Comparative religion Books

When this was originally published in 1950 this was the fullest biography of one of China's greatest poets that had ever appeared in any language. It tells the story of the poet's life against the background of contemporary history and, in doing so,...

Originally published in 1956, this book brings together from the canonical writings of Buddhism, Islam and Christianity the most important of the passages in which the view of the Founder is reflected. It aims to let each of the sacred traditions tell...

Originally published in 1953, The Hebrew Prophets' conception of the meaning and purpose of human history has considerable significance for a religious view of the world situation in the middle of the 20th Century. This book discusses the nature of the...

In Comparative Perspectives on Judaisms and Jewish Identities author Stephen Sharot uses his work published in journals and collected volumes over the past thirty-five years to examine a range of Jewish communities across both time and geography...

The death of a friend is a source of pain and grief for anyone. For David B. Burrell, it is also a source of reflection on the role of friendship in our ongoing pursuit of truth. In this small but penetrating book, Burrell offers five essays that explore...

Islam and Christianity have coexisted in Africa for many years. African Muslims and Christians share kinship ties, languages and citizenship and have often lived together in peace. Yet today new forces threaten this harmony. Clashes...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2013 im Fachbereich Theologie - Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft, Note: 1,7, Universität Hamburg (Theologie), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Indien ist mit einer Gesamteinwohnerzahl von mindestens 1,24 Milliarden Einwohnern das...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 1999 im Fachbereich Theologie - Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft, Note: 1.0, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Institut für Religionswissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Fundamentalismus, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Mit dem...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2003 im Fachbereich Theologie - Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft, Note: 2, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (Religionswissenschaftliches Seminar), Veranstaltung: Visionen und Auditionen in ausgewählten...

Dion Fortune encoded much practical magical lore within her novels, leaving it up to the reader to work out how to make use of it. Behind the novels were two major rituals, the Rite of Isis and the Rite of Pan, which Dion Fortune occasionally performed...

The Bloody SacrificeCharlotte Rodgers is a non denominational magickal practitioner and an animist, and The Bloody Sacrifice is the story of her work with blood. It chronicles her use of road kill and blood in art, ritualised scarification and tattoo...

A collection of lectures by renowned Sufi scholar Martin Lings. Delivered in London in the late nineties, they cover topics relating to metaphysics, comparative religion, Islamic doctrines, Sufism, mysticism and literature, affording rare glimpses into...

A probing interfaith dialogue that traces the Jewish-Christian schism to its very source. Shows how Judaism became Christianity's foil and offers fresh retellings of foundational Christian texts to present a better future between the two faith traditions.

This paper represents the fruit of study on the more philosophical features of the contrast drawn between magic and religion. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly...

""Demonisme en Animisme: Studien over de Ontwikkeling der Godsdiensten"" is een boek geschreven door Elie Reclus en uitgegeven in 1899. Het boek behandelt de ontwikkeling van religies en de rol van demonisme en animisme in deze ontwikkeling. Reclus...

This book points out a novel pattern in colonial intimacy -that Catholic colonizers tended to leave behind significant mixed communities while Protestant colonizers were more likely to police relations with local women. This book then seeks to explain...

The Black Church Studies Reader addresses the depth and breadth of Black theological studies, from Biblical studies and ethics to homiletics and pastoral care. The book examines salient themes of social and religious significance such as gender,...

The Rule of Law and the Rule of God examines the competing regimes of law and religion, using the concept of rule to illustrate the patterns of their interactions, and a multidisciplinary approach to demonstrate the global scope of their influence. It...

Christianity's numerical, cultural, and political predominance within Europe, North America, and the former colonial capitals of Africa has been challenged in recent decades by reconfigured social dynamics and demographics within these contexts. As large...

At the beginning of the twentieth century, Indian Yoga and Tantra become attractive to some major exponents of Western occultism. In a gesture typical of the syncretic tendency in Esotericism, Yoga is by these Westerners often identified as an Eastern...

Hermeneutics can be said to be operative when something is not immediately intelligible. The divine, experiences of God and the sacred, are of course a notorious hermeneutical problem. How to render, translate, interpret the unintelligible, the infinitely

Cet ouvrage examine les traditions qui existent dans de nombreuses religions, selon lesquelles la Vierge Marie avait un fils. L'auteur y examine les différents aspects de ces traditions et les compare à d'autres traditions similaires.This work has been...

With the rise of the temperance movement in the late 19th century, questions about the morality of drinking alcohol became rampant. In this book, John Ellis explores the history and religious arguments for both fermented and unfermented grape juice as...

This book is a comparative study of the Gospels of Jesus Christ and their relation to other world religions, particularly Brahmanism. The authors provide a detailed analysis of the origins and doctrines of Christianity and compare them with the teachings...

Mateer provides a unique perspective into the religious life of Hindu Christians in South India. He explores their experiences and character, offering insights into how their faith has impacted their lives.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This book is a comprehensive look into the Pazand and Sansk texts as arranged by Neriosengh Dhaval. It includes an English translation and a glossary compiled by Ew West. A must-read for anyone interested in the study of ancient texts.This work has been...

This groundbreaking work explores the evolution of religious thought and practice throughout history, from primitive animism to Christianity and Islam. With a broad interdisciplinary perspective, it analyses the social, cultural, and political factors...

A collection of speeches given by Harris Weinstock, exploring the connection between Jesus and the Jewish people. Weinstock offers a unique perspective on the teachings of Jesus and their relevance to modern society. Through these addresses, readers will...

In this book, George Hodges explores the concept of religion from a humanistic perspective, arguing that religion is an essential part of human life. He offers insights on the nature of faith and how it can provide meaning and purpose in life.This work...

In diesem Buch untersucht der bekannte Historiker Carl Heinrich Becker die Beziehungen zwischen Christentum und Islam. Er analysiert die historische Entwicklung dieser beiden Weltreligionen und ihre gegenseitigen Beeinflussungen. Das Buch bietet eine...

Do we worship the same God? Today many are asking this question. In Which God? Durie demonstrates that Christians have good reasons to challenge the Islamic position that Allah of the Quran is the same as the God of the Bible. Which God? compares the God...

Islam and the Son of God provides a practical comparison of the Qur'an and the Bible, and analyzes the impact of their teachings on humanity in all dimensions of life. A central theme is the difference Christ makes. Questions addressed include: Where did...

Ministering to Muslims is a comprehensive guide for Christians wishing to reach out with love and understanding to Muslims in their community. With indispensable tips on personal ministry and intercession this book teaches you all you need to know...

Spirit Possession and Communication in Religious and Cultural Contexts explores the phenomenon of spirit possession, focusing on the religious and cultural functions it serves as a means of communication. Drawing on the multidisciplinary expertise of...

The Buddha and Aristotle offer competing visions of the best possible life to which human beings can aspire. In this volume, Seth Zuihō Segall compares Theravāda and Mahāyāna accounts of enlightenment with Aristotelian and neo-Aristotelian accounts of...

This book presents personal narratives and collective ethnography of the emergence and development of Asian and Asian American women's scholarship in theology and religious studies. It demonstrates how the authors' religious scholarship is based on an...

G. K. Chesterton was raised a Unitarian, and did not enter the Catholic Church until he was 48 years old. Five years later he penned 'The Catholic Church and Conversion' in which, with typical brilliance and erudition, he justifies his action and...

During the summer of 2010 Ghana played host to the first ever conference held within Africa to focus solely on the relationship of the African Christian and Islam. The event was led by John Azumah in partnership with the Center of Early African Theology...

This collection of the writings of Daniel O'Connor, edited and introduced by David Jasper, is a treasure trove for all interested in the Church in India in the twentieth century.

Global Phenomenologies of Religion offers a new way of looking at the past, current and future trajectory of the study of religion. The phenomenology of religion was once widely acknowledged to be the core of the study of religion as an autonomous...

Remembering J. Z. Smith presents an archive of remembrances of the person and the contributions of the late Jonathan Z. Smith (1938-2017)-the long-time University of Chicago faculty member who was one of the world's most influential scholars of religion...

Rudolf Otto (1869-1937) was one of the most important contributors to the study of religions at the beginning of the 20th century. His book, The Idea of the Holy, became a sensation in its time, and his account of numinous experience as a mysterium...