of the theological content of U2's lyrics, drawing connections between Bono's words and the writings of theologians like Walter Brueggemann. For any U2 fan this book helps connect the theological dots in the larger picture of U2's music.
An overview of the theological content of U2's lyrics, drawing connections between Bono's words and the writings of theologians like Walter Brueggemann. For any U2 fan this book helps connect the theological dots in the larger picture of U2's music.
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