Testing your religious literacy
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- All faiths calendar. // Publishers Weekly;03/16/98, Vol. 245 Issue 11, pS18
Presents a calendar of selected observances in all faiths from April through May 1998. Recommended reading for each observance including `Islamic Festivals,' by Khadijah Knight; `The Illuminated Haggadah,' edited by Rabbi Michael Shire; `The Mystery of Easter,' by Dietrich Bonhoeffer; Others.
- RECONSIDERING MARCION'S GOSPEL. Williams, David Salter // Journal of Biblical Literature;Fall89, Vol. 108 Issue 3, p477
Presents an essay that reexamined the Gospel written by Marcion, an early Christian who founded a rival church after being expelled from the Roman Christian community. Claims regarding the writings of Marcion, such as the authenticity of the Gospel; Comparison with the Gospel of Luke; Views on...
- Spiritual Literacy: a New Concept for a New Reality. Smith, Felicia A. // Christian Librarian;2006, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p32
The idea of literacy is prevalent in today's society, especially among librarians. There is much discussion of technological literacy and the digital divide. There are volumes written on cultural literacy and how we interact with different groups such as younger generations. There are books...
- Editorial. Ulanov, Ann Belford // Journal of Religion & Health;Dec2000, Vol. 39 Issue 4, p303
Editorial. Reflects on the efforts of Barry as editor of the "Journal of Religion and Health" publication. Recognition of the closing of Barry's editorial responsibility for the magazine; Passion over the design of the publication in promoting the integration of psychology and religion;...
- Greensboro, N.C., Bible-in-schools group has close ties to Religious Right. R.B. // Church & State;Jan1998, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p7
Focuses on the National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools, an organization on Greensboro, North Carolina, and its Bible teaching curriculum. Who founded the organization and the reason behind its foundation; Beliefs of the advocates of the separation of church and state; How an...
- REPORTS OF VISIONS AMONG THE PROPHETS. Long, Burke O. // Journal of Biblical Literature;Sep76, Vol. 95 Issue 3, p353
Focuses on the reports of visions among the prophets. Connections between vision and dream; Suggestion of a typology in line with biblical literature researcher J. Lindblom's interest in religious experience; Categorization of genuine visions into pictorial and dramatic; Ways in which reports...
- After the Fall: Religious Books 1988. Griffin, William // Library Journal;10/15/1988, Vol. 113 Issue 17, p23
Features religious books which are likely to be overlooked by readers. 'Rebuilding Your Broken World,' by Thomas Nelson; 'Why a Christian Leader May Fall,' by Clyde Narramore; 'Harolts of the Desert,' by Benedicta Ward; 'Living in Sin? A Bishop Rethinks Human Sexuality,' by John Selby Spong.
- Religion notes. Carrigan, Henry // Publishers Weekly;5/31/1999, Vol. 246 Issue 22, p85
Lists religious books published as of June 1999. Includes `The Christian Message for Contemporary Life: The Gospel's Power to Change Lives,' by Stephen Olford; `Pathways to the Spirit: 100 Ways to Bring the Sacred Into Daily Life,' by Susan Santucci; `Essentials of Monastic Wisdom: Writings on...
- Bridging Faith Divides. Hilliard, Juli Cragg // Publishers Weekly;3/25/2002, Vol. 249 Issue 12, pS2
Offers information on several books about religion. Reasons behind the popularity of religious books; Overview of 'Why Religion Matters: The Fate of the Human Spirit in an Age of Disbelief,' by Huston Smith; Information on best-selling books on comparative religion. INSET: What's Inside.
