| Eric Bays: Indian Residential Schools - Another Picture (Baico, 2009) In recent years the Canadian public has heard much about the negative impact of Indian Residential Schools on the aboriginal peoples of this land. While acknowledging that some students were harmed by the schools, this book shows these institutions also had a positive side. Eric Bays was Bishop of the Diocese of Qu'Appelle in southern Saskatchewan before he retired.
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| Joe Boot: Searching for Truth (Crossway, 2002) Many people ignore or reject Christianity, not because they have looked at its claims and found them lacking, but because nobody has ever given reasonable answers to their questions. Joe Boot, director of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity and senior pastor of Westminster Chapel in Toronto, explains the biblical worldview, giving special attention to the life and claims of Jesus Christ.
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| John Perry: Catholics and Slavery: A Compromising History (Novalis, 2008) John Perry, SJ, who teaches ethics at St. Paul's College at the University of Manitoba, has written a challenging book which examines Catholic responses to slavery. He considers its biblical treatment; colonial history in the 17th and 18th century; and the insidious practices of forced labour and human trafficking today. He suggests the deep-seated attitudes and practices have not been entirely eradicated in the Catholic church.
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| Sigmund Brouwer: Broken Angel (Waterbrook, 2008) In this engrossing story with a post-apocalyptic edge, Sigmund Brouwer weaves a harrowing journey through a treacherous culture a few steps removed from our own, a nation carved from the United States in the rough, shadowy hills of Appalachia. Married to Christian recording artist Cindy Morgan, Brouwer divides his time between Red Deer, Alberta and Nashville, Tennessee.
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| Colin McCartney: Red Letter Revolution (Castle Quay, 2009) The Red Letter Revolution is about a global movement of Christians who are taking the actions of Jesus and his words - the 'red letters' in some versions of the Bible - seriously. Colin McCartney is executive director of UrbanPromise Toronto, which serves at-risk urban families; he urges his readers to join the movement by responding to the poverty, racism, economic disparity and other forms of injustice and oppression like Jesus did.
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| Terence J. Fay: New Faces of Canadian Catholics: The Asians (Novalis, 2009) Since 1970, Asian immigrant history has been an integral part of Canadian religious history. Terence Fay, a Jesuit priest who teaches at the University of Toronto, focuses on five of the largest groups of Asian Canadian Catholics - Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Tamil and Vietnamese. Fay wrote A History of Canadian Catholics in 2002, bridging the divided between English- ad French-speaking scholars.
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| Peter Richardson & Douglas Richardson: Canadian Churches: An Architectural History (Firefly Books, 2007) This gorgeous coffee table book focuses on churches as important pieces of architecture and documents of Canada's history. It covers 250 beautiful and significant churches from many denominations (weighted to mainline, older churches) across the nation. The authors are both retired University of Toronto professors; photographer John De Visser has done a stellar job.
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| James Taylor: The Spirituality of Pets (Northstone, 2006) Animals love unconditionally and touch our souls in the most unexplainable and profound way. In this beautifully illustrated book James Taylor invites readers to explore their own spirituality, through the lens of the animals which share their lives. A co-founder of Wood Lake Books and the author of 12 books, he lives in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley.
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| Paul Redekop: Changing Paradigms - Punishment and Restorative Discipline (Herald Press, 2008) After several decades of working in the field of restorative justice, Paul Redekop concludes that punishment is a major obstacle to healthy societies, families and schools. He feels it should be replaced with restorative discipline, and societies should move toward a punishment-free justice system. He is an associate professor of conflict resolution studies at Menno Simons College, University of Winnipeg.
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| Michael Wilkinson, editor: Canadian Pentecostalism - Transition and Transformation (McGill-Queen's, 2009) One of the most significant transformations in twentieth century Christianity was the emergence and rapid growth of Pentecostalism worldwide. This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the subject in the Canadian settings. Editor Michael Wilkinson is associate professor of sociology and director of the Religion in Canada Institute at Trinity Western University.
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| Lynn Strongin: The Sorrow Psalms (University of Iowa Press, 2006)
As they evoke and exalt the dead and give expression to the deepest emotions, the resonant twentieth century elegies collected here offer comfort to those who grieve the passing of loved ones. Included are famous poets (Dylan Thomas, E.E. Cummings), poets known for their Christian faith (Margaret Avison, Denise Levertov) and many others. American-born editor Lynn Strongin lives in Victoria, BC.
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Harold Faw: Sharing Our Stories - Understanding Memory and Building Faith (Essence, 2007) Having safely crossed the Jordan, the Israelites were directed to construct a monument out of stones from the riverbed; it would provide countless opportunities for telling their stories of deliverance. You too have stories of God's interventions. Trinity Western professor Harold Faw explores fascinating dimensions of human memory and vital links between remembering God's deeds and learning to trust him.
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Darren C. Marks, editor: Shaping a Global Theological Mind (Ashgate, 2008) This work focuses on the shift of Christian theological thinking from the North Atlantic to the Global South. By placing the Global South alongside newly emerging western forms such as Pentecostal, Aboriginal and Hispanic theologies, the book shows how theology is both enculturated and still familial. Darren Marks is assistant professor of theology at Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario.
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Dwight J. Olney: Master Mind (Word Alive, 2009) The author points out that this book "is not a treatise concerning thinking about God, but rather a challenge to begin thinking like God; there is an enormous difference between the two." Recognizing that God's thoughts are far from our natural thoughts, he offers a radical solution based on a different way of thinking.
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Kurt Bowen: Christians in the Secular World - The Canadian Experience (McGill-Queen's, 2004) (IVP, 2009) Does religion really have an impact on the daily lives of people in modern world? Based on 18 social surveys exploring the beliefs, attitudes and behaviours of over 100,000 Canadians, this book assesses the state of Christians and their churches in Canada. Kurt Bowen is a professor of sociology at Acadia University.
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