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    The Myth of the American Superhero

    The Myth of the American Superhero

    Authors: John Shelton Lawrence, Robert Jewett
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Cultural Studies / Religion
    A fascinating and important book examining the historical and spiritual roots of the superhero myth and its damaging effects on the US democratic vision. The…… Read More »
    Science and the Sacred

    Science and the Sacred

    Author: Ravi Ravindra
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Science & Spirituality
    This is a revised and abridged edition of the book published by Ravi in 2000. It contains 13 rather than 23 essays and conveys the…… Read More »
    After Religion, Generation X and the Search for Meaning

    After Religion, Generation X and the Search for Meaning

    Author: Gordon Lynch
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Religion & Spirituality
    As one can appreciate from the title, the book addresses the future of religion in the context of a more personal search for spirituality. The…… Read More »
    Myths of the World

    Myths of the World

    Author: Padraic Colum
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Mythology
    The interest of this book lies in its scope and in the engaging way in which the myths are recounted (and can be recited aloud).…… Read More »
    Being Consciousness Bliss, a Seeker's Guide

    Being Consciousness Bliss, a Seeker's Guide

    Author: Astrid Fitzgerald
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Spirituality
    This profound work could serves as a one-year study courseto those readers prepared to dedicate the time. The first part - in search of the…… Read More »
    The Future of Buddhism

    The Future of Buddhism

    Author: Sogyal Rinpoche
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Buddhism / Religion & Spirituality
    Four essays by a teacher who has been active in the West for 25 years. The title essay makes it clear how pervasive the influence…… Read More »
    Secrets of the Exodus

    Secrets of the Exodus

    Authors: Messod Sabbah, Roger Sabbah
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Ancient History / Biblical Studies
    This is a book that created a sensation in France - and one can understand why when one reads this scholarly presentation based on 20…… Read More »
    The Emperor's Vision and other Christ Legends

    The Emperor's Vision and other Christ Legends

    Author: Selma Lagerlof
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Religion & Spirituality
    These stories were first published in 1904, and the author subsequently became the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize for literature. The book itself…… Read More »
    The Good of Affluence

    The Good of Affluence

    Author: John R Schneider
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Religion / Theology
    A book about the proper Christian attitude to money in today's world. The author challenges the presumption that material affluence is intrinsically bad and shows…… Read More »
    Making Sense, philosophy behind the headlines

    Making Sense, philosophy behind the headlines

    Author: Julian Baggini
    Reviewer: David Lorimer
    Category: Philosophy
    An excellent book that brings a good breath of philosophical fresh air into consideration of the philosophical issues behind the headlines. Baggini covers many issues…… Read More »
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