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Philosophy of Religion: A Very Short Introduction
Tim Bayne · Oxford University Press
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
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What is the philosophy of religion? How can we distinguish it from theology on the one hand and the psychology/sociology of religious belief on the other? What does it mean to describe God as "eternal"? And should religious people want there to be good arguments for the existence... |
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Three Testaments: Torah, Gospel, and Quran
Ellen Frankel · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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From disagreement over an Islamic Center in New York to clashes between Christians and Muslims in Egypt, tension between the three Abrahamic faiths often runs high. Yet for all their differences, these three traditions—Judaism, Islam, and Christianity—share much in common. Three... |
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Atheist Awakening: Secular Activism and Community in America
Richard Cimino · Oxford University Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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Surveys over the last twenty years have seen an ever-growing number of Americans disclaim religious affiliations and instead check the "none" box. In the first sociological exploration of organized secularism in America, Richard Cimino and Christopher Smith show how one segment... |
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The Jews of Harlem: The Rise, Decline, and Revival of a Jewish Community
Jeffrey S. Gurock · New York University Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times columnist David W. Dunlap wrote a decade ago that "on the map of the Jewish Diaspora, Harlem Is Atlantis. . . . A vibrant hub of industry, artistry and wealth is all but forgotten. It is as if Jewish Harlem sank 70 years ago beneath waves of memory beyond recall."... |
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God in the Qur'an
Jack Miles · Knopf
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of God: A Biography, an erudite, hugely informative portrait of the God of Islam, the world's second largest, fastest-growing, and perhaps most tragically misunderstood religion.
Who is Allah? What makes Him unique? And what does He ask of those... |
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How to Survive Mercury Retrograde: And Venus & Mars, Too
Bernie Ashman · Llewellyn Worldwide. Ltd., 2016.
Pages: 240
Format: Print book
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Go beyond the fear and negativity of retrograde periods and achieve success. Retrogrades can present unexpected opportunities when you approach them with creativity and patience. How to Survive Mercury Retrograde shows you how to be better prepared for retrograde cycles and handle those... |
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Travel Guide to Jewish Europe, A: Fourth Edition
Ben G Frank · Pelican Publishing Company, Inc.
Pages: 656
Format: Paperback
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Travel doesn't have to forgo religion. More than six decades after World War II, an abundance of Jewish institutions and cultural activities endures within a world that dates back over two thousand years -- Jewish Europe. This newly updated handbook guides first-time and well-seasoned... |
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7 Lessons from Heaven: How Dying Taught Me to Live a Joy-Filled Life
MARY C M D NEAL · Convergent Books
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
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In this inspired follow-up to her million-selling To Heaven and Back, Dr. Mary Neal shares untold stories about her encounters with Jesus and powerful insights about how the reality of heaven can make each day magnificent.
Dr. Mary Neal's unforgettable account of a 1999 kayaking... |
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The Big Book of Practical Spells: Everyday Magic That Works
Judika Illes · Weiser Books
Pages: 304
Format: Print book
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Practical, inspirational, and comprehensive, The Big Book of Practical Spells is a useful tool and resource for beginners and experienced devotees of the magical arts. Here in one majestic volume is a basic introduction to magic; a psychic glossary; a primer on the four elements, colors,... |
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America's Favorite Holidays: Candid Histories
Bruce David Forbes · University of California Press
Pages: 222
Format: Print book
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America's Favorite Holidays explores how five of America's culturally important holidays - Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving - came to be what they are today, seasonal and religious celebrations heavily influenced by modern popular culture. Deftly... |
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A Fool's Guide to Actual Happiness
Mark Van Buren · Wisdom Publications
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
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Happiness lies within us - but we could all use a little help finding it. In a refreshing new voice, The Fool's Guide to Actual Happiness shows us how to feel and be better - without having to be perfect.
Let's face it: we all have a motivating drive to become "better."... |
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Spellcasting: Beyond the Basics
Michael Furie · Llewellyn, 2016.
Pages: 288
Format: Print book
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Spellcasting is an exploration of magical theory and practice, natural techniques that utilize spiritual forces. Join author Michael Furie as he provides lessons on manifestation work, self-awareness and meditation techniques, altered states of consciousness, connecting to the natural world,... |
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How God Became God: What Scholars Are Really Saying About God and the Bible
Richard Smoley · Tarcher
Pages: 320
Format: Print book
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This epic, thrilling journey through Bible scholarship and ancient religion shows how much of Scripture is historically false--yet the ancient writings also resound with theologies that crisscrossed the primeval world and that direct us today toward a deep, inner, authentic experience of the truly... |
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