Comparative Religion 5

WHAT IS CRITICAL RELIGION? This volume presents 26 short articles that span topics from stained glass to homosexuality to the Research Excellence Framework, and which have geographically diverse foc……続きを見る

BONUS: This eBook includes downloadable videos and a Q&A with Nabeel Qureshi that are not found in the print edition. Having shared his journey of faith in the New York Times bestselling Seeking All……続きを見る

In "Pagan Origin of Partialist Doctrines," John Claudius Pitrat embarks on a rigorous examination of the historical and philosophical underpinnings of various theological doctrines, tracing their ro……続きを見る

Town of Salvation begins by talking about dealing with guilt in relation to God. Each religion has its method of addressing guilt, and as you consider each, they are all basically the same. Every re……続きを見る

In 1570, when it became clear she would never be gathered into the Catholic fold, Elizabeth I was excommunicated by the Pope. On the principle that 'my enemy's enemy is my friend', this marked the b……続きを見る

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 Christi……続きを見る

The Oxford Handbook of the Abrahamic Religions includes authoritative yet accessible studies on a wide variety of topics dealing comparatively with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as with ……続きを見る

Venerated for millennia by three faiths, torn by irreconcilable conflict, conquered, rebuilt, and mourned for again and again, Jerusalem is a sacred city whose very sacredness has engendered terribl……続きを見る

A provocative report on recent research indicating that the decline of organized religion in the US is happening at a much faster pace than is generally recognized. At the same time, the proportion ……続きを見る

Story telling by the dying moves us. When those who lay dying tell their stories and speak their truths, those of us at the bedside are called to pay attention and to listen with our hearts. It woul……続きを見る

Perhaps the best Quran English translation. It is clear, easy to read, and very faithful to the Arabic original. It closely follows the Arabic text, and often reminds the reader of the Arabic origin……続きを見る

New religious movements such as the Moonies, Jehovah's Witnesses and Hare Krishnas are now well established in mainstream cultural consciousness. But responses to these 'cult' groups still tend to b……続きを見る

This booklet published by Advaita Ashrama contains the prophetic and epochal lectures delivered by Swami Vivekananda at the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago, in 1893. 続きを見る

This Element recounts the tumultuous history of the Unification Church Movement, deriving from the messianic ministry of MOON Sun Myung (1920–2012). It begins with the UCM's origins in Korea and tra……続きを見る

Christians have great news to offer Jehovah's Witnesses. In this revised and updated version of the top-selling Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses (more than 90,000 copies so……続きを見る

For group or solitary use, it includes rituals; exercises for developing psychic talents; information on all major "sects" of the Craft; sections on tools, beliefs, dreams, meditations, divination, ……続きを見る

For over one hundred years, Navajos have gone to work in significant numbers on Southwestern railroads. As they took on the arduous work of laying and anchoring tracks, they turned to traditional re……続きを見る

The Book of Soyga is an extraordinary exploration of one of the most enigmatic and mystical manuscripts in history. Its letters, sequences, and tables conceal layers of hidden knowledge, blending an……続きを見る

Deep down, most people think that happiness comes from having or doing something. Here, in Alan Watts’s groundbreaking third book (originally published in 1940), he offers a more challenging thesis:……続きを見る

In "The Babylonian Legends of the Creation," E. A. Wallis Budge offers an extensive examination of ancient Mesopotamian cosmology through a collection of myths that illuminate the cultural and theol……続きを見る

This classic work of anthropology explores the transitional stages of an individual's life and the societal rituals involved. Arnold van Gennep's masterwork, The Rites of Passage, has been a staple ……続きを見る

In this innovative and deeply felt work, Bron Taylor examines the evolution of "green religions" in North America and beyond: spiritual practices that hold nature as sacred and have in many cases re……続きを見る

World events won’t let North Americans ignore Muslims anymore. Whether those Muslims are villagers in Iraq or neighbors down the street, Breaking the Islam Code offers everyday Christians profound i……続きを見る

In 'Modern Substitutes for Christianity,' Pearson M'Adam Muir embarks on a critical exploration of contemporary belief systems that have emerged in the wake of traditional Christianity's decline. Th……続きを見る

Without overlooking the role of coercive force in the maintenance (or overthrow) of social structures, Lincoln argues his thesis with rich illustrations drawn from such diverse areas as Platonic phi……続きを見る

Christianity Has the Resources to Address Intellectual and Cultural Issues. Do You? Christians can feel overwhelmed at the sheer number of competing worldviews in today’s pluralistic, multicultural ……続きを見る

How should constitutional design respond to the opportunities and challenges raised by ethnic, linguistic, religious, and cultural differences, and do so in ways that promote democracy, social justi……続きを見る

This concise guide is filled with illustrations, sidebars, and memorizable steps to help Christians stand their ground and defend their faith with reason and precision. In his engaging style, Dr. Cr……続きを見る

In this inspiring, soul-stirring memoir, Lawrence E. Carter Sr., founding dean of the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, shares his remarkable quest to experience King's "beloved community……続きを見る

First published in 1910, "The Shinto Cult" by Milton Spenser Terry is the substance of a course of lectures on the old Shinto cult which the author has given for a number of years to his classes in ……続きを見る