Religion and beliefs Books

<p><strong><em>Pow-Wows; or, The Long Lost Friend</em> gathers centuries-old spells, blessings, and symbolic rituals intended to safeguard individuals and households from harm or misfortune...

Focusing on everyday practices of marriage in two very different contexts: Argentina and England, this book considers how Christian understandings of marriage as a covenant or sacrament relate to the lived experience of marriage.

Juan de Valdés played a pivotal role in the febrile atmosphere of sixteenth-century Italian religious debate. Fleeing his native Spain after the publication in 1529 of a book condemned by the Spanish Inquisition, he settled in Rome as a political agent...

Fully revised and updated, and drawing on developments in the author's own thinking, Siderits's second edition explores the conversation between Buddhist and Western Philosophy showing how concepts and tools drawn from one philosophical tradition can...

A fresh, creative introduction to theological ethics. Offering an imaginative approach through dialogue with theatrical theory and practice, Vander Lugt demonstrates a new way to integrate actor-oriented and action-oriented approaches to Christian ethics...

In the Early Modern period - as both reformed and Catholic churches strove to articulate orthodox belief and conduct through texts, sermons, rituals, and images - communities grappled frequently with the connection between sacred space and behavior. The...

In the period following the collapse of the Carolingian Empire up to the Fourth Lateran Council (1215), the episcopate everywhere in Europe experienced substantial and important change. How did the medieval bishop, unquestionably one of the most powerful...

Klar gives a compelling examination of the prophets Job, Saul, David, Noah and Solomon as portrayed in Tha'labi's 'Arais Al-Majalis' and questions its efficacy as a tool for the exploration for the human condition via a close analysis of the tales of the...

This book investigates the relationship between the various interpretations of the Bhagavad-Gita and the Hindu tradition.

This book investigates chosen practices of silence in the lives of a cohort of Christian women today, evidencing its potential for enabling profound relationality and empowerment within their spiritual journeys.

This volume seeks to explore pilgrimage studies as a distinctive sub-field of research, and to define its key methodological approaches and problems

This book explores the relationship between an Aristotelian philosophy of nature and a scientifically engaged theology of nature that cuts across interdisciplinary boundaries. It features essays by some of the best scholars engaging with Aristotelianism...

The book introduces a new thinker to the theological sphere, Russian avant-garde artist Liubov Popova (1889-1924). She was a woman acknowledged for her artistic and intellectual talent and yet is never discussed in relation to the 20th century thinkers...

When the unimaginable happens, how do you find your way forward? For fourteen mothers from the Warrior Moms of North Atlanta support group, the answer came through sharing their journeys together.Grieve Like a Mother, Survive Like a Warrior brings you...

DRUMMING UP THE DEADA collection of truly compelling, haunting and paranormal stories from childhood to present day written by drummer Jéan Boomer Grenier. A look into the afterlife consisting of spine-chilling horror, the unexplained and validation that...

This book contains inspirations and incentives for soul advancement associated with living a prayerful life. The act of praying is a very personal dialogue between an individual and their God. It is a lifestyle of a shared communication in which a person...

Analogy Apologetics was written for anyone, Catholic and non-Catholic Christians alike, looking to learn more about Catholicism. It takes a different approach than what is taken by many books that use a more doctrinal theme. The approach in this book...

The Modern Mystic is a practical guide to navigating eclectic spirituality in today's world. Blending ancient wisdom with modern sensibility, it explores a wide range of traditions in religious magic, healing, and energy work to help you build a...

I've Prayed the Prayer: Exposing the Lie of Salvation Without TransformationBy Jon EllisWhat if the most repeated prayer in modern Christianity is also the most misunderstood? In I've Prayed the Prayer, pastor and disciple-maker Jon Ellis pulls back the...

Ce-ar fi dacă cheia pentru a vă debloca cel mai deplin potențial și a transformării lumii ar fi fost deja dată acum două mii de ani? „Isus and the Kingdom: Unlocking Humanity's Calling and the Kingdom's Power" explorează înțelegerea profundă a...

Freemasonry, the centuries-old institution, steeped in tradition, is at a crossroads in the 21st century. With membership long in decline, the once prominent society looks to an uncertain future. Its customs, inherited from a bygone time of Popes and...

Jesus and Buddha Talk: About Desire, Suffering, and Happiness offers a unique exploration of life's fundamental questions through imagined dialogues between Jesus and Buddha. This accessible and thought-provoking book brings together the teachings of...

Silent Pleas, is an inspirational, romantic suspense novel with intrigue, mystery, and twists and turns that keep readers engaged.In the story, a Mansion, Murder, & Guilt join forces to ensnare and unite two strangers.Ophelia Wentworth owns Cavashahn...

"Whether it is grief from guilt, grief from the finality of a relationship, or finality of life, the physical impacts and untamed thoughts are not without excruciating wisdom and need for God's arms around us to guide each of us through the human...

EMBARK ON A JOURNEY INTO BIBLICAL MYSTERIES. UNDERSTANDING DIVINE REVELATION AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE SHIFTS YOUR AWARENESS OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD.Ancient of Days: Spiritual Mysteries - Exploring the Divine Secrets and Kingdom of Heaven delves into the...

Kingdom history is littered with pockets of revivals around the world, such as the 1904 Welsh revival, but none of them lasted for long. Why? Was that the plan of the King to be a short-term-only event? Or is it the fault of man that all revivals came to...

How many of us yearn for the perfect love of a father?What if you already have a perfect heavenly Father who yearns to lavish His love upon you? (1 John 3:1)Who would refuse a family inheritance that answers every need beyond any expectation known to...

What if the moments that shake us... are the very ones that shape us?This 100-page journal is designed for the sacred in-between. Each page contains a verse of Scripture at the bottom-quiet reminders of truth to anchor your soul as you reflect, pray, and...

What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren't sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some...

Fighting Goliath is a raw and powerful true story that pulls back the curtain on life with bipolar 1 disorder-an often misunderstood illness. Through gut-wrenching and deeply personal experiences, this book offers an unfiltered glimpse into the...

You were not called to blend in - you were called to walk in truth. Learn to live boldly, surrendered, and set apart. Are you simply believing in Christ, or are you truly following Him? In How to Be a Disciple of Christ, Marie Toussaint invites you on a...

Is your ambition a sin or a blessing? Explore the sacred dance between divine purpose, personal drive, and the seductive whispers of worldly distractions. The Holy Hustle explores how faith and ambition are not just compatible but symbiotic:•Unearth...

Knowing the Strength That Lies Within!In this book, you will see how God is able to bring you through the toughest situations. It will also encourage you to know that He is with you through it all, that you are not alone. May you be encouraged on this...

JESUS CHRIST WILL INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOU TO EXPERIENCE VICTORY OVER ADDICTION.This book depicts the lives of eleven courageous men who had formerly anguished over their sinful, addictive behaviors, which wounded many hearts and ravaged many lives. They...

Consider the Birds of the Air: A Compilation of Daily Devotional and Motivational Thoughts When Jesus delivered His Sermon on the Mount, He encouraged His followers to trust God for all things by stating "consider the birds of the air..." (Matt. 6:26)...

The problem World culture of this day and age has morphed into a society that would be non-recognizable to our founding fathers. Governments have taken anything or any means that has any reference to God out of everything and everywhere. The Ten...

German intelligence officer John Hoffmen carries with him Hitler's French invasion plans for Wehrmacht Panzer generals. Unknowingly he has another secret that will shorten the war. The French want him dead and to recover these secrets. Injured, John...

Most people have a low view of God due to a lack of Bible study. God is grander and greater than we can ever imagine. When we examine the Scriptures carefully, we will get a correct view of God as determined by how He has revealed Himself. While meeting...

Can you believe a church reserved a room for a missionary in a hotel with a sign that stated, "Rooms by the Hour"? How would you react if your speaking engagement was canceled because you are considered the wrong gender? How would you feel after hearing...

The Potter's Clay Workbook is a practical guide designed to strengthen a believer's spiritual journey through a structured, interactive, small-group setting. It is organized into twelve sessions, spread across three insightful sections: "My Relationship...

Is it possible to have a new beginning? Can you fulfill your God-ordained purpose? Yes! It is not only possible, it is God's desire for you. How do you start? Walk in Newness of Life was written to instruct and inspire you in your journey with God. This...

Unraveling the Struggle: An Urban Pastor Navigates Trauma, Grief, and Societal Challenges Amidst Chicago's Turmoil. Speaking for the Deceased, Upholding Dignity in Tragedy.The book Cornerstones: Eulogies of Life & Death in Chicago by Rev. Dr...

42 STOPS, 42 CHAPTERS:THANKSGIVING, FOCUS, RESILIENCE, WAIT, PEOPLE,PERSPECTIVE, AND PURPOSE.In this transformative book, 42 Stops, 42 Chapters explores the power of resilience,self-reflection, and the strategies that propel individuals toward personal...

In March 1342, Emperor John Palaiologos formalized an extension of agreements with Venice for seven years, emphasizing peace and cooperation between his kingdom and the Duchy of Venice. The agreement included financial reparations for past damages,...

En esta trama, varios espíritus se enfrentan en la trayectoria evolutiva a la que todos estamos obligados, rumbo al progreso espiritual.Lola Gomes y Denizard Croset no escaparán a la ley y sus vidas, en diferentes encarnaciones consecutivas, son prueba...

"Дом писателя" - одна из четырех книг успешной серии Веры Лусии Маринзек Дэ Карвальо, которую ей продиктовал Дух ее племянницы Патриции.В серию помимо этой входят книги: "Фиалки на окне"," Жизнь в Духовном Мире "и" Полет Чайки", недавно переведенные на...

Practical Faith in Entrepreneurship: Running a Business with Kingdom Principles Written by Prophet Israel Joshua Chukwubueze, formerly known as Christopher Ekene Okade, with love and passion for God and His children (mankind), this book is a powerful...