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Religion & Spirituality· Poland

Lost Christianity

by Jacob Needleman
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1980English
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About This Book

Few works of religion & spirituality have earned the sustained critical attention that Lost Christianity (1980) by Jacob Needleman continues to receive. A significant work on religion and spirituality, Lost Christianity by Jacob Needleman (1980) grapples with timeless questions of belief and transcendence.

Book Details

AuthorJacob Needleman
Published1980
Country of Origin🇵🇱 Poland
LanguageEnglish
Category🕊️ Religion & Spirituality
ISBN9781852301323
Editorial Score30/100
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🕊️ Religion & Spirituality

Sacred texts, theology, and explorations of the spiritual life.

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Country of Origin

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1980, Jacob Needleman's Lost Christianity is a work of religion & spirituality that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of Lost Christianity lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Lost Christianity reflects Jacob Needleman's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Poland's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Publishers Weekly
notable · national
198030
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Jacob Needleman
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Jacob Needleman is a Poland author whose work in religion & spirituality has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Lost Christianity was written by Jacob Needleman, first published in 1980. Jacob Needleman is recognized as a significant author in the field of religion and spirituality.

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