Tag: books
A Question on Marking Up Books
Ken Boa
January 19, 2019
What is your system for marking up books as you read?
A Taste of the Classics: The Brothers Karamazov
Ken Boa
November 5, 2018
Ken Boa’s favorite novel, Fyodor Dostoevesky’s “The Brothers Karamazov” explores the Christian view of redemption, as well as themes related to human nature and relationships.
A Taste of the Classics: Pride & Prejudice
Ken Boa
October 24, 2018
In a society in which money, marriage, and social status had become the measure of all morality, Jane Austen’s finest novel illustrates the need for love and respect as the basis for any happy, healthy relationship (particularly marriage).
A Taste of the Classics: Paradise Lost
Ken Boa
October 8, 2018
Penned in 1667, John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” is an epic poem that weaves together all the threads of Scripture to present the story of God’s redemption of humanity through a rich tapestry of extraordinary imagery.
A Taste of the Classics: Mere Christianity
Ken Boa
September 26, 2018
Published in 1952, C.S. Lewis’s “Mere Christianity” came out of a series of BBC radio talks during the Second World War. The book makes the case for Christianity, seeks to delineate those beliefs common to all Christians, and discusses matters related to Christian behavior/morality.
A Taste of the Classics
Ken Boa
September 26, 2018
Over the years, Ken Boa has taught and helpfully summarized a number of works from classic literature. This series introduces several of 16 important works.
Great Books, Playwrights, & Poets (Ken Boa’s List)
Ken Boa
November 10, 2017
Reading encourages you to slow down, think deeply, and make inferences or connections. It also aids your memories, especially if you underline or mark text while you read. This list of titles, compiled by Dr. Boa, includes many classics sure to challenge your thinking and outlook—books that will “bite