Religion: general Books

Immerse yourself in the profound era of Islamic history with Osman Nuri Topbas's Principles from the Lives of the Four Rightly-Guided Caliphs. This meticulously crafted book delves into the exemplary lives of Abu Bakr, Umar, 'Uthman, and Ali, offering...

This book represents an ambitious effort to bring leading Yijing scholars together to examine the globalisation and localisation of the 'Book of Changes' from cross-cultural and comparative perspectives. It focuses on how the Yijing has been used to...

This book is the first to critically analyze Buddhist-Muslim relations in Theravada Buddhist majority states in South and Southeast Asia. Asia is home to the largest population of Buddhists and Muslims. In recent years, this interfaith communal living...

This book examines how Turkey's ruling party, the Justice and Development Party (AKP), under the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan produces and employs necropolitical narratives in order to perpetuate its authoritarian rule.In doing so, the book argues...

The book is about Ubuntu-loosely translated-I am because we are-or, our common humanity in Zulu, about Unity, and global solidarity. It proves again how alike and universal we are as societies across the globe despite this deadly pandemic. On a...

Chinese traditions of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism have a profoundly philosophical dimension. The three traditions are frequently referred to as three paths of moral teachings. In this book, Mou provides a clear account of the textual corpus that...

This book brings together an impressive group of scholars to critically engage with a wide-ranging and broad perspective on the historical and contemporary phenomenon of Zen. The structure of the work is organized to reflect the root and branches of Zen,...

This book discusses the current reality and the future of ethnic Rohingyas in Myanmar. It presents Myanmar's history, ‎policy, politics and, most ‎importantly, while focusing on Rohingya ethnic conflict, presents a resolution by looking at ‎the global...

This book sheds light on the cultural traits and religious beliefs of the Yārsan community. By incorporating historical and ethnographic research on Yārsan community in west and North of Iran, fieldwork and meticulous analysis of religious texts and...

This book presents a unique collection of papers on various philosophical aspects of the unknown and unvoiced truth and reality of the cosmic world. It offers a systematic analysis of the three philosophical theories of Quietism, Agnosticism and...

This book is based on the study of the traditional Chinese philosophy, and explores the relationship between philosophy and people's fate. The book points out that heaven is an eternal topic in Chinese philosophy. The concept of heaven contains religious...

This book examines the role of Hindu-inspired faith movements (HIFMs) in contemporary India as actors in social transformation. It further situates these movements in the context of the global political economy where such movements cross national...

The first time these vital Gerald Heard articles have all been assembled in one book.Gerald Heard: The Perennial Philosopher - Writings on Religion and Spirituality is a collection of 49 previously published religious and spiritual writings - ranging...

A deeply vulnerable memoir about the life of Deborah Foster and her family, the hardships they endured, and their link to extreme poverty. Deborah is exploring common misconceptions about the causes and effects of poverty in American society through the...

Passing through more than thirty thousand years of history, the changing spiritual and material lives of the earliest Europeans are vividly imagined through their artwork, burials, architecture, and their interaction with the landscape, the seasons, and...

The Theology of ChaplaincyThe Theology of Chaplaincy by Dr. Maxwell Shimba is a groundbreaking work that explores the spiritual, ethical, and practical dimensions of chaplaincy. Drawing from both scripture and real-world examples, Dr. Shimba offers...

This discourse addresses the brevity and tumult of human existence, likening life to a struggle filled with sorrow and challenges. It explores the cycle of life from birth to old age, highlighting how joy is often overshadowed by pain and the relentless...

This work highlights the inseparable bond between apostles Peter and Paul, celebrating their unique contributions to Christianity. It discusses the divine selection of both apostles by Christ, emphasizing their equal dignity despite their distinct...

This work by the Anglo-Saxon bishop of York discusses the limited remedies for sin derived from historical records, advocating for a compassionate and discerning approach by priests in administering penance. It highlights the necessity for priests to...

In this issue of Capitol Times Magazine, we are honored to feature an exclusive interview with Michael Mota, an entrepreneur whose vision and leadership have transformed multiple industries. From his roots in education, with a B.A. from Rhode Island...

You constantly hear about secret societies and behind-the-scenes machinations controlling the world, but have you ever considered that one of the most powerful and influential secret societies has been in existence for over 400 years?This book delves...

Budismo Moderno: Guía Práctica De Psicología Budista Para Principiantes (Budismo in Spanish)Un libro sobre las enseñanzas de Buda, las Cuatro Nobles Verdades, el Noble Óctuple Sendero y la psicología budista para transformar tu vida.Este es un completo...

Gesù Cristo, il rifugiato: Un viaggio di spostamento, fede e solidarietà divinaIn Gesù Cristo, il rifugiato, Marien-Edgard Ngbali BEMI esplora uno degli aspetti più trascurati della vita di Gesù: la sua esperienza di rifugiato. Approfondendo la...

This book sociologically argues that the nonbinary sexuality and gender of the LGBTQI are not recent inventions of gay rights movements and activism that constitute an ideology. Homosexuality and gender diversity have long been existing in society since...

Malicious Script of Indian Polity: Unlocking the Secrets of Power, Corruption, and Change takes a deep dive into the intricate web of Indian politics, addressing the hidden flaws and dysfunctions of the system that often remain unseen. The title reflects...

DEATH is every human being's final destination on earth. It is no respecter of persons. Sooner or later, we all have to go through it.Yet, it is a mystery. The very mention of the word evokes fright. DEATH is shrouded in a lot of beliefs and...

Exploring the Cosmic Tapestry: A Comparative Examination of Earthly and Extraterrestrial CivilizationsThis tome embarks on an intricate exploration of the development of civilizations on Earth, juxtaposing and contrasting these with the conceivable...

"خواطر من قلب عاش تجارب الحياة بكل ألوانها، حلوها ومُرها. كلمات صادقة تنبض باليقين، تُشعل شعلة الأمل في النفوس، وتُلهمنا بالحب والرضا. رحلة تأملية في رحاب القرآن الكريم، تُساعدنا على فهم أنفسنا والعالم من حولنا. لا تفوّت فرصة اكتشاف كنوز الروح في هذا...

In every corner of this universe, the traces of divine power emerge, and beauty and grandeur that are miraculous, which God has created, manifest and appear. We share together the magnificence of this ongoing "Journey of Creation," which is continuous...

Dive into the shadowy corridors of Renaissance power in this gripping account of some of the most controversial popes in history. From Pope Alexander VI, a Borgia whose ambition was surpassed only by his notorious scandal, to Pope Innocent VIII, who...

This volume surveys the major philosophical concepts, arguments, and commitments of the Confucian classic, the Analects. In thematically organized chapters, leading scholars provide a detailed, scholarly introduction to the text and the signal ideas...

I. Geschichtliche Voraussetzungen und Fragestellungen "Der Stern der Erlösung" ist ein Beispiel für die Neuorientierung des Denkens in der Zeit um den ersten Weltkrieg, die Suche nach einem Weg aus der Krise der europäischen...

Although this book is a study of the work of Emmanuel Levinas and Jacques Derrida, it would be mistaken to refer to it as a comparison. The book develops a framework which might aide the reader of Levinas and Derrida in...

Originally entitled Osoba i Czyn and published in Poland in 1969, TheActing Person is the official English translation and has been thoroughly edited and revised with the collaboration of the author. The book stresses that Man...

This book is an exercise in philosophical criticism. What I criticize are some variations on a recurrent theme in religious thought: the theme that faith and reason are so disparate that faith is not undermined, but ...

"He [Francis Bacon] writes of science like a Lord Chan cellor" - William Harvey "Don't say: 'There must be something common . . . ' - but look and see" Ludwig Wittgenstein In the history of western moral philosophy since Plato,...

(nach Berichten von Martin Buber) "Aus den Anfangen unsrer Schriftiibertragung", so iiberschrieb Martin Buber seinen ersten Bericht, den Bericht iiber die Prinzipien, die ihn und Rosenzweig leiteten, iiber die Arbeitsweise bei...

Karl Jaspers, who died in 1969, had a profound impact on 20th-century theology and philosophy. His central thesis called for, among other things, a de-centering of philosophy from its Eurocentric roots and a renewal of its dialogue with other traditions,...

This volume rethinks the work of Jacques Ellul (1912-1994) on the centenary of his birth, by presenting an overview of the current debates based on Ellul's insights. As one of the most significant twentieth-century thinkers about technology, Ellul was...

In the twentieth century, in both China and the West, ritual became marginalized in the face of the growth of secularism and individualism. In China, Confucianism and its essentially ritualistic comportment to the world were vigorously suppressed during...

Having enjoyed more than a decade of lively critique and creativity, feminist philosophy of religion continues to be a vital field of inquiry. New Topics in Feminist Philosophy of Religion maintains this vitality with both women and men, from their own...