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Desire of the Everlasting Hills, by Thomas Cahill

Thomas Cahill's title comes from Genesis 49:26. Though it is hard to see any reference to Jesus in that passage, it does come close to defining this book's tone. Cahill calls himself "a faithful but flawed Catholic." It is clear that he has thought vigorously about Jesus and is an enthusiastic and able student of his subject. Though he contradicts himself at times, he is clear and consistent when the substance matters. As he writes, "No one's thinking is so well wrought as to be without contradictions."

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