General Christianity category: 9124 books

Major cities have long been seen as centres of secularisation. However, the number of congregations in London grew by 50% between 1979 and the present. London’s churches have been characterised more by growth than by decline in the decades since 1980. The Desecularisation of the City provides the...

Facts, legends, customs, and superstitions related to Christianity's most prominent symbol appear in this unique book. It begins centuries before the Christian era, when crosses were pagan emblems, and traces their association with notable events and people. In simple, direct language, the author describes the cross's many forms and uses. 27 black-and-white illustrations.

In Jesus’ Twin, a scholar shares his personal reflections into the Gospel of Thomas offering a learned, accessible introduction as well as inspiring insights into these ancient texts that have long stirred curiosity and inquiry. James Heisig, who has read and studied the texts throughout his distinguished...

Merry Christians is dedicated to both religious and cultural Christians who are not as happy as they could and should be. The author discards all political nonsense that was introduced to Christianity over the last two millennia by focusing on the perennial essence that leads to real joy and great...

C.S. Lewis, the famous Anglican writer, once wrote: "The very possibility of progress demands that there should be an unchanging element . . . the positive historical statements made by Christianity have the power . . . of receiving, without intrinsic change, the increasing complexity of meaning which...

Examination and rational comparison of the Christian and postmodernist philosophies, with in-depth treatment of such important topics as the problem of evil, the "problem of good" and meaningfulness in atheism, miracles, the relationship of Christianity to science and scientific method, atheist unproven axioms and premises, and the cosmological and teleological arguments for God's existence.

This volume supplements "The Quotable Newman" (Sophia Institute Press, 2012), with 136 new topics and an overlap of 39 topics. Volume II is a bit more wide-ranging and perhaps also more “fun” (in a sense) for Newman devotees. Examples of the latter aspect might include Cardinal Newman's reflections...

The Acts of Sharbil is an ancient text detailing the conversion of Sharbil, a Priest of Idols who was converted to Christianity during the reign of Roman Emperor Trajan. Like other early Christians, Sharbil becomes a martyr under the Roman Empire, and this short text discusses the martyrdom of early saints like Sharbil and Barsamya.

Have you ever asked the question, does God exist? Have you ever wondered about the source of life on earthand in particular, human life? Creationism, intelligent design, and evolution are three approaches to answering these questions. While evolutionists are adamant that their claim has been proven...

Christianity and the learning of Jesus is by far the most simplistic of all religions for bringing one to a saving faith. However, man has once again managed to complicate the simplicity of the gospel. Many who are not of the Christian faith and desire to learn are at times intimidated by the many...

Community and Trinity in Africa recasts the African tradition of community from a theological perspective. Ibrahim S. Bitrus explains the new Trinitarian hermeneutics of God as the fundamental framework for constructing an authentic African tradition of community. The book explores the tripartite...

Rainbow Savior is far more than a biblical work on homosexuality. This work is a much needed refresher on the basics of Christianity, basics applicable for all issues of sin and grace! I highly recommend this book for any Christian. - Rev. Dan Lindner, St. Johns NE, Minneapolis

Sin in Origen’s Commentary on Romans examines Origen as a critical third century voice seeking to articulate a cogent doctrine of sin, and presents his magisterial Commentary on Romans as a unique window to understanding his mature thought on the subject. It argues that Origen’s teaching on original...

A controversial book which some followers of Christianity, Wicca or New Age Philosophies may find challenging, The Death of the Church and Spirituality Reborn attempts to clarify trends that are leading to the death of the Church and a desire for a more spiritual approach to the pastoral care of the nation.