"The essays on the author’s trips abroad felt as if I, too, gazed west toward the Atlantic, where (Ta-Nehisi) Coates’ ancestors were shipped into enslavement." — Alfred Walker
"Each of the 42 stories references themes of belonging, being beloved and delight. Clark frames these stories through this lens, tying them together with the thread of God’s love and delight in humanity." — Jo Wiersema
"Draw Close" by Stephanie B. Dunn is an engaging Lenten guide blending prayer, reflection, and creative practices for spiritual renewal, writes Amy Pagliarella.
Why are young adults leaving the church, and how do we compel them to return? Howard Cha-Young Kim reviews Jeffrey F. Keuss' "Defiant Hope, Active Love."
Amy Leach riffs on her her religious upbringing and present like a jazz trumpeter improvising, writes Andrew Taylor-Troutman.
Who was the real Augustine? In "Beautiful Bodies," Margaret R. Miles reexamines Augustine’s later sermons, showcasing a journey from reason to heartfelt emotion. Samuel McCann offers a review.
Tricia Hersey calls readers to liberate themselves from "grind culture," Amy Pagliarella writes.
“What if scarcity is a social construct?” Amy Pagliarella reviews Indigenous botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's latest book.
“Miller-McLemore argues that following our bliss is a lie, built on a romanticized ideal insufficiently grounded in the realities of our lives.” — Philip J. Reed
For religious and spiritual alike, "Ordinary Mysticism" provides a smorgasbord of resources for listening to life to hear the voice of divine presence in the ordinary. — Jessica Hawkinson Dorow
According to our readers, these were the best books of 2024 to purchase.
"Every Day for Everyone" is the daily devotional I’ll be reading in 2025, writes Amy Pagliarella.
Technology's promises of human progress, potential and possibilities give it permission to exploit marginalized people, increase inequality and frequently adopt the worst of religion. — Mike Goodwin on "Tech Agnostic"
Who better to speak to this time and place than everyone’s favorite Presbyterian minister, Mr. Rogers? — Amy Pagliarella
Whether you’re looking for something to read aloud to a child or want to spend the holidays catching up on some of the year’s best, you’ll want to check out these great books. — Amy Pagliarella
By claiming that there is no normative Christianity, David W. Congdon critiques liberal and conservative Christians alike for their practices of exclusion. — Aram Feinberg
"(Cleghorn) has immersed himself in the stories of similar journeys, in which people of faith have re-envisioned their use of land and buildings. Anyone who has been down this path knows these decisions are not made lightly or overnight.” — Sharon K. Core
Whether you value biblical interpretation, social justice, or bodily movement, Outlook Book Review Editor Amy Pagliarella has a Lent devotional recommendation for you.
"Circle of Hope" is the true story of a church reckoning with love, power and justice, and it’s a wild ride, writes Amy Pagliarella.
At a time of upheaval, the Duke University theologian and environmentalist urges people to connect to others and nature.
America’s political divisiveness might have inspired Haberer to write this book, but "Swimming with the Sharks" will resonate beyond this election season as a reminder that our passions must be rooted in Jesus’ passions.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman offers the perfect recommendation for anyone who likes thinking about God and baseball.
Outlook readers share the books they’ve found most useful this election season.
Amy Pagliarella suggests the resources for grief pastors, caregivers, and loved ones will want on hand, to reference or offer to others in need.
This book is intended for anyone and everyone to find value in Jesus, including those, like Levine, who do not see Jesus as a theological figure.
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