Angels in Iron
Disclaimer--published by my company, but one of the best books I have ever read, in my biased opinion.
Posted on 03/07/2006 1:55:49 PM PST by Diago
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The library can be an awesome resource for bibliophiles, but is useless if it doesn't carry the books that you love most.
The library can also be a place for Catholic evangelization, if it has the right books on its shelves.
The sole purpose of the Pope Saint Nicholas V email list is to help Catholics make purchasing suggestions to their public libraries. Each week I will present an adult title, a child's title, or a video or music title, plus the occasional spiritual classic. I will include all of the information that one should need to make a patron request to their library -- title, author, publisher, date published, ISBN #, price, and comments.
Let your voice be heard. If your library has a website, go to it now and see if you can make purchasing suggestions online. If so, make a suggestion! If not, next time you visit the library ask for a patron request form and then fill it out!
Some tips:
--The form you need to fill out may be called a variety of things: patron request, item request, purchase suggestion, or something similar.
--Sometimes it's easier to ask a main library instead of a suburban or branch library.
--You'll have a better chance of a purchase at a big library than a small one which needs to get rid of books to save room.
--Titles published in the past year are more likely to be purchased. Librarians want their purchases to have a long shelf life and so are weary of older books.
--If you do suggest an older title, make sure to comment that it is a "classic" and will be checked out for years to come.
--Don't give up if you feel that your suggestions are ignored. Your voice will eventually be heard!
--Tell all of your like-minded friends to make purchasing suggestions too. There is power in numbers.
--And don't forget. Once the librarian purchases the books you suggest, check them out!
Title: The Da Vinci Deception Author: Ted Sri and Mark Shea Publisher: Ascension Press Date Published: February 2006 ISBN: 1932927646 Price: softcover $6.95 Comments: With the upcoming movie, The Da Vinci Code, this is must reading.
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
Why has The Da Vinci Code sold tens of millions of copies worldwide? Is the book’s phenomenal success due to its compelling characters, thrilling plot points, or impeccable research? No. The Da Vinci Code has become an international hit because of its lurid prose and its sensationalistic—even blasphemous— claims regarding the "true" history of Christianity. In the end, it is nothing more than a thinly veiled assault on the person of Jesus Christ and His Church. Millions of people, who are not experts in history, art, theology, or archeology, are being led astray by The Da Vinci Code’s fraudulent assertions and invented history.
On May 19th, The DaVinci Code will be released as a major motion picture.
Film critics have predicted it will be one of the year’s biggest blockbusters.
The Da Vinci Deception is a powerful antidote to the spiritual poison found in The DaVinci Code. This easy-to-read, question-and-answer book tackles the key errors in this devastating cultural phenomenon. It is the perfect giveaway to family, friends, parishioners, and anyone you think may be in danger of having their faith in Christ and His Church eroded by the mockery of Truth that is The Da Vinci Code. Dr. Edward (Ted) Sri is assistant professor of theology at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He is the author of several books, including a Catholic best-selling book on the Rosary, The New Rosary in Scripture: Biblical Insights for Praying the 20 Mysteries (Servant). He also is the author of Mystery of the Kingdom: On the Gospel of Matthew (Emmaus Road), Queen Mother: A Biblical Theology of Mary’s Queenship (Emmaus Road) and Dawn of the Messiah: The Coming of Christ in Scripture (Servant) and a co-author of the popular apologetics series, Catholic for a Reason. Ted is a founding leader with Curtis Martin of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) and continues to serve on FOCUS executive staff. He appears frequently on EWTN and regularly writes and speaks on Scripture, apologetics and the Catholic faith. He holds a doctorate from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He resides with his wife Elizabeth and their three children in Atchison.
About the Author Mark Shea is Senior Content Editor of Catholic Exchange, and co-author of Catholic Scripture Study. He is the author of numerous best-selling books including Making Senses Out of Scripture, By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition and This is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers the Real Presence. Mark frequently appears on T.V. and radio, and is the beloved host of what may be the most popular Catholic blog on the Internet, Catholic and Enjoying It.
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