In the midst of the theological quagmire of the American religious scene, this book stands tall. I read this book as a part of a Modern Theology class in college. I was amazed at its clarity and its directness.

Anton Ugolnik is a gifted writer who takes you on a journey through Communist Russia, showing examples of Christians who kept their faith in the midst of overwhelming repression. But he also shows quite well how Orthodoxy "fits" in America. It is a rich book, covering areas as vast as theology, political theory, hermeneutics, and the like. After reading this book, I finally understood the doctrine of the Trinity.

It is not a Summa of Orthodox thought, or even Father Ugolnik's Magnum Opus, but it is a true diamond in the rough-- a refreshing break from the soulless theological meanderings that have overridden the Christian thought in America.

This book was never written, let alone published. It appeared on one provisional publishing list several years ago but never came about.

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Great! Easy to read and apply material. My board will be better off if others read their copies! I am one of the authors - the material comes from our work over a five year period with 54 nonprofit boards! We learned a lot and this book shares it, including the self-assessment questionnaires (which can be used FREE!

In Moral Love is an intriguing love story that Christians will find revealing and full of wisdom and non-Christians will find hard to put down because, as an agnostic friend, who read it, told me, it keeps your attention. The subtitle of the book is "A Moral Love Story for an Immoral Age." This could be the defining book of this generation for a "moral" love story. The characters go through real-life problems and decisions about love relationships, as faith plays a part in it. The main character Martin is struggling to understand what the right decision to make is. Just when you think he will fail, he somehow makes the right decision. The different shades of love are evident throughout the book, but the primary issue is on inspiring, passionate moral love vs. mechanical, cheap immorality. The author makes a strong argument for the value of moral love in terms of human dignity and self-esteem, not to mention courage. The back cover of the book says, "Temptations lurk in every dark corner. Lust, jealousy, insecurity, ambition, and impatience are at war with faith, patience, and purity. Spiritual blind spots loom in people. 'Morality' is a dirty word in immoral society, but a spiritually resorted 'fallen man' seeks to establish moral love with an enticingly beautiful, worldly woman.... Only in moral love can he prove himself to be a real man." This book will make you feel and think.

One of the best loved, as well as wittiest, Popes of all time, Pope John XXIII was famous for his insightful quotes. In this book, editor Anthony F. Chiffolo draws upon John XXIII's books, encyclicals, notes, personal letters, reports, speeches and radio addresses to present a very personal, very warm and very human picture of Pope John XXIII. The quotes are helpfully grouped into sections such as "Humility and Poverty," "Suffering," "God's Will," "Justice and Charity," "Peace," "Truth," and "Modern Issues." It is easy to find the right quote for the right occasion. The book offers a unique look into a man who is on his way to sainthood in the Catholic church. One of John's quotes in the book is "The older I grow the more I find that supreme wisdom is found more in the little, simple books." That is especially true about this book, which, though small, provides an excellent insight into one of the greatest figures of the 20th Century.

A French friend gave me the English version of this book for Christmas along with an outstanding recommendation. I have to agree with her now that I've read it too. The book is not a typical travel guide or history book. It is about the rediscovery of Roman civilization from the ruins and the birth of modern archeology. The story telling writing style and many beautiful illustrations really bring the past to life again. I have many books on Roman history, but this was the first to help me see Rome in a completely different way. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in history and archeology. It would also be a wonderful companion book for anyone planning a walking tour of ancient Rome. Happy reading!

I really enjoyed reading this book because it makes you feel as though you are experiencing what the author is writing. It has been very useful for school aged children and college students. This is a collector's item! I have several that I share with friends. You will not be dissapointed with this book.

Written in the form of separate essays, Damon Knight's Hugo Award-winning In Search of Wonder is a revealing look into the author's mind and into the state of science fiction and literature as a whole. The book deserves five stars for its historical value, its superb commentary, and its ability to hold up nigh fifty years later under close scrutiny of professionals. Highly recommended.