Comparative religion

This book offers fresh insights into the contemporary state of Ecumenism.

Peace and War: Historical, Philosophical, and Anthropological Perspectives is an accessible, higher-level critical discussion of philosophical commentaries on the nature of peace and war.

This clearly written text explores the rational theology of Islam, the conflict between the "e;defenders of God"e; and the "e;defenders of reason"e;, and the controversy's historical roots.

Why Islam is more political and fundamentalist than other religionsWhy does Islam play a larger role in contemporary politics than other religions?

An exploration of the interdisciplinary methods used to understand religious practiceReligion is commonly viewed as something that people practice, whether in the presence of others or alone.

The practice of pastoral care cannot escape the realities of injustices and oppression that often operate in the context where caregiving happens.

All too frequently, humans are involved only in seeing religion from either an academic or a proselytising point of view; we forget the human side, the faith and belief, the wonder that is the driving force behind religion.

For years, international apologist Josh McDowell has been alert to the challenge of Islam-and how Muslims' objections to Christianity can raise deep doubts in believers' minds.

This collection of essays considers topics in pastoral theology, pastoral care and counseling, pastoral leadership, and social work, and attends to challenges and opportunities pertaining to the support and care of persons in need.

This unique phrase-by-phrase exposition reads the Lord's Prayer as Jesus' description of God.

Tricksters are known by their deeds.

Granted that God may exist, how may God be defined in our time?

Each generation asks in its own way, "e;What does it mean to be human?

Bring the otherworldly mystery of spiritual reality down to earth.

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam claim to be monotheistic, but none of them actually is; none of the three has yet arrived at the true monotheism the Bible and the Qur'an mandate: that is, belief in there being but One God of All.

Farley's Transcendence and Fulfillment captures one's immediate attention, especially with his designation of Paul's "e;Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

In an increasingly polarized world atheists and religious fundamentalists still agree on one thing: how God must be defined.

No person simply desires to be a pilgrim.

Edited by two of the most prominent names in interfaith dialogue, this is an introduction to the complex relationships between Christianity and the other world faiths.

The book is organized into three divisions, and as the title implies, there is a brief letter in the form of a New Testament epistle to the contemporary church, a portion of which begins each chapter.

One of the biggest challenges for relations between religions is the view of the religious Other.

The chapters collected in this book, prepared by a think tank of the Elijah Interfaith Academy, address the subject of religious leadership.

All the world's religions are experiencing rapid change due to a confluence of social and economic global forces.

The essays collected here, prepared by a think tank of the Elijah Interfaith Academy, explore the challenges associated with sharing wisdom--learning, teachings, messages for good living.

This book tackles the core problem of how painful historical memories between diverse religious communities continue to impact--even poison--present-day relations.

Essays from former students of Donald G.

In our world filled with unending crime, death, relationship issues, and despair, Jennifer Workman incorporates a plethora of inspirational articles to inspire and spiritually empower every reader that no matter what, they are not alone in their struggles because God is open and receptive to their cries for help.

Right from the beginning of humankind, God has never deprived a people of his grace and revelation.

The recent tide of books comparing Christianity and Buddhism has centered mostly on similarities.

The idea of the resurrection of the physical body and the eternal continuation of life with this body in a future paradisiacal kingdom of God on earth is one of the most enigmatic of religious ideas.

Sufi Aesthetics argues that the interpretive keys to erotic Sufi poems and their medieval commentaries lie in understanding a unique perceptual experience.

Illustrated with color and black-and-white images of the mountain and its associated religious practices, H.

In April 2008 a conference was convened at Rice University that brought together experts in the three monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Trauma recovery and healing get a lot of attention these days, but in situations of war and violence trauma is also a social experience set within the larger conflict context.

Contemplative prayer is a way of saying yes to God's transformative presence.

In the last twenty years, Orthodox Catholics have come to expect their art to be necessarily about beauty.

"e;Why does God hate me?

"e;We found something.

Finding Mom is a story of tragedy, secrets, and forgiveness.

Startled by the unexpected diagnosis of a rare and often-terminal cancer, JoAnn A.

This simple, accessible little devotional should be taken like a medicine in daily dosages: repeat as necessary until your spirit is heartened.

"e;A dark but brilliantly original work .

This interdisciplinary collection of essays addresses idolatry, a contested issue that has given rise to both religious accusations and heated scholarly disputes.

Nothing has so radically transformed the world as the distinction between true and false religion.

This book sheds new light on Jerusalem's status in early Islam.

In pre-modern religions in the geographical context of Asia we encounter unique scripts, number systems, calendars, and naming conventions.

Klabunds Buch 'Mohammed: Roman eines Propheten' ist ein literarisches Meisterwerk, das die Lebensgeschichte des Propheten Mohammed auf fesselnde Weise erzählt.

In pre-modern religions in the geographical context of Asia we encounter unique scripts, number systems, calendars, and naming conventions.

When debating the need for prophets, Muslim theologians frequently cited an objection from a group called the Barahima - either a prophet conveys what is in accordance with reason, so they would be superfluous, or a prophet conveys what is contrary to reason, so they would be rejected.

This book is a theological and political exploration of how Christianity may be compatible with polytheism, arguing that there is no singular "e;orthodoxy"e;, rather we see "e;polydoxy"e;.