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God Speaks Again
An Introduction to the Bahai Faith
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2011
The Baha'i- Faith is a recognized independent world religion attracting increasing attention--and followers--in the U.S. and around the globe as people from all walks of life search for practical spiritual direction and meaning in these deeply troubled times. Founded nearly 160 years ago, the Baha'i-...
by Jan Assmann
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2009
Nothing has so radically transformed the world as the distinction between true and false religion. In this nuanced consideration of his own controversial Moses the Egyptian, renowned Egyptologist Jan Assmann answers his critics, extending and building upon ideas from his previous book. Maintaining...
World Religions and Cults Volume 1
Counterfeits of Christianity
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2015
Religions in today’s culture seem to be multiplying. Have you ever wondered why certain religions believe and practice what they do? Or how they view the Bible? This volume delves into these and other engaging questions, such as: How can a Christian witness to people in these religions? Do...
The Parallax from Hell
Satan’S Critique of Organized Religion and Other Essays
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2012
Is there no sympathy for the Devil? Misunderstood and vilified by the worlds major religions, Satan has decided to strike back at his accusers. In his own words, Satan makes the case that he is only carrying out Gods commands and that he is unjustly blamed for the woes of the world.
Simultaneously...
Fighting Words
Religion, Violence, and the Interpretation of Sacred Texts
Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2012
One of the critical issues in interreligious relations today is the connection, both actual and perceived, between sacred sources and the justification of violent acts as divinely mandated. Fighting Words makes solid text-based scholarship accessible to the general public, beginning with the premise...
by James Wood
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2011
Everyone knows that Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah. Is it possible that they have misunderstood the entire concept of the Messiah and his function in God's spiritual economy?
Passages such as Isaiah 53 and Zechariah 13 are viewed as messianic by the Church but has the Church misused...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2016
The Routledge Handbook of Muslim-Jewish Relations invites readers to deepen their understanding of the historical, social, cultural, and political themes that impact modern-day perceptions of interfaith dialogue. The volume is designed to illuminate positive encounters between Muslims and Jews, as...
Illustrated Introduction To Taosim:
The Wisdom of the Sages
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Containing 118 stunning color illustrations, this beautiful book provides an introduction to Taoism, one of the great religious and philosophical movements in Chinese thought. Incorporating selections from J.C. Cooper’s writings, it explores the concept of the Tao (Way), the symbolism of Yin-Yang,...
by Barbara Brown Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 1993
Language: English
Release Date: January 25, 1993
In her bestselling preaching autobiography, Barbara Brown Taylor writes of how she came to be a preacher of the gospel as a priest in the Episcopal Church.
by Fr. Ray Ryland
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2012
Christ left His Church with His Body and Blood in the Eucharist, the most precious of all gifts. In this booklet, Fr. Ryland invites us to take a closer look at the miracle of Transubstantiation so we may gain a greater devotion to our Eucharistic Lord Jesus.
by Dan Greenup
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2014
Why am I here? It's one of life's biggest questions, and there are plenty of answers out there. How do you know which of them is the right one? No, not just the right one for you, which of them is actually true? Sure, you may think you know what all of the answers out there claim, but what if you're...
Ultimate Things
An Introduction to Jewish and Christian Apocalyptic Literature
Language: English
Release Date: November 9, 2012
Carey presents an introduction to the elements of apocalyptic discourse in the Hebrew Bible, the intertestamental texts of the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, and the Jewish and Christian apocalyptic texts. He seeks to help modern readers perplexed by the rampant and somewhat outrageous depiction and...
by Robert M. Bowman Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2012
"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is as American as apple pie," writes Robert Bowman in this booklet-length introduction to the Mormon faith. Addressing the growing curiosity of the American public, Bowman leads with a synopsis of former governor Mitt Romney's Mormon heritage...
No, We Can't
Radical Islam, Militant Secularism and the Myth of Coexistence
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2011
Respected Leader Exposes the Myth of Coexistence among Islam, Secularism, and Christianity
Fueled with clever slogans and celebrity endorsements, the religious "Coexist" campaign is gaining momentum. On the surface, this movement is appealing, with its promise of promoting harmony...