Books
A look a new books.
Opponents of Christianity have formulated a variety of hypotheses to account for Paul’s experience on the Damascus Road.
Hesham Shehab: Paul and the Resurrection Testing the Apostolic Testimony – book review
Joshua Pagán Published in 2020 by 1517 Publishing, Irvine, CA. For the contemporary believer, Paul’s role in the historical setting of the Resurrection is far more than a matter ofRead More
She said it's just as important to advocate for those who are homeless and victims of human trafficking.
Cyntoia Brown-Long to speak at Catholic church anti-abortion rally
by: Alejandra Molina LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14, 2020 (RNS) — To Cyntoia Brown-Long, it’s not just the unborn who need protection and respect, but also the marginalized and forgotten. SinceRead More
The book is scheduled to be released in mid-February, but an excerpt was published on Monday (Jan. 13) by the French daily Le Figaro.
Retired Pope Benedict promotes priestly celibacy in new book, suggesting rift between two popes
by: Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY, Jan. 13, 2020 (RNS) — Former Pope Benedict XVI, who once vowed to remain hidden from the world after resigning, is once more speaking out.Read More
One of the marchers, captured by a photographer, wore a Johnny Cash T-shirt.
Johnny Cash’s gospel versus the temptations of nationalism
by: Paul O’Donnell Jan. 10, 2020 (RNS) — Marching through dark streets under torches, the mob proudly displayed their swastikas, shouting “Heil, Hitler” and chanting the chilling refrain, “Blood andRead More
In “Unsettling Truths,” Charles and Rah reach back to the 15th century...
Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah share ‘Unsettling Truths’ in new book
by: Emily Churchill CHICAGO, Nov. 26, 2019 (RNS) — President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Mark Charles agree on at least one thing. When Trump declared November for theRead More
“It’s intentional, being a reconciler.”
John Perkins: On race and the church, authentic friendship, considering heaven
by: Adelle M. Banks Editor’s Note: The speaker uses a racial epithet in his first answer. KELLER, Texas, Nov. 21, 2019 (RNS) — When longtime reconciliation advocate John Perkins tookRead More