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Good News Bible With Deuterocanonicals/apocrypha-tev
American Bible Society, 1996
The Best Bible is a Read Bible
+ A good translation
+ This should be the up to date book given freely in every church, not the horrible NIV!!!
With all respect to Mr. Merritt, I fit into none of his catagories of who should read this Bible translation.
My first Bible, given to me when I was eight, was a zippered King James Bible, with the gilt edges and red letters, and my name embossed on the cover. Very lovely and cherished, but ...
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Shot of Love
Bob Dylan
Columbia Europe, 1991
The Gospel According to Bob Dylan (Part 3 of 3)
+ under-appreciated
+ FIRE AND FURY
+ Least of the Three Gospel Albums, but still worthy
+ One Of The Best
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The Screwtape Letters
C. S. Lewis
Blackstone Audiobooks, 2006
Be vigilant and learn the ways of illusion
+ by Kevin
C S Lewis is brilliant in his interpretation of the "evil one". Beware and be on the lookout for the demonic. Obsessions, compulsions, self-righteousness are all tricks of the trade.
But more subtle forms of illusion are; spritual pride that creeps us when you least expect it. One needs to be ...
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The Way of a Pilgrim: And the Pilgrim Continues His Way
HarperOne, 1991
East Christianity's version of the West's John Bunyan classic - "The Pilgrim's Progress"
+ What a Blessing
+ Excellent book on prayer and the Christian life
+ russia
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Survival
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Polygram Records, 1990
AN ABSOLUTE, ABSOULTE MUST FOR MARLEY FANS!!!
+ Top Ranking
+ As good as Exodus!
+ eloquent political statements from a 3rd world hero...
+ This is where it all began
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On the Incarnation: De Incarnatione Verbi Dei (Popular Patristics Series)
St. Athanasius
St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1996
Mandatory Reading for Every Christian
+ The same yesterday, today, forever
+ Athanasius
+ A great introductory work to the early church fathers.
+ Great Book, So-so Translation
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Rastaman Vibration
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Island, 2001
Rastaman Vibration
+ (3.5 stars) Bob's Reggae Gumbo
+ Bob is the best.
+ One of the best.
+ my personal favorite Marley album
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Origen: An Exortation to Martyrdom, Prayer, and Selected Works
Origen, Rowan A. Greer, ...
Paulist Press, 1979
Intellectual reverence and the spiritual sense.
+ A good introduction, a good translation, and a good selection of works
+ Best Intro to a Tough Thinker
+ Good selection of works from a brilliant Christian thinker
+ With Origen on Prayer and Martyrdom
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The Cloud of Unknowing (HarperCollins Spiritual Classics)
Harpercollins Spiritual Classics
HarperOne, 2004
May all be revealed
+ Read the whole book
+ Strange and Intriguing
+ A Wonderful Classic of Catholic Literature!
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The Orthodox Church: New Edition
Timothy Ware
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1993
The Orthodox Church
+ The Best Book on Orthodoxy
+ Orthodox Church History
+ A Must read for anyone willing to find the true Christianity
+ Excellent study of the Orthodox Church
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True Democracy
Steel Pulse
Elektra / Wea, 1990
Best Reggae Album Of All Time
+ THE BEST GROUP THAT HAS EVER BEEN
+ best living reggae band, imo
+ 5 Stars For Album, 5 For Their "CHANT A PSALM"!...
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Tabula Rasa
Arvo Part, Dennis Russell Davies, ...
Ecm Records, 1999
Fill in your blank slate with some innovative music...
+ A wonderful and intriguing labryinth
+ music so good you'll cry
+ This is one for everybody
+ should be accepted by any rational person as strong evidence for God's existence.
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A Chieftains Celebration
The Chieftains
RCA, 1989
Chieftains are always "Best"
+ A bag of (mixed) tricks
"...Matt Molloy's spooky arrangement of "The Strayaway Child". . .
You managed not to mention that a digeridoo shows up on the background through half the tune rendering it one of the most haunting sounds I've ever heard.
And Millennium Suite is just plain fun!
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Rattle and Hum
U2
Island, 1990
A U2 CLASSIC! LIVE!
This album is one of their best. A great LIVE cut for this band. Bono's passion for what he sings ignites the audience. The Edge and the rest of the band putting forth extraordinary energy in every note. Buy this and enjoy it for years.
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Meister Eckhart: Selections from His Essential Writings (HarperCollins Spiritual Classics)
Harpercollins Spiritual Classics
HarperOne, 2005
The teachings of the German–born Meister Eckhart (1260–1328), Dominican philosopher and spiritual master, are among the most daring and profound in the history of Western mysticism. From counsels on discernment to a treatise on detachment as the most essential virtue, Eckhart's fascinating thoughts on the spiritual life will inspire and challenge those looking to deepen their ...
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