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Speaking of Books

Exploring the World of Christian books - Regular reviews of Christian and primarily Orthodox books, both new and old.

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The Mayor of Casterbridge

The Mayor of Casterbridge

Fr. Michael Gillis reviews The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy, published by Penguin.

7 Jan 2011

15mins

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Our Mutual Friend

Our Mutual Friend

Fr. Michael Gillis reviews Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens, published by Penguin.

1 Nov 2010

16mins

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On the Incarnation

On the Incarnation

Nicholas Chapman reviews On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius the Great of Alexandria, published by St. Vladimir's Semin... Read more

17 Dec 2009

13mins

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Orthodox Coloring Books

Orthodox Coloring Books

Jane G. Meyer recommends children's coloring books by Anna Larsen and Potamitis Publishing.

27 Apr 2012

8mins

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The Princess and Curdie

The Princess and Curdie

Fr. Michael Gillis reviews The Princess and Curdie by George Macdonald, published by Johannesen Printing and Publishing.

5 Oct 2011

9mins

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Dombey and Son

Dombey and Son

Fr. Michael Gillis reviews Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens, published by Vintage Classics.

9 Aug 2011

12mins

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The Heart of Russia

The Heart of Russia

Nicholas Chapman reviews The Heart of Russia: Trinity-Sergius, Monasticism and Society after 1825 by Scott Mark Kenwor... Read more

7 Jun 2011

15mins

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A History of the English Church and People

A History of the English Church and People

Nicholas Chapman reviews A History of the English Church and People by the Venerable Bede, published by Penguin Classics... Read more

13 Jul 2011

12mins

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The Bible for Young People

The Bible for Young People

Jane G. Meyer reviews The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (illustrated by Christos Gousides), published by Narthex... Read more

7 Sep 2012

5mins

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Descent Into Hell

Descent Into Hell

Fr. Michael Gillis reviews Descent Into Hell by Charles Williams, published by Eerdman's Publishing Company.

16 Jun 2011

12mins

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The Jesus Prayer

The Jesus Prayer

Jane G. Meyer reviews The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer That Tunes the Heart to God by Frederica Mathewes-Gree... Read more

29 Dec 2009

9mins

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A Child’s Christmas in Wales

A Child’s Christmas in Wales

Katherine Hyde reads excerpts from A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas, published by Holiday House.

16 Dec 2011

15mins

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Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives

Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives

Katherine Hyde reviews Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives: the Life and Teachings of Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica, publishe... Read more

22 Jan 2010

14mins

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Greece’s Dostoevsky

Greece’s Dostoevsky

Nicholas Chapman reviews Greece’s Dostoevsky: The Theological Vision of Alexandros Papadiamandis by Anestis Keselopoulos... Read more

13 Apr 2012

16mins

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The Winter Pascha

The Winter Pascha

Ginny Nieuwsma reviews The Winter Pascha by Fr. Thomas Hopko, published by St. Vladimir's Seminary Press.

11 Dec 2009

9mins

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The End of Suffering

The End of Suffering

Katherine Hyde reviews The End of Suffering: Finding Purpose in Pain by Scott Cairns, published by Paraclete Press.

24 Nov 2009

10mins

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A Cry of Stone

A Cry of Stone

Jane G. Meyer reviews A Cry of Stone by Michael D. O'Brien, published by Ignatius Press.

3 Nov 2009

6mins

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Elizabeth Crispina Johnson

Elizabeth Crispina Johnson

Jane G. Meyer reviews And Then Nicholas Sang and What Do You Hear, Angel?, both by Elizabeth Crispina Johnson and publis... Read more

22 Jun 2012

6mins

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A Champion of Good

A Champion of Good

Katherine Hyde reviews A Champion of Good: The Life of Father Ilarion by Natalia Mikhailovna Kopyttseva, published by Ho... Read more

4 Feb 2012

5mins

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Sojourning with Angels

Sojourning with Angels

Katherine Hyde reviews Sojourning with Angels: The Rise of Zazriel, published by Faith & Fiction.

31 Mar 2012

6mins

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