History of religion

Of those raised Catholic, just 13% still attend Mass weekly, and 37% say they have 'no religion'.

From the beautiful apsaras of Hindu myth to the swan maidens of European fairy tales, stories of flying women-some carried by wings, others by clouds, rainbows, floating scarves, and flying horses-reveal the perennial fascination with and ambivalence about female power and sexuality.

Why is the number seven lucky--even holy--in almost every culture?

No Roman emperor had a greater impact on the modern world than did Constantine.

One of the world's leading scholars of religious trends shows how climate change has driven dramatic religious upheavals.

Why do thousands of Mormons devote their summer vacations to following the Mormon Trail?

"e;Whoever needs an act of faith to elucidate an event that can be explained by reason is a fool, and unworthy of reasonable thought.

Do scientists see conflict between science and faith?

By early 1943, it had become increasingly clear that the Allies would win the Second World War.

The Puritans called Baptists "e;the troublers of churches in all places"e; and hounded them out of Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Most people have heard of the Celts--the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France.

Four hundred years ago, a group of men and women who had challenged the religious establishment of early seventeenth-century England and struggled as refugees in the Netherlands risked everything to build a new community in America.

On April 16, 1972, ten thousand people gathered in Central Park to protest New York's liberal abortion law.

Eight generations of the greatest and worst kings and queens that this country has ever seen - from the White Ship to the Lionheart, bad King John to the Black Prince and John of Gaunt - this is the dynasty that invented England as we still know it today - great history to appeal to readers of Ken Follet, Bernard Cornwell, Tom HollandEngland's greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over England through eight generations of kings.

As recently as a few decades ago, most people would have described America as a predominantly Protestant nation.

In January of 1208, a papal legate was murdered on the banks of the Rhone in southern France.

The recent National Geographic special on the Gospel of Judas was a major media event, introducing to tens of millions of viewers one of the most important biblical discoveries of modern times.

Hercules, Zeus, Thor, Gilgamesh--these are the figures that leap to mind when we think of myth.

In January of 1208, a papal legate was murdered on the banks of the Rhone in southern France.

The recent National Geographic special on the Gospel of Judas was a major media event, introducing to tens of millions of viewers one of the most important biblical discoveries of modern times.

The word "e;jihad"e; is everywhere in the global media.

The word "e;jihad"e; is everywhere in the global media.

Revolt and upheaval in medieval Britain by a brilliant new narrative historian.

An entertaining, impassioned polemic on the retreat of reason in the late 20th century.

A beautiful book of Bible stories, retold by the world's best-loved cleric.

A fascinating, lively account of the making of the King James Bible.

Uncover the secrets of the Swedish philosophy of life called Lagom - meaning 'just enough'.

Thomas M,ntzer was a radical pastor frustrated by the Reformation.

In his previous book, Breakfast on the Beach, Rev.

'The pen would smoothly write the things it knew But when it came to love it split in two, A donkey stuck in mud is logic's fate - Love's nature only love can demonstrate.

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Debates about science and religion are rarely out of the news.

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Debates about science and religion are rarely out of the news.

We have taken on the challenge of asking AI (an artificial intelligence machine) uncomfortable questions and seeking answers that are both honest and insightful.

As the founder of Islam Muhammad is one of the most influential figures in history.

With a balance of wisdom, candor, and scholarly rigor the beloved archbishop emeritus of Philadelphia takes on life's central questions: why are we here, and how can we live and die meaningfully?

Se dice que la teología es el esfuerzo humano de explicar la realidad a la luz de la perspectiva divina, en términos que sean comprensibles para la sociedad contemporánea.

As David Ovason shows, eclipse have always marked turning points in history and in the lives of individuals: the foundation of Rome, the crucifixion, the saving of the live of Christopher Columbus, the foundation of Washington DC, the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and even the future fall from grace of President Clinton are among Ovason's many examples.

Generating Traces in the History of the World is a synthesis of Monsignor Luigi Giussani's reflection on the Christian experience.

In his previous book, Breakfast on the Beach, Rev.

Eminent biblical scholar Michael D.

As the founder of Islam Muhammad is one of the most influential figures in history.

Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterized by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion.

'The pen would smoothly write the things it knew But when it came to love it split in two, A donkey stuck in mud is logic's fate - Love's nature only love can demonstrate.

Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterized by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion.