# Roundup: Literature and the Bible, finding faith, Samoan worship, leftovers, best of 2011

> What literature owes the Bible.

1 January 2012 · News

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## [The Book of Books](https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/books/review/the-book-of-books-what-literature-owes-the-bible.html?_r=1&nl=books&emc=booksupdateema1)

What literature owes the Bible.

## [Finding my religion](https://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/books/review/man-seeks-god-by-eric-weiner-book-review.html?nl=books&emc=booksupdateema3)

A self-described “Confusionist” sets off on a journey through five countries and eight religions to figure out which faith fits him best.

## [Samoan traditions get congregation on song](https://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/samoan-traditions-get-congregation-on-song/2403366.aspx)

Enter the Queanbeyan Uniting Church on any given night and you might expect to see a small group of people quietly worshipping.

## [Getting the Christ Out of Christmas](https://killingthebuddha.com/mag/confession/getting-the-christ-out-of-christmas/)

What would Jesus do with leftovers?

## [Ben Myers recommends …](https://www.faith-theology.com/2011/12/best-books-films-music-tv-websites-of.html)

Best books (films, music, TV, websites) of 2011.