“Good Girls, Bad Girls of the New Testament: Their Enduring Lessons” by T.J. Wray. Rowman & Littlefield (Lanham, Maryland, 2016). 233 pp., $26.95. The author, who […]
Despite flaws, book offers excellent insights into Bible women
Author finds controversy in life of great-grandfather most saw as heroic
“Against the Grain: Colonel Henry M. Lazelle and the U.S. Army” by James Carson. University of North Texas Press (Denton, Texas, 2015). 432 pp., $32.95. As […]
Book: Wonderful collection of Tolstoy’s writings ultimately disappoints
“The Gospel in Tolstoy: Selections from His Short Stories, Spiritual Writings and Novels” by Leo Tolstoy; edited by Miriam LeBlanc. Plough Publishing (Walden, New York, 2015). […]
Three new novels for youth
“Through My Eyes” by Tammy Wilson, Illustration by Jill Dubbeldee Kuhn; Beaver’s Pond Press; February 2016; 120 pp; $15.95 “Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys; […]
Author’s scholarly take on Peter brings Holy Land to life for readers
“Saint Peter: Flawed, Forgiven and Faithful” by Stephen J. Binz. Loyola Press (Chicago, 2015). 193 pp., $14.95. Travelers planning to visit the Holy Land may want […]
Book: Intense book challenges status quo on churches’ approach to racism
“Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Sees Racism” by Drew G.I. Hart. (Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, 2016). 205 pp., $16.99. White Christians, and particularly […]
Book: Collection explores ‘playing ball’ from Catholic viewpoints
“Youth Sport and Spirituality: Catholic Perspectives,” edited by Patrick Kelly, SJ. University of Notre Dame Press (Notre Dame, Indiana, 2015). 308 pp., $37. In an age […]
Book: Mystery, suspense novels set in Minnesota are page-turners
“The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskens; Seventh Street Books, October 2014; 303 pp; $15.95 “The Guise of Another” by Allen Eskens; Seventh Street Books, October […]