Religion: general Books

Green Witness is a work in theological ethics, addressed primarily to theologians and seminarians, but also to clergy and church study groups. Yordy approaches the topic of Christian environmental work not from the perspective of a global crisis that...

A leading scholar of ascetical studies, Richard Valantasis explores a variety of ascetical traditions ranging from the Greco-Roman philosophy of Musonius Rufus, the asceticism found in the Nag Hammadi Library and in certain Gnostic texts, the Gospel of...

We are, at our base, humus-beings. Our lives are dependent upon the soil and we flourish when we live in this reality. Unfortunately, we have been a part of a centuries-long push to build a new tower of Babel--an attempt to escape our basic dependence on...

Through the available patristic writings Caesar and the Lamb focuses on the attitudes of the earliest Christians on war and military service. Kalantzis not only provides the reader with many new translations of pre-Constantinian texts, he also tells the...

""All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.""Lady Julian of NorwichUniversalism runs like a slender thread through the history of Christian theology. It has always been a minority report and has often been regarded...

John Wesley (1703-91) was a unique character in history who left a disproportionately large imprint on the world. That imprint was a contagious passion for what he called real Christianity--the Good News of saving grace and scriptural holiness. This...

As a historical inquiry and synthesis, this intellectual history is the first study to apply the ideal-type or model-building methodology of Otto Hintze (1861-1940) to Western historical thought or to what R. G. Collingwood called ""The Idea of...

In his teaching and his writing, Paul L. Holmer (1916-2004), Professor of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota (1946-1960) and Noah Porter Professor of Philosophical Theology at Yale Divinity School (1960-1987), made many important contributions to...

Johann Christoph Blumhardt (1805-1880) was a pastoral counselor and theologian of hope. His theology and pastoral approach, shaped as they were by the awakening in his congregation and numerous incidents of faith healing, provoked earnest and lively...

In Christianity, Democracy, and the Radical Ordinary, theologian Stanley Hauerwas and political theorist Romand Coles reflect about possibilities and practices of radical democracy and radical ecclesia that take form in the textures of relational care...

Ethical discourse about the institution of voting rarely includes the option of abstaining for principled reasons. This collection of nine articles widens the discussion in that direction by giving readers a new question: At what point and on what...

Augustine of Hippo is arguably the most influential author in the history of Christian thought and institutions. Yet he has been revered by some reviewers and vilified by others. Contemporary critical approaches to historical authors can illuminate...

In six brief chapters Chris Neufeld-Erdman sketches the contours of a way Christians can travel the challenging road before us. He thoughtfully argues for a path toward full inclusion of gays and lesbians in the life of the church, but does so in a way...

The realities of life is that it has its challenges and nobody is excluded from its vicissitude as Isaiah through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit prophesied (putting it succinctly) in Isaiah 43:2 "when (not 'if') you pass through the waters, I will be...

Since the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls beginning in 1947, its material witness and evocative content have captured the religious imagination of scholars and the general public alike. Hailed as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the...

Judean hagiographies are unusual.  Some surprise in their structure, resembling historical chronicles more than "traditional" hagiographies.  Others offer unexpected content, running counter to the stylizations of their time...

Our world has now become a neighborhood. This is a most significant time in history to understand religion as it is practiced on the earth.A team of gifted theologians examine the primary religions of the world in a manner that is fair, concise, and...

We are all beautiful souls made in the image of God, full of inherent value, dignity, and worth. Yet we may struggle to accept this truth because our attention is often diverted to focus solely on outward appearances and behaviors. In other words, we all...

Presents a novel interpretation of Schelling's philosophy by way of his reading and critique of Spinoza.

Essays in the field of comparative world religions and corresponding axial civilizations.The post-World War II idea of the Axial Age by Karl Jaspers, and as elaborated into the sociology of axial civilizations by S. N. Eisenstadt in the later twentieth...

Instead of simply being another survey of the three dominant religions in contemporary Korea-Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity-this unique book studies them in relation to each other in terms of assimilation, accommodation, conflict, and exclusion...

The book titled ""The Rise And Fall Of The Papacy, Delivered In London, 1701: With An Appendix, Containing Extracts On Prophecy From Mede, Owen, Durham, Willison, Etc."" is authored by Robert Fleming and was published in 1849. The book is a historical...

The Rise and Fall of Papacy is a book written by Robert Fleming and published in 1848. It is a series of discourses that explore the history of the papacy, from its origins to its decline. The author provides a critical analysis of the papacy and its...

Sveriges Kyrkolag af ������r 1686 (1856) �����r en bok skriven av A.J. Ryden. Boken �����r en samling av svenska kyrkolagar fr������n ������r 1686 och �����r utgiven ������r 1856. Den inneh������ller lagar och best�����mmelser som reglerade den svenska...

""Superstitions of the Churches: Ancient and Modern"" is a book written by William R. Sunman and first published in 1874. The book delves into the various superstitions and irrational beliefs that have been propagated by different churches throughout...

Sun and Shield is a collection of devout thoughts and reflections for everyday use, written by Gustav Gottheil and originally published in 1896. The book is intended to provide readers with inspiration and guidance in their daily lives, drawing on...

""Spiritual Things Compared With Spiritual: Or The Gospels And Acts Illustrated By The Use Of Parallel References"" is a book written by Samuel Hulbeart Turner, first published in 1859. The book aims to provide a deeper understanding of the gospels and...

"" Spiritual Readings From Jeremy Drexelius (1885) "" is a book written by Jeremy Drexelius, a renowned spiritual writer of the 17th century. The book comprises a collection of his most profound and inspiring works, which offer a unique perspective on...

"" Spiritual Pluralism and Recent Philosophy"" is a book written by Cyril Albert Richardson in 1919. The book discusses the concept of spiritual pluralism, which refers to the idea that there are multiple spiritual paths and beliefs that can lead to the...

""Spiritual Life In Its Earlier Stages: Five Lectures"" is a book written by George Robert Wynne and published in 1880. The book is a collection of lectures that explore the early stages of spiritual life. The author discusses the different aspects of...

Spiritual Instructions: The Religious Life is a book written by Thomas Thellusson Carter and published in 1879. The book provides guidance and instruction on living a religious life, with a focus on the Anglican Church. Carter, who was a prominent figure...

Spiritual Fragments is a book written by James J. Owen and published in 1890. The book is a collection of essays and reflections on various spiritual topics, including prayer, meditation, faith, and the nature of God. Owen draws on his own experiences as...

Some Account Of The Abbey Church Of St. Peter And St. Paul, At Dorchester, Oxfordshire is a historical book written by Henry Addington in 1845. The book provides a detailed account of the Abbey Church of St. Peter and St. Paul located in Dorchester,...

""Some Account of Religious Societies Among the British Prisoners in France, During the Late War: Being an Extract from the Journal of J. Cavanagh"" is a historical book written by J. Cavanagh in 1826. The book provides a detailed account of the...

""Socialism of Christ: Or Attitude of Early Christians Toward Modern Problems"" is a book written by Austin Bierbower in 1890. The book explores the concept of socialism from a Christian perspective, specifically analyzing the attitudes and actions of...

Social Salvation is a book written by Washington Gladden in 1902. The book is a call to action for Christians to become more involved in social issues and to work towards social justice. Gladden argues that Christianity has a responsibility to address...

Social Ideas of a Free Church is a book written by Elmer Severance Forbes and published in 1913. The book explores the social ideas and principles of the Free Church movement, which emerged in the United States in the late 19th century. The Free Church...

Social Equilibrium And Other Problems Ethical And Religious is a book written by George Batchelor in 1887. The book explores various ethical and religious issues that were prevalent during that time. Batchelor discusses the concept of social equilibrium...

""Second Final Appeal to the Christian Public, in Defense of the Precepts of Jesus"" is a book written by Rammohun Roy in 1823. The book is a continuation of Roy's first appeal, published in 1820, which aimed to defend the precepts of Jesus against the...

Il libro ""Saggio Sulla Filosofia Salvazione"" (1867) pubblicato dalla Tipografia Claudiana ����� una raccolta di saggi filosofici che esplorano il concetto di salvezza. L'autore, sconosciuto, esamina la salvezza da diverse prospettive, tra cui quella...

Sabbath Studies Upon Life, Death, Incorporeal Existence, The Resurrection, Providence, And Prayer is a book written by Joseph Macardy and published in 1842. The book is a collection of essays that explore various topics related to the Sabbath, including...

Opuscula Selecta V3: Ad Fidem Optimarum Editionum (1881) is a book written by St. Thomas Aquinas. The book is a collection of selected works by Aquinas, carefully edited to ensure their accuracy and authenticity. The works included in this volume cover a...

Rolt On Moral Command is a book written by John Rolt in 1842. The book is a philosophical treatise on the concept of moral command, exploring the idea of how individuals can be compelled to act in a certain way by a sense of moral duty. Rolt argues that...

The book ""Richard Brothers, Neither A Madman Nor An Impostor: With A Few Observations On The Possibility Of His Being The Prophet Of God"" is a historical account written by Offley, Henry Francis in 1795. The book explores the life and beliefs of...

""Records Of The American Catholic Historical Society Of Philadelphia V24 (1913)"" is a book that contains a collection of historical records and documents related to the American Catholic community in Philadelphia. The book is published by the American...

""Records of Saint Mark's Chapel in the Parish of Malew, Isle of Man: From Its Foundation in 1771 to 1864"" is a historical book written by John Thomas Clarke and published in 1878. The book is a collection of records and documents related to the Saint...