More Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion and Morality (More Steve Allen on the Bible, Religion & Morality)
Like Allen's previous volume ( LJ 10/15/90), this one gives us 113 short essays, alphabetically arranged by topic, that range in subject from abortion and alcoholism to ghosts and glossolalia to wisdom literature and women's liberation. This is not meant to be a scholarly study but rather the thoughts of an intelligent person who is well read in the Bible and religious topics. The overall tenor of the work is that of a critique of the literal or fundamentalist approach to the Bible and religion. Allen aims to challenge literal-minded religionists to reconsider their positions. Such people are, however, probably the last who would take up his book. While not an essential purchase, the book is interesting, and the author's fame in the entertainment field will be a drawing card.- John Moryl, Yeshiva Univ. Lib., New YorkCopyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.