Religion: general Books
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Simply Jesus
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£18.47
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Lost Book of Moses
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£15.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Walking the Bible
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Love Stories of the Bible Speak
Book SynopsisOur guiding example for them all is the deepest, most abiding, foundational love ever known: God’s unconditional love for His people.In The Love Stories of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream draws lessons from the good, the bad, and the ugly of Biblical romances, friendships, and families.Trade Review“Shannon Bream reminds us: when women of God speak, we’re wise to listen, take note, and learn. I’ve found it true in my own life, and Shannon’s book is a worthy reminder, revealing rich life lessons found in the lives of biblical women.” — Max Lucado, pastor and New York Times bestselling author “Women of the Bible have made significant contributions, and God used them to change the course for everyone. Shannon introduces us to the brave, noble, and sometimes vulnerable or broken women in the Bible. This book is a helpful tool to demonstrate—no matter what you are going through—that other women experienced the same and still came out on top.” — Ainsley Earhardt, New York Times bestselling author of The Light Within Me “In The Women of the Bible Speak, Shannon Bream offers valuable examples of how to live a faithful life. Through these warm and engaging stories, Shannon reveals how central women were to God’s story in the Bible. They were courageous queens, strong mothers, and wise prophets. They defended Israel and were the first Christian evangelists. There are lessons for all of us in this book” — Michael W. Smith, Grammy award winning singer-songwriter “Shannon takes us directly into the lives of women in the Bible and, more specifically, into their hearts through their very own words, emotions, and interactions. She reminds us that throughout history, God has valued women as part of His plan of salvation, even purposing one to bear the Savior of the world. With so much focus today on women trying to obtain worth and value, this book provides a clearer picture of the value God has always placed on each of us. We will never have to fight for what we already have.” — Missy Robertson, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Women of Duck Commander “Creative and colorful, captivating and compelling – here are the biblical accounts of sixteen women whose stories remain ever relevant to today’s cultural moment. Let Shannon enlighten and encourage you with these ancient lives that can bring us the courage and commitment we all need in these tumultuous times.” — Lee Strobel, best-selling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Miracles “Shannon Bream is a strong, inspiring woman with a powerful impact...a world-changer! In ‘Women of the Bible’ she writes about Biblical women who were each world-changers in their own way - women whose powerful stories teach us truths we need today. Thanks Shannon for shining God’s light...through your book and your life!” — Rebecca St. James, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter
£23.75
Penguin Random House India The Book of Nanak
Book SynopsisDrawing upon the various myths and legends contained in anecdotal biographies and placing them in as precise a historical framework as possible.
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Confessions
Book SynopsisGarry Wills is an exceptionally gifted translator and one of our best writers on religion today. His bestselling translations of individual chapters of Saint Augustine’s Confessions have received widespread and glowing reviews. Now for the first time, Wills’s translation of the entire work is being published as a Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition. Removed by time and place but not by spiritual relevance, Augustine’s Confessions continues to influence contemporary religion, language, and thought. Reading with fresh, keen eyes, Wills brings his superb gifts of analysis and insight to this ambitious translation of the entire book.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative
£15.30
Penguin Random House India Carpenters and Kings
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£14.20
OUP India Classical Mythology in Context
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£96.99
University of Chicago Press The Word and the Law
Book SynopsisThis study includes portraits of seven contemporary legal practitioners who have devoted their lives to an unconventional vision of the law. In their work, the law exemplifies fundamental human values, manifestations of what the author calls the Word, the presence of God in life.
£999.99
The University of Chicago Press A Preface To Theology Paper
Book SynopsisIn this work, W. Clark Gilpin proposes that American theological scholarship has become responsible to a threefold public: the churches, the academic community, and civil society.
£999.99
University of Chicago Press Russian Refuge Religion Migration and Settlement
Book SynopsisAn account of the Russian immigrant experience in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and British Columbia over the last 200 years. The book focuses on six Christian groups to study the role of religion in their decisions to emigrate and in their adjustment to American culture.
£999.99
The University of Chicago Press The Book of Margins Religion and Postmodernism
Book SynopsisThe death of Edmond Jabes in January 1991 silenced one of the most compelling voices of the postmodern, post-Holocaust era. Jabes's importance as a thinker, philosopher, and Jewish theologian cannot be overestimated, and his enigmatic style--combining aphorism, fictional dialogue, prose meditation, poetry, and other forms--holds special appeal for postmodern sensibilities. In The Book of Margins, his most critical as well as most accessible book, Jabes is again concerned with the questions that inform all of his work: the nature of writing, of silence, of God and the Book. Jabes considers the work of several of his contemporaries, including Georges Bataille, Maurice Blanchot, Roger Caillois, Paul Celan, Jacques Derrida, Michel Leiris, Emmanuel Levinas, Pier Paolo Pasolini, and his translator, Rosmarie Waldrop. This book will be important reading for students of Jewish literature, French literature, and literature of the modern and postmodern ages. Born in Cairo in 1912, Edmond Jabes li
£999.99
The University of Chicago Press Throughout your Generations Forever Sacrifice
Book SynopsisWhy does sacrifice, more than any other major religious institution, depend on gender dichotomy? Why do so many societies oppose sacrifice to childbirth, and why are childbearing women so commonly excluded from sacrificial practices? In this feminist study of relations between sacrifice, gender, and social organization, Nancy Jay reveals sacrifice as a remedy for having been born of woman, and hence uniquely suited to establishing certain and enduring paternity. Drawing on examples of ancient and modern societies, Jay synthesizes sociology of religion, ethnography, biblical scholarship, church history, and classics to argue that sacrifice legitimates and maintains patriarchal structures that transcend men's dependence on women's reproductive powers.
£999.99
The University of Chicago Press After Life
Book SynopsisLife is one of our most basic concepts, yet when examined directly it proves remarkably contradictory and elusive, encompassing both the broadest and the most specific phenomena. This book clears the ground for a new philosophy of life by recovering the twists and turns in its philosophical history.Trade Review"This is a timely, significant, and original work that deepens and enlarges the terms of contemporary philosophical debate over the nature of 'life.' After Life promises to become an indispensable point of reference for future discussions of this topic." - Ray Brassier, American University of Beirut"
£999.99
James Clarke & Co. Ltd A Hand in Dialogue
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£21.00
James Clarke & Co Ltd The Family of Love
Book SynopsisThe definitive history of the Family of Love, the heterodox Dutch sect of the 16th and 17th centuries that attracted some of the greatest humanists of the time.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction 1. The Spiritual Traditions 2. From Conception to Foundation 3. Followers and Enemies 4. The Antwerp Humanists 5. Hielism and the End of Familism 6. The Family of Love in England Conclusion References Bibliography
£45.00
James Clarke & Co. Ltd Atonement From Holocaust to Paradise
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£21.00
Thomas Nelson Publishers Charismatic Chaos
Book SynopsisRecognizing the importance of the charismatic movement and the need for a biblical evaluation of it, MacArthur analyzes the doctrinal differences between charismatics and non-charismatics in the light of Scripture.
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Parallel Myths
Book Synopsis“Unusually accessible and useful . . . An eye-opener to readers into the universality and importance of myth in human history and culture.”—William E. Paden, Chair, Department of Religion, University of VermontFor as long as human beings have had language, they have had myths. Mythology is our earliest form of literary expression and the foundation of all history and morality. Now, in Parallel Myths, classical scholar J. F. Bierlein gathers the key myths from all of the world's major traditions and reveals their common themes, images, and meanings.Parallel Myths introduces us to the star players in the world's great myths—not only the twelve Olympians of Greek mythology, but the stern Norse Pantheon, the mysterious gods of India, the Egyptian Ennead, and the powerful deities of Native Americans, the Chinese, and the various cultures of Africa and Oceania. Juxtaposing the most potent stories and symbols from each tradition, Bierlein explores the parallels in such key topics as creation myths, flood myths, tales of love, morality myths, underworld myths, and visions of the Apocalypse. Drawing on the work of Joseph Campbell, Mircea Eliade, Carl Jung, Karl Jaspers, Claude Lévi-Strauss, and others, Bierlein also contemplates what myths mean, how to identify and interpret the parallels in myths, and how mythology has influenced twentieth-century psychology, philosophy, anthropology, and literary studies.“A first-class introduction to mythology . . . Written with great clarity and sensitivity.”—John G. Selby, Associate Professor, Roanoke College
£17.00
Penguin Putnam Inc How God Became God
Book SynopsisThis epic, thrilling journey through Bible scholarship and ancient religion shows how much of Scripture is historically false--yet the ancient writings also resound with theologies that crisscrossed the primeval world and that direct us today toward a deep, inner, authentic experience of the truly sacred.From a historical perspective, the Bible is shockingly, provably wrong--a point supported by today's best archaeological and historical scholarship but not well understood by (or communicated to) the public. Yet this emphatically does not mean that the Bible isn't, in some very real measure, true, argues scholar of mysticism Richard Smoley. Smoley reviews the most authoritative historical evidence to demonstrate that figures such as Moses, Abraham, and Jesus are not only unlikely to have existed, but bear strong composite resemblances to other Near Eastern religious icons. Likewise, the geopolitical and military events of Scripture fail to mesh with the largely s
£15.29
Penguin Putnam Inc The Upanishads
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£6.95
Penguin Putnam Inc Jews God And History
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£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Confessions Of Saint Augustine
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£8.80
The Perseus Books Group Death On A Friday Afternoon Meditations On The
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£17.66
John Wiley & Sons Inc Americas Religious Architecture
Book SynopsisFrom the Moorish synagogue in small Texas town, to the New England meetinghouse nestled in the palm trees of Hawaii, this comprehensive historical survey of America''s religious architecture celebrates the country''s ethnic and spiritual diversity through the magnificent breadth of these community landmarks. The first comprehensive architectural and cultural history of its kind, the book features 500 places of worship nationwide, many listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes over 300 black-and-white photographs and foreword by Bill Moyers, creator of the PBS Genesis series.Table of ContentsAmerica's Religious Heritage. New England. Middle Atlantic Region. East North Central Region. West North Central Region. South Atlantic Region. East South Central Region. West South Central Region. Mountain Region. Pacific Region. Glossary. Bibliography. Illustration Credits. Index.
£35.71
The University of Michigan Press Religion and Spanish Film
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£999.99
University of Michigan Press The Goddess
£999.99
Random House USA Inc Magical Beginnings Enchanted Lives
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£16.14
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Messy Truth
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Messy Grace, a former pastor raised by gay parents, comes a compassionate playbook to help Christians, church staff, and ministry leaders create a culture of belonging without sacrificing theological convictions. What should we do? This is a question many Christians are asking as they face shifting societal norms, conflicting opinions, and often inaccurate scriptural interpretations regarding those who identify as LGBTQ+. Caleb Kaltenbach believes there’s a more helpful question:What am I willing to do to keep and build influence with ______________? Caleb knows our love for others is best measured by the lengths we’ll go to help them. He also recognizes that people find and follow Jesus better in community than in isolation. As a child raised by three activist gay parents, Caleb experienced firsthand the outrage of some Christians. That’s why he is committed to creating a sense of belonging for all people. True community can happen only when Christians are intentional in infusing their attitudes, systems, and values with grace and truth. This hopeful, practical book offers tools for encouraging church involvement, strengthening personal relationships, increasing empathy, and engaging in pivotal conversations about grace and truth with our whole community. Fostering a culture of belonging is a messy process, but it holds a massive possibility for everyone involved: a growing relationship with Jesus.
£999.99
Thomas Nelson Publishers Undivided A Muslim Daughter Her Christian Mother
Book SynopsisA book for mothers and daughters struggling with interfaith tensions, but also for those who feel divided by tensions in general. An important work for parents whose adult children have left the family’s belief system, it will help those same children as they wrestle to better understand their parents.
£19.54
Random House USA Inc The Daily Bible Project
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£18.35
Random House USA Inc Strength for All Seasons
Book SynopsisA mom’s devotional of strength-bearing prayers and verses for overcoming the stress and difficulties of life and motherhoodIn Strength for All Seasons, author Julie Lavender is beautifully candid about the difficulties of motherhood and offers encouragement and wisdom based on God’s most powerful words, reminding weary moms that he is the ultimate source of strength and resilience. This thoughtful weekly devotional gives moms the grace and space to go at their own pace and reflect on both celebrations and challenges while staying grounded in God’s truths. The seasons of motherhood are ever-changing with peaks and valleys and ebbs and flows, but the one thing moms can consistently count on is God. • 52 WEEKS OF TRUTH-BEARING PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONS—cherry-picked verses of God’s most powerful living words are meant to transform, inspire, and motivate moms to seek God no matter the situation or circum
£13.49
Random House USA Inc Mens Devotional for Dads
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£14.52
Random House USA Inc Walk with Jesus Bible Study for Women
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£15.65
Thomas Nelson Publishers Devotions from the Front Porch
Book SynopsisRest. Home. Community. Peace. Devotions from the Front Porch beckons you to slow down and enjoy these God-given gifts from the comfort of your front porch (or the front porch you dream of).
£14.99
Lutterworth Press Marriage and the Family Living faiths
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£29.70
Lutterworth Press Visiting an Anglican Church Meeting Religious
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£13.70
Lutterworth Press Visiting a Roman Catholic Church Meeting
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£13.66
Lutterworth Press Visiting a Sikh Temple Meeting Religious Groups
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£13.72
Lutterworth Press Gods Many and Lords Many A Study in Primal
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£19.80
Lutterworth Press Visiting a Methodist Church Meeting Religious
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£13.78
Lutterworth Press Visiting a Salvation Army Citadel Meeting
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£13.74
Lutterworth Press Raising Good Children
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£16.15
James Clarke Company Waiting Father The Sermons on the Parables of Jesus Thielicke Library
Book SynopsisA collection of sermons by the German theologian and preacher, illuminating the meaning of the parables and giving them a new relevance for today.Trade Review"Each sermon is not only relevant and applicable to everyday life, but is equally theologically astute, a balance many cannot find but which Thielicke has mastered. ... An expert homiletical craftsman and accomplished theologian, Thielicke presents a collection of sermons which will be treasured by all who read them." -Catherine Cook Tobey, Theological Book Review, Vol. 26 No. 2, 2015Table of ContentsTranslator's Introduction To the Reader I The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Part One II The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Part Two III The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus IV The Parable of the Seeds and the Soils V The Parable of the Mustard Seed VI The Parable of the Tares among the Wheat VII The Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly VIII The Parable of the Dishonest Steward IX The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers X The Parable of the Labourers in the Vineyard XI The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican XII The Parable of the Pounds XIII The Parable of the Cost of Building a Tower XIV The Parable of the Good Samaritan XV The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Maidens XVI The Parable of the Marriage Feast
£999.99
DK The Childrens Pocket Bible
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated children's Bible for families to enjoy together.This collection of influential and inspiring stories from the Old and New Testaments helps children to learn and interpret the messages and meanings of the Bible. The classic stories are retold in simple, accessible language for children, while beautiful illustrations bring the words to life.Children aged 9-12 years will love the colorful photographs and illustrations of key people and places, alongside geographical maps of locations in the Bible, to provide fresh insight and aid understanding. The Children’s Pocket Bible also introduces younger readers to sacred sites of religious significance, from the peak of Mount Sinai to the shores of the Sea of Galilee. This family favourite pocket Bible features: - The many stories, events, people, and places in one comprehensive reference book- Clear, accessible text, including helpful quotations, for un
£12.60
Crown Publishing Group (NY) Ordinary Resurrections Children in the Years of
Book Synopsis Jonathan Kozol's books have become touchstones of the American conscience. In Ordinary Resurrections, he spends four years in the South Bronx with children who have become his friends at a badly underfunded but enlightened public school. A fascinating narrative of daily urban life, Ordinary Resurrections gives a human face to poverty and racial isolation, and provides a stirring testimony to the courage and resilience of the young. Sometimes playful, sometimes jubilantly funny, and sometimes profoundly sad, these are sensitive children—complex and morally insightful—and their ethical vitality denounces and subverts the racially charged labels that the world of grown-up expertise too frequently assigns to them. Yet another classic case of unblinking social observation from one of the finest writers ever to work in the genre, this is a piercing discernment of right and wrong, of hope and despair—from our n
£14.40
McClelland & Stewart Inc. Epiphany
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£19.96
David C Cook The Power of Suffering Strengthening Your Faith
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£16.14
