[From the February 2004 Banner.]

Our church studied the main faith issues in The Da Vinci Code for two Sundays.

Books

Beasts of No Nation

by Uzodinma Iweala

Even if you can’t leave home, these books, CDs, and movies will take you somewhere new.

Social Jusitce

A Prisoner in the Garden

by The Nelson Mandela Foundation

Documentaries are hot.

Fiction for adults

River Rising

by Athol Dickson

Does your church have a website?

Health Issues

Race Against Time

by Stephen Lewis

Don’t worry, parent. Have no fear, librarian.

TV/DVD

Bonhoeffer

reviewed by Jim Romahn

Walt Wangerin loves Jesus. You can’t read his latest book, Jesus: A Novel without experiencing that clear conviction.

documentary

Born into Brothels

reviewed by Kristy Quist

Question: where is it still safe to be a racist? Answer: at an American sporting event.

As I watched Left Behind: World at War, I asked myself these questions:

Fighting Disappointment in Narnia

The concept of a “traitor” looms large in C.S.

In a recent classroom discussion I asked my grade seven and eight students what kind of gifts they were hoping to receive this holiday se

If thoughtful gifts are what you’re looking for, here’s a list of ideas that are guaranteed to be the right size and add a li

If you could have one wish granted, what would it be? To play baseball with the New York Yankees?

Rancher John Lockwood and his Internet-savvy friend John Underwood thought they had a really bright idea: offer hunters a chance to hunt

Award shows frustrate me.

Looking Back on the Central Questions of the Star Wars Saga

“This war represents a failure to listen.”—Pa

Memoir

Gods of Noonday: A White Girl’s African Life

by Elaine Neil Orr
review