Philosophy & Religion Books

This is the first English translation of Juan de Valdés's commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. Originally written in Spanish, this edition makes Valdés's theological insights accessible to a wider audience. Valdés, a significant...

Explore the fascinating world of early Christian writings with "The Apocryphal Gospels, and Other Documents Relating to the History of Christ." Translated and annotated by B.H. Cowper, this collection offers a unique glimpse into texts that, while not...

"The Poor Gentlemen of Liège" offers a detailed historical account of the Society of Jesus in England and Ireland. Originally written by Jacques Augustin M. Crétineau-Joly and translated and edited by R.J. M'ghee, this historical work...

L'"Antologia Agostiniana, Volume 3" offre una selezione curata degli scritti di Sant'Agostino d'Ippona, uno dei più influenti pensatori cristiani e filosofi dell'antichità. Questa antologia presenta estratti significativi dalle sue opere...

Scripture Readings for Schools and Families, by C.M. Yonge, offers carefully selected biblical passages paired with insightful commentary. Designed for both classroom and family use, these readings aim to make scripture accessible and engaging for a...

Explore the profound theological insights of John Shute Barrington, Viscount Barrington, in this carefully curated collection of his writings. Volume 1 offers a comprehensive introduction to Barrington's theological perspectives, reflecting the...

Commodiani Carmina presents the works of Commodianus, an early Christian Latin poet, meticulously edited by Bernhard Dombart. This edition, originally published in 1887, offers a valuable resource for scholars of early Christian literature and late...

"Our Church, Her Children and Institutions, Volume 1" offers a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church's historical development, its educational initiatives, and the diverse institutions it has fostered. Authored by Henry Coyle and Theodore...

Der Völkergedanke Im Aufbau Einer Wissenschaft Vom Menschen (The Idea of the People in the Construction of a Science of Man) by Adolf Bastian, published in 1881, explores the foundations of a science centered on the concept of 'Volk' or 'people'...

Explore diverse perspectives on Jesus Christ within the New Testament with "Different New Testament Views of Jesus," published in 1891 by the American Unitarian Association. This work delves into the varying portrayals of Jesus as presented by different...

Le Livre D'Hénoch Sur L'amitié, translated from Hebrew by Auguste Pichard, offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Israelite history, customs, and literature. Published in 1845, this French translation includes extensive notes that...

Romersk Catholsk Cateches, För Ungt Folk Att Nyttja I Catholska Kyrkan I Sverige ... is a historical Swedish Catholic catechism intended for young people within the Catholic Church in Sweden. Published around 1800, this catechism provides insights into...

Delve into the rich religious tapestry of early America with "History of the Episcopal Church, in Naragansett, Rhode-Island." This meticulously researched volume, originally published in 1847, offers a comprehensive account of the Episcopal Church's...

Johann Jacob Schmidts ... Biblischer Mathematicüs, oder, Erläuterung der Heil Schrift aus den Mathematischen Wissenschaften der Arithmetic, Geometrie, Static, Architectur, Astronomie, Horographie und Optic, mit nöthigen Kupfern und vollständigen,...

Experience the solemn beauty of Holy Week with "The Complete Office of Holy Week According to the Roman Missal and Brebiary, in Latin and English." This meticulously prepared volume presents the complete liturgical texts for each day of Holy Week,...

This is Volume 2 of the Danish translation of Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy." Dante's epic poem, originally written in Italian, is a cornerstone of Western literature. This volume allows Danish-speaking readers to experience Dante's vivid journey...

Chronicon Centulense is a historical chronicle focusing on the Abbey of Saint-Riquier, also known as Centula. Written in Latin and covering events primarily during the medieval period, this chronicle provides valuable insights into the religious, social,...

Explore the depths of the Book of Psalms with "A Plain Commentary On the Book of Psalms (The Prayer-Book Version,) Chiefly Founded On the Fathers" by William Fraser. This accessible commentary provides insightful analysis and interpretation of the...

Corpus Reformatorum, Volume 17, is a significant historical resource presenting original Latin texts from the Reformation era. This volume offers invaluable insights into the theological, political, and social currents of the 16th century. Researchers...

This is Volume 2 of the collected works of Blaise Pascal, the renowned 17th-century French mathematician, physicist, religious philosopher, and master of prose. Pascal's writings are celebrated for their clarity, precision, and profound insights into the...

Le Père Hecker, Fondateur Des "Paulistes" Américains, 1819-1888 explore la vie et l'œuvre du Père Isaac Thomas Hecker, fondateur de la congrégation des Paulistes aux États-Unis. Cette biographie, rédigée...

Memoirs of the American Folk-Lore Society, Volume 1 presents a fascinating collection of early folklore studies. This volume, published in 1894, captures the diverse range of interests of the American Folk-Lore Society during its formative years...

A profusely illustrated guide to the National and State Parks of the United States. Including itineraries for a 55 day road-trip from the east to the west coast and back again. Each page has been hand illustrated and includes campground and hiking...

The Way of the Red Dragon is a memoir of a powerful healer, John Myerson. It chronicles his lifelong journey in service to help others grow and heal through his unique style of present-day shamanism. John is a graduate of Harvard University and has...

How did the books of the Bible come to be recognized as Holy Scripture? After nearly nineteen centuries the canon of Scripture remains an issue of debate. Adept in both Old and New Testament studies, F. F. Bruce brings the wisdom of a lifetime of...

In a world that constantly pulls you in a hundred different directions-career, success, status, the next big thing-how do you even know if the life you're living is actually yours?We chase what we've been told will make us happy, but here's the truth:...

This inspiring guide offers a clear, practical path to freedom from suffering. Based on Maria Felipe's expertise as a spiritual teacher and rooted in the teachings of A Course in MIracles, this book provides powerful tools to release fear, embrace love,...

The frozen Tuscobia trail pounds athletes, particularly at night, when one becomes mesmerized at times. Just surviving to finish becomes the only goal in mind. The longest winter ultra endurance race in the continental United States stretches 80 solitary...

Same God, New You - Book Two will help you grow in your faith and mature in your relationships. Through real-life examples, everyday situations, and applicable teachings, this devotional will inspire you to trust our unchanging God and welcome changes in...

TRUE CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A RELIGION, BUT THE WAY GOD INTENDED US TO BE AT THE BEGINNING - HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM (AND EACH OTHER), WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. GOD CREATED US - MAN (AS HE DID THE ANGELS), TO BE CONNECTED TO HIM, FOREVER. WE NEED TO LOOK...

Are Your Faith Practices Stuck in a Rut? Discover how the vibrant, dynamic energy of the early church can ignite your faith journey today. In Acts Bible Study, take a transformative 40-day exploration of the fascinating narrative penned by Doctor Luke...

The book is totally preoccupied with thinking beyond existing political thought and institutions. It recognizes that irrespective of who or where we are, and no matter if we know it or not, "we" now all live in "the end times." Most explicitly, this...

Pioneering essays that reveal the significance of new interdisciplinary understandings of trees and forests, especially in terms of their philosophical and ecological dimensions and their importance for addressing the climate emergency.This is the first...

Introduces the traditional songs of Himalayan Ladakh through their history, ethnology, poetry, and Tibetan Buddhism beliefs.Singing the Himalayan Crossroads places the traditional song repertoires of the former Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh in both their...

The story of a 19th century Staten Island town that nurtured the careers of nationally significant reformers, abolitionists, and transcendentalists.This book traces five decades of community life in a nineteenth-century Staten Island neighborhood...

Offers a description of what happens to survivors after a death, based on the effect this death has on the survivor's relation to the spatial and temporal world occupied after the loss of the deceased.A Death of the World offers a phenomenological...

Reveals the fragility of basic scientific concepts through the unstable relationship between viruses and life, calling for a deconstructive reading to grapple with their theoretical and political effects.Virality Vitality explores the history and present...

Critically adapts the notion of desire in Luce Irigaray's philosophy to rethink the role of embodiment in sociopolitical and philosophical discourses today.Arguing for a radical return to desire in Luce Irigaray's thought, this book decisively intervenes...

New essays on early Greek natural philosopher Parmenides, who is perhaps the originator of metaphysics.Inquiring into Being is a study of Parmenides, the early Greek pre-Socratic philosopher often credited as the first metaphysician and whose sole...

A collection of the philosopher Stanley Cavell's most important writings on cinema.Stanley Cavell was the first philosopher in the Anglo-American tradition to make film a central concern of his work, and this volume offer a substantially complete...

A feminist reading of how Heidegger may have responded to an unanswered questioned he posed in 1923, "Problem: What is woman?" while using his thought to better understand how contemporary society replies to questions in the realms of law, bioethics,...

Provocative new readings of biblical texts by major contemporary Jewish writers.Lot's daughters rebel against their predatory father, Jacob wrestles an angel in a queer underground nightclub, Job arrives in the form of an avaricious former sorority...

In contrast to the common understanding of politics as a domain of speaking, reveals an alternative tradition where the spoken word fails, collapses, breaks (i.e., a politics of not speaking).According to a common conception, modern politics is based on...

A survey of the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian debates and mystical discussions about Muhammad's heavenly journey that took place in early medieval Spain.This book demonstrates how Muhammad's heavenly journey, as discussed throughout the eleventh and...

Examines the intersections of gender, religion, and politics among various Indian religious communities, from early British rule to the late twentieth century.In Religion and Women in India, Tanika Sarkar provides an account of gender prescriptions and...

Focuses on key aspects of Robert Esposito's thought and explores the ways in which some major contemporary thinkers have been crucial interlocutors in their elaboration.Political Ontology, Community, and Institutions offers a broad view of the current...

Alters the landscape of Lacanian film theory by revealing an "emancipatory drive" in transnational cinema.A significant intervention into Lacanian film studies, this book sets forth a new theory of the psychoanalytic Real in cinema. In psychoanalysis,...

Deepens our understanding of this contemporary Chinese thinker's philosophy and its significance.Li Zehou (1930-2021) was one of China's most prominent contemporary philosophers, transforming Confucian philosophy into a resource for positive change. From...