Comparative category: 2220 books

With the idea which was gradually forced upon my mind, that there was a systematic suppression of the truth in the pulpit, I very carefully searched the Bible, with which I have been familiar from infancy, and upon which, it is asserted, all our faith is founded. At this time, too, a casual inquiry...

A groundbreaking spiritual conversation that invites you to step beyond the limits of any one faith into a global spirituality. Long description:The World Wisdom Bible is a global spiritual conversation about the nature of life and how best to live it. Drawing on ancient and timeless texts from Christianity,...

In the sixties, Transcendental Meditation, a Hindu-based movement, became fashionable as a way to therapy and psychological well-being -- especially after being endorsed by the Beatles and the Beach Boys. Its influence waned, ironically, after the courts decided that TM was a religion rather than...

Cosmic Theogony describes the Vedic trinity comprising the deities Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma, which reflect the three aspects of the soul in Vedic philosophy, namely, cognition, emotion, and relation. The trinity initially led to the worship of the sun, the moon, and the stars, and then to the three...

Globalization is flattening not only economic and political structures, but also making people more aware than ever of other religions. In particular, growing interfaith awareness challenges Christian claims of exclusivity and superiority. Christians increasingly find traditional theological teachings...

We live an era of globalization, and the world’s religious traditions are deeply impacted. Throughout the world, an increased awareness about and access to the world’s religions, whether through modern media, human encounter, or education, raises new questions. How should we think about different...

The subject of religious diversity is of growing significance, with its associated problems of religious pluralism and inter-faith dialogue. Moreover, since the European Enlightenment, religions have had to face new, existential challenges. Is there a future for religions? How will they have to change?...

La Sociedad de la Torre del Vigía alega ser el único vínculo de Dios sobre la tierra para revelar Su voluntad a los hombres. Pero la verdad real puede probarse: ¿Es la traducción de la Biblia de la Sociedad de la Torre del Vigía precisa e imparcial? ¿Son Infalibles sus predicciones para el...

Hinduism, the Eastern religion at the root of much New Age teaching in America, is a maze of abstract philosophies & occult practices. This book answers critical questions: What is Hinduism? Do Yoga and meditation open the door to demonic influence? Is Hindu "enlightenment" something to be sought?...

Millions of people believe in the "higher power" of the mind, but few know the potential risks of involvement in the Mind Sciences (Unity, Religious Science, New Thought, Christian Science, est, Silva Mind Control, to name a few). These questions are skillfully answered: Does the mind really have...

Religions do not discuss or question the existence of God because He is the very basis of the reason for most of them . Some of the best examples of these religions , considered in their writings , valid and positive reasons for the existence of a Supreme Being . No doubt about the existence...

More than 700 million women live within the religious system of Islam. How are they taught to live and believe? In Trapped Behind the Veil of Islam we will clearly see the implications Muhammad's life and teachings have on today's Muslim women. You'll discover they are taught: Women should lower their...

In Hell and Damnation, bestselling author Marq de Villiers takes readers on a journey into the strange richness of the human imaginings of hell, deep into time and across many faiths, back into early Egypt and the 5,000-year-old Mesopotamian epic of Gilgamesh. This urbane, funny, and deeply researched...

Religion has fallen into the trap of ego, with rival believers thrust into confrontation by false notions that other faiths have minimal value. Joaquim Huang marshals evidence from the sciences and interfaith learning to demonstrate that the clash of religions is caused by a dominance of ego players...