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Codex: The Kite Runner
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A discussion board and forum for the Codex Book Club. Monday, January 21, 2008. Thanks to all of you who joined us for our discussion of The Road. Last Thursday night. We had a great time, with very spirited discussion. When our discussion and thoughts are as passionate and interesting as they were the other night, that's a good sign you've engaged a great piece of writing. The book has also been made into a feature motion picture, picking up many nominations during this current award season. Khaled Hoss...
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Codex: December 2007
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A discussion board and forum for the Codex Book Club. Wednesday, December 19, 2007. This month's book is by acclaimed novelist Cormac McCarthy. His work includes prize winning novels including Blood Meridian. And No Country for Old Men. Both of those books have been adapted recently into major motion pictures. you can find McCarthy's webpage on the links to the right. Is a challenge for us. It will test our emotions and stamina. But I encourage all of you to press on. You can find The Road.
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Codex: A Tale of Two Cities
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A discussion board and forum for the Codex Book Club. Friday, March 28, 2008. A Tale of Two Cities. This month the Codex Book Club is reading Charles Dickens' classic A Tale of Two Cities. A monumental work from one of the greatest literary figures in history. We'll be meeting to discuss the book on Thursday night, April 24th. The location for the meeting hasn't been decided, but be sure to check back here regularly for more details. Our first point of discussion is a simple question.
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Codex: Discussion Q:2
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A discussion board and forum for the Codex Book Club. Monday, July 28, 2008. One of the interesting points brought out by Keller in The Reason for God, is how the message of Christianity impacts culture. In Chapter 3, "Christianity is a Straightjacket", Keller explains how the gospel moved in parts of Africa:. When Africans become Christians, their African-ness is converted, completed, and resolved, not replaced with European-ness or something else. For the better or for the worse?
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Codex: The Reason for God
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A discussion board and forum for the Codex Book Club. Tuesday, July 8, 2008. The Reason for God. Here's a link to a video of. Tim Keller, author of. The Reason for God. Our book of the Summer. In this short video he gives the basic reasons for writing the book. There will be a few more posts coming soon with some fresh discussion questions. For now, what have been your opening impressions of the book? The Reason for God-Clip. My suggestion for the box: field trip to NYC! July 8, 2008 at 9:45 PM. From Jac...
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Codex: March 2008
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A discussion board and forum for the Codex Book Club. Friday, March 28, 2008. A Tale of Two Cities. This month the Codex Book Club is reading Charles Dickens' classic A Tale of Two Cities. A monumental work from one of the greatest literary figures in history. We'll be meeting to discuss the book on Thursday night, April 24th. The location for the meeting hasn't been decided, but be sure to check back here regularly for more details. Our first point of discussion is a simple question.
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Codex: February 2008
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A discussion board and forum for the Codex Book Club. Wednesday, February 6, 2008. The first discussion question for The Kite Runner. Deals with the culture of Afghanistan. As you read the opening chapters of the book, what's your reactions to Afghan culture? Were you surprised by the way in which the author portrayed his upbringing? Finally, the relationship between Amir and his father is a fascinating one. How does Amir's hopes for his relationship with his father effect the rest of is early life?
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Codex: July 2008
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A discussion board and forum for the Codex Book Club. Monday, July 28, 2008. One of the interesting points brought out by Keller in The Reason for God, is how the message of Christianity impacts culture. In Chapter 3, "Christianity is a Straightjacket", Keller explains how the gospel moved in parts of Africa:. When Africans become Christians, their African-ness is converted, completed, and resolved, not replaced with European-ness or something else. For the better or for the worse? Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
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Codex: Discussion Q:1 - The Reason for God
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A discussion board and forum for the Codex Book Club. Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Discussion Q:1 - The Reason for God. In Chapter 4, The Church is Responsible for So Much Injustice. Keller addresses the idea of Fanaticism in religion, particularly in Christianity. This is a hot button issue for many people. How can the church promote fanaticism that seems to manifest itself in hate, violence, and intolerance? Keller writes on the bottom of pg. 57:. July 17, 2008 at 12:01 PM. While I believe our faith needs t...
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Codex: November 2007
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A discussion board and forum for the Codex Book Club. Tuesday, November 27, 2007. In her chapter, "Names and Labels", L'Engle talks about the power of naming things and how labels can create misconceptions and pigeonholes. Here's an extended passage from that chapter, the question is simply, "What do you think? Not long ago a college senior asked if she could talk to me about being a Christian writer. If she wanted to write Christian fiction, how was she to go about it? What do you think? On p 5 L'Engle ...
