The Religion Factor
In this companion to the best-selling World Religions in America: An Introduction, renowned contributors explore the importance of religion in the lives of people, communities, and nations. Their conc...
From Garvey To Marley: Rastafari Theology
This history of the theology and rituals of Rastafarianism features accents of the reggae rhythms of Bob Marley and the teachings and philosophy of Marcus Garvey, the black nationalist who motivated m...
Power Mandalas
Coloring these mandalas is a soul-enhancing act. Each one is connected to a chakra, a form of life-energy, or a higher power. It aids meditation, brings calm, and opens up your spirit. Gaze at them an...
Thoughts On The East
An ecumenical anthology, Thoughts on the East gathers Merton's essential definitions of the religions that so much interested him - Taoism, Buddhism (in many forms, but especially Zen), Sufism, and Hi...
Jews And Christians: The Myth Of A Common Tradition
Jacob Neusner proposes that "there is not now, and there never has been, a dialogue between the religions of Judaism and Christianity." The first part of the book represents historical discourse throu...
The Singular Pilgrim: Travels On Sacred Ground
An "enlightening but also very funny" (Paul Theroux) account of one woman's personal quest to find the roots of belief among modern religious pilgrims. The Singular Pilgrim is a riveting account of...
Divination In Ancient Israel And Its Near Eastern Environment: A Socio-Historical Investigation
In this revealing study, the author suggests that ancient Israel was a 'magic society' like those around it, and similar in many respects to a number of magic-using 'savage' societies studied by moder...
The Price Of Monotheism
Nothing has so radically transformed the world as the distinction between true and false religion. In this nuanced consideration of his own controversial "Moses the Egyptian," renowned Egyptologist Ja...
No Other Gods Before Me?: Evangelicals And The Challenge Of World Religions
Toward an Evangelical Theology of Religions Questions about the relationship between Christianity and the world's other faith traditions continue to confront the church. Evangelicals in particular str...
Preaching Biblical Texts: Expositions By Jewish And Christian Scholars
This excellent collection of expositions of texts from the Torah/Pentateuch by eminent Jewish and Christian scholars clearly demonstrates the distinctive approaches taken to the text by representative...
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