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  (photo Tucsonlocalmedia) Arthur Yavelberg, author of A Theology for the Rest of Us, was recently interviewed in the Tucsonlocalmedia: " Religion Educator Pens A Theology for the Rest of Us ."'  Here is an excerpt: There are questions that have answers, questions without answers, and questions that just lead to more questions. In his new book, “A Theology for the Rest of Us,” local writer Arthur Yavelberg tackles all these types of questions in the hopes of providing some religious illumination in these uncertain times. Now that’s not to say the book aims to convince anyone of anything, but by examining various religions’ insights on topics like free will, the identity of the creator, and why evil exists, Yavelberg provides a map for spiritual awareness.  Yavelberg, who has worked as a teacher of history and comparative religion, as well as the head of Tucson Hebrew Academy, describes the book as “the sum total of his religious theological insight over a lifetime.” But f

  As part of an interview with author Arthur Yavelberg , Sloan Fremont reviewed Yavelberg's book, A Theology for the Rest of Us , very positively. Here is what Fremont had to say: More about the book,  A Theology for the Rest of Us :  If God exists and is good, why is there evil? Avoiding such questions underlies the spiritual emptiness and anxiety in today’s world. A Theology for the Rest of Us explores how to approach the divine through Eastern and Western religious traditions without dogma, challenging readers to “be you lamps unto yourselves.” In a time of internecine wars and all kinds of abuse of authority and trust, too many good, thoughtful people are “voting with their feet” and turning away from organized religion. Popular “spirituality”-a sort of mysticism-lite articulated in memes-is often unsatisfying as well. A Theology for the Rest of Us is a straightforward approach to the fundamental questions of religion and philosophy: Does God exist? Is there free will? What is

" Arthur Yavelberg’s book,   A Theology for the Rest of Us , surprises us with its clarity and offers a personalized guide for readers on their own spiritual journey of discovery," writes Shane Anderson in the US Insider and concludes: " Yavelberg compares the findings and foundations that Western and Eastern traditions have arrived at and allows his readers to divest their own belief systems and ideologies into the narrative. This rare and open acceptance of our own subjective experience is like a balm against cynicism and despair and allows readers to immerse themselves in the narration." Read the entire review HERE . Read more posts about Yavelberg and his book HERE . BEST INDIE BOOK AWARD LITERARY TITAN BOOK AWARD: SILVER MEDAL Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy

  No one could give a better introduction and summary of this podcast than Arthur himself, author of A Theology for the Rest of Us : For those of you who missed it--which is one way of saying "for those of you who have a life"--this is a recording of my radio interview with Patricia Raskin on VoiceAmerica. As I understand it, she found what I had to say compulsive....ummm...no...I believe "compelling" was the word she used. (Norm Crosby, where are you?) Also, if you listen closely, you can hear Frodo criticizing my analysis of Arjuna's existentialist dilemma in the Bhagavad Gita. That alone is worth the price admission...errr...which, at "free," is very reasonable... Here is the official description of the podcast episode: In his new book, Yavelberg tackles all types of questions in the hopes of providing some religious illumination in these uncertain times. By examining various religious' insights on topics like free will, the identity of the

  Arthur Yavelberg, author of A Theology for the Rest of Us , was recently featured in an Authority Magazine article, titled "Social Impact Authors: How and Why Author Arthur Yavelberg Is Helping to Change the World." You can read the article HERE . For more information about the social impact theory and model, click here . For more articles on Arthur and his works, click HERE .                                    Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter                           Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .

  Here is one of the of best interviews of Arthur Yavelberg, author of A Theology for the Rest of Us , from many that have taken place. Tell Me about Your Book: A Conversation with Arthur Yavelberg. Read it HERE . For more posts about Arthur and his book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. Want to communicate with one of our authors? You can! Find their contact information on our  Authors' Pages .

On October 8, MSI Press author, Arthur Yavelberg, author of A Thoelogy for the Rest of Us,   contributed an article to the Tucson Daily Star about...well, you can read it here and see what it is about: "A Rose by Any Other Name" by Arthur Yavelberg While I am not a Catholic, I've never had a problem with the Trinity. The idea that there is one essence that manifests itself in different forms in different contexts was no challenge to me. The same is true of Krishna in Hinduism, by the way. Depending on the seeker--the nature of the seeker and the surrounding culture--Krishna could take any form that would be positively received. When I was teaching in Chicago, it was not false humility to recognize, for example, that basketball great Michael Jordan and I could say exactly the same thing, but Jordan would get rapt attention while I would be lucky if there was a drowsy yawn. In the Bible, when Moses wants to know the name of God he should use when addressing the Israelites i

  Positive Radio interviewed Arthur Yavelberg, author of the popular book, A Theology for the Rest of Us , in a segment called " Learning about the World's Different Religions ." It is a very well-done interview. Comprehensive and on the long side, but well worth taking some minutes out from your daily routine and just sitting back and listening for a few minutes of reflection. You may indeed learn something you would want to internalize. At the very least, the interview is informative and enjoyable -- a great morning listen with a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy! And if you do enjoy this episode, check out more posts, including links to interviews, by and about Arthur Yavelberg and his book  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in excha

  " Arthur has some really interesting insights. I like his calm style of talking. He's more well versed on a bigger myriad of religions than anyone I've ever seen. This was a fascinating interview to watch and it definitely gave me some things to think about." (feedback from a listener/watcher) Arthur Yavelberg, author of the award-winning book, A Theology for the Rest of Us , was interviewed recently on the podcast, Spirituality with a Twist. This interview is titled Beyond Dogma: Navigating Complex Spiritual Questions . Enjoy Description from the interviewer: Hi, Welcome to Spirituality with a Twist In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with educator and author Arthur Yalevberg for a interview. We discuss his book A Theology for the Rest of Us and explore how spirituality, science, and philosophy intersect. With experience teaching comparative religion, world history, and American history, Arthur offers a unique perspective on complex spiritual que

What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Each month, we share near-daily, or as often as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  A Theology for the Rest of Us  by Arthur Yavelberg. Description: If God exists and is good, why is there evil? Avoiding such questions underlies the spiritual emptiness and anxiety in today's world. A Theology for the Rest of Us explores how to approach the divine through Eastern and Western religious traditions without dogma, challenging readers to "be you lamps unto yourselves." In a time of internecine wars and all kinds of abuse of authority and t

  What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Each month, we share near-daily, or as often as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  A Theology for the Rest of Us  by Arthur Yavelberg. Description: If God exists and is good, why is there evil? Avoiding such questions underlies the spiritual emptiness and anxiety in today's world. A Theology for the Rest of Us explores how to approach the divine through Eastern and Western religious traditions without dogma, challenging readers to "be you lamps unto yourselves." In a time of internecine wars and all kinds of abuse of authority and