Christianity
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Thou Shalt Not Kill: Sachiko by Shūsaku Endō
I think Sachiko (1982, transl. 2020) has been my first 5-star novel of the year. In some ways, it doesn’t “deserve” it. Clocking in at 464 pages, it’s long and meandering, more “tell” than “show,” without the brilliant brevity of The Sea and Poison or the pithy structure of Silence. But just like those two Continue reading
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The Trial of Jesus – Reflections on the Four Gospels
Today is Good Friday, when Christians remember the betrayal, trial, and unjust execution of Christ. I reread the accounts of the trial this morning and wanted to share some details I had not remembered or perhaps even noticed before. For those who may be unfamiliar with the story—the events begin in the Garden of Gethsemane, Continue reading
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When Principles Aren’t Enough – Christianity in View of Osamu Dazai’s The Setting Sun
So… this is part-book review, part-religious monologue—thinking out loud, really. It’s just a personal reflection. It could come across preachy or possibly offensive, neither of which is my intention. Please feel free to skip if this isn’t your cup of tea. ❤ I appreciate you all, so much. You have heard that it was said, Continue reading
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Man’s Search for Meaning, Revisited
First reading: May 2014 review Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl is part memoir, part manifesto tackling the existential question of human life and why it matters. The message resonates with Frankl’s Yes to Life, but this longer work expands on his points with heartrending examples from his experiences in concentration camps. Though the Continue reading
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Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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