CATHOLIC BOOKS REVIEW

Jacques LE GOFF, Saint Louis. Translated by Gareth Evan Gollrad. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2009. Pp. 947 +xxxii. ISBN 978-0-268-03381-1.
Reviewed by Gary MACY, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Alasdair MacINTYRE, God, Philosophy, Universities: A Selective History of the Catholic Philosophical Tradition. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., A Sheed & Ward Book, 2009. Pp. 193. $29.95 (hardcover). ISBN: 978-0-7425-4439-1.
Reviewed by John V. APCZYNSKI, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778-0012

Robert LENTZ and Edwina GATELEY, Christ in the Margins. Orbis Books, 2003. pp.145. $20.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-814-0.
Reviewed by Arthur J. KUBICK, Providence, RI 02906

Steven OSTOVITCH, The Courage of Faith: Some Philosophical Reflections. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2009. pp. 130. Pb. ISBN978-0-8146-1872-1.
Antoinette BOSCO, Radical Forgiveness. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis books, 2009. pp. 150. $15.95,Pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-815-7. Reviewed by Nathan R. KOLLAR, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY. 14618

Thomas P. RAUSCH, SJ, Pope Benedict XVI: An Introduction to His Theological Vision. New York/Mahweh, NJ: Paulist Press, 2009. pp. 195. $22.95 hb. ISBN 978-0-8091-0556-4.
Reviewed by Dorothy JACKO, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA 15601

Tim VIVIAN, Editor , Witness to Holiness: Abba Daniel of Scetis. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications, 2008. pp.399. $39.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-87907-419-7.
Reviewed by Richard B. STEELE, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA 98119

Paul D. MURRAY, editor, Receptive Ecumenism and the Call to Catholic Learning: Exploring a Way for Contemporary Ecumenism. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008, pp. 464. $99 hb. ISBN978-0-19-921645-1.
Reviewed by Anastasia WENDLINDER, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 99258.

Francis J. MOLONEY, SDB, Life of Jesus in Icons: From the Bible of Tiblisi. Commentary by Francis J. Moloney. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 2008. pp.150. $34.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-3237-6.
Reviewed by Shannon SCHREIN, Lourdes College, 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, OH 43560

Marc FOLEY, O.C.D., The Context of Holiness: Psychological and Spiritual Reflections on the Life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Washington DC: Institute of Carmelite Studies, 2008. pp. 159. ISBN 978-0-935216-46-2. $13.95 pb.
Reviewed by Jason Paul BOURGEOIS, Quincy University, Quincy IL 62301

Gerard SLOYAN, Jesus. Gerard SLOYAN, Jesus. Collegeville, Liturgical Press, 2008. pp. 194. $19.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-5991-5.
Dianne BERGANT, Scripture: History and Interpretation. Collegeville, Liturgical Press, 2008. pp. 174. $19.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-5995-3.
Reviewed by James Zeitz, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX 78207

C. Kavin ROWE, Early Narrative Christology, The Lord in the Gospel of Luke. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2009. Pp. 270. $39.99 pb. ISBN 978-0-8010-3591-3.
Reviewed by Francis BERNA, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Dawn M. NOTHWEHR , That They May Be One: Catholic Social Teaching on Racism, Tribalism, and Xenophobia. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis, 2008. pp. 250. $35.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-793-8.
Reviewed by Karen TEEL, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110

Brendan BYRNE, A Costly Freedom: A Theological Reading of Mark's Gospel. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp. 265. $26.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-1856-1.
Reviewed by Andrew McCARTHY, Saint Leo University, 15 Maple Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835

Edward FOLEY, From Age to Age: How Christians Have Celebrated the Eucharist. (Revised and expanded edition.) Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2008.29.95 pp. 405. pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-3078-5.
Reviewed by Jill RAITT, Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO 63105

Thomas A. NAIRN, editor, The Consistent Ethic of Life: Assessing Its Reception and Relevance. Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 208. $25.00. ISBN: 13: 978-1-57075-792-1 (pbk.).
Reviewed by Dolores L. CHRISTIE, CTSA/John Carroll University, University Heights, OH 44118

Christian SMITH, Michael O. EMERSON with Patricia SNELL, Passing the Plate: Why American Christians Don’t Give Away More Money. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008, pp. 270. ISBN 978-0-19-533711-2.
Reviewed by Anneris GORIS, La Esperanza, 502 West 165 Street, New York, New York 10032

Nil SORSKY (David M. GOLDFRANK, Editor and Translator), The Authentic Writings. Cistercian Publications, 2008. Pb. 369 + XXII. ISBN 978-0-087907-321-3 (pbk).
Reviewed by Richard PENASKOVIC, Auburn University, AL 36849-5210

Hans WALDENFELS, Jesus Christ and the Religions: An Essay in Theology of Religions. Milwaukee, WI: Marquette University Press, 2009. pp. 145. $ pb. ISBN 13 978-0-87462-739-8.
Reviewed by Peter C. PHAN, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 20057

Abbot Christopher JAMISON, Finding Happiness: Monastic Steps for a Fulfilling Life. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp 180. $19.95 hb. ISBN-978-0-8146-1878-3.
Reviewed by Kathleen M. FISHER, Assumption College, Worcester, MA 01609

Richard S. ASCOUGH, Lydia: Paul’s Cosmopolitan Hostess. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2009. pp 110. $14.95 pb. ISBN-978-0-8146-5269-5.
Reviewed by Kathleen M. FISHER, Assumption College, Worcester, MA 01609

Tom BEAUDOIN, Witness to Dispossession: The Vocation of a Post-modern Theologian. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008, pp. 200. $24.00. ISBN 978-1-57075-785-3
Reviewed by Richard SHIELDS, University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J4

DANIEL BORNSTEIN, editor, Medieval Christianity. A People's History of Christianity, volume 4. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2009. Pp. 409 + xx. ISBN 978-0-8006-3414-8. Hardcover. $35.
Reviewed by Gary MACY, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Tim VIVIAN, Editor, Becoming Fire: Through the Year with the Desert Fathers and Mothers. Cistercian Publications, 2008. pp.556. $39.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-87907-525-5.
Reviewed by Arthur J. KUBICK, Providence, RI 02906

John J. PIDERIT, S.J., and Melanie M. MOREY, Renewing Parish Culture: Building for a Catholic Future. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2008 ISBN-13: 978-0-7425-5904-2; ISBN-10: 0-7425-5904-1
Reviewed by Audra KUNCIUNAS, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Pastoral Projects Office, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, 3065, Victoria, Australia

Terrence W. TILLEY, The Disciples’ Jesus: Christology as Reconciling Practice. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. Pp. 302. $38.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-796-9.
Reviewed by John V. APCZYNSKI, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778-0012

Michael G. LONG, editor, Christian Dissent for the 21st Century. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2008, pp. 160. $18.00 pb. ISBN978-1-57075-800-3.
Reviewed by Nathan R. KOLLAR, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY 14618

Richard J. BLACKWELL, Behind the Scenes at Galileo’s Trial: Including the First Translation of Melchior Inchofer’s Tractatus syllepticus. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2006.pp.245 $28.00 (paper) ISBN 9780268022105.
Reviewed by Robin A. O'REILLY, College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ 07960

John F. BALDOVIN, Reforming the Liturgy: A Response to the Critics. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp. 188. $29.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8144-6219-9.
Reviewed by James DALLEN, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 99258

Barry HANKINS, American Evangelicals: A Contemporary History of a Mainstream Religious Movement. New York: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. ISBN-13:978-0-7425-4989-0, hardcover. 205 pages.
Reviewed by Michael J. McCALLION, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago Blvd., Detroit, Michigan, 48207

Robert BARRON, Word on Fire: Proclaiming the Power of Christ. New York: Crossroad, 2008. pp. 225. $16.95 pb. ISBN-13 978-0-8245-2453-1.
Reviewed by Benjamin BROWN, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH 43560

William T. CAVANAUGH, Being Consumed: Economics and Christian Desire. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2008. pp. 103. $12.00 pb. ISBN-13 978-0-8028-4561-0.
Reviewed by Benjamin BROWN, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH 43560

D. Christopher SPINKS, The Bible and the Crisis of Meaning. Debates on the Theological Interpretation of Scripture. New York: T & T Clark, 2007. pp. 180. $132.00 hb. ISBN 10-0567032108.
Reviewed by Alice L. LAFFEY, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA 01610

Daniel J. HARRINGTON, Why Do We Hope? Images in the Psalms. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp. 109. $14.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-3085-3.
Reviewed by Alice L. LAFFEY, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA 01610

Mary J. MC DONOUGH, Can a Health Care Market be Moral? A Catholic Vision. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2007, pp. 256. $29.95 pb. ISBN 1-58901-157-0.
Reviewed by Marie CONN, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Carolyn WHITNEY-BROWN, editor, Jean Vanier: Essential Writings. New York: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 174. $16.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-806-5.
Reviewed by John C. MEYER, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 61625

Randall C. ZACHMAN, editor, John Calvin and Roman Catholicism: Critique and Engagement, Then and Now. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. Pp. 224. Np pb. ISBN 978-0-8010-3597-5.
Reviewed by Jill RAITT, Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO 63105

Joyce RUPP, Prayer. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2007. pp.120. $10.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-713-6.
Robert MORNEAU, Reconciliation. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2007. pp.120. $10.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-713-6. Reviewed by John E. McCORMICK , Newman University, 3100 McCormick Ave., Wichita, KS 67213

José GRANADOS, Carlos GRANADOS, and Luis SANCHEZ-NAVARRO, Editors, Opening Up the Scriptures: Joseph Ratzinger and the Foundations of Biblical Interpretation. William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2008. pp.173. pbk. $25.00 ISBN 978-0-8028-6011-8.
Reviewed by James ZEITZ, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX 78240

Naim Stifan ATEEK, A Palestinian Christian Cry for Reconciliation. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 224. $24.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-784-6.
Reviewed by Nathan R. KOLLAR, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY 14618

Joseph A. BRACKEN, SJ., God: Three who are One. A volume of Engaging Theology: Catholic Perspectives. Collegeville, MN: Michael Glazier Press, 2008. 135pp. Index $19.95 (paper) ISBN 9780814659908
Reviewed by Brian M. Doyle, Department of Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Studies, Marymount University.

Margaret POLOMA and Ralph HOOD Jr., Blood and Fire: Godly Love in a Pentecostal Emerging Church. New York: New York University Press. 2008. pp. 257. (No Price Given). ISBN – 13: 978-0-8147-6748-1.
Reviewed by Michael J. MCCALLION, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit Michigan 48206

Colman McCARTHY, I'd Rather Teach Peace. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2002. pp. 140. $16.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-762-4.
John DEAR, Put Down Your Sword: Answering the Gospel Call to Creative Nonviolence. Grand Rapids, MI, 2008. pb. ISBN: 978-0-8028-6357-7.
Reviewed by Dorothy Jacko, SC, ThD, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA 15601

Anthony J. KELLY, The Resurrection Effect: Transforming Christian Life and Thought. Orbis Books, 2008. Pp. 205. $30.00 pb. ISBN-13: 978-1-57075-770-9.
Reviewed by Paul J. LACHANCE, College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ 07960

John J. PILCH, Stephen: Paul and the Hellenist Israelites. Liturgical Press (Michael Glazier Book), 2008. pp.104. $8.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-5229-9.
Reviewed by James ZEITZ, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX 78240

Aviad KLEINBERG, The 7 Deadly Sins: A Very Partial List. Cambridge: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2008. Pp. 191. $22.95 hb. ISBN-13: 978-0-674-03141-8.
Reviewed by Alexander ANDUJAR, Saint Leo University, Dade City, FL 33574

William J. O’MALLEY, Help My Unbelief. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 152.$15.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-803-4.
Reviewed by Francis BERNA, La Salle University, 1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199

James BECKFORD and N. J. DEMERATH III, editors, The Sage Handbook of the Sociology of Religion. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2007. pp 746. $130.00 pb. ISBN 1412911958.
Reviewed by Brandon R. VAIDYANATHAN, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN 46556

Francisco BENZONI, Ecological Ethics and the Human Soul: Aquinas, Whitehead, and the Metaphysics of Value. Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2007. pp. 261. $35.00 pb. ISBN-13: 978-0268022051.
Reviewed by Richard WOODS, Dominican University, River Forest, IL 60305

Eric Marcelo O. GENILO, S.J., John Cuthbert Ford, SJ: Moral Theologian at the End of the Manualist Era. Washington DC: Georgetown Press, 2007. pp. 217. ISBN 978-1-58901-181-6. $49.95.
Reviewed by Jason Paul BOURGEOIS, Quincy University, Quincy IL 62301

Stanley HAUERWAS, Jean VANIER, Living Gently in a Violent World: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2008). Pp. 115. $15.00. pb. ISBN 978-0-8308-3452-5
Reviewed by Nathan R. KOLLAR, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY 14618.

Kerry KENNEDY, Being Catholic Now: Prominent Americans Talk About Change in the Church and the Quest for Meaning.. 2008. pp. 270. $24.95 hc. ISBN 978-0-307-34684-I.
Reviewed by Jacqueline E. WENGER, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064

Cardinal Joseph L. BERNARDIN, The Seamless Garment: Writings on the Consistent Ethic of Life. Thomas Nairn, editor. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 305. $19.99 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-764-8.
Reviewed by John THOMPSON, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45451

Pope JOHN XXIII, Essential Writings. Selected with an introduction by Jean Maalouf. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2008. pp. 192. $18.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-761-7.
Reviewed by Andrew W. LICHTENWALNER, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064

Agbonkhianmeghe E. OROBATOR, Theology Brewed in an African Pot. Orbis Press, 2008. Pp. 156 + xiii. $15.95 (paperback). ISBN 13: 978-1-57075-795-2.
Reviewed by Randall Jay Woodard, Saint Leo University, Florida 33523

Dan MCKANAN, The Catholic Worker After Dorothy: Practicing the Works of Mercy in a New Generation. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp. 236. $19.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-3187-4.
Reviewed by John SNIEGOCKI, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH 47207

Benjamin FIORE, S.J., Sacra Pagina: Volume 12: The Pastoral Epistles: First Timothy, Second Timothy, Titus. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2007. pp. 253. $39.95 pb. ISBN -13: 97800-8146-5814-7.
Reviewed by James ZEITZ, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX 78240

Bruce MALINA, Timothy: Paul’s Closest Associate. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp.156. $16.95 pb ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-5180-3.
Reviewed by James ZEITZ, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX 78240

Russell SHAW, Nothing to Hide: Secrecy, Communication, and Communion in the Catholic Church. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2008. Pp. 174. $13.95 pb. ISBN 978-1-58617-218-3.
Reviewed by John V. APCZYNSKI, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778-0012

Robert ELLSBERG, Editor, Modern Spiritual Masters: Writings on Contemplation and Compassion. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 180. 978-ISBN: 1-57075-788-4. $16.20
Reviewed by Nathan R. KOLLAR, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY 14618.

Thomas F. BEST, Baptism Today: Understanding, Practice, Ecumenical Implications. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp. 447. $ 39.95.
Reviewed by Nathan R. KOLLAR, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY 14618.

Jerome P. BAGGETT, Sense of the Faithful: How American Catholics Live Their Faith. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009. pp. 320. $29.95 pb. ISBN13: 978-0-19-532695-6.
Reviewed by Michael J. McCALLION, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago Blvd. Detroit, Michigan 48206

Hans S. REINDERS, Receiving the Gift of Friendship: Profound Disability, Theological Anthropology, and Ethics. Grand Rapids, MI / Cambridge, UK: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2008. 404 pp. $36.00 paper. ISBN 978-0-8028-6232-7.
Reviewed by Richard B. STEELE, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA 98119

Raymond BROWN, Christ in the Gospels of the Liturgical Year. Liturgical Press, 2008. Pp. 437. $29.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-1860-8.
Reviewed by Francis BERNA, OFM, La Salle University, 1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199

Hans KÜNG, Disputed Truth: Memoirs II. New York: Continuum, 2008, xvi + 556 pp., ISBN: 978-0-8264-9910-3, $34.95, hardcover.
Reviewed by Patrick J. Hayes, Department of Religious Studies, Iona College.

Gordon L. ISAAC, Left Behind or Let Befuddled: The Subtle Dangers of Popularizing the End Times. Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minn: 2008. Pp. 168. U.S. 16.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-2420-3
Reviewed by Alexander ANDUJAR, Saint Leo University, Dade City, FL 33574

Michelle DILLON and Paul WINK, In The Course of a Lifetime: Tracing Religious Belief, Practice, and Change. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2007. pp 282. $25.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-520-24901-1.
Reviewed by Matthew LOVELAND, Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY 13214

Thomas P. RAUSCH, S.J., I Believe in God: A Reflection on the Apostle’s Creed. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp. 167. 18.95 pb. ISBN 078-0-8146-5260-2.
Reviewed by Kathleen BORRES, Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, PA 15650

Robert ELLSBERG, editor, Modern Spiritual Masters: Writings on Contemplation and Compassion. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 180. $16.20 978-ISBN: 1-57075-788-4
Reviewed by Nathan KOLLAR, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY 14618

Aviad KLEINBERG, Flesh Made Word: Saints’ Stories and the Western Imagination. Translated by Jane Marie Todd. Cambridge, MA: The Belknap Press, 2008. pp. 340. $29.95 pb. ISBN 978-0674026476.
Reviewed by Amanda OSHEIM, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Ecumenical Patriarch BARTHOLOMEW, Encountering the Mystery: Understanding Orthodox Christianity Today. New York: Doubleday, 2008. pp. xlvi + 252. $21.95. ISBN 978-0-385-51813-0.
Reviewed by Richard B. STEELE, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA 98119

Donald E. MILLER and Tetsunao YAMAMORI, Global Pentecostalism: The New Face of Christian Social Engagement. University of California Press, 2007, pp. 224. $9.95 pb.. ISBN 978-0-520-25194-6.
Reviewed by Jacqueline WENGER, The Catholic University of America, Life Cycle Institute, Washington, DC 20064

Thomas L. KNOEBEL, Isidore of Seville: De Ecclesiasticis Officiis. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2008. pp. 144. ISBN 978-8091-0581-6.
Reviewed by Gary MACY, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Piero MARINI, A Challenging Reform: Realizing the Vision of the Liturgical Renewal. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2007. 197 pages. ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-3035-8.
Reviewed by Richard SHIELDS, University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, ON. M5S 1J4 Canada.

MICHAEL MASON, ANDREW SINGLETON and RUTH WEBBER, The Spirit of Generation Y: Young People’s Spirituality in a Changing Australia. Australia: John Garratt Publishing. 2007. pp. 352. Paperback. ISBN 987-1-920721-46-6.
Reviewed by Karen Monique GREGG, The University of Notre Dame, NOTRE DAME, INDIANA 46556.

Craig PRENTISS, Debating God’s Economy: Social Justice in America on the Eve of Vatican II. University Park, PA: The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2008. Clothbound. ISBN-13: 978-0-271-03341-9.
Reviewed by Paul MISNER, Marquette University, Milwaukee WI 53201-1881.

Thomas L. SCHUBECK, Love that does Justice. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2007. pp. 211. $22.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-746-4.
Reviewed by Ann S.F. SWANER, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 33138

R. Kevin SEASOLTZ, God’s Gift Giving: In Christ and Through the Spirit. New York: Continuum, 2007. pp. 246. $35.73 pb. ISBN 13: 978-0-8264-2816-5.
Reviewed by Peter C. PHAN, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057

Gerald A. ARBUCKLE, Laughing With God: Humor, Culture, and Transformation. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp. 187. $34.95. ISBN 978-0-8146-5225-1 (pbk.).
Reviewed by Dolores L. CHRISTIE, CTSA/John Carroll University, University Heights, OH 44118

Terrence J. RYNNE, Gandhi & Jesus: The saving Power of Nonviolence. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 228. $20.00 pb. ISBN 13:978-1-57075-766-2.
Reviewed by John C. MEYER, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 61625

George WEIGEL, Against The Grain: Christianity and Democracy, War and Peace, 2008. New York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2008. pp. 339. $24. 95. ISBN-10:0-8245-2448-9.
Reviewed by James R. KELLY, Fordham University, Bronx, NY.

Saba MAHMOOD, Politics of Piety: The Islamic Revival and the Feminist Subject. New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2007, pp. 233; ISBN:0-691-08695-8 (pbk).
Reviewed by WIN WHELAN, St. Bonaventure University, 2572 W. Argyle St., Chicago IL 60625.

Linda M. MacCAMMON, Liberating the Bible: a Guide for the Curious and Perplexed. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. pp 250. $24.00 ppb. ISBN-978-1-57075-775-4.
Reviewed by Kathleen M. FISHER, Assumption College, Worcester, MA 01609

Lester L. GRABBE, Ancient Israel: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It? New York: T & T Clark, 2007. pp. 306. $ 32.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-567-03254-6.
Reviewed by Leo MADDEN, Ohio Dominican University, COLUMBUS, OH 43219

James M. O’TOOLE, The Faithful: A History of Catholics in America. Cambridge and London: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2008. pp. 376. $27.95. ISBN 978-0-674-02818-0; 0-674-02818-X.
Reviewed by Robert E. WRIGHT, Oblate School of Theology, San Antonio, TX 78216

Robert ELLSBERG, Editor, The Duty of Delight: The Diaries of Dorothy Day. Marquette University Press, 2008, 669 pp., ISBN: 978-0-87462-023-8, $42.00, hardcover.
Reviewed by Patrick J. HAYES, Department of Religious Studies, Iona College

James W. DOUGLASS, JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 544. $30.00. ISBN 978-57075-755-6.
Reviewed by Dennis HAMM, S.J., Creighton University, Omaha, NE 68178

Gerald O’COLLINS, S.J., Jesus: A Portrait. Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 246. $25.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-783-9.
Reviewed by Theodore James WHAPHAM, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach, FL 33436

Gina BURKART, Finding Purpose in Narnia: A Journey with Prince Caspian. Mahwah: HiddenSpring, 2008. pp. 163. $16.00. ISBN 13: 978-1-58768-028-1 (pbk.).
Reviewed by Dolores L. CHRISTIE, CTSA/John Carroll University, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118

Gregory K. POPCAK, Holy Sex: A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing Infallible Loving. Crossroad, 2008. pp. 334. $14.95. ISBN 978-0-8245-2471-5.
Reviewed by Julie HANLON RUBIO, St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63156

David CORNICK, Letting God Be God: The Reformed Tradition. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 178. $18.00 pb. ISBN-13: 978-1-57075-779-2,
Reviewed by Jill RAITT, Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO 63105-3098

Ilia DELIO, O.S.F., Christ in Evolution. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 180. $18.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-777-8.
Reviewed by Daniel E. MARTIN, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469

John WIJNGAARDS, Women Deacons In The Early Church: Historical Texts and Contemporary Debates. New York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2006. pp.226. $24.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8245-2393-0.
Reviewed by Michael J. TKACIK, St. Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida 33574

Hanspeter HEINZ and Michael A. SIGNER, editors, Coming Together for the Sake of God: Contributions To Jewish-Christian Dialogue From Post-Holocaust Germany. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2007. pp.173. $19.95 pb. ISBN 0-8146-5167-4.
Reviewed by Michael J. TKACIK, St. Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida 33574

Jacqueline BUSSIE, The Laughter of the Oppressed: Ethical and Theological Resistance in Wiesel, Morrison, and Endo. New York: T & T Clark, 2007. pp. 212. $29.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-567-02678-1.
Reviewed by Karen TEEL, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110

COLLEGE STUDY BIBLE, Saint Mary’s Press College Study Bible. Winona MN: Saint Mary’s Press, 2007. pp. 2048. $32.95. ISBN: 978-0-88489-907-5.
Reviewed by Jason Paul Bourgeois, Quincy University, Quincy IL 62301

Ian LAMBRICHT, S.J., Second Corinthians: Sacra Pagina. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 1999. pp. 256. $29.95. ISBN 978-0-8146-5971-7.
Reviewed by Reviewed by James ZEITZ, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX 78207.

Giulio D’ONOFRIO, History of Theology II: The Middle Ages. Translated by Matthew J. O’Connell. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, A Michael Glazier Book, 2008. pp 545.$110 hc. ISBN 978-0-8146-5916-8.
Reviewed by Loretta DEVOY, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY 11439

Margot PATTERSON, Islam Considered: A Christian View. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp.112. $12.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-1915-5.
Reviewed by Ronald A. PACHENCE, University of San Diego, CA 92110

Leroy SEAT, Fed Up with Fundamentalism: A Historical, Theological, and Personal Appraisal of Christian Fundamentalism. Liberty, MO: 4-L Publications, 2007. pp. 283. $18.95 paperback. ISBN 978-1-59526-859-4.
Reviewed by Wilburn T. STANCIL, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO 64110

Donald JACKSON, Handwriter and illuminator, The Psalms. The Saint John’s Bible. Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 2006. $59.95 hardcover. ISBN 0-8146-9056-4.
Reviewed by Carol J. DEMPSEY, University of Portland, Portland, OR 97203

Gary MACY, The Hidden History of Women’s Ordination: Female Clergy in the Medieval West. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008. pp. 260. np. ISBN978-0-19-518970-4..
Reviewed by Jill RAITT, Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO 63105

Michael FRASSETTO, The Great Medieval Heretics: Five Centuries of Religious Dissent. New York: Blue Bridge, 2008. (First published as Heretic Lives, Great Britain: Profile Books, 2007). pp. 241. np pb. ISBN 978-1-933346-12-0.
Reviewed by Jill RAITT, Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO 63105

Bernard V. BRADY, Essential Catholic Social Thought. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2007. pp. 352, $29.99 pp. ISBN 978-1-58743-198-2.
Reviewed by Mary ELSBERND, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611

Tina BEATTIE, The New Atheists: The Twilight of Reason and the War on Religion. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. 209. $20.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-782-2.
Reviewed by Richard WOODS, Dominican University, River Forest, IL 60305

Stephen MARTIN, Healing and Creativity in Economic Ethics: The Contribution of Bernard Lonergan’s Economic Thought to Catholic Social Teaching. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2008. Pp. xviii + 200. $29.95 pb. ISBN-13: 978-0-7618-3765-7.
Reviewed by Paul J. LaChANCE, College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ 07960.

Giuseppe GIORDAN, Editor, Vocation and Social Context. Leiden: Brill, 2007, pp. 213; ISBN: 978-90-04-16194-8.
Reviewed by Lluis OVIEDO , Pontificia Universita Antonianum, Via Merulana 124, 00185 Roma - Italia

Sebastian MOORE, The Contagion of Jesus. Doing Theology as if it Mattered. Edited by Stephen McCarthy. London: Darton, Longman, and Todd, 2007; Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. xiii, 208. $20.00 pb. ISBN-13: 978-1-57075-781-5.
Reviewed by Linda M. MALONEY, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

Tim MULDOON, Seeds of Hope. Mahwah, New Jersey: Paulist Press, 2008. pp. 200. $24.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8091-4514-0.
Reviewed by Francis BERNA, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Jerome MURPHY-O’CONNOR, O.P., St. Paul’s Ephesus: Texts and Archaeology. Collegeville, Minn: Liturgical Press, 2007. pp. 289+xxi. $29.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-5259-6.
Reviewed by Mark G. NIXON, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458

Franz DÜNZL, A Brief History of the Doctrine of the Trinity in the Early Church. New York: T&T Clark, 2007. xi+148 pp. Bibliography and index. $90.00 (paper), ISBN 0-567-03192-6
Reviewed by Brian M. DOYLE, Marymount University, Arlington, VA 22207

Maxwell E. JOHNSON, The Rites of Christian Initiation: Their Evolution and Interpretation. Revised and Expanded Edition. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2007. Pp. 487. $49.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-6215-1.
Reviewed by James DALLEN, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 99258

Francis S. COLLINS, The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief. New York: Free Press, 2006. pp. 295. $26.00 hardback. ISBN 978-0-7432-8639-8.
Reviewed by Wilburn T. STANCIL, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO 64110

Edward FOLEY, Nathan D. Mitchell, and Joanne M. Pierce, editors, A Commentary on the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Developed under the auspices of the Catholic Academy of Liturgy and Cosponsored by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8146-6017-1. pp. 502. $59.95 hb.
Reviewed by James DALLEN, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 99258

Hans KÜNG, The Beginning of All Things: Science and Religion. Translated by John Bowden. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William Eerdmans, 2007. pp. 220. $22.00. HC. ISBN 978-0-8028-0763-2.
Reviewed by Peter C. PHAN, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057

Vincent A. PIZZUTO, A Cosmic Leap of Faith: An Authorial, Structural, and Theological Investigation of the Cosmic Christology in Col 1:15-20. Leuven: Peeters, 2006. Pp. 291. 13:9789042916517.
Reviewed by John V. APCZYNSKI, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778-0012

Roland J. TESKE, Studies in the Philosophy of William of Auvergne. Marquette Studies in Philosophy, no. 51; Andrew Tallon, ser.ed. Milwaukee: Marquette University Press, 2006. 274 pp. $30 pb. ISBN 0-87462-674-9.
Reviewed by Steve W. LEMKE, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA 70126

Steven C. ROY, How Much Does God Foreknow? A Comprehensive Biblical Study. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2006. pp. 312. $22 pb. ISBN 0-8308-2759-5.
Reviewed by Steve W. LEMKE, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA 70126

C. Melissa SNARR, Social Selves and Political Reform. Five Visions in Contemporary Christian Ethics. New York/London: T&T Clark International, 2007, pp. 134 + xxvi. $138.95. ISBN-13: 978-0-567-0603-3.
Reviewed by Mary ELSBERND, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL 60611

Gerald L. SITTSER, Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 2007. pp 364. $22.00 cloth. ISBN 978-0-8308-3493-8.
Reviewed by Richard B. STEELE, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA 98119

David GRUMETT, De Lubac: A Guide for the Perplexed. With a foreword by Avery Cardinal Dulles. New York: T & T Clark, 2007. pp. xi + 187. $24.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8264-9315-6.
Reviewed by Andrew W. LICHTENWALNER, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064

John COWBURN, S.J., Free Will, Predestination and Determinism. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Marquette University Press, 2008. pp. 268. ISBN-13: 978-0-87462-754-1 pbk.:alk.paper).
Reviewed by Nathan R. KOLLAR, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY 14618

Orlando O. ESPIN, Grace and Humanness: Theological Reflections Because of Culture. Maryknoll: Orbis, 2007. pp. 145. $26.00. pb. ISBN: 978-1-57075-730-3
Reviewed by Gloria L. SCHAAB, Barry University, 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161

Elizabeth A. JOHNSON. Quest for the Living God: Mapping Frontiers in the theology of God. New York: The Continuum International Publishing Group Inc, 2007. pp.xiii, 234. $24.95. ISBN-13: 978-0-8264-1770-1.
Reviewed by Jill RAITT, Fontbonne University, 6800 Wydown Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri. 63105-3098.

Rowan WILLIAMS. Wrestling with Angels. Conversations in Modern Theology. Edited by Mike Higton. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007. pp. xxv, 305. $28.00 pb. ISBN 97-0-8028-2726-5.
Reviewed by Linda M. MALONEY, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

Bill KRAMER. Unexpected Grace: Stories of Faith, Science, and Altruism. Philadelphia: Templeton Foundation Press, 2007. Pp. 243. $22.95 pb. ISBN 13-978-1-59947-112-9.
Reviewed by Andrew T. McCARTHY, Saint Leo University, 192 Conanicus Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835

THE MONKS OF THE MAINRAD ARCHABBEY. The Tradition of Catholic Prayer. Christian Raab and Harry Hagan, eds. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2007. pp. 298. $24.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-3184-3.
Reviewed by Keith J. EGAN , Saint Mary’s College and Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, IN 46556

Robert POPE. Salvation in Celluloid: Theology, Imagination, and Film. London: T&T Clark, 2007. pp160. $120. ISBN 056703206X.
Reviewed by Richard SHIELDS, University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, ON. M5S 1J4 Canada

Richard G. MALLOY. A Faith that Frees: Catholic Matters for the 21st Century. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2007. $18.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-734-l.
Reviewed by Dorothy JACKO, SC, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA 15601

GEORGE B. WILSON, S.J.. Clericalism: The Death of Priesthood. Collegeville, Minnesota. Liturgical Press. 2008. pp. 140. $16.95 Paperback. ISBN 978-0-8146-2945-1.
Reviewed by Anthony J. POGORELC, The Catholic University of America, WASHINGTON D.C. 20064

Tim PERRY, editor. The Legacy of John Paul II: An Evangelical Assessment. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2007. pp. 327.$29.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8308-2595-0.
Reviewed by Peter C. PHAN, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057

Robert WUTHNOW. After the Baby Boomers: How Twenty- and Thirty-Somethings Are Shaping the Future of American Religion. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2007. pp. 312. $29.95, cloth. ISBN13: 978-0-691-12765-1.
Reviewed by Matthew T. LOVELAND, Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY 13214

David SCHULTENOVER, editor. Vatican II: Did Anything Happen? New York: Continuum Publishers, 2007. pp. 186. $16.95 pb. ISBN: 978-0-8264-2890-5.
Reviewed by Patrick J. HAYES, St. John’s University, Staten Island, New York 10301

Terrence W. TILLEY, et al.. Religious Diversity and the American Experience: A Theological Approach. New York and London: Continuum, 2007. pp. 223+xvi. $29.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8264-2795-3.
Reviewed by Reid B LOCKLIN, University of Toronto (Saint Michael’s College), Toronto, ON M5S1J4, CANADA

Richard R. GAILLARDETZ. The Church in the Making: Lumen Gentium, Christus Dominus, Orientalium Ecclesiarum. New York: Paulist Press, 2006. pp. xx + 220. $19.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8091-4276-7.
Reviewed by Andrew W. LICHTENWALNER, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064

Margaret R. MILES. A Complex Delight: The Secularization of the Breast, 1350-1750. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2008. pp. 177. No Price Listed hc. ISBN 978-0-520-25348-3.
Reviewed by Georgie Ann WEATHERBY, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 99258

Miguel A. DE LA TORRE. Liberating Jonah: Forming an Ethics of Reconciliation. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2007. pp. 178. $20.00. pb. ISBN – 13: 1-57075-743-3.
Reviewed by Nathan R. KOLLAR, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY 14618

Michael S. NORTHCOTT. A Moral Climate. The Ethics of Global Warming. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2007, pp. 336. $20.00. ISBN 978-1-57075-711-2.
Reviewed by Mary ELSBERND, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60611

Raymond COLLINS. Sacra Pagina: First Corinthians. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press (Michael Glazier Book), 1999, pp 600, $39.95 pb. ISBN 0-8146-5809-1.
Reviewed by James ZEITZ, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas 48207

James C. LIVINGSTON. Religious Thought in the Victorian Age: Challenges and Reconceptions. New York and London: Continuum (T & T Clark International), 2007. pp. viii + 304. $39.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-567-02646-0.
Reviewed by Paul MISNER, Marquette University (emeritus), 2220 Still Point Circle, Brookfield, WI 53045

Robert BARRON . The Priority of Christ. Toward a Postliberal Catholicism. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2007. pp. 352, $29.99 pp. ISBN 978-1-58743-198-2.
Reviewed by Daniel P. SHERIDAN, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, 278 Whites Bridge Road, STANDISH, ME 04084

Leslie Woodcock TENTLER, editor . The Church Confronts Modernity: Catholicism since the 1950’s in the United States, Ireland and Quebec. Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Press, 2007. pp. 302. $29.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8132-1494-8.
Reviewed by Francis BERNA, OFM, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Michael, FINLAN. Options on Atonement in Christian Thought. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press/A Michael Glazier Book, 2007. pp. 145+ix, with bibliography and index of authors and ancient texts. $17.95, ISBN-13: 978-0-8146-5986-1.
Reviewed by Linda S. HARRINGTON, Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA 51104.

Orlando ESPIN and James NOCKOLOFF, editors, An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies. Glazier books/ Liturgical Press, 2007. pp. 1500 $49.95 ISBN:978-0-8146-5856-7.
Reviewed by Ruth POOCHIGIAN, 4717 Ferris Ave., Madison WI 53716

David Matzko McCARTHY and M. Therese LYSAUGHT, editors, Gathered for the Journey: Moral Theology in Catholic Perspective. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. pp. 356. $28.00. ISBN 978-0-8028-2595-7 (pbk.)
Reviewed by Dolores L. CHRISTIE, CTSA/John Carroll University, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118

Marcus J. BORG and N. T. WRIGHT, The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions. New York: HarperOne, ©1999. pp. xi, 305. $15.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-06-128554-7.
Reviewed by Linda M. MALONEY, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Enosburg Falls, VT 05450

Ronald HAMEL and James WALTER, editors, Artificial Nutrition and Hydration and the Permanently Unconscious Patient: The Catholic Debate. Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 2007. pp. 294. $29.95 pb. ISBN 9-781589-011786.
Reviewed by James T. BRETZKE, S.J., Marquette University, Milwaukee WI 53201-1881

Melanie M. MOREY and John J. PIDERIT, S.J., Catholic Higher Education: A Culture in Crisis. New York: Oxford University Press. 2006’ pp. 370. $35.00 Hardback. ISBN 978-0-19-530551-7.
Reviewed by Anthony J. POGORELC, The Catholic University of America, WASHINGTON D.C. 20064

Bishop Geoffrey ROBINSON, Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church: Reclaiming the Spirit of Jesus. Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia: John Garratt Publishing, 2007. pp. 307. $34.95 pb. ISBN: 978-1-920721-47-3.
Reviewed by Krista MILLAY, Boston University School of Theology, Boston, MA 02215

Marvin MEYER, Judas: The Definitive Collection of Gospels and Legends about the Infamous Apostle of Jesus. New York: HarperCollins, 2007, pp. 192. $22.95. ISBN 978-0-06-134830-3.
Reviewed by Robert L. HUMPHREY, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH 03106.

Dan MCKANAN, Touching the World: Christian Communities Transforming Society. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press. 2007. pp. 160. $14.91. ISBN: 0-8146-3175-4.
Reviewed by Richard Shields, University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, ON.

Daniel G. GROODY, Editor, The Option for the Poor in Christian Theology. University of Notre Dame Press, 2007. Pp. 315. $35.00 (paperback). ISBN 0-268-02971-7.
Reviewed by Randall Jay WOODARD, University of Manitoba

Aidan NICHOLS, Divine Fruitfulness: A Guide though Balthasar’s Theology beyond the Trilogy. London: T & T Clark, 2007. pp. 364. $39.95. ISNB 10 0567089339.
Reviewed by Peter C. PHAN, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057

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