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BarbaraJean
The Misunderstood Jew | Amy-Jill Levine
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This was my first intro to Amy-Jill Levine, and I‘m definitely planning to read more from her. How can you not read on when the intro begins with the sentence: “When I was a child, my ambition was to be pope.” 😂 This, from a Jewish New Testament scholar.

Levine offers a fresh, much-needed perspective on Jesus and his New Testament context. She emphasizes that Christians tend to interpret the New Testament solely through the context of the ⤵️

BarbaraJean (Cont‘d) Old Testament, which results in an inaccurate & mistaken picture of what first-century Judaism actually looked like—and often leads to projecting anti-Semitic views onto the text & out into the world. Her writing is accessible & approachable, and although I found her characterization of the Apostle Paul a little harsh, she makes a powerful case for careful study of the historical context as well as for a more robust interfaith dialogue. 2w
TheBookHippie I wanted to be a nun 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 2w
BarbaraJean @TheBookHippie 😂😂 Reminds me of Anastasia Krupnik and her desire to be a Catholic because of the fancy white confirmation dress 😆 Levine said some of her attraction to the position was that she really liked the pope‘s hat 🤣 2w
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TheBookHippie @BarbaraJean RIGHT?!?! 😂😂😂😂 2w
Graywacke Sounds fantastic. And @TheBookHippie - that‘s hysterical. 2w
TheBookHippie @Graywacke I blame Audrey Hepburn and the nuns I saw in the city looking so chic in my 8 year old brain 🤣 2w
BarbaraJean @TheBookHippie Who knew that Catholic fashion would be so enticing?! 😂 2w
TheBookHippie @BarbaraJean 😂😵‍💫😂😅🤷🏻‍♀️ 2w
marleed I really wanted to be the flying nun specifically Sally Field as the Flying Nun. Imagine my disappointment when I learned as an adult that Sally hated that role 🤣🤣🤣 2w
BarbaraJean @marleed 😂😂 Adulthood brings so many disappointments!! 1w
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Megara
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This was an interesting, enjoyable, quick read. There were a handful of debunked claims asserted about both the Bible and Pagan holidays. Townsend also limited his Pagan contributors and interviewees to those who are Wicca- and/or Druidry-aligned. I would have liked to hear from the voices of many other Paganisms.

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Princess-Kingofkings
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Circle 31 Book Club has chosen a perfect read for September. I need the reminders from the author to seek patience and slow down all while focusing my trust in Jesus. 👑

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Princess-Kingofkings
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When Circle 31 announced this book as the September pick for book club, I wondered what I could learn from a book published in 2006. Now, I know.

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Princess-Kingofkings
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Today‘s first vacation for the books is from the Circle 31 Book Club pick for September.

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bibliothecarivs
Jesus for the Non-Religious | John Shelby Spong
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Recent acquisitions (clockwise from upper left):

📖 Jesus for the Non Religious by John Shelby Spong
📖 Tokens of Trust: An Introduction to Christian Belief by Rowan Williams
📖 The Bible's Yes to Same-Sex Marriage: An Evangelical's Change of Heart (New Edition) by Mark Achtemeier
📖 The Glorious Masterworks of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kansas City, Missouri (Abridged Edition) by Randall J. Loy

#UniteAgainstBookBans #LetUtahRead

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Daily
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This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the evidence for Jesus, presented in a way that's accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Strobel's journalistic approach to investigating the claims of Christianity is both compelling and informative, making this audiobook a must-listen for anyone seeking answers to life's big questions....
Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6428186651

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JoeMo
Lamb | Christopher Moore
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This was the first book I‘ve read by Moore and I loved it. It‘s a fictional tale on the life and times of Jesus. At times it felt as though the Bible had crossed paths with American Pie or some other hormone-fueled, rated R teen comedy. Somehow, Moore walked a fine line with this story and remained quite respectful to the subject matter. This was fun and creative and I was sorry to say goodbye to the characters at the end.

#bookspinbingo

TheAromaofBooks Great progress! 5mo
TieDyeDude Good review. Totally agree. This was also my first from Moore. I really enjoyed The Stupidest Angel as well. 5mo
JoeMo @TieDyeDude So the rest of the title is “A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror.” I‘m so adding this to my Xmas reading list….thanks for mentioning it!! 5mo
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Berryfan
Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography | John Dominic Crossan
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Excellent work from the pre-eminent Jesus scholar. Although it takes awhile to get there, his conclusions are easily summarized. Jesus was revolutionary for two beliefs, 1) that healing should be free for everyone and 2) that one should eat with everyone. Essentially, share your gifts and talents and be welcoming to all people.

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Land of Silence | Tessa Afshar
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#BookedInTime Biblical fiction May 2024
@cuilin @dabbe
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I enjoyed the author's take on the passage from the Bible about the woman with the issue of blood. (See above) It's a heart-wrenching story of faith and redemption. Characters and plot are well developed. I would definitely recommend it.

dabbe On the spreadsheet! 🤩 7mo
Cuilin Wonderful ✅🎉 7mo
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