Philosophy & Religion Books

This study contends that folly is of fundamental importance to the implicit philosophical vision of Shakespeare's drama. The discourse of folly's wordplay, jubilant ironies, and vertiginous paradoxes furnish Shakespeare with a way of understanding that...

Ethics and Social Survival rejects theories that treat ethics as having justification within itself and contends that ethics can have a grip on humans only if it serves their deep-seated need to live together. It takes a social-survival view of...

This book assesses why the Bible is so positive in its view of the poor, unlike most later literary and legislative works. It seeks to understand what historical circumstances brought about this elevated perception of the poor by exploring the clash of...

Henrik Lagerlund offers students, researchers, and advanced general readers the first complete history of what is perhaps the most famous of all philosophical problems: skepticism.

This book argues that the history of 19th-century German philosophy has neglected a crucial narrative: the philosophy of 'Will'. It examines the interconnected philosophies of 'Will' of several notable thinkers, including Goethe, Schelling, Schopenhauer,...

This book explores the ways in which religion affects immigration policy, focusing on Christianity and Judaism, and provides an accessible overview suitable for academics, policy makers and practitioners alike, building a common platform of understanding...

This book brings together scholars who show that reading Søren Kierkegaard from the perspective of mysticism not only sheds new light on the Dane's thought but also offers a fresh approach to mysticism as such, considering its relevance for existential...

This book is about going beyond dichotomy. The research literature in social sciences is full of apparent dichotomies such: qualitative and quantitative approaches; 'reality' and 'multiple-realities'; ontology and epistemology; researchers and...

The first, full-length contemporary defence, from the perspective of analytic philosophy, of the Scholastic theory of good and evil - the theory of Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, and most medieval and Thomistic philosophers.

Offering a much needed introduction to a towering figure queer, feminist and liberation theologies, Queer and Indecent shows the development of Marcella Althaus-Reid's core concepts - indigeneity, economic oppression, the body, indecency,...

Was the stripping and exposure of Jesus a form of sexual abuse? If so, why does such a reading of Jesus' suffering matter?The combined impact of the #MeToo movement and a further wave of global revelations on church sexual abuse have given renewed...

A Blueprint for Whole-Life WellbeingAre you feeling burned out, stressed, anxious, or empty?Longing for life that is truly life?You don't have to struggle alone.You don't have to keep wandering in despair.God is real. He sees you. He loves you.He can...

No fuiste creado para vivir en la decepción, en la desilusión ni en la derrota; Dios te ha proporcionado las herramientas para que lleves una vida que no se defina por tus pruebas, sino por tus victorias.

SOULHAUGEN. Whispers from the pile of souls, guiding humans toward a protopian world. Will each one resist or incrementally evolve from the challenges of intergenerational trauma? Could they imagine a more loving future? Will they act with the guidance...

Many of us are tired, stressed, and overworked. When we look for help, we find suggestions designed to maximize our lives even further. The Good News of Our Limits offers a better solution: embracing our God-given limitations and learning to accomplish...

Discover poetry that reconnects you with the earth-and yourself.The Land Will Hold You is a heartfelt collection of 62 poems that speak directly to anyone who loves the land and seeks solace, strength, and belonging in nature's embrace. Mary...

Looking for passionate, committed, creative leaders for your youth ministry? You could be sitting on a gold mine! Ministry by Teenagers is jam-packed with ideas, resources, and practical strategies to identify teens with leadership potential, foster...

In Middle School TalkSheets on the New Testament, Epic Bible Stories, you'll find 52 creative ways to get your youth group talking about epic stories from the New Testament. Covering everything from Jesus' birth to the stories of Paul, these one-page,...

In High School TalkSheets on the New Testament, Epic Bible Stories, you'll find 52 creative ways to get your youth group talking about stories from the New Testament. Covering everything from Jesus' birth to the stories of Paul, these one-page,...

The tedium of daily stress leads us to play less and connect less than we long for--and our souls pay for it. Prolific author Ethan Bryan shares stories from a one-year experiment of playing catch every day and the inspiring lessons he learned about the...

Bridges to Grace highlights the latest innovations in recovery ministry, as well as resources and suggestions for pastors and church leaders who are seeking effective ways to serve the addicted, hurting, and abused in their communities. Filled with...

This volume of TalkSheets contains 50 newly improved, ready-to-use discussion starters to get your kids thinking and talking about real life issues.

This book includes messages relating man and his scientific environment to the calculated and clear plan of God.

Vincent P. Pecora discovers an alternative history of the twentieth-century Western novel that explains the resurgence of Christian theological ideas in the supposedly secularized genre.

In this six-session video Bible study, pastor and bestselling author Ben Stuart examines all of the purposes that God has established for every relational stage we go through---whether single, dating, engaged, or married.

INTRODUCTION I know the world has a craving for public wistfulness. So if you are expecting me to be sorry for the decisions I made, forget about it. Or if you think I am a sinner and that I should repent, put down this book! it is definitely not...

What if the questions Jesus asked weren't meant to test you-but to transform you?In a world quick with answers and slow with reflection, Questions from the Answer invites youto pause and hear again the soul-stirring questions of Christ. With tenderness...

From Fire to AI is a sweeping fusion of science, technology, and human evolution, tracing the arc of civilization from ancient flame to the rise of artificial intelligence. Through a blend of history, physics, philosophy, and mythic insight, author...

Your Brand New Beginning Is Closer Than You ThinkIn the chaos of shattered dreams and impossible obstacles, God is quietly preparing your comeback. No matter your past or present struggles, a miraculous, fresh start is already in motion. All you have to...

There's one too many cooks in the kitchen!                  After a fire at her restaurant, gourmet chef and restauranteur, Kate O'Leary, takes a job as head cook...

From Darkness to Light, From Fear to FaithA life-altering diagnosis can feel like stepping into a dark corridor-isolating, terrifying, and uncertain. But what if, even in the depths of pain, there were moments of grace, strength, and divine presence...

In The Power of the Tongue, the profound wisdom of James Chapter Three comes to the forefront, reminding us of the immense power and responsibility that comes with our words. Though small, the tongue has the ability to control and direct the course of...

In the autumn of 1950 the authors prepared for the attention of the General Conference Committee a private manuscript entitled 1888 Re-examined. Without the authors' consent or approval, this document with some 600 Ellen G. White exhibits was by others...

Our modern- day Christian Church is POWERLESS! Dissension and division among the ranks have served as ballistic missiles which have all but destroyed the moral fabric of our faith. The enemy has divided Christians. Agents of Satan are poised to go...