Philosophy and Religion

In 1844, a young merchant from Shiraz called Sayyid ';Ali-Muhammad declared himself the ';gate' (the Bab) to the Truth and, shortly afterwards, the initiator of a new prophetic cycle.

Why do we give a damn about strangers?

The miraculous history of Notre Dame de Paris its construction, near destructions and survival against all odds ';Vivid and engrossing the opening chapter repays the cover price.

Where did the ideas of heaven and hell come from?

Ibn Taymiyya (12631328) of Damascus was one of the most prominent and controversial religious scholars of medieval Islam.

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Monty was just like any other dog.

';A hugely enjoyable, eccentric account of clerical heroism in the face of evil.

A unique chronicle of the hundred-year period when the Jewish people changed the world and it changed them ';A riveting, gossipy, action-packed, seam-bursting blast through 100 years of (mainly) European history Impressively wide-ranging in scope and unflaggingly fascinating.

'The most important thing you'll read this year' Elle The incendiary new book about toxic masculinity and misogyny from Clementine Ford, author of the bestselling feminist manifesto, Fight Like A Girl.

We are plagued by leaders who mislead and repress it is more important than ever to stand up to them.

What happens when authorities you venerate condone something you know is wrong?

The story of Islam as never presented beforeKhadija was the first believer, to whom the Prophet Muhammad often turned for advice.

How can new insights into evolution help us solve problems in life, art, business and science?

Aisha al-Ba';uniyya (c.

For almost two centuries, followers of the Baha'i faith, Iran's largest religious minority, have been persecuted by the state.

';Immensely learned and ambitiousseam-bursting eclecticism and polymathic brio This is by any standards a significant book and its author deserves high praise.

The true story of the police investigation into the 'honour' killing of Banaz MahmodWhen Rahmat Sulemani reported his girlfriend Banaz missing, it quickly became clear to DCI Caroline Goode that something was very wrong.

In America today, online spaces serve as critical alternatives for tech-savvy Muslims seeking a place to root their faith, forge religious identity, and build communities.

This collection - the second of a three-volume study - examines the roots of the artistic, literary and cultural renaissance of Sufism from the 12th to the 15th centuries.

This comprehensive study is unique in its chronological breadth, intellectual diversity and historical scope and which demonstrates the central role played by Sufism in Persianate culture in Iran, Central Asia and India

Rabi';a al-';Adawiyya is a figure shrouded in myth.

Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst, Constance Markievicz, Nancy Astor They terrorised the establishment.

';Ridiculously enjoyable' Tom Holland A Book of the Year for The Times, Mail on Sunday and BBC History Magazine The ';Mermaid of Morwenstow' excommunicated a cat for mousing on a Sunday.

New York Times Notable Books of 2018 Financial Times Book of the Year Award-winning journalist Rania Abouzeid presents reportage of unprecedented scope in this engaging, character-driven investigation that exposes the secret dealings that armed and betrayed an uprising.

From the bestselling author of A History of Britain in 21 Women The history of the world is the history of great women.

Jesus: A Beginner's Guide introduces Jesus, the man and his enduring legacy.

Who are we?

How did Christianity become the dominant religion in the West?

'This rallying cry will persuade you to battle for true equality' Stylist An incendiary debut taking the world by storm, Fight Like A Girl is an essential manifesto for feminists new, old and soon-to-be.

Democracy today is widely regarded as an ideal form of government.

From the bestselling author of A History of the World in 21 Women They were famous queens, unrecognised visionaries, great artists and trailblazing politicians.

By pairing a scholar of Islamic law with a scholar of Jewish law, a unique dynamic is created, and new perspectives are made possible.

This volume outlines the approaches to human rights and responsibilities within the different world religions.

This is a detailed yet accessible guide to the way in which religion and politics interacted during the earliest years of Islam.

A classic introduction to this ancient faith from one of recent history's greatest scholars of Buddhism.

Worldwide in its membership and increasingly being recognized as the youngest of the world religions, the Baha'i Faith is enjoying rapid expansion.

This stimulating book covers all area of the twelfth century Muslim philosopher's life from his transmission of Aristotelian thought to the Western world, to his conflict with the Ash'arite theologians.

The only comprehensive introduction to al-Farabi - the first Islamic philosopher to translate the works of Plato and Aristotle.

Religious pluralism upholds the idea that multiple religions can coexist and be beneficial for society; it is a concept spreading around the world, not only in Asia with its myriad beliefs and practices, but also in Europe where many non-Christian religious traditions are growing.

Indispensable for anyone trying to understand Islam in the WestWhen the Western mass-media talk of conversion to Islam, we are bombarded with accounts of vulnerable people brainwashed into a culture of extremism.

The father of modern scepticism and perhaps the most important English philosopher, Hume was lauded within his own lifetime as a pivotal figure of the Enlightenment, with his highly original theories of perception, personal identity, causation, politics, morality, and religion.

Groundbreaking, ingenious and devastatingly clear, Keith Ward's Pascal's Fire is guaranteed to reignite the timeless dispute of whether scientific advancement threatens religious belief.

Ashraf `Ali Thanawi (1863-1943) was one of the most prominent religious scholars in Islamic history.

In this novel perspective on a much-maligned figure, Michal Biran explains the monumental impact Chinggis Khan has had upon the Islamic World, both positive and negative.

In this unique look at a key figure in the ';Islamic enlightenment', Samer Akkach examines the life and works of ';Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulusi (1641-1731).

In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680).

In this pioneering biography, Christopher Melchert examines the forefather of the fourth of the four principal Sunni schools of jurisprudence, the Hanbali.