From the book flap: Why do human beings believe in divinities? Why do some seek eternal life, while others seek escape from recurring lives? Why do the beliefs and behaviors we typically call “religious” so deeply affect the human personality…
African American, African American Healing, Anthropology of Religion, Comparative Religions, Conjure, Hoodoo, Lived Religion, Rootworking, Syncretism, Voudou, Yvonne P. Chireau
Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition, by Yvonne Chireau
From the book flap: Black Magic looks at the origins, meaning, and uses of Conjure–the African American tradition of healing and harming that evolved from African, European, and American elements–from the slavery period to well into the twentieth century. Illuminating…
A Faith that Frees: Catholic Matters for the 21st Century
A Faith that Frees: Catholic Matters for the 21st Century, by Richard G. Malloy, SJ, is a work that shows how the practice of Catholicism can transform cultures and foster a world of peace and justice. Using practical examples, Fr.…
Liturgical Calendar – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
This site from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers a liturgical calendar for the Roman Catholic Church. Simply click on the day to find the readings for each day of the current month. Move forward or backward through…
A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, by Karen Armstrong
In this stunningly intelligent book, Karen Armstrong, one of Britain’s foremost commentators on religious affairs, traces the history of how men and women have perceived and experienced God, from the time of Abraham to the present. From classical philosophy and…
A History of Apologetics, by Avery Dulles
This masterful work by Cardinal Avery Dulles provides an overview of Christian apologetics (writings making the case for the Christian faith), from its beginning in the New Testament up to the present resurgence of apologetics among Catholics and Protestants in…
