Along with “Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rithmetic,” Religion is the fourth “R” of basic literacy. First published in 1987, The Fourth R shares the latest thinking from religion scholars and writers—in non-technical language aimed at a general audience. Annual subscription to six issues of The Fourth R is included in Westar membership.
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Editorial – Parenthetical Remarks By Art Dewey
Constructing the History of the Church: Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History by Nina E. Livesey
The First Sermon: From Provocations to Proclamations by Gordon W. G. Raynal
Rethinking Religion by Arthur Wells
A Farewell Interview with Bill Lehto, Westar’s Financial Manager by Andrew D. Scrimgeour
Book Review: The Life and Death of the Radical Historical Jesus by David Burns
Different Gods by Tom Hall
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In a recent membership survey, respondents rated The Fourth R as the top benefit of Westar membership.