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Book SynopsisThere are no atheists in foxholes; or so we hear. The thought that the fear of death motivates religious belief has been around since the earliest speculations about the origins of religion. There are hints of this idea in the ancient world, but the theory achieves prominence in the works of Enlightenment critics and Victorian theorists of religion, and has been further developed by contemporary cognitive scientists. Why do people believe in gods? Because they fear death.Yet despite the abiding appeal of this simple hypothesis, there has not been a systematic attempt to evaluate its central claims and the assumptions underlying them. Do human beings fear death? If so, who fears death more, religious or nonreligious people? Do reminders of our mortality really motivate religious belief? Do religious beliefs actually provide comfort against the inevitability of death? In Death Anxiety and Religious Belief, Jonathan Jong and Jamin Halberstadt begin to answer these questions, drawiTrade ReviewAs a call to arms to newer researchers in [death, anxiety, and religious belief], Jong and Halberstadt have done a great service to the field. Their pithy and highly readable text may well inspire the next generation of researchers. * PsycCRITIQUES *[An] ambitious and scholarly study. * Oxford Today *Scholars of religion and those interested in the psychology of religion will welcome this thorough, scientifically grounded contribution to the literature on psychology of religion and religion theory. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty. * CHOICE *An extraordinarily thorough interdisciplinary integration and synthesis of theory and research on death anxiety and religious belief, including the authors’ cutting-edge contributions to the field, thoughtfully and gracefully written. Bravo. * Sheldon Solomon, Professor of Psychology, Skidmore College, USA *Thorough and accessible, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the psychological literature on religion and death anxiety. The authors clearly describe leading theories in the context of historical debates, systematically review available evidence, and boldly present novel findings that convincingly overturn received wisdoms. This beautifully written and organised book will appeal to a general human science audience, and should become a standard part of training in the scientific study of religion. * Joseph Bulbulia, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Victoria University, New Zealand *Table of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Preface Acknowledgments 1. The whats and whys of religious belief 2. A history of thanatocentric theories of religion 3. Measuring faith and fear 4. Are people afraid of death? 5. The religious correlates of death anxiety 6. Death anxiety and religion: Causes and consequences 7. The future of immortality, literal and symbolic References Index

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Book SynopsisNavigate the deepest questions of faith with the compassionate guidance of a pastor whose faith nearly fell apart This book is a must have for anyone facing a crisis of faith. When our hearts begin to question faith, we often fear voicing our concerns and confusions aloud. But questioning is inherent in the journey as we seek truth faith, as author and pastor Kevin M. Young has learned firsthand. At a time when many lack trust in clergyand clergy members themselves are facing burnout and disillusionmentwe need an honest and accountable reckoning with the role of the church in our lives. Reconstruct Your Faith takes you back to square one, helping you reengage with the church, the clergy, and God, using methods that have been essential to Christianity from its beginnings. Embark on the next phase of your spiritual journeyeven if you have become disillusioned with aspects of organized religion Receive guidance and wisdom from an open-minded pastor wh

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Book SynopsisThis unique Bible makes a great gift and lasting keepsake for anyone interested in recording their spiritual journey through God's Word.

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Book SynopsisThis exceptional collection of twenty-five short readings drawn from classic and contemporary theologians, Bible teachers, and missionaries will encourage anyone going through a period of suffering.

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Book SynopsisExploring the poetry, themes, and wisdom of this song from a Christocentric perspective, O'Donnell elucidates on the greatest subject of all time--love. Part of the Preaching the Word series--known for its clear exposition and accessibility.

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Book SynopsisThe ESV Large Print Thinline Reference Bible combines the popular Thinline Bible features with larger type and cross-references in a highly readable Bible for all uses.

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Book SynopsisA popular speaker and pastor's wife mines the treasures of Titus 2 to explore seven feminine virtues that have transformed the lives of countless wives and mothers.

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Book SynopsisThis 12-week study leads readers through the book of Daniel, highlighting God's reign over all the earth as the sovereign Lord of history. Part of the Knowing the Bible series.

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Book SynopsisFurman gives moms a fresh, biblicalperspective on their calling to raise and nurture children, helping them live out God's story of redemption as they offerthe message of the gospel to those around them.

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Book SynopsisTheESV Student Study Bible,adapted from theESV Study Bible,contains12,000+ study notes,book introductions and timelines, 80+ maps and illustrations, 120character profiles,900 "Did You Know?" facts,10 topical articles, and more.

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Book SynopsisA literary expert introduces90 of the best of the best in devotional poetry, providing commentary that helps readers understand and appreciate the literary beauty and the spiritual truths they contain.

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Book SynopsisThis robust treatment of Reformed experiential preaching by experienced pastor and professor Joel Beeke explores what experiential preaching is, examines sermons by key preachers in history, and shows how experiential preaching can best be done today.

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Book SynopsisA New Testament scholar shows how God has used irony throughout history in order to put his own wisdom and glory on display, using what is weak and foolish to accomplish his purposes.

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Book SynopsisTheESV Study Bible, Large Printedition transforms the content of the award-winningESV Study Bibleinto a highly readable, large-print type retainingallarticles, 20,000 study notes, 240 maps and illustrations, charts, timelines, and book introductions.

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Book SynopsisHelping believers make a habit of daily connection with the Lord, the Daily Liturgy Devotional offers 40 reflective daily readings filled with content for prayer, worship, and Scripture reading.

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Book Synopsis This important work offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of the Orthodox Church available, providing a detailed account of its historical development, as well as exploring Orthodox theology and culture Written by one of the leading Orthodox historians and theologians in the English-speaking world Offers an in-depth engagement with the issues surrounding Orthodoxy''s relationship to the modern world, including political, cultural and ethical debates Considers the belief tradition, spirituality, liturgical diversity, and Biblical heritage of the Eastern Churches; their endurance of oppressions and totalitarianisms; and their contemporary need to rediscover their voice and confidence in a new world-order Recipient of aCHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2009 award Trade Review"As a handbook for what would be considered the traditional Orthodox position on matters of Christian belief, thought, and praxis, it is reliable, with relatively few omissions, and well written." (CHURCH HISTORY, June 2009) “The volume's detailed, comprehensive treatment will require and repay a careful reading. Summing Up: Essential.” (Choice, April 2009) Throughout he writes with passion, deep sensitivity, and a wonderful evocative clarity.” (Logos, May 2009) "[The book] will help the Orthodox to a deeper understanding of the riches of their faith and will introduce the non-Orthodox to fresh ways of thinking about their faith, and both to a renewed engagement with the life of the church." (Ecclesiastical History, April 2009) "McGuckin's hope that his book may contribute to the dialogue between East and West deserves to be realised." (Church Times, October 2008) Table of ContentsPreface xi List of Illustrations xiii List of Abbreviations xiv Note on Sources xv Introduction: Strange Encounters 1 1 The Pilgrimage of the Orthodox through History 5 A Brief History of the Orthodox from the Apostolic Era to the Middle Ages 5 Perspectives of history 5 Earliest Christian foundations 7 The development of ecclesiastical centres 12 The age of the Fathers 14 Creeds and councils 17 East and West: the parting of ways 20 The Slavic mission 23 The Organization of the Orthodox Churches from Medieval to Modern Times 24 The extension of the Orthodox Church 24 Synopsis of the organization of the Orthodox churches 30 The ancient patriarchates 31 The Orthodox Church of Cyprus 44 The Church of Sinai 46 The Russian Orthodox Church (patriarchate of Moscow) 47 The wider Russian heritage 55 The Orthodox Church of Greece 61 The patriarchal Church of Bulgaria 62 The patriarchal Church of Serbia 65 The patriarchal Church of Romania 66 The Church of Georgia 70 The Church of Poland 71 The Church of Albania 72 The Church of the Czech lands and Slovakia 73 The three autonomous Orthodox churches 73 The various Orthodox diaspora communities 76 The Orthodox Church in America 80 2 The Orthodox Sense of Tradition 90 The Holy Tradition 90 Sources of Authority in Orthodoxy 100 Orthodoxy's Reading of the Scriptures 102 An ecclesial reading 103 The principle of consonance 106 The principle of authority 108 The principle of utility 109 Patristic and Conciliar Authorities 110 The Symbolical Books 111 The Pedalion (Holy Canons) 115 Tradition and Revelation 116 3 The Doctrine of the Orthodox Church I: The Glory of the Lord 120 The Christian God 120 The Holy Spirit 126 The Lord Jesus 141 The Immortal Father 158 The Holy Trinity 166 4 The Doctrine of the Orthodox Church II: The Economy of Salvation 182 Humanity and its Sufferings 182 Salvation and the Call to Ascent 198 The Song of Creation 204 The Blessed Theotokos: Joy of All Creation 210 The Dance of the Blessed: The Angels and the Saints 222 Outside the Gates: Demonology and the Enigma of Evil 234 The Church: Bride of the Lamb 238 5 The Holy Mysteries and Liturgies 277 Greater and Lesser Mysteries 277 The mystery of baptism 282 The mystery of chrismation 285 The mystical supper: communion in the Holy Eucharist 288 The eucharistic liturgy 296 The mystery of metanoia 300 The mystery of the great anointing 306 The mystery of marriage 309 The mysteries of ordination 323 The lesser blessings of the church 335 The services of prayer 336 The Trisagion prayers 338 The daily offices 339 Personal prayers 346 Traditions of Orthodox Prayer and Spirituality 346 Methods of prayer 347 Prayer of the heart 349 The Jesus Prayer 351 Hesychasm 352 Fasting and feasting 353 The Holy Icons: Doors to the Kingdom 354 Sacred art 354 The Orthodox vocabulary of worship 356 Icons and iconoclasm 357 Icons of the Lord 361 Icons of the Virgin 362 Icons of the saints 363 6 'The God-Beloved Emperor': Orthodoxy's Political Imagination 380 Caesaro-Papist Caricatures 380 Byzantine Models of Godly Rule 381 The Ambiguity of Scriptural Paradigms of Power 384 The Concept of the Priestly King 388 Dominion as Apostolic Charism 390 Patristic Ideas on Symphonia 391 New Polities in the Aftermath of Byzantium 395 7 Orthodoxy and the Contemporary World 399 The Poor at the Rich Man's Gate 399 The Grace of Peace and the Curse of War 402 Freedom in an Unfree World 408 A New Status for Women 411 Biological and Other New Ethical Environments 415 Sexual Ethics and Pastoral Care 420 Ecumenism and the Reunion of the Churches 424 Religious Pluralism in the Global Village 426 Evangelism in a New Millennium 430 Glossary of Orthodox Terminology 436 Select Bibliography 443 Index 453

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Book SynopsisKeeping up with the rapidly growing research base, the leading graduate-level psychology of religion text is now in a fully updated fifth edition. It takes a balanced, empirically driven approach to understanding the role of religion in individual functioning and social behavior. Integrating research on numerous different faith traditions, the book addresses the quest for meaning; links between religion and biology; religious thought, belief, and behavior across the lifespan; experiential dimensions of religion and spirituality; the social psychology of religious organizations; and connections to coping, adjustment, and mental disorder. Chapter-opening quotations and topical research boxes enhance the readability of this highly instructive text. New to This Edition *New topics: cognitive science of religion; religion and violence; and groups that advocate terrorist tactics. *The latest empirical findings, including hundreds of new references. *Expanded discussionTrade Review"This volume offers a depth of understanding and intellectual engagement rarely found in a textbook. In the fifth edition, Hood, Hill, and Spilka once again provide an authoritative study of the psychology of religion, integrating new perspectives and research findings. Drawing on evolutionary theory; neuroscience; and contemporary personality, social, and developmental psychology, the text examines religion as a vital force in individual and societal life. Scholars, applied scientists, and anyone yearning to better understand the psychological nature of religion will appreciate this book’s sophistication and accessibility."--Edward P. Shafranske, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Muriel Lipsey Chair in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Pepperdine University "Kudos to Hood, Hill, and Spilka--an all-star author team--for this comprehensive overview of the roots and fruits of religious experience. The fifth edition explores religion’s contribution to meaning, self-control, and social connections. It reveals insights into the biological, cognitive, and social psychology of religion, across the lifespan. And it discloses what psychological science has learned about fascinating topics, from gay conversion therapy to prayer to deconversion. A definitive yet accessible synopsis of a growing field."--David G. Myers, PhD, Department of Psychology, Hope College "Hood, Hill, and Spilka have done it again with this fifth edition! This clear, thoughtful, and balanced text is full of wisdom informed by the authors' decades of scholarly work. The book is unbiased and objective, without being detached; it explores what we know about the psychology of religion, while also pointing out the holes in our current understanding. It considers the ways that religion is a central source of meaning, while paying attention to how this meaning affects all other aspects of a person's life. This text can be used well in both undergraduate classes and graduate seminars. It is a gem!"--Jeanne M. Slattery, PhD, Department of Psychology, Clarion University of Pennsylvania "The rapid expansion of the psychology of religion makes it critical to discern what is valuable among 'new' ideas in relation to past accomplishments. This updated fifth edition helps both junior and senior scholars in this evaluative task. Spanning classic and emergent psychological topics, and tapping into an increasingly global literature, the authors highlight what is known and what remains to be investigated. For a survey course with upper-level undergraduates, the material can introduce the great breadth of the field. Seasoned graduate or postgraduate readers will find that a close reading reveals complex nuances of both theory and methodology and yields a long list of potential research projects. Students learn about the wide range of ways that scientific psychological principles can be applied to understanding religious beliefs, emotions, and behaviors."--Kevin L. Ladd, PhD, Department of Psychology, Indiana University South Bend "Each of the authors has done pioneering work in the psychology of religion, making this one of the most comprehensive, respected, and valuable texts in the field. The fifth edition demonstrates that the authors have remained current and contemporary in their treatment of religion and spirituality, which renders this book ideal for psychology of religion coursework and for scholars interested in an overview of the subject. The authors are unapologetically empirical and scientific in their approach, which they present with an engaging, lively writing style. This classic text has just become even better."--Mark R. McMinn, PhD, ABPP, Graduate School of Clinical Psychology, George Fox University -There is much here for parish clergy and chaplains, especially in the four chapters discussing the psychological aspects of faith formation through developmental stages and the opportunity to reflect upon patients' lives along the denomination/sect/cult continuum….This text belongs in the libraries of Clinical Pastoral Education centers and behavioral health care facilities.--Association of Professional Chaplains Forum Resource Reviews, 1/1/2020Table of Contents1. The Psychological Nature and Functions of Religion 2. Foundations for an Empirical Psychology of Religion 3. Evolution, Neuropsychology, and Other Biological Aspects of Religion 4. Religion in Childhood 5. Religion in Adolescence and Young Adulthood 6. Adult Religious Issues 7. Religion, Aging, and Death 8. Conversion, Spiritual Transformation, and Deconversion 9. Relationships between Individuals and Religious Groups 10. Religious and Spiritual Experience 11. Mysticism 12. Religion, Morality, and Prejudice 13. Religion, Health, Psychopathology, and Coping 14. Epilogue References Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisThis is a book which understands and faces the impact of modernity on the Jewish community today.Being Jewish Today gives an account of both the journey of a particular British Jew and the journey of millions of women and men through today''s perplexing and difficult world. With honesty and integrity Rabbi Tony Bayfield breaks new ground in exploring the meaning of Jewish identity and its relationship to Jewish tradition and belief. He does so from the perspective of a person fully integrated into the modern Western world. The rigorous questions he asks of his Jewishness, Judaism and the Jewish God are therefore substantially the same as those asked by individuals of all faiths and none. Beginning with an account of the journey of Jewish people and thought from ancient times to the present day, Bayfield goes on to consider Jewish identity, Israel as land and the scourge of anti-Semitism. He then turns to the twin concerns of Torah: Halakhah practice, aTrade ReviewThis inspiring book has made me a better Jew, one who understands more, who knows more. No wonder Rabbi Bayfield enjoys such a high intellectual reputation. -- Daniel FinkelsteinThis remarkable book takes us on a journey: geographic, historical, cultural, philosophical, political, autobiographical and, yes, religious. One can almost hear the wise, warm, witty voice of Tony Bayfield; his humanity suffuses the entire volume. For Jew and non-Jew alike there is so much here to satisfy curiosity and promote understanding. -- Michael MarmotA deeply humane, learned and personal reflection on Jewish identity, full of insights and challenges for non-Jews. At this time of resurgent prejudice, it is crucial to have books like this to keep mind and conscience awake. -- Rowan Williams, Former Archbishop of CanterburyBrilliant – clear but erudite, entertaining but weighty, personal but universal -- Rebecca Front, actressMesmerizing, intelligent, honest, Rabbi Bayfield movingly opens the soul of the reader to the religious depths of his work. This book is a treasure. -- David Ellenson, Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of ReligionWritten with engaging humor, intellectual openness and humility, Being Jewish Today delivers just what the title promises: a thoughtful and inviting statement of what it means to be a Jew in today’s complicated world. While entirely relevant to American Jews, it also provides an interesting window into some of the differences between the American and British Jewish situations -- Judith Plaskow, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, Manhattan College and author of Standing Again at SinaiRabbi Professor Tony Bayfield has produced a magnum opus for our time -- Deborah Kahn-Harris, Rabbi and Principal, Leo Baeck CollegeA wonderful new book … The theme of Rabbi Bayfield’s book is how to understand Judaism now that science and modern sensibility has changed the way we look at the world. And this addresses problems I struggle with all the time … Rabbi Bayfield deals with all this with great sensitivity. -- Daniel Finkelstein * Jewish Chronicle *Tony Bayfield, a theologian and former head of the Movement for Reform Judaism, reflects on the universal dimensions of Judaism and those parts concerned with Jewish identity. * Financial Times *British Jews rarely produce theology that demands to be read. Tony Bayfield has … In attempting to answer the perplexities and uncertainties of contemporary life, Being Jewish Today is part of the Jewish quest for meaning, for Torah. Rabbi Bayfield has done a great service by bringing it to light. -- Harry Freedman * Jewish Chronicle *This is a book that will reward careful reading and rereading … A work that will enrich one’s understanding of what it is to be a Jewish believer, fully engaged with the challenges and ideas of today’s world. Being Jewish Today will find its place among the significant Jewish books of our time. * Jerusalem Post *Table of ContentsPreface: Our starting point: journeying through a shared world PART ONE - BEING BOTH JEW AND JEWISH TODAY: YOU CAN'T IGNORE THE CONTEXT 1 The particular journey 2 The shared context PART TWO - BEING A JEW TODAY: IDENTITY AND PEOPLEHOOD 3 Israel as People 4 Israel as Land PART THREE - JUDAISM TODAY: LIGHT AND WEIGHT 5 Torah: Judaism's unique selling point 6 Covenant theology: Halakhah, law 7 Covenant theology: Aggadah, ethics PART FOUR - JEWISH FAITH TODAY: GOD, SUFFERING AND SILENCE 8 Fragments after the devastation 9 My God, my god - what kind of God are you? 10 Life beyond death: Individual survival and messianic hope Glossary Jewish thinkers contributing to this book Notes Acknowledgements Index A Note on the Author Cover Artwork: Mark Rothko, Untitled, c.1950-2

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of human identity from both scientific and religious perspectives, from bestselling author and Andreas Idreos Professor of Science & Religion at Oxford University, Alister McGrath.Trade ReviewThere can hardly be a more prolific theological writer in the English-speaking world than Alister McGrath. * Conor McOonough *This is a book characterised by a deep sense of humility before the mystery of life and the limitations of human knowledge. It is also one that is generously open to the views of those with whom he disagrees. At the same time he shows, often with a telling example, how Christianity not only gives us a glimpse of the bigger picture, but offers a framework of meaning enabling us to cope with our journey from birth to death . Whilst Drawing on his vast learning in both science and philosophy Alister McGrath still manages to convey his argument with great clarity and accessibility. It is a book that will challenge all dogmatists, whether scientific or religious, and which will greatly encourage those who are tentative and searching. * Lord Harries of Pentregarth *In this personal, scholarly yet gripping account of the human search for meaning, Alister McGrath reveals this eirenic question to be as vital in our own times as in previous ages. In the spirit of Chesterton, Thoreau and C S Lewis, and in dialogue with Augustine, Pico, Murdoch, and his neighbourhood nemesis Dawkins, McGrath takes his breathless readers first to a high balcony-view of the science, religion and philosophy of purpose, but then leads us back down to the road where we must make our own journeys, the richer for our reading. * Tom McLeish, Professor of Physics at Durham University and Chair of the Royal Society’s education committee *The book comes alive in the third and final part that deals with the future and humanity's struggle with the conflict of good and evil in its nature... a worthwhile book. * Methodist Recorder *Alister McGrath in The Great Mystery asks the questions (with his usual rigour and clarity) that philosophers tend to avoid these days: 'What is the point of life?' and 'What is wrong with us?' He, too, is concerned to explore the meaning that lies behind the facts in a world drowning in information from the sciences, calling for a fundamental rethinking of who we are. * Church Times *

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Book SynopsisHow are Christians capable of believing? Is it faith or delusion? Or is there something wrong with me? I do not believe in spirits, gods, miracles, resurrection or eternal life. But I will seek to cast off my prejudices and give God a chance. At least for a year. Danish writer Svend Brinkmann spent a year with God, exploring faith and religion through the eyes of a sceptic. Each month, from January to December, he grappled with questions that had nagged at him since he was a child: Why does God let the innocent suffer? Does science disprove the existence of God? Does faith make you a better person? Can you doubt and still believe? It became a year of deep reflection and surprising revelations that challenged the bounds of his scientific worldview and led him to a new appreciation of faith and its place within a secular, mostly fulfilled life.Trade Review“If you don’t quite believe your unbelief, if “God”, despite everything, is still an intriguing word, and if you think religion might have a more humane resonance than some of its loudest adherents do, then this is an important book for you.”The Revd Dr Mark Oakley, Dean, St John’s College, University of Cambridge “With candour, openness and eloquence, Svend Brinkmann shares with us the year he spent reflecting on religion and religious experience. As an agnostic wrestling with questions of faith and doubt, he offers up a personal journey that will resonate with everyone who asks what a good and meaningful life might consist in.”Todd May, Clemson University “For a whole year Svend Brinkmann, a secular humanist, goes in search of God. The search is serious, the questions genuine, and the openness propels us into some surprising discoveries about what it means to be religious.”Graham Ward, University of Oxford “My Year with God is interesting, insightful, and enjoyable. In our age of tribal division, I appreciate that professor Brinkmann approaches the big questions of life with charity. Both seekers and believers will be challenged by this book.”Sean McDowell, Biola University and author or co-author of twenty books including Evidence that Demands a Verdict“A capacious survey of a complex subject by a sharp, inquiring mind.” Irish Examiner“A stimulating discussion by an agnostic on life’s most crucial question: whether God exists or not … Brinkmann ought to be congratulated for this endeavour and for undertaking the writing of this book with proper intellectual rigour and honesty. He does so in a refreshing way—not least because he engages with religion on its own terms.” The European ConservativeTable of ContentsPreface January: Why a book about God? February: What is religion? March: Is there a link between ethics and faith? April: Does faith work? May: Can science replace religion? June: Does the soul exist? July: What can we learn from the Bible? August: Could there be multiple gods? September: How does faith affect grief? October: Can humans become God? November: What about doubt? December: What have I learnt? Notes

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Book SynopsisIn these times of rising tensions between Christians and Muslims across the world, the need for harmony and peace has never been more urgent. As one of the world's leading advocates of interfaith dialogue, Craig Considine introduces readers to the provocative idea of the Synthesis of Civilizations, a theory that pushes beyond dialogue to show where and how Western and Islamic civilizations have been and continue to be in a deeper union with one another. With an open mind and a deep appreciation of the Abrahamic tradition, Considine takes readers on a fascinating journey across history and the current state of ChristianMuslim relations in seven battleground regions of the world. Alongside the undeniable tensions between Christians and Muslims, the book presents and applies an interfaith community-building tool DEUCE focused on dialogue, education, understanding, commitment, and engagement. With unprecedented civilizational scope and sweeping sociological insight, Considine does full justice to the religious and social bonds between Christianity and Islam. While daily headlines highlight the shared fear, persecution, and violence experienced by Christians and Muslims worldwide,Beyond Dialogueis intended to inspire interfaith bridge builders who are passionate about defending and promoting civility, humanity, and pluralism on the world stage.

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