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By Seth Satterlee Jul 09, 2021 Forthcoming books this season look at the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud from a mix of historical, literary, and theological perspectives. Fall 2021 Announcements: Religion & spirituality By Seth Satterlee | Jul 09, 2021
Forthcoming books this season look at the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud from a mix of historical, literary, and theological perspectives. There are also new titles from heavy hitters like Rachel Held Evans, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Lysa TerKeurst.
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Peter Seewald. Bloomsbury Continuum, Nov. 9 ($35, ISBN 978-1-4729-7921-6)
The second volume of historian Seewald’s comprehensive life of Pope Benedict covers the period from the Second Vatican Council (1965–1968) to the present.
Like other religious congregations, the Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison, Kansas, has had to strictly limit visitors since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. The separation has particularly difficult because hospitality is a key Benedictine value. (Courtesy of Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison)
When I guide retreats for Benedictine Oblates those who like me who are lay associates of a monastery I often end by playing a song called You Will Be Found from the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen. The song has become an anthem of sorts for young people yearning for a sense of belonging. The lyrics also beautifully capture the Benedictine spirit of community.