Philosophy of religion

The seventeenth-century French philosopher Nicolas Malebranche thought that philosophy could learn a valuable lesson from prayer, which teaches us how to attend, wait, and be open for what might happen next.

The Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition provides historical and up to date theological information about Presbyterian beliefs alongside fun-filled facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ.

In this introductory volume, perfect for Protestant new member and confirmation classes, acclaimed theologian and writer N.

Belief in God in the face of suffering is one of the most intractable problems of Christian theology.

In the European Enlightenments it was often argued that moral conduct rather than adherence to certain theological doctrines was the true measure of religious belief.

An important work of contemporary Islamic thought argues against the programmatic use of Islamic religious texts to support fundamentalist beliefs First published in Arabic in 1994, progressive Muslim scholar Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd’s controversial essay argued that conventional fundamentalist interpretations of the Quran and other Islamic religious texts are ahistorical and misleading.

Challenging the central place that “practices” have recently held in Christian theology, Lauren Winner explores the damages these practices have inflicted over the centuries Sometimes, beloved and treasured Christian practices go horrifyingly wrong, extending violence rather than promoting its healing.

This book presents cutting-edge research and theory in the emerging field of the indigenous psychology of religion.

The world we engage with is a vibrant collage brought to consciousness by language and our creative imagination.

In The Faith of a Seeker, the author draws upon his lifelong search for truth and understanding, trying to face squarely the difficult issues of faith and science and those raised by biblical criticism.

We inhabit a time of crisis-totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and the unquestioned rule of neoliberal capitalism.

The first book length-work on Afa Ajura and translation of his complete poems This is the first English translation of and commentary on the collected poems of Alhaj YSsuf a'A?

A study of religion through the lens of Peter Shaffer's play Equus.

A groundbreaking examination of a crucial concept in Islamic thought and tradition from an author noted for her work on interfaith and intercultural dialogue Considering its prominent role in many faith traditions, surprisingly little has been written about hospitality within the context of religion, particularly Islam.

A fresh, new translation of Augustine’s inaugural work as a Christian convert The first four works written by St.

The question of whether Protestant ministers are validly ordained remains a barrier for ecumenical reconciliation between Roman Catholics and Protestants.

Since the dawn of human history, matter, the various forms of which are experienced with the Sense organs, has been a great wonder to man.

Intellectual support for defending your faith.

This book critically assesses arguments for the existence of the God of classical theism, develops an innovative account of objects' persistence, and defends new arguments against classical theism.

Hinduism perhaps is the oldest religion among all the existing religions of the world.

Despite perennial attraction to his teachings, Dallas Willard's theology has not been easy for his readers and colleagues to figure out or piece together.

This book offers the first comprehensive collection of essays on the key concepts of Kitaro Nishida (1870-1945), the father of modern Japanese philosophy and founder of the Kyoto School.

Text is written in a particular socio-cultural context and thus derives its meaning from it.

This book is dedicated to Edith Stein (1891-1942), who is known widely for her contributions to metaphysics.

Hindus and Christians have a long history of interaction on the Indian subcontinent.

This brief treatise explores the common threads to psychoanalytic thought and theological theory.

In Why Do Religious Forms Matter?

This book comprehensively discusses the topics in Buddhism that are crucial for promoting lay people's welfare-from mundane bliss in this life, i.

This study begins with expositions of Moore's common sense realism and his philosophy of sense data which raise certain questions regarding the relevance and compatibility of these two philosoj relative to Moore's main goal.

Abstract theology is overrated, for God can be found in even the most ordinary of things.

Thoughtful essays to revive dialogue about atheism beyond belief.

Accessible and comprehensive, Contemporary Theology: An Introduction by professor and author Kirk R.

Introducing Christian Ethics helps Christians form a sound basis for making ethical decisions in today's complex postmodern world.

Friedrich Nietzsche's thoughts in 140 characters or less.

The authors in this volume explore a wide variety of the contemporary approaches to mystical and religious experience to elucidate what religious experience is, in its own terms, and how its practitioners understand it.

Die Frühromantik versuchte, auf ein umfassendes Gefühl der geistigen Krise zu reagieren, das das späte 18.

This book deals with the basic question of what money can and cannot buy and offers an analysis of the limitations of the market mechanism.

Mainstream philosophy of religion has persistently failed to engage seriously or critically with animist beliefs and practices.

Johannes Gossner war einer der bedeutendsten Vertreter der evangelischen Bewegung, die gegen Ende des 18.

The book, "e;God and Science"e; is primarily an effort to reconcile the discrepancy between the world of religion and the world of science.

The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, published by the French sociologist Emile Durkheim in 1912, is a book that analyzes religion as a social phenomenon.

A book rich in personal and practical wisdom pointing to the meaning of a religious life and its promised happiness.

Moves beyond the standard arguments against God''s existence and sheds new light on what truly motivates the atheist.

The quest for happiness, human flourishing, and well-being is one of the most universal, primeval desires of humankind.

A once famous philosopher named Montaigne warned that using oneself as the subject to write about is only pardonable when the person is famous and exceptional, and I am certainly not.

'A spiritual masterpiece' Richard Rohr, OFMA magnificent, moving spiritual journey' Amy-Jill Levine'Genius' Mary KarrThe bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Learning to Pray on one of the most intriguing events in the New Testament.

If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, do not be amazed at the matter, for the high official is watched by a higher, there are yet higher ones over them.

Nach dem erfolgreichen ersten Bibel-Thriller »Noah« der Bestseller-Autorin Damaris Kofmehl, geht es nun weiter mit ihrem nächsten Buch »Abraham«.

In Rescuing Humanity, Willem H.