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Thomas Jay OORD, Editor Divine Grace and Emerging Creation: Wesleyan Forays in Science and Theology of Creation. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2009. Pp. xiv + 229. $27.00 pb. ISBN 978-1606082874.
Reviewed by Robert P. RUSSO, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH 43560

Celia DEANE-DRUMMOND, Christ and Evolution: Wonder and Wisdom. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2009. Pp. xvi + 295. $23.00 pb. ISBN 978-0800640132.
Reviewed by Michael MARCUM II, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH 43560

Steven T. OSTOVICH, The Courage of Faith: Some Philosophical Reflections.. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2009. Pp. vii + 151 pages. $15.95 pb. ISBN 978-0814618721.
Reviewed by Jill HOWARD, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH 43560

John POLKINGHORNE, Theology in the Context of Science. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2009. Pp. viii + 164. $26.00 hb. ISBN 978-0300149333.
Reviewed by David A. BEAVERSON, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH 43560

Martin C. ALBL, Reason, Faith, and Tradition: Explorations in Catholic Theology. Winona, MN: St. Mary’s Press, 2009. pp.viii + 402. $36.00 pb. ISBN 978-0-88489-982-2.
Reviewed by Benjamin BROWN, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH 43560

Jared WICKS, S.J., Doing Theology. New York and Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2009. Pp. xii + 292. $24.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8091-4564-5.
Reviewed by Benjamin BROWN, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH 43560

Bryan C. HOLLON, Everything is Sacred: Spiritual Exegesis in the Political Theology of Henri de Lubac. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2009. Pp. xii + 216. $24.99 pb. ISBN 978-1556358579.
Reviewed by Gregory John BRACHO, Lourdes College, Sylvania, OH 43560

Lisa M. BITEL, Landscape with Two Saints: How Genovefa of Paris and Brigit of Kildare Built Christianity in Barbarian Europe. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. pp. xvi + 299. $34.95 hb. ISBN 978-0-19-533652-8.
Reviewed by Linda M. MALONEY, Calvary Episcopal Church, Underhill, VT 05489

Joseph MARTOS, The Sacraments: An Interdisciplinary and Interactive Study. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2009. 274 pages. ISBN 978-0-8146-5369.
Reviewed by Richard SHIELDS, University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, ON M5S 1J4 Canada.

Jame SCHAEFER, Theological Foundations for Environmental Ethics: Reconstructing Patristic and Medieval Concepts. Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 2009. pp. 280. $29.95 pb. ISBN 978-1-58901-268-4.
Reviewed by Alice L. LAFFEY, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA 01610

Anna-Karina HERMKENS, Willy Jansen and Catrien Notermans, Eds., Moved by Mary: The Power of Pilgrimage in the Modern World. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. pp.285. $15.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8010-3194-6.
Reviewed by Matthew T. LOVELAND, Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY 13214

Mary E. MCGANN, et al., Let It Shine: The Emergence of African American Catholic Worship. New York: Fordham University Press, 2008. Pp. 181. ISBN 978-0-8232-2992-5.
Reviewed by James DALLEN, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 99203

Gerard MANNION, editor , The Vision of John Paul II: Assessing His Thought and Influence. Collegeville, Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, a Michael Glazer Book, 2008. pp.287, $37.95ppb. ISBN 978-0-8146-5309-8(pbk).
Reviewed by Loretta DEVOY, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY 11439

Jennifer MOORCROFT, God is All Joy: The Life of St. Teresa of the Andes. Washington DC: ICS Publications, 2009. pp. 163. ISBN 978-0-935216-42-4. $12.95 pb..
Reviewed by Jason Paul BOURGEOIS, Quincy University, Quincy IL 62301

Pheme PERKINS, Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels. Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2007. ISBN 978-0-8028-1770-9, hard cover, pp.312.
Reviewed by Kathleen McGovern GAFFNEY, Emerita, Xavier University, New Orleans, LA 70125

Daniel BERRIGAN, No Gods but One. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 2009. Pp.184. ISBN 978-0-8028-6462-8.
Reviewed by Andrew MCCARTHY, Anna Maria College, 50 Sunset Ln, Paxton, MA 01612

Gerald W. SCHLABACH, Editor, Just Policing, Not War: An Alternative Response to World Violence. Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2007. pp. xx + 255. $27.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-5221-3.
Reviewed by Moni MCINTYRE, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282

Paul DAPONTE, Hope in An Age of Terror. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2009. pp. 200. $34.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-843-0.
Albert NOLAN, Stan Muyebe (editor), Hope in An Age of Despair. Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Books, 2009. pp. 178. $14.00. ISBN 978-1-57075-835-5.
Reviewed by Nathan R. KOLLAR, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY. 14618

Merold WESTPHAL, Whose Community? Which Interpretation? Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2009. pp. 160. $19.99 pb. ISBN 978-0801031472.
Reviewed by Daniel ROBER, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458

Wilfrid J. HARRINGTON, O.P., Sacra Pagina (Volume 16): Revelation. Liturgical Press, 1993, 2008 (updated bibliography). pp. 278. $24.95 pb. ISBN 13: 978-0-8146-5977-9.
Reviewed by James ZEITZ, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX 78240

Scott W. HAHN, Covenant and Communion: The Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict XVI. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Books, 2009. Pp. 190. $21.99 hb. ISBN 978-1-58743-269-9.
Reviewed by David CLOUTIER, Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD 21727

D. Stephen LONG, Speaking of God: Theology, Language, and Truth. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eedrmans, 2009, pp. 341. $32.00 pb. ISBN 978-0-8028-4572-6.
Reviewed by Peter C. PHAN, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 20057

J. J. MUELLER, S.J., et al., Theological Foundations: Concepts and Methods for Understanding the Christian Faith. Winona, Minnesota: St. Mary’s Press, 2007. pp. 418. ISBN 978-0-88489-920-1.
Reviewed by Michael J. TKACIK, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida 33574.

Ralph W. HOOD, Jr., Peter C. HILL, Bernard SPILKA, The Psychology of Religion: An Empirical Approach. Fourth Edition; New York, London: The Guilford Press, 2009, pp. 636, ISBN: 978-1-60623-303-0.
Reviewed by Lluis OVIEDO, Pontificia Universita Antonianum, 00185 Rome -Italy

Edith STEIN, Potency and Act: Studies Toward a Philosophy of Being. Washington, D.C.: ICS Publications, 2009. pp. 518. $19.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-935216-48-6.
Reviewed by Donald L. WALLENFANG, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL 60626

Michael E. LEE, Bearing the Weight of Salvation: The Soteriology of Ignacio Ellacuría. New York: The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2009. pp. 237. $34.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8345-2421-0.
Reviewed by Arthur J. KUBICK, Providence, RI 02906

Christian SMITH with Patricia SNELL, Souls in Transition: the Religious and Spiritual Lives of Emerging Adults. New York: Oxford University Press. 2009. pp. 300. $35.00 Hardback. ISBN 978-0-19-537179-6.
Reviewed by Anthony J. POGORELC, The Catholic University of America, WASHINGTON D.C. 20064

Stephen B. BEVANS, SVD, and Jeffrey GROS, FSC, Evangelization and Religious Freedom. Rediscovering Vatican II Series. New York/Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2009. pp. 259. $21.95 pb. ISBN 0-8091-4202-3.
Reviewed by Jeffrey KIRCH, C.PP.S., Saint Joseph’s College, Rensselaer, IN 47978

Tracey ROWLAND, Ratzinger's Faith: The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI. New York: Oxford University Press, 2008. pp. xii + 214. £8.99 pb. ISBN 978-0-19-957034-8.
Reviewed by Joseph FLIPPER, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53201

Rik VAN NIEUWENHOVE, Robert FAESEN, SJ, and Helen ROLFSON, editors, Late Medieval Mysticism of the Low Countries. New York: Paulist, 2008. pp. xvi+399. $29.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8091-0569-4.
Reviewed by Christopher DENNY, St. John’s University, Queens, NY 11439

Robert J. DALY, SJ, editor, Apocalyptic Thought in Early Christianity. Holy Cross Studies in Patristic Theology and History. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009. pp. 304. $32.99 pb. ISBN 978-0-8010-3627-9.
Reviewed by Michael G. AZAR, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, 10458

Susan K. WOOD, One Baptism: Ecumenical Dimensions of the Doctrine of Baptism. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. pp.285. $15.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8010-3194-6.
Reviewed by Wilburn T. STANCIL, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO 64110

Alexis D. ABERNETHY, editor, Worship That Changes Lives: Multidisciplinary and Congregational Perspectives on Spiritual Transformation. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. pp.285. $15.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8010-3194-6.
Reviewed by Marie CONN, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Kathleen McALPIN, Ministry That Transforms: A Contemplative Process of Theological Reflection.. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2009. pp.147. $15.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-3222-2.
Reviewed by Marie CONN, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA 19118

David L. SCHINDLER, editor, Love Alone Is Credible: Hans Urs von Balthasar as Interpreter of the Catholic Tradition. Volume 1. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2008. pp. 360. ISBN 978-0-8028-6247-1.
Reviewed by Daniel P. SHERIDAN, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, 278 Whites Bridge Road, STANDISH, ME 04084

Elizabeth A. JOHNSON, Quest for the Living God: Mapping Frontiers in the Theology of God. New York: Continuum, 2008. pp. 234. $24.95 hardback. ISBN 978-0-8264-1770-1.
Reviewed by Wilburn T. STANCIL, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO 64110

Timothy E. BYERLEY, The Great Commission: Models of Evangelization in American Catholicism. Mahwah, New Jersey: Paulist Press, 2008. $18.95 pb. ISBN978-0-8091-4558-4.
Reviewed by Paul D. HUESING, The Paulist Center, Boston, MA 02108

Gordon T. SMITH, Editor, The Lord’s Supper, Five Views: Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, Baptist, Pentecostal. Downers Grove Illinois: InterVarsity Press Academic, 2008. $18.00 pb. ISBN978-0-8308-2884-5.
Reviewed by William M. SHEA, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester MA 01610

Richard P. MCBRIEN, The Church: The Evolution of Catholicism. New York: Harper One, 2008, xxviii + 496 pp., $29.95 (hardcover), ISBN: 978-0-06-124521-3.
Reviewed by Patrick HAYES, Redemptorist Fathers Archives, Brooklyn, New York.

Kate DUGAN and Jennifer OWENS, editors, From the Pews in the Back: Young Women and Catholicism. Liturgical Press, 2009. pp. 237. $19.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-3258-1.
Reviewed by Michael P. McCARTHY, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL 60153

Ormond RUSH, The Eyes of Faith: The Sense of the Faithful and the Church’s Reception of Revelation. Washington, D.C.: The Catholic University of America Press, 2009. pp. 330. $79.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8132-1571-6.
Reviewed Amanda OSHEIM, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Jim FOREST, Living with Wisdom: A Life of Thomas Merton. Revised edition. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008. pp. xxvi + 262. $22.00 pb. ISBN 978-1-57075-754-9.
Reviewed Patrick F. O’CONNELL, Gannon University, Erie, PA 16541

Avery Cardinal DULLES, Evangelization for the Third Millennium. New York/Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2009. pp. 120. $15.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8091-4622-2.
Reviewed Joel WARDEN, The Brooklyn Oratory of St. Philip Neri, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Gregory BAUM, The Theology of Tariq Ramadan: A Catholic Perspective. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press, 2009. pp. 178. $25.00 pb. ISBN 0-268-02214-3.
Reviewed by Reid B. LOCKLIN, St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S1J4, CANADA

Steven BOGUSLAWSKI and Ralph MARTIN, Editors, The New Evangelization: Overcoming the Obstacles. New York, Paulist Press, 2008, pp.157. $16.95 pb. ISBN-13978-0-8091-4532-4.
Reviewed by Anneris GORIS, La Esperanza Center, New York 10032

Matthew Avery SUTTON, Aimee Sample McPherson and the Resurrection Christian America. London: Harvard University Press, 2007. pp. 280. pb. ISBN 978-0-674-03253-8.
Reviewed by Jacqueline E. WENGER, Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, Washington, DC 20036

David N. BELL, Orthodoxy: Evolving Tradition. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2008. pp. 241. $29.25 pb. ISBN 987-0-87907-228-5.
Reviewed by Peter C. PHAN, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057

Charles E. CURRAN, Catholic Moral Theology in the United States: A History. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2008. pp. 353. $59.95 hb, $26.95 pb. ISBN 1589011961.
Reviewed by Catherine OSBORNE, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458

Thomas MERTON, The Rule of Saint Benedict. Initiation into the Monastic Tradition 4. Edited with an introduction by Patrick F. O’Connell. Collegeville, MN: Cisterican Publications, 2009. pp. 291. $24.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8790-7019-9.
Reviewed by Daniel ROBER, Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10458

Gabriel MORAN, Believing in a Revealing God: The Basis of the Christian Life. Liturgical Press, 2009. pp 194. $29.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-5388-3.
Reviewed by Richard SHIELDS, University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto, ON M5S 1J4

Conor KOSTICK, The Siege Of Jerusalem: Crusade and Conquest in 1099. New York: Continuum Books, 2009. Pp. 232. $29.95 pb. ISBN 9781847252319.
Reviewed by Robin O’REILLY, College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ 07960.

Brad HARPER and Paul Louis METZGER, Exploring Ecclesiology: An Evangelical and Ecumenical Introduction. MI: Brazos Press, 2009. pp. 336. $24.99 pb. ISBN 978-1-58743-173-9.
Reviewed by Peter BEISHEIM, Stonehill College, North Easton, MA 02357

Milo KEARNEY and James ZEITZ, World Saviors and Messiahs of the Roman Empire, 28 BCE-135 CE: The Soterial Age. Lewiston, NY: The Edwin Mellen Press, 2009. pp. 432. $129.95 hb. ISBN 0-7734-4839-X.
Reviewed by Maureen Beyer MOSER, 12 Woodlot Road, Eastchester, NY 10709

James R. PETERS, The Logic of the Heart: Augustine, Pascal, and the Rationality of Faith. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2009. pp. 304. $32.99 pb. ISBN 978-0-8010-3599-9.
Reviewed by Gerald MCCARTHY, Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609

Jerome KODELL, Don't Trust the Abbot, Musings from the Monastery. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2009. pp. 94. $11.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-3238-3.
Reviewed by Susanna L. CANTU GREGORY, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469

Wil DERKSE, A Blessed Life, Benedictine Guidelines for Those Who Long for Good Days. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2009. pp. 95. $11.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-1863-9.
Reviewed by Susanna L. CANTU GREGORY, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469

Terrence G. KARDONG, The Life of St. Benedict by Gregory the Great. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2009. pp. 160. $16.95 pb. ISBN 978-0-8146-3262-8.
Reviewed by Susanna L. CANTU GREGORY, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469

Charles E. CURRAN & Julie Hanlon RUBIO, Marriage. (Readings in Moral Theology No. 15) New York: Paulist Press, 2009. pp. 455. $34.95 pb. ISBN: 978-0-8091-4575-1.
Reviewed by Jason KING, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA 15601

George SMIGA, The Gospel of John Set Free: Preaching Without Anti-Judaism. Paulist Press, 2008. pp. 180. $14.95 pb. ISBN-13:978-0-8091-4457-0.

Daniel HARRINGTON, The Synoptic Gospels Set Free: Preaching Without Anti-Judaism. Paulist Press, 2009. pp.227. $19.95 pb. ISBN-13: 978-0-8091-4583-6.
Reviewed by John TROKAN, College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati Ohio, 45233

William G. RUSCH, editor, The Pontificate of Benedict XVI: Its Premises and Promises. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2009. Pp. 173 +xiv. $24.00 pb. ISBN 978-0-8028-4868-0.
Reviewed by Ryan MARR, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO 63103

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 OSTOVICH, 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. 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. McDONOUGH, 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

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