Awing over Jerusalem as “the place of all places,” Bret Lott’s memoir "Gather the Olives" relishes in time spent among Israelis and Palestinians. Lott, who loves Hebrew Bible “stories for their action, their mystery, their terror... Read More

N. S. Nuseibeh’s "Namesake" is a brilliant collection of essays threaded together by reflections on an early Muslim warrior. Nuseibeh’s family members believe they are direct descendants of Nusaybah bint Ka’ab, one of the first... Read More

Matthew L. Harris’s exposé of one religion’s role in US race relations, "Second-Class Saints" covers an ill-understood episode in Mormon history. The book charts the history of Mormonism’s infamous “priesthood ban,” a... Read More

Hard moments in the lives of four friends become less insurmountable thanks to the mysterious addition of a book about Jesus to their group in the novel "Miracle at Angels Bend". In R. Christian Bohlen’s allegorical novel "Miracle at... Read More

"You Are His Masterpiece" is a healing self-help book with recommendations for trusting in God’s process. Judith Lacy Hewes’s hope-filled religious self-help book "You Are His Masterpiece" is a guide for those dealing with... Read More

"Walking Closer" is an earnest monthlong devotional for Christians that focuses on trust and faith over fear. Jonathan Temple’s Christian devotional "Walking Closer" suggests a daily practice that reflects one’s faith in God.... Read More

Calling its ideal audience of one to task for deviating from his earlier Christian principles, "The Gospel According to Alex Jones" is a caustic and esoteric text. Jay L. Hall makes a case against Alex Jones in his political science book... Read More

Celebrating deep relationships with God, "I Am That I Am" is a curious and provocative collection of spiritual meditations. Henry Martens’s appealing spiritual book "I Am That I Am" discusses the benefits of spirituality in an... Read More