Books for Lent

Other recently published books that could serve as a guide for those who observe Lent by adding spiritual disciplines include “My Jesus Year: A Rabbi’s Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith,” by Benyamin Cohen.

This book, written by the son of an Orthodox Rabbi, offers a loving and rollicking look at life as a Christian from a fond visitor.

Cohen ends up in the mosh-pit at a Christian rock festival, at a Catholic confessional, and at Easter sunrise service at Stone Mountain, the Confederate memorial outside of Atlanta.

He manages to balance humor with holiness, and detached observation with genuine respect. The book becomes a worthwhile tour of Christianity for anyone, whether Christian or not.