Cameron Browne- Outside Reading

Out of the two texts we were required to read my favorite one was Landscapes of the Sacred by Lane. The book was written very well and gave insight on how landscapes are sacred and how the wilderness can correlate with a spiritual journey for some people. On the John Hopkins University website I found reviews of Lane’s book, Landscapes of the Sacred. A few for example were, "Clearly written and grounded in far-ranging scholarship . . . Anyone interested in American history and, more specifically, with American spirituality will be deeply enriched by studying (not just reading) this brilliant text."—Most Rev. Robert F. Morneau, auxiliary bishop of Green Bay, Wisconsin, St. Anthony Messenger , reviewing a previous edition or volume and "Read Belden Lane's book and you will encounter your own desire for that elusive sacred country where the ordinary world changes from the moment to the eternal, where opposites are reconciled and all things are drawn to the center in an irresistible confluence."—Ruth M. Slickman, Review for Religious , reviewing a previous edition or volume. Both of these reviewers were positive about Lane’s book and I believe they are both right. Lane writing was great and his examples of how the ordinary world changes were interesting and not boring to read. This text was required for the class but I enjoyed reading Lane’s book, Landscapes of the Sacred very much and this book should remain in this course.