Religion and beliefs Books

Friendship with God is a gift of Holy Wisdom (Wis 7:27). God speaks to Moses face to face as one speaks to a friend (Exod 33:11). And most striking of all these biblical examples, Jesus calls his own disciples, "friends" (John 15:15). Tracing...

Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about growing old? This book deals directly with this timeless question that affects most human beings, especially in modern times.Contrary to being something to be dreaded, the Bible affirms the positive value...

Along with his Confessions, The City of God is undoubtedly St. Augustine’s most influential work. In the context of what begins as a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defense of Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous...

Along with his Confessions, The City of God is undoubtedly St. Augustine’s most influential work. In the context of what begins as a lengthy critique of classic Roman religion and a defense of Christianity, Augustine touches upon numerous...

The themes of life and death pulse throughout the Bible in the lives of individuals and communities. The Creator has empowered humankind to work out their lives and grapple with their deaths, setting before them precepts to follow and people to imitate,...

This volume presents new translations of five of Augustine’s works: The Excellence of Marriage, Holy Virginity, The Excellence of Widowhood, Adulterous Marriages, and Continence. These works discuss marriage, sexuality, procreation,...

Noted Franciscan scholars Regis J. Armstrong, J. A. Wayne Hellmann, and William Short spearheaded a collabrative effort of translators, scholars and technicians to publish this series. Many of these texts had been published in critical, scholarly...

QUANDO FALAMOS DE COR NA IGREJA, NÓS ESTAMOS A FALAR DE MUITO MAIS DO QUE RAÇA E ETNIA - CONTUDO NÃO PODEMOS DEIXAR A RAÇA E ETNIA FORA DA CONVERSA.Como mulher branca e homem negro, Carla Sunberg e Dany Gomis foram co-autores de uma colecção harmoniosa...

Il termine teologia fu usato la prima volta da Platone. Con esso si indica un discorso o uno studio avente per soggetto Dio. Dal punto di vista cristiano indica, in senso più ristretto, la dottrina di Dio. In senso più vasto, questo termine include...

Henry Orton Wiley (1877-1961) fue un destacado educador y teólogo en la Iglesia del Nazareno por muchas décadas. Esta Teología cristiana en tres tomos, su magnum opus, se convirtió rápidamente en el parangón de la excelencia del siglo XX para el...

Henry Orton Wiley (1877-1961) fue un destacado educador y teólogo en la Iglesia del Nazareno por muchas décadas. Esta Teología cristiana en tres tomos, su magnum opus, se convirtió rápidamente en el parangón de la excelencia del siglo XX para el...

Henry Orton Wiley (1877-1961) fue un destacado educador y teólogo en la Iglesia del Nazareno por muchas décadas. Esta Teología cristiana en tres tomos, su magnum opus, se convirtió rápidamente en el parangón de...

IN SEARCH OF THE CHRIST-SOPHIA presents powerful biblical and theological support for a Divine Feminine image buried in Christianity. The popularity of THE DA VINCI CODE demonstrates the widespread hunger for the lost Sacred Feminine. This book...

Intuition for StartersEvery day we are confronted with difficult problems and thorny situations for which we either don't have enough information to make clear-cut decisions or for which there is no easy intellectual answer. At these moments, we all wish...

Do you struggle to believe? Do you feel like you are in a constant state of doubt about your faith? A 2021 Selah Award finalist, Faith Wins is an encouragement to anyone wanting to strengthen their faith.Doubt is a natural part of the...

Do you have the strength of soul you need to live out God's story for your life? Let award-winning author Lucinda Secrest McDowell show you how to become soul strong! How do I know my life makes a difference? How am I supposed to balance life when it...

Fall can be a relaxing time for some people. For others, fall may bring a whole new kind of crazy. Regardless of how this season effects you, learn how to make wise choices this holiday season, so you can enjoy a life filled with peace and serenity...

A thirty-day devotional, Prized is a fresh take on often-familiar passages. Within the context of Scripture, Jennifer paints a beautiful picture of the kindness and gentleness of Jesus. Pointing to both Old and New Testament passages, be encouraged as...

On the gridiron, the right calls combined with the right talent move the chains. First Down Devotions inspires you to let God help you advance the spiritual chains in your life. These unique interview-based devotions offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse...

He can handle our doubts. He can handle our anxieties. He can handle our fears. He can handle our hard questions. These things do not make us less than as Christians. He is the only steady hand that can handle our questions, doubts, and fears. Giving...

Pastors' wives are human. Let's face it. Behind the welcoming smiles, gentle handshakes, and stylish dresses, they face untold challenges in their personal and church lives. Who does a first lady talk to? To whom does she tell her woes? In this inspiring...

Combining history, comparative religion, and political interpretations, Heinz Halm elucidates Shi'ism and political developments in the Middle East for the uninformed reader. The author highlights three main aspects of Shi'a Islam: its historical...

Combining history, comparative religion, and political interpretations, Heinz Halm elucidates Shi'ism and political developments in the Middle East for the uninformed reader. The author highlights three main aspects of Shi'a Islam: its historical...

Slavery, recognized and regulated by Islamic law, was an integral part of Muslim societies in the Middle East well into modern times. Recruited from the “Abode of War” by means of trade or warfare, slaves began their lives in the Islamic world as...

St. Thérèse's autobiography was first published soon after her death in 1897 at the age of 24. Combining charming descriptions of family and community life with a sense of humor and intense devotion to God, it was an instant bestseller...

"The Blessed Mother has been permitted by God to come here [because] she knows what is coming in the future. She is calling all God´s children back on the path to Heaven." -Ivan Dragicevic, a visionaryOver twenty years ago, in the tiny...

In The Legend of the Anti-Christ, Stephen Vicchio offers a concise and historical approach to the history of the idea of the Anti-Christ, including precursors to the idea, the development of the idea in the New Testament, as well as the understandings of...

Through a study of Biblical teachings, commentaries, and ecclesiastical histories, you will learn exactly what Apocalyptic events are coming on the earth, when they are coming, why God is bringing such judgments, who will be most affected, and what...

Every Christian speaker possesses an interpretation of the Bible. The Catholics have an interpretation called Catholicism. The Mormons have an interpretation called Mormonism. The Jehovah’s Witnesses have their brand.  Every Christian...

Many investors wish they could get in on just one millionaire insider secret and make their fortune. Lucien Stephenson reveals one such well-kept secret in this book. Even though this “secret” has been around for nearly 2 centuries, less than...

In addition to being the mother of a son suffering from substance abuse, Dr. Mordock is currently a Substance Abuse County Coalition Member and Advisory Board Chairperson at the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education, assists in the Celebrate...

Experience and research are clear: when pastors are criticized, attacked, and betrayed, they become confused, frustrated, and at times angry, and consequently, they experience acute pain—often causing deep wounds. Often not sure what to do, some...

What the Bible Says, is an attempt to clarify what the bible says about the importance of scripture to our Christian beliefs, capital punishment, governmental authority, war, sexual behavior, financial responsibility, leadership, marriage and family, and...

Jesus Christ has called us to an abundant life of love, peace, joy, and fellowship with Him. There is, however, another side to the Christian life. The Christian ministry is compared to spiritual warfare, and the Christian minister to a soldier. What is...

Love+Truth is not just a unique spiritual framework anchored in the ancient Flower of Life and sacred geometry, it's an enlightening journey into remembrance of the archetypical template of Divinity encoded within each of us.A masterful progression of...

This book is an exposition of the significance of the Great Commission of Christ for Christian life and how it to be properly obeyed. It emphasizes the sovereignty of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, over this Commission and the rightful place of...

The Nine Emperor Gods, or Jiuhuangye as they are often called, are star deities who control the nine planets of our solar system, and currently constitute the most popular spirit-medium cult within the Taoist pantheon in the Southeast Asian regions of...

While most countries today adopt secularism, Islamic nations are still actively embracing religion. As nations forge ahead in the fields of science and technological innovation, some Islamic societies appear frozen in time. Will Muslims join the ranks of...

Some of the points discussed in this book include the major beliefs as well as practices of Brahmanism, and the historic background of how the religion grew. But the purpose of this book is not just to discuss Brahmanism but to also appreciate its...

This book takes you on a life long journey from being adopted by two loving people to the College Football Hall Of Fame. Along the way you will read adout all the trials and tribulations of a record setting athlete trying to make life defining decisions...

Reader Alert! The thrust of "A Contemporary Evaluation of Lutheranism" is identified in the subtitle-"A Spiritual Odyssey." Thus the author provides substantiating details as to why his very own personal faith journey reads more like a polemic. Dr...

"The Cotton Fields" is Ms. Whitfield's fourth book. A well written story of farm life in rural Mississippi. Circa 1940 through 1950. Written with great insight into rural life at the time in our history. Filled throughout with wit and humor. You will...

In this book Dr. Brown explores several reasons why pastors are in the middle. He says it is not by choice but by God's divine plan to bring churches and Pastors closer together and to confront Satan's attacks on churches. He encourages Pastors and the...

Mooncatcher Chronicles captures those small events in the lives of your children that later will last in the memories of parenthood forever. The series of letters comprising this book is guaranteed to make you smile, at times make you cry, and definitely...