Category Archives: Book review

The “mind” is a hot topic now, huh?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

I just read this review of 3 new books that came out from a trio of leading neuroscientists on the brain and mind. I posted on Twitter: These books look interesting. Anyone reading and responding that engages with theology? Hmm… … Continue reading →

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What is/are your favorite book(s) and why?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

I read a lot.  While my interests are interdisciplinary, my reading is still fairly narrow in its focus.  I haven’t read a work of fiction in I can’t remember how long, and tend to spend 99% of my time reading … Continue reading →

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Evolving in Monkey Town by Rachel Held Evans

Posted on August 10, 2010 by

I just reviewed the wonderful book by Rachel Held Evans, Evolving in Monkey Town, for my friend Scot McKnight’s blog, The Jesus Creed.  The book is a spiritual memoir describing Rachel’s coming out of a “having all the answers” Christianity … Continue reading →

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Galileo Goes to Jail

Posted on July 3, 2010 by

My book review of Galileo Goes to Jail (and Other Myths About Science and Religion) is up on my buddy Scot McKnight’s blog, the Jesus Creed.  Great book.  Enjoy. http://blog.beliefnet.com/jesuscreed/2010/07/saturday-afternoon-book-review-20.html

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