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What We're Reading "Life Is a Miracle: An Essay Against Modern Superstition," by Wendell Berry; "The Image of Christ," edited by Gabriele Finaldi; "Who's Who in the Bible," by Peter Calvocoressi Left Behind Store The best source for all things left behind New to Amazon.com Bible software! Author Pages From "A" to "Z"	Three from DK--Beautifully Illustrated Christian Reference Books New in Paperback "The View from a Monastery," "Like Gold Refined," and "The Next Pope" Bestsellers "The Changing Face of the Priesthood: A Reflection on the Priest's Crisis of Soul," "The Essential Catholic Handbook: A Summary of Beliefs, Practices, and Prayers," and "The Power of a Praying Parent"

WHAT WE'RE READING
"Life Is a Miracle: An Essay Against Modern Superstition"
by Wendell Berry
In "Life is a Miracle," Wendell Berry challenges the notion that scientific inquiry is superior to religious belief. Berry, who wrote the book as a response to E.O. Wilson's "Consilience," offers faith in the spiritual mysteries that even science cannot touch. Read more

"The Image of Christ"
edited by Gabriele Finaldi
"The Image of Christ" is an illustrated history of how Jesus has been portrayed by artists, from the early church to the present. Intending more than just an exquisite art book, author Gabriele Finaldi discusses how artists came to imagine Christ, even though no eyewitness description of His appearance exists.

"Who's Who in the Bible"
by Peter Calvocoressi
From Judas to Mary, the most famous, beloved, and notorious characters in the Old and New Testaments are represented in Peter Calvocoressi's "Who's Who in the Bible." With more than 450 biographies, this is one of the most complete resources available.

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LEFT BEHIND STORE
Coinciding with the release of "The Indwelling" (Left Behind No. 7) is the grand opening of our one-of-a-kind Left Behind Store. Find the full range of Left Behind products--from the Kids series to Spanish language titles--as well as interviews, excerpts, and a whole lot more. Read more

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NEW TO AMAZON.COM: BIBLE SOFTWARE!
A great way to find scripture by theme or keyword, biblical software offers simple access to favorite passages. Visit our new area for Christian and biblical titles, where you'll find bestsellers for calendars and screen savers, as well. Read more

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AUTHOR PAGES: FROM "A" TO "Z"
From Thomas Aquinas to Zig Ziglar, find top-selling titles from your favorite Christian authors in our Author Pages.

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THREE FROM DK--BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED REFERENCE BOOKS
Dorling Kindersley Publishing brings you three stunningly illustrated books written by Christian scholars in a lucid and accessible style, all welcome additions to the family library.

"The Story of Christianity: A Celebration of 2,000 Years of Faith"
by Michael Collins and Matthew A. Price
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"The Complete Bible Handbook: An Illustrated Companion"
by John W. Bowker

"DK Illustrated Family Bible" (NIV)

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NEW IN PAPERBACK
"The View from a Monastery"
by Brother Benet Tvedten
"The View from a Monastery," by Brother Benet Tvedten, is a memoir of life in the Benedictine community at South Dakota's Blue Cloud Abbey. Tvedten mines his 40 years at Blue Cloud for colorful stories about the routines, rituals, and leisure activities that have filled his life, and writes an engaging narrative about the liberation he has found in the restrictions of his Benedictine community. Read more

"Like Gold Refined" (Prairie Legacy, 4)
by Janette Oke
In the fourth installment of Janette Oke's Prairie Legacy series, Virginia Simpson wonders if her prayers are being answered or if her worst nightmare has just begun. Will she have the strength and fortitude to become "Like Gold Refined?"

"The Next Pope: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How the Successor to John Paul II Will Be Elected and Where He Will Lead the Catholic Church"
by Peter Hebblethwaite, updated by Margaret Hebblethwaite
Margaret Hebblethwaite has updated and revised her late husband's book. The result is a work of solid research presented in a punchy, readable, journalistic style.

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BESTSELLERS
"The Changing Face of the Priesthood: A Reflection on the Priest's Crisis of Soul"
by Donald B. Cozzens
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"The Essential Catholic Handbook : A Summary of Beliefs, Practices, and Prayers"
foreword by John Cardinal O'Connor

"The Power of a Praying Parent"
by Stormie Omartian

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You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Christian Books section.