Peace-building art exhibition seeks to unite East and West
A contemporary art exhibition built on the theme of the ancient Egyptian symbol of the ankh opened in New York on Sept. 21, the United Nations International Day of Peace.
Highlights for January
Faith traditions lack support for female leaders, experts say By Linda Brooks Women have made great progress in business and politics, but in the world of male-dominated religious faiths, acceptance in leadership roles is still difficult to achieve, although slow change is happening. That was one of the conclusions drawn at a Dec. 9 panel …
We can stay open to conscious and subconscious prayer
By Linda Ryan I was shopping in the grocery store not long ago, and something occurred to me. I suddenly noticed that I slowed down when approaching an intersection with another aisle. Then I looked both ways to make sure nobody turned toward my cart or crossed my aisle to another. I found I do …
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Highlights for December
Books for Christmas Mr. Nicholas: A magical Christmas taleBy Christopher de Vinck, Paraclete Press, 157 pp Review by Kristine MorrisIn Christopher de Vinck’s novel “Mr. Nicholas,” a hardened newspaperman’s life is rocked by a small boy’s love and an encounter with a mysterious old man. On his way to interview a beekeeper, Jim sees Anna’s …
Botticelli’s “Nativity”: an elusive mystery of time
By Linda Brooks Christian Biblical stories have been presented visually in numerous ways — from early symbolic scratches on hidden walls, to incredibly realistic detailed paintings, and then a return to symbolism in modern abstract paintings. But rarely does a painting transcend time in all of these genres. Such is the uniqueness of the masterpiece …
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Highlights for November
The Gospel according to a sitcom writer By James Cary If you can’t see the jokes in the Bible, maybe you’re not taking it seriously. “The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer” by James Cary (who has written for several British TV shows) is a riotous but reverent examination of the Gospels. What’s the first …
What did Jesus really look like?
By Joan Taylor Everyone knows how to recognize Jesus. He is portrayed in art, film and literature in much the same way. His image is found repeatedly in countless churches and Christian buildings. He is usually somewhat European: a man with nut-brown hair (sometimes blond) and light brown or blue eyes. He has a long …
