Comparative religion

An invitation to see Advent and Christmas through the eyes of a Benedictine monk to find the holy and peace in the hustle and bustle of the season.

A devotional for Advent and Christmas through the perspective of England's foremost Christian spiritual mystic.

A rigorous devotional for the 40 days of Lent.

"e;God is mystery,"e; writes Norvene Vest in the Introduction to Tending the Holy, "e;and every form of religion is an effort to respond faithfully to the mystery of God by whatever name.

The Christian spiritual journey is a pilgrimage to wholeness, a search for home that is in God.

This practical handbook for homes and church communities helps to enrich the Christian celebration of Advent through the creation and use of an Advent calendar.

Illustrated devotions to enrich your understanding of the Nativity narratives.

In 1999, five scholars presented lectures at Washington National Cathedral about our images of God and what difference they make.

A thoughtful meditation on the Stations of the Cross for followers who want a deeper understanding of the Passion and the meaning of Easter.

In 2002, the University of Alabama's Department of Religious Studies established the annual Aronov Lecture Series to showcase the works of nationally recognized scholars of religion capable of reflecting on issues of wide relevance to scholars from across the humanities and social sciences.

This new edition of William Doty's critically acclaimed study provides a comprehensive guidebook to the many schools of interpretation in this burgeoning field William Doty's popular text has been hailed as the most comprehensive work of its kind.

The first substantial collection of essays about the trickster since 1955 Mythical Trickster Figures, is the first substantial collection of essays about the trickster to appear since Radin's 1955 The Trickster.

Provides sociological analyses of religious developments and identities in both historical and contemporary Jewish communities.

Indispensable for those seeking to understand feminist theology.

Traditionally, university students have gained access to world religions by reading primary texts.

Hasidism Incarnate contends that much of modern Judaism in the West developed in reaction to Christianity and in defense of Judaism as a unique tradition.

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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.

The co-host of the popular podcast, Drunk Ex-Pastors, offers an earnest and irreverent look at what it means to be a Christian in an upside down world.

This book calls for a reformation of the image of monotheism in studies of Japanese religions and in the study of religions in general.

Few, if any, thinkers and writers today would have the imagination, the breadth of knowledge, the literary skill, and-yes-the audacity to conceive of a powerful, secular alternative to the Bible.

A ground-breaking, comparative study of how second-generation young adults from immigrant families relate to the religions of their backgrounds.

A significant number of Canadian-raised children from post-1970s immigrant families have reached adulthood over the past decade.

God's Plenty examines the religious landscape of Kingston, Ontario, in the twenty-first century.

God's Plenty examines the religious landscape of Kingston, Ontario, in the twenty-first century.

In this abridged version made available in both English and Spanish, renowned author and Notre Dame scholar Timothy Matovina provides a comprehensive overview of the Latino Catholic experience in America from the 16th century to today and offers the most in-depth examination to date of the significant ways the U.

Our most popular Family Haggadah, with more than 500,000 sold!

There is a long and rich history of opinion centred on female prayer leadership in Islam that has occupied the minds of theologians and jurists alike.

There is a long and rich history of opinion centred on female prayer leadership in Islam that has occupied the minds of theologians and jurists alike.

DISCOVER THE BOOK WITH THE PLOT TWIST THAT BROKE THE INTERNET ***The first print run of the UK paperback features stunning character art inside cover printing, available only while stocks last***She was forged for war.

For decades, scholars and public intellectuals have been predicting the demise of religion in the face of secularization.

The conflicts between the three great monotheistic religions Christianity, Judaism and Islam are shaping our world more than ever before.

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

Share Jesus with Your LDS Friends and FamilyOne of our greatest challenges as Christians is sharing the truth with those who believe they've already found it.

A Christian's Guide to the World's Most Prominent Religions Meeting people from other religions is an incredible blessing and a unique challenge.

How do you share the gospel with those who don't think they need it?

Who Is the Jesus of Islam?

To my earthly father, my only worth was through my death.

"e;The greatest authors of atheism did more to push me toward belief in God than any Christian apologist writer.

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.

Fact-filled, easy-to-understand, and visually appealing, this series delivers the essential knowledge you need to know to effectively witness biblical truths to people led astray by false teachings.

Islam is on the rise all over the West, including America.

World events won't let North Americans ignore Muslims anymore.

Emir Caner, converted Sunni Muslim and coauthor of the bestselling Unveiling Islam, joins apologist John Ankerberg, host of the powerhouse John Ankerberg Show, to provide a helpful resource for informed MuslimChristian interaction.

Christians are often surprised when they hear Muslims say, "e;We believe in Jesus too, and we hold Him in great esteem.

Christians have great news to offer Jehovah's Witnesses.

Anyone interested in sharing the gospel with Muslim friends or understanding the doctrines and historical basis of Islam will appreciate this addition to the popular Reasoning from the Scriptures series.

The Facts On series has sold more than 1.

Well-known authors and noted researchers John Ankerberg, John Weldon, and Dillon Burroughs have updated and revised The Facts on the Mormon Church, a significant title from the popular Facts On Series (more than 1.