Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters--And How to Talk about It by Krista Tipp

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From the creator and host of public radios "Speaking of Faith," this book offers the story of the conversational journey of discourse among theologians, scientists, ethicists, and seekers who explore such complex subjects as justice, evil, and love—all within the concept of spirituality.

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An intimate, thought-provoking, and original appraisal of the meaning of religion in our time- from the creator and host of public radio's "Speaking of Faith"Krista Tippett, widely becoming known as the Bill Moyers of radio, is one of the country's most intelligent and insightful commentators on religion, ethics, and the human spirit. With this book, she draws on her own life story and her intimate conversations with both ordinary and famous figures, including Elie Wiesel, Karen Armstrong, and Thich Nhat Hanh, to explore complex subjects like science, love, virtue, and violence within the context of spirituality and everyday life. Her way of speaking about the mysteries of life-and of listening with care to those who endeavor to understand those mysteries-is nothing short of revolutionary.

Author Biography

KRISTA TIPPETT is a graduate of Brown University and Yale Divinity School and is a former Fulbright Scholar. She has reported and written for "The New York Times, Newsweek", the BBC, and other international news organizations. She also served as special assistant to the U.S. ambassador to West Germany, She is now the host and producer of"Speaking of Faith", an NPR program heard on a growing number (currently over 150) of public radio stations. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Review

"In a day where religion-or, rather arguments over religion-divide us into ever more entrenched and frustrated camps, Krista Tippett is exactly the measured, balanced commentator we need."-Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love "Tippett's prose is lyrical and profound; her arguments should move the secularist and the dogmatist alike to a new vision of peace."-Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon

Long Description

An intimate, thought-provoking, and original appraisal of the meaning of religion in our time from the creator and host of public radios "Speaking of Faith" Krista Tippett, widely becoming known as the Bill Moyers of radio, is one of the countrys most intelligent and insightful commentators on religion, ethics, and the human spirit. With this book, she draws on her own life story and her intimate conversations with both ordinary and famous figures, including Elie Wiesel, Karen Armstrong, and Thich Nhat Hanh, to explore complex subjects like science, love, virtue, and violence within the context of spirituality and everyday life. Her way of speaking about the mysteries of lifeand of listening with care to those who endeavor to understand those mysteriesis nothing short of revolutionary.

Review Quote

In a day where religionor, rather arguments over religiondivide us into ever more entrenched and frustrated camps, Krista Tippett is exactly the measured, balanced commentator we need. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of "Eat, Pray, Love" Tippetts prose is lyrical and profound; her arguments should move the secularist and the dogmatist alike to a new vision of peace. Andrew Solomon, author of "The Noonday Demon"

Details ISBN0143113186 Author Krista Tippett Short Title SPEAKING OF FAITH Pages 240 Publisher Penguin Books Language English ISBN-10 0143113186 ISBN-13 9780143113188 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 200 Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-02-28 Alternative 9781598870831 Imprint Penguin Books Australia Place of Publication Hawthorn Country of Publication Australia Subtitle Why Religion Matters--and How to Talk About It DOI 10.1604/9780143113188 Audience General/Trade NZ Release Date 2008-01-28 AU Release Date 2008-01-28 We've got this

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