Religious and ceremonial art

In a world torn by hatred, injustice, and war, is there an answer to humanity's quest for the good?

We know of no better introduction to the spiritual vision of one of the greatest writers of all time.

A pastor's frank advice for Christians who want to bring the gospel to their neighbors.

How do you stay true to God's call for your life?

How did a Catholic priest who died a failure become one of the world's greatest poets?

In this fascinating study, Dagyab Rinpoche not only explains the nine best-known groups of Tibetan Buddhist symbols but also shows how they serve as bridges between our inner and outer worlds.

Shodo Harada is internationally recognized both as a Zen teacher and as a world-class master of the fine art of Zen calligraphy.

The field of 'art and religion' is fast becoming one of the most dynamic areas of religious studies.

Shi'i Islam has been the official religion of Iran from the Safavids (1501-1732) to the present day.

The field of 'art and religion' is fast becoming one of the most dynamic areas of religious studies.

Christianity Today Book of the Year Award of Merit - Culture and the ArtsFor many Christians, engaging with modern art raises several questions: Is the Christian faith at odds with modern art?

The roots between the Hindu religion and the wider culture are deep and uniquely complex.

This book is a call for new structure and ways of behaving as a church by an experienced church officer.

Addresses "e;belonging before believing"e; and other new patterns for remaking congregationsAs we move beyond the "e;emergent"e; or "e;missional"e; church paradigm, pastors and other church leaders are discovering a new reality: people (especially younger generations) are coming to church not as believers, but to find a place to belong-with or without faith.

A down-to-earth guide that syncs theology with technology.

This thoroughly updated and comprehensive edition enhances the classic work as a guide to symbolism in Christian liturgical art, architecture, manuscripts, stained glass, and more.

Step-by-step instructions for painting icons, from original drawings through finished product.

Early in 1495, Leonardo da Vinci began work in Milan on what would become one of history's most influential and beloved works of art--The Last Supper.

Fowzia Younos was born in Kabul City on August 6,1955, and was raised into a musician family.

The lively and engaging emblems within The Soul, Lover of God unite the 17th century poetry and art of two famous European authors, Madame Jeanne de la Mothe Guyon and Jesuit priest Herman Hugo.

This book presupposes that pastors and seminarians deeply desire to answer the question of all questions: how do I make disciples of Jesus Christ?

The medieval wall paintings that remain in English churches are for the most part shadows of their former selves the rare fragments of this beautiful art to have survived not only the Reformation but also successive waves of iconoclastic zeal and unsympathetic restoration.

The medieval wall paintings that remain in English churches are for the most part shadows of their former selves the rare fragments of this beautiful art to have survived not only the Reformation but also successive waves of iconoclastic zeal and unsympathetic restoration.

Communicating God's Word in a Complex World reaches out to the growing number of missionaries, pastors, Bible translators and teachers, mission and theological educators and students dealing with communicating the gospel.

There may be no group in American society that is more talked about but so little understood as Evangelical Christians.

This helpful resource provides a ready-made three-part course for parents and godparents bringing children for baptism and offers resources for the church family to understand its key role in baptism and the best welcome possible.

During the 20th Century, Sunday school attendance fell from 55% to only 4% of children.

Explores a variety of growing churches to identify what is making the difference between them and churches which are static or declining.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ.

This landmark study is the result of a three year project by the Mission and Public Affairs Division of the Archbishops' Council to 'develop a new, better, narrative of mission' for the church.

Everybody Welcome is the complete course to transform your church by improving your approach to newcomers.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ.

Pilgrim is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England that helps enquirers and new Christians explore what it means to travel through life with Jesus Christ.

An overview of recent developments in church planting.

Kingdom Calling offers a compelling theological grounding for the vocation, ministry and discipleship of the whole people of God.

This report from the Faith and Order Commission explores the idea of 'witness' in the life of the church.

Christians are increasingly seeking new ways of doing church, often called 'fresh expressions', which has created new questions and challenges for the Church as a whole.

A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences.

Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous man who ever lived.

Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous man who ever lived.

Religions teach their adherents how to see and feel at the same time; learning to see is not a disembodied process but one hammered from the forge of human need, social relations, and material practice.

David Morgan builds on his previous groundbreaking work to offer this new, systematically integrated theory of the study of religion as visual culture.