Comparative Religion 17

Rethinking religion and literature in a series of chapters by leading international scholars, Reading the Abrahamic Faiths opens up a dialogue between Jewish, Christian, Islamic and Post-Secular lit……続きを見る

The notion of Interreligious Studies signals a new academic perspective on the study of religion, characterized by a relational approach. Interreligious Studies defines the essential features of int……続きを見る

What are the spiritual consequences of abuse and trauma? Where is God? How and why does such senseless suffering occur? What is the relationship between loss and hope? What are the benefits of exami……続きを見る

The Roman cult of Mithras was the most widely-dispersed and densely-distributed cult throughout the expanse of the Roman Empire from the end of the first until the fourth century AD, rivaling the ea……続きを見る

This updated textbook unravels the complex issues related to methodology and theory in the study of religion. It equips students with the knowledge needed for the academic study of religion, explain……続きを見る

Der bekannte Berner Islamwissenschaftler Johann Christoph Bürgel schildert den gewaltigen, farbig schillernden Kosmos der Liebe, wie er sich in der islamischen Literatur des 7.-15. Jahrhunderts spie……続きを見る

This challenging and provocative book reimagines the justification, substance, process, and study of education in open, pluralistic, liberal democratic societies. Hanan Alexander argues that educato……続きを見る

Can tragic views of the human condition as known to Westerners through Greek and Shakespearean tragedy be identified outside European culture, in the Indian culture of Hindu epic drama? In what resp……続きを見る

This volume sheds light on the transformed post-Holocaust relationship between Catholics and Jews. Once implacable theological foes, the two traditions have travelled a great distance in coming to v……続きを見る

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 sp……続きを見る

In Chapter 38:21-25, the Qur’an relates a very short narrative about the biblical King David’s seeking and receiving God’s forgiveness. The earliest Muslim exegetes interpreted the qur’anic verses a……続きを見る

The world has always been a melting pot of beliefs, but now more than ever, your neighbor may be part of a differing world religion. In Comparing Christ with World Religions, the truths of Christian……続きを見る

In recent years there has been an explosion of curiosity and debate about Islam and about the role of religion, both in the world and in the Arab-Israeli conflict. The numerous books published on th……続きを見る

A fascinating read that gives deep insight into a Mormon’s mind and heart. Respectful, yet direct, Carma Naylor’s sincerity in recounting her journey from Mormonism to God’s grace is heartfelt and g……続きを見る

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Religionsökonomie analysiert einerseits Religion mit wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Modellen und untersucht andererseits kritisch ökonomische Theorien, die selbst mit einem ideologischen Anspruch auf……続きを見る

Key Concepts in Eastern Philosophy provides an extensive glossary of the main terms and concepts used in Eastern philosophy. The book includes definitions of philosophical ideas linked to the nation……続きを見る

Religion and Sports in American Culture explores the relationship between religion and modern sports in America. Whether found in the religious purpose of ancient Olympic Games, in curses believed t……続きを見る

The Quakers are a fascinating religious group both in their origins and in the variety of reinterpretations of the faith since. Emerging from the social unrest of the English civil war, the Quakers ……続きを見る

Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is an accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of religion. Exploring broad and recurring themes which are appli……続きを見る

'What can you say to a man who tells you he prefers obeying God rather than men, and that as a result he's certain he'll go to heaven if he cuts your throat?' Voltaire's Pocket Philosophical Diction……続きを見る

In today's digital world, you've likely noticed how traditional methods of persuasion are waning. The internet has democratized information, making the trance-like grip of television less influentia……続きを見る

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 ……続きを見る

Grand in its sweep, this survey of the sacred writings of the major religions of the world offers a thoughtful introduction to the ideas and beliefs upon which great faiths are built. Under the expe……続きを見る

Die postkoloniale Theologie ist in den letzten Jahren zu einem der wichtigsten und innovativsten Felder innerhalb der interkulturellen Theologie avanciert. TheologInnen aus Asien, Afrika und Lateina……続きを見る

Réflexions sur le Bien et le Mal, l'homme abyssal et son rapport au cosmos, l'idéal œcuménique et l'agressivité humaine, l'Être et le Temps, etc., constituent le cœur de ces fragments que Maria Dara……続きを見る

Die Debatte um die Integration von Migranten vor allem aus dem muslimischen Kulturkreis wird inzwischen ebenso engagiert wie kontrovers geführt. Muslime als Patienten mit ihren spezifischen und dire……続きを見る

In the vast collection of his writings, the French philosopher Paul Ricoeur only sporadically raised the issue of interreligious dialogue. In this book, comparative theologian Marianne Moyaert argue……続きを見る

Let David Elkins, psychologist and former minister, show you how to find authentic, soul-nurturing spirituality outside church or temple walls. Discover your personal path to the sacred and explore ……続きを見る

“Wandering, one gathers honey,” observes the Aitareya Brahmana. In this spirit Ravi Ravindra, renowned for his integration of physics and comparative religions, explores the heart of Buddhism, Chris……続きを見る