Book Review
Universal Aspects of the Kabbalah and Judaism
Jewish mysticism is shown to have much in common with counterparts in Islam, perhaps opening roads to dialogue. A new collection presents the translated work of Leo Schaya, a leader in scholarship on Kabbalah and mysticism whose work...
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Conversations with an Angel Named Bill
With philosophy accessible to a lay audience, conversations between a man and an angel offer valuable insight and advice. A sweet meditation on intentional living from Michael Hanian, "Conversations with an Angel Named Bill", though...
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Was It Worth It?
Bart shares his tragic love story with candor, inviting sympathy from those with broken hearts. Retired teacher Jack Bart debuts with a memoir that focuses on his controversial marriage to a former student. Presented as a love story...
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Gilgamesh
Davis offers an intriguing, provocative translation of an ancient hero’s tale. Gerald J. Davis, whose previous work includes translations of Beowulf and Don Quixote, returns with an approachable take on a tale that predates the Bible....
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Lolita in the Lion's Den
A character ashamed of his disturbing desires illuminates important questions about society’s sexualization of young girls. Lolita in the Lion’s Den, the debut novel from literature professor and sexuality researcher Justin Forest,...
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The C ENIGMA
This fast-paced thriller in the vein of Dan Brown may prove a guilty pleasure for those intrigued by the Third Reich’s fascination with magic and relics. "The C ENIGMA", the fast-paced debut from Spiros Gratsias, draws from the annals...
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Soul Searching
A creative plot bolsters themes of spirituality, morality, and the afterlife. Jamie-Jo Brenner’s debut novel follows Brent, a jaded teenager whose desperate act leads to more loss than he anticipated. "Soul Searching" contains a clever...
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Shall We Not Revenge
A meticulously penned historical mystery, "Shall We Not Revenge" weaves complex characters into an intriguing plot. The sophomore novel from D. M. Pirrone is a gripping mystery that troubles the very notions of innocence and guilt....