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Why Religion?

A Personal Story

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Why Religion?

By: Elaine Pagels
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
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Why Religion? has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher. Biographies & Memoirs Religious Religious Studies Sociology Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking
Personal Vulnerability • Scholarly Insights • Excellent Narration • Intellectual Depth • Meaningful Exploration

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Questions I have struggled over for decades were enlightened with new dimensions through Elaine Pagels struggle to understand in the midst of deep grief and near despair. I am so grateful for her transparency and generosity in sharing this profound story.

Magnificent!

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The narration was wonderful. the book was interesting, but for me sort of a misleading title. It would have been better off titled, ' My Life', not Why Relion. No doubt the author is a great historian of religions. The book from that perspective was very interesting and informational, but I did not see anything to answer, why religion? I could not tell if the author was a religious individual and believer or just a darn good historian. And I mean a very good historian. So I'm not disappointed that I read or listened to the book and I would encourage other people to do that, but I was looking for an answer why religion? As a personal memoir it was a fantastic book.

Why Religion ? Not Sure?

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It's not often you get to listen to a book that weaves together scholarship, a personal narrative of love and loss, spiritual exploration, and a new take on life. And with heart and insight and impact! This is a rare book.

Most revealing and insightful

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Elaine Pagels has deep insights into suffering and grace in one's understanding of God. In bringing in extra-canonical writings plus other writings sheds new light, for me, much better than the simple Evangelical Christian views which I grew up with. My husband and I met in an Evangelical seminary and had we brought up questions as Elaine brings forth, we would have been kicked out. She is an excellent author as I read more of her writings.

Mystery in suffering

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Elaine's story spoke to my heart, echoing many feelings I myself have felt while dealing with tragic personal loss. thank you, Elaine, for sharing these pieces of yourself with the world.

moving, emotional work

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