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Baker Publishing Group The Bible Recap Study Guide Daily Questions to
Book SynopsisDig deeper into the Word with The Bible Recap Study Guide. Following a chronological Bible reading plan, it features reflection and research questions specific to each day's reading and space to write what you're learning.
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Shambhala Publications Inc Introduction to Buddhism
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University of Toronto Press The Ash Wednesday Supper
Book SynopsisGiordano Bruno's The Ash Wednesday Supper presents a revolutionary cosmology founded on the new Copernican astronomy that Bruno extends to infinite dimensions, filling it with an endless number of planetary systems.Trade Review"The volume’s most important contributions to Bruno studies are the extended "Notes" that offer background, interpretation, and explanation of Bruno’s provocative debate." -- Paul Richard Blum, Loyola University Maryland * Isis, vol 110, 1 *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. A Note on the Text 3. Complete Italian Text: newly edited according to the so-called vulgate version 4. Translation of the Dedication (+ notes) 5. Translation of Dialogue 1 (+ notes) 6. Translation of Dialogue 2 (+ notes) 7. Translation of Dialogue 3 (+ notes) 8. Translation of Dialogue 4 (+ notes) 9. Translation of Dialogue 5 (+ notes) 10. Appendix: Alternative Italian text of folio D 11. Appendix: Alternative English translation of folio D 12. Bibliography of Cited Works
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Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Origins of Judaism Christianity and Islam
Book SynopsisIt is a unique book -there has been no comparable synthesis published for a hundred years. It offers a coherent and accessible read, with introductions and summaries for each chapter.
£21.25
Oxford University Press Science and Religion
Book SynopsisVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Debates about science and religion are rarely out of the news. Whether it concerns what''s being taught in schools, clashes between religious values and medical recommendations, or questions about how to address our changing global environment, emotions often run high and answers seem intractable. Yet there is much more to science and religion than the clash of extremes. As Thomas Dixon and Adam Shapiro show in this balanced and thought-provoking Very Short Introduction, a whole range of views, subtle arguments, and fascinating perspectives can be found on this complex and centuries-old subject. They explore the key philosophical questions that underlie the debate, but also highlight the social, political, and ethical contexts that have made the tensions between science and religion such a fraught and interesting topic in the modern world. In this new edition, Dixon and Shapiro connect historical concepts such as evolution, the heliocentric solar system, and the problem of evil to present-day issues including the politicization of science; debates over mind, body, and identity; and the moral necessity of addressing environmental change. Ranging from medical missionaries to congregations adopting new technologies during a pandemic, from Galileo''s astronomy to building the Thirty Meter Telescope, they explore how some of the most complex social issues of our day are rooted in discussions of science and religion. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade Reviewa wonderful book * Morteza Hajizadeh, New Books Network *Review from previous edition A rich introductory text...on the study of relations of science and religion. * R. P. Whaite, Metascience *A marvellous book that should be required reading for dogmatic fundamentalists of every persuasion. * Patricia Fara, British Journal for the History of Science *Dixon shows great skill in composing a book which combines coherence and clarity with a strong forward momentum... The interested reader need not hesitate. * Michael Fuller, The Expository Times *Bracing initiation * Observer. *The relationship between science and religion, past and present, is much more varied and more interesting than the popular caricature of conflict. Thomas Dixon gives us the richer picture, and he does it with clarity and verve. This is an ideal introduction to a fascinating subject. * Peter Lipton. University of Cambridge *Thomas Dixon has made a delightful contribution to this OUP series of Very Short Introductions. * Church Times *Table of Contents1: What are science-religion debates really about? 2: Galileo and the philosophy of science 3: God and nature 4: Darwin and evolution 5: Mind and morality 6: The worlds of science and religion References and further reading Index
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Shambhala Publications Inc Training in Tenderness: Buddhist Teachings on
Book SynopsisBest Spirituality Books of 2018 - Spirituality & PracticeA little guide to cultivating tsewa: the loving warmth of heart from which the awakened mind arises--from the popular Buddhist teacher and author of The Intelligent Heart.This is a call to a revolution of heart. In Tibetan Buddhism, it is taught that one of the most essential qualities of enlightenment is tsewa, a form of warm energy and openness of heart. It is the warmth we express and receive through empathy with others, especially those closest to us. In this compact gem of a book, Dzigar Kongtrul opens the door to this life-changing energy and shows us how to transform our attitude toward ourselves and those around us through its practice. And through its practice, we can actually heal our fractured world.This is a guide to the building blocks of compassion and the purest and deepest form of happiness. And with these tools, we can awaken the most powerful force in the world—a tender, open heart.
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Shambhala Publications Inc The Inner Tradition of Yoga: A Guide to Yoga
Book SynopsisA wise, accessible guide that makes the spiritual and ethical teachings of the yogic tradition immediately relatable to our practice on the mat—and in our everyday relationships and activities“There is no daily practice without some formal training; and there is no deep spiritual training without the mess of relational life. The two are one,” says Michael Stone. At the root of yoga practice there is a vast and intriguing philosophy that teaches the ethics of nonviolence, patience, honesty, and respect. Innovative teacher Michael Stone draws from numerous disciplines—including Buddhism and psychotherapy—to provide an in-depth, completely clear explanation of yogic philosophy, along with teachings on how to bring our understanding of yoga theory to deeper levels through our practice on the mat—and through our relationships with others. Yoga, says Stone, is a practice that helps us be more present with the actual, fluid life we are living right now—and there is no yoga without the conditions of your life. This book describes how to work with those conditions and how to fully appreciate yoga as a practice of being intimate with moment-to-moment reality.
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Book of Spells
Book SynopsisElla Harrison is a hereditary witch who aspires to inspire and educate people about witchcraft and pagan practices. Ella was born in New Zealand and raised in a German family of members who practice various aspects of witchcraft. She holds a bachelor in social and cultural anthropology and creates content on YouTube, Instagram and recently TikTok. Ella and her fiancé Karlis co-own a small crystal shop called Silverfern Crystals (ekstones.com). They now live together with their puppies Chip and Bennie in New Zealand.
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Zondervan Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible
Book SynopsisClear comprehension of what''s in the Bible and what it means isn''t a lost cause. This book provides expert observations so that you can comprehend more of Scripture than you ever have before. The Bible was written for us—but not to us. We''re not part of the ancient world that informed its writers. We''re strangers to their ideas, experiences, and worldview. Because we''re cultural and historical outsiders, what we read in the Bible can often be perplexing and leave us with more questions than answers. For instance: What purpose did Old Testament creation stories and genealogies serve when they were written? Why do the ancient Israelites talk about the gods of other nations as though they were real? Why do the gospel accounts differ from each other, and can we trust them? Is everything in the Bible ultimately about Jesus? Each of this book''s 80 short chapters consist of statements or insightTable of ContentsIntroduction: The best piece of advice I can give you. LET THE BIBLE BE WHAT IT IS 1. Let the Bible be what it is. 2. Don’t second-guess God’s decisions in inspiration. 3. Inspiration was a process, not an event. 4. Inspiration wasn’t a paranormal experience. 5. Editing was part of the process of biblical inspiration. 6. The Bible is not an exhaustive repository of all truth. 7. Most of the authors of biblical books are unknown. 8. The Bible is a product of its time. 9. The setting of a biblical story wasn’t necessarily the time at which it was written. 10. Everything in the Bible isn’t about Jesus. LET THE ANCIENT ISRAELITES BE WHO THEY WERE 11. The world known to the biblical writers was a lot smaller than ours. 12. Biblical writers believed that God made the world they knew, not the world they didn’t know. 13. Ancient Israelite culture didn’t drop from heaven. 14. Biblical people embraced the idea of an active supernatural world. 15. Most people in the biblical world had never read the Bible. LET THE BIBLICAL WRITERS DO WHAT THEY DID 16. Biblical writers were not semi-literate amateurs. 17. The writers of the Bible structured what they wrote to convey meaning. 18. Biblical writers did their homework. 19. The biblical writers were literary artists. 20. Biblical writers didn’t always intend to be taken literally. 21. Biblical writers used translations of the Bible. LET THE FIRST FIVE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE BE WHAT THEY ARE 22. The creation stories target the beliefs of other ancient religions. 23. Old Testament genealogies were not intended to be precise indicators of the age of the earth. 24. The covenant sign of circumcision was a theological statement for Israelite men and women. 25. The rebellion at the Tower of Babel frames the rest of biblical history. 26. Neither God nor the Israelites looked at Old Testament laws as equal in character and importance. 27. The biblical concept of holiness includes, but is not limited to, moral behavior. 28. Some of the strangest ideas in biblical law teach important points of biblical theology. 29. Biblical writers took the concept of holy ground seriously. 30. Old Testament sacrifices weren’t primarily about individual forgiveness for sin. 31. Deuteronomy is one long sermon by Moses to the Israelites. 32. Ancient Israelites believed the gods of the nations were real. 33. God was present in human form in the Old Testament. LET THE HISTORICAL BOOKS BE WHAT THEY ARE 34. Archaeology can validate, but not prove, the Bible. 35. “Israel” doesn’t always mean “Israel” in the Old Testament. 36. 1-2 Chronicles contains propaganda---by design. 37. Most of the cities and towns mentioned in the Bible have not been excavated. 38. The books of Joshua through 2 Kings were likely written by the same person(s) at the same time. 39. Judges weren’t kings. 40. God intended all along for Israel to have a king. 41. The events of the book of Ruth are set in the days of the judges. 42. In the historical books, a person’s tribe and home town are often crucial parts of the storyline. LET THE PROPHETIC BOOKS BE WHAT THEY ARE 43. Most of the material in the prophetic books isn’t about predicting the future. 44. Prophets weren’t crazy men . . . mostly. 45. Old Testament prophets preached at different times and places. 46. Most of the material in the prophets has already been fulfilled. 47. The “servant” of Isaiah is both an individual and the collective nation of Israel. 48. Messianic prophecy was deliberately cryptic. LET THE WISDOM BOOKS BE WHAT THEY ARE 49. Proverbs are neither prophecies nor promises. 50. The books of Psalms and Proverbs were edited and assembled in stages. 51. Understanding Hebrew poetry is essential for interpreting psalms and proverbs. 52. The book of Job is not primarily about suffering. 53. The fundamental focus of wisdom literature is character, and the most praiseworthy character comes from the fear of the Lord. LET
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Rose Publishing When a Loved One Is Addicted
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Toby Press Ltd Places in the Parasha
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Pie International Co., Ltd. The Book of Tea
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£19.54
Authentic Media 7 Lessons from Heaven: How Dying Taught Me to
Book SynopsisIn this inspired follow-up to her best-selling To Heaven and Back, Dr. Mary Neal shares untold stories about her encounters with Jesus and powerful insights about how the reality of heaven can make each day magnificent. Dr. Mary Neal's unforgettable account of the Chilean kayaking accident that took her life and sent her on a journey to heaven and back riveted millions of readers, and was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than a year, including several months at number one. But as she shared her story with audiences throughout the world, Dr. Neal realised she had more to tell, especially on the biggest questions, such as how does her story help others? And how does knowing that heaven is real change our lives here on Earth? In 7 Lessons From Heaven, Neal takes readers deeper into her experience, which includes encounters with angels, a journey to a "city of light," and what it was like to meet Jesus face-to-face. Even more, Neal shares how she was sent back with the absolute knowledge that the God we hope for-the one who knows us, loves each of us as though we are the only one, and wants us to experience joy in our daily life-is real and present. She offers practical insights and inspiration for how each of us can experience this God every day and begin living without regret, worry, anxiety, or fear.
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Clairview Books City of Secrets: The extraordinary true story of
Book SynopsisIt is 1955 and a fifteen-year-old girl, seeking adventure, escapes the greyness of post-war London for the cobbles, sunshine and romance of an ancient Catalan city. When she falls in love with the place she also falls for its charismatic leader. As the years pass and the girl becomes a woman, she returns again and again to Girona and to her lover, the enigmatic José Tarres. She meets captivating characters and hears about visions, a strangely wealthy priest, a fabulous garden owned by a Frenchwoman… Cast as the detective in her own story, she finds herself caught up in a world she barely knew existed. The rich priest was none other than the Abbé Saunière of Rennes-le-Château, and the mysteries surrounding him are at the very heart of the modern Grail legend – the stuff of bestselling novels and movies, historical analysis and esoteric intrigue. The people she has known for so many years, including José, belong to a secret society that guards Saunière’s legacy. Now they ask her to be their messenger. It is time, they say, to present some of their closely guarded secrets to the world. The astonishing result is City of Secrets. Patrice Chaplin’s modern classic is a page-turning, true-life adventure, rich with photographs, remarkable letters and antique documents. This new edition features an Afterword in which Patrice reviews the impact of the book’s publication on her life, on Girona and its mysteries.
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Ebury Publishing Wisdom Of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of
Book Synopsis'A revelatory classic' Maria Popova 'A spiritual polymath, the first and possibly greatest' Deepak ChopraWhat we have forgotten is that thoughts and words are conventions, and that it is fatal to take conventions too seriouslyToo often we fall into the trap of anticipating the future while lamenting the past and in the midst of this negative loop we forget how to live in the now. In this iconic and prescient text, pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts shows us how, in an age of unprecedented anxiety, we must embrace the present in order to live a fulfilling life.Trade ReviewThe perfect guide for a course correction in life -- Deepak ChopraImmeasurably wonderful - existentially necessary, even - in its entirety, and one of those books bound to stay with you for a lifetime -- Maria Popova
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Gill The Pocket Book of Irish Prayers and Blessings
Book SynopsisContaining Ireland's most popular prayers and blessings, this book is packed full of inspirational words to take comfort in. In turn these words provide us with hope, joy and solace.This little book, designed to fit in the smallest bag or pocket, will bring those old words back to life, reminding us that poetic lines and wise sayings can wrap around you like a hug, making the world seem a better place for a while.
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Magdalene Press The Holy Bible: New Testament: Large Print
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BroadStreet Publishing Prayers Promises for Boys
Book SynopsisPrayers & Promises for Boys incorporates more than 70 themes that will help guide your adventurous boy in how to connect with his Creator in all the different areas of his life. It will help him understand God's promises about courage, trust, wisdom, worth, perseverance, and much more, while also encouraging him to pray. He will see that by staying connected to God, and believing the promises of his Word, he can live a fulfilling, blessed life in close relationship with his heavenly Father.
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Australian Theological Forum Beyond the Word of a Woman: Recovering the Bodies
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Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Gott und die Schrift Gottes: Gegenstand und
Book SynopsisIs God Knowable? Paul addresses this fundamental question - not only for theology, but also for philosophy and the sciences as a whole - in Rom. 1.19 ff. He is familiar with the Old Testament and the Jewish tradition, but also knows the Greek popular philosophy of his time. What Paul explains about this has become fundamental for Christian preaching and instruction, teaching and theology. Paul teaches: God is knowable, namely as the Creator out of and in his creative activity, but he cannot be grasped in his essence. In the background of Rom 1.19 f. stands, factually interwoven with the idea of creation, the theologumenon of God's revelation through his works. It is of Old Testament origin, but was also used in Hellenistic-Jewish theology at the time of Paul. For Paul it is not part of a "natural theology", but rather of the biblical understanding of revelation. It is therefore a criterion for the proper evaluation of religion and religiosity. Of course, this can only be the case if the distinction between pagan religiosity and Judeo-Christian revelation is maintained. In the theology of the twentieth century, both in exegesis and dogmatics, this demarcation has been blurred beyond recognition. The aim of the present work is to help ensure that this revelatory theological criterion is reasserted in theology and the church when assessing what is to be understood by natural religion and theologia naturalis
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Oasis House A Covenant with My Eyes
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Llewellyn Publications,U.S. Celtic Tree Ogham
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-use guide to the last ten ogham of the Celtic tree alphabet; it can also be a companion book to Celtic Tree Rituals and The Healing Power of Trees
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Hay House Inc Plant Witchery
Book SynopsisNow in paperback! Following the category-dominating success of Witchery, Indigenous medicine woman and seer Juliet Diaz initiates readers following the current witchy trends of herbal medicine and magic into a deeper, wilder connection with the ancient healing power of over 200 plants. All it will take is for you to slow down and pay attention to the world around you and, I promise, you will find the world within you. Indigenous seer, gifted plant whisperer, and Witchery author Juliet Diaz invites you to walk the path of the Plant Witch. Journey far beyond the basic medicinal and magical properties of plants, deep into Mother Earth''s drumming heart. Drawn from ancestral practices passed down by generations of teachers, the lessons in this book will awaken your intimate connection with nature, your ancestors, your guides, and to your true self through the powerful magic of plants. Within these pages, you will learn: Essential, magical, and medicinal properties of 200 herbs, flowers, trees, and fruits. Rituals for abundance, cleansing, and connecting with spirits. Spells to ward against evil, find answers, and protect against self-sabotage. Potions to open your third eye, bring luck, and promote creativity. Communication techniques for speaking and listening to plants. The optimal moon phases and seasons to work with different plants. Even as humans forget our place in nature''s rhythm and cause harm to our Earth Mother, the spirits of plants still call out to us, appear in our dreams, and inspire us as they push through cracks in cementresilient and determined to thrive. From abre camino and acacia to yucca and ZZ plant, each has unique personality and wisdom to share, if we are only willing to listen.
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LifeWay Christian Resources CSB She Reads Truth Bible Sand Cloth Over Board
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Faithlife Corporation The Trinity & the Bible
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£15.29
The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (African Division) On the way to Krishna Amharic edition
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£5.70
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC Biblia Reina Valera 1960 letra grande. Símil piel
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Atico de Los Libros Templarios, Los
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£21.72
Daimon Verlag Female Ancestors of Christ
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£21.74
Crossway Books ESV Expository Commentary
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£35.19
Shambhala Publications Inc Middle Beyond Extremes:
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Low Price Publications Sikkim and Bhutan: Twenty-One Years on the
Book SynopsisThe text covers the geography, people, history, and expeditions in Sikhim and Bhutan, including early reminiscences, royal visits, and missions to Bhutan.
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St Martin's Press Happiness
Book SynopsisHappiness is not an achievement. It is your nature. - OshoHappiness is the twelfth title in the Osho bestselling Insights for a New Way of Living series, and the first new title in the series since 2017.The popular Insights for a New Way of Living challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and the prejudices that limit their capacity to live life in all its richness. The books shine light on beliefs and attitudes that prevent individuals from being their true selves. The text is an artful mix of compassion and humor, and readers are encouraged to confront what they would most like to avoid, which in turn provides the key to true insight and power.
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Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP The Ten Great Birth Stories of the Buddha: The
Book SynopsisThis is the first complete English translation in over a century of the ten great jātaka tales covering the Bodhisatta’s final adventures in the human realm before his ultimate life and enlightenment as the Buddha. Introductory comments to each story provide background and analysis. A general introduction explores themes and the stories’ role in Buddhist art and practice. Color images show the stories’ centrality in the Buddhist visual landscape of Southeast Asia.These definitive new translations reestablish the stories as ancient literary treasures of South Asia. Readers will be delighted by their magic and intrigue, philosophical insight, and deep roots in the religious and cultural world of the Buddha.
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Random House USA Inc Veritas A Harvard Professor a Con Man and the
Book SynopsisFrom the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author comes the gripping true story of a sensational religious forgery and the scandal that shook Harvard.In 2012, Dr. Karen King, a star religion professor at Harvard, announced a breathtaking discovery just steps from the Vatican: she’d found an ancient scrap of papyrus in which Jesus calls Mary Magdalene “my wife.” The mysterious manuscript, which King provocatively titled “The Gospel of Jesus’s Wife,” had the power to topple the Roman Catholic Church. It threatened not just the all-male priesthood, but centuries of sacred teachings on marriage, sex, and women’s leadership, much of it premised on the hallowed tradition of a celibate Jesus. Award-winning journalist Ariel Sabar covered King’s announcement in Rome but left with a question that no one seemed able to answer: Where in the world did this history-making papyrus come from? Sabar’
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Shambhala Publications Inc Distinguishing Phenomena from Their Intrinsic
Book SynopsisOutlining the difference between appearance and reality, this work shows that the path to awakening involves leaving behind the inaccurate and limiting beliefs we have about ourselves and the world around us and opening ourselves to the limitless potential of our true nature. By divesting the mind of confusion, the treatise explains, we see things as they actually are. This insight allows for the natural unfolding of compassion and wisdom. According to tradition, Maitreya, the Buddha''s regent, taught the root text of Distinguishing Phenomena from Their Intrinsic Nature to Asanga, who recorded the verses. The text is part of a larger collection of philosophical works that have become classics of the Indian Buddhist tradition. This volume includes commentaries by Khenpo Shenga and Ju Mipham, whose discussions illuminate the subtleties of the root text and provide valuable insight into the nature of reality and the process of awakening. Khenpo Shenga and Ju Mipham were both among the most influential figures to come out of the Tibetan tradition in recent centuries. Their writings contributed tremendously to the flourishing of Buddhist philosophy and practice in Tibet.
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Editorial Kairos Ni agua, ni luna: Charlas sobre zen
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Destiny Image Houses of Glory Prophetic Strategies for Entering
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University of California Press Classifying Christians
Book SynopsisClassifying Christians investigates late antique Christian heresiologies as ethnographies that catalogued and detailed the origins, rituals, doctrines, and customs of the heretics in explicitly polemical and theological terms. Oscillating between ancient ethnographic evidence and contemporary ethnographic writing, Todd S. Berzon argues that late antique heresiology shares an underlying logic with classical ethnography in the ancient Mediterranean world. By providing an account of heresiological writing from the second to fifth century, Classifying Christians embeds heresiology within the historical development of imperial forms of knowledge that have shaped western culture from antiquity to the present.Trade Review"Berzon's book offers a potent epistemological reflection on the production, organization, and limits of knowledge in late antiquity... a finely articulated meditation on the effects of theological and ethnographic ancient list-making." * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *"Classifying Christians is a remarkable book... indispensable." * Reading Religion *"Todd S. Berzon’s Classifying Christians: Ethnography, Heresiology, and the Limits of Knowledge in Late Antiquity partakes of these rich conversations by offering a sustained and convincing reflection on the adaptations, innovations, and antinomies of heresy-writing in the late ancient period." * Ancient Jew Review *"Classifying Christians is a learned, wide-ranging, and exciting new study on ancient Christian heresiology... we look forward to Todd Berzon’s next [volume]." * Histos *"This volume clears more space in our scholarly discourse for several topics which are only recently starting to receive a fraction of the attention they deserve." * Zeitschrift für Antikes Christentum *"Classifying Christians is a splendid and challenging study, a must-read for scholars in the field of Late Antique theological polemics. . . . immersive and engaging while intellectually challenging at the same time." * Augustiniana *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction: Writing People, Writing Religion 1. Heresiology as Ethnography: The Ethnographic Disposition 2. Comparing Theologies and Comparing Peoples: The Customs, Doctrines, and Dispositions of the Heretics 3. Contesting Ethnography: Heretical Models of Human and Cosmic Plurality 4. Christianized Ethnography: Paradigms of Heresiological Knowledge 5. Knowledge Fair and Foul: The Rhetoric of Heresiological Inquiry 6. The Infinity of Continuity: Epiphanius of Salamis and the Limits of the Ethnographic Disposition 7. From Ethnography to List: Transcribing and Traversing Heresy Epilogue: The Legacy of Heresiology Bibliography Index
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WingSpread Publishers God Owns My Business
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Floris Books Mary and Sophia: The Feminine Element in the
Book SynopsisSophia, the Wisdom of God, has spoken to human beings at many different times and places since primeval times. Her origin in God places her alongside the Logos in cosmic significance while at the same time raising deep questions concerning her role in human evolution. What was her connection to Eve and to Mary? How has she been worshipped in the past and what is our proper relationship to her now?Michael Debus discusses archetypes of the feminine and Sophia's relationship to Mary, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and most importantly, Sophia's significance for modern, seeking human souls. Written from an anthroposophical perspective, his sources include the Old and New Testaments, the writings of the early church fathers, as well as those of the Orthodox Church (especially Vladimir Solovyov), the Christian mystic Jakob Böhme, and many others. Basic Christian concepts such as creation, the law, sin, death and resurrection, forgiveness, redemption, and the Christian idea of spiritual evolution in freedom, appear richer and more plausible when seen in the light of Sophias connection to humanityThis book compresses a wealth of ideas into a few chapters, and will serve many as a stimulus for further study of the role of the divine feminine in our spiritual striving.Trade Review'For those who appreciate depth and clarity, the theological understanding that Michael Debus brings to bear on a mighty and relevant theme, well repays the effort.'-- New View magazine'A challenging book.'-- Perspectives
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Duke University Press Beyond Man
Book SynopsisBeyond Man reimagines the meaning and potential of a philosophy of religion that better attends to the inextricable links among religion, racism, and colonialism. An Yountae, Eleanor Craig, and the contributors reckon with the colonial and racial implications of the field''s history by staging a conversation with Black, Indigenous, and decolonial studies. In their introduction, An and Craig point out that European-descended Christianity has historically defined itself by its relation to the other while paradoxically claiming to represent and speak to humanity in its totality. The topics include secularism, the Eucharist''s relation to Blackness, and sixteenth-century Brazilian cannibalism rituals as well as an analysis of how Mircea Eliade''s conception of the sacred underwrites settler colonial projects and imaginaries. Throughout, the contributors also highlight the theorizing of Afro-Caribbean thinkers such as Sylvia Wynter, C. L. R. James, Frantz Fanon, and Aimé C&eacTrade Review“At this historical moment, along an expansive geography marked by various forms of disregard playing out long-standing modes of violence, this volume goes a long way in helping expose and decipher key structures of power. In the process and taken as a whole, it provides an intriguing depiction of what philosophy of religion has entailed with respect to these structures, and what it can mean and accomplish when cultural assumptions around categories such as the human are interrogated. I highly recommend it.” -- Anthony B. Pinn, Rice University“Beyond Man is an important, unique work. It transforms philosophy of religion by insisting that the field be constitutively informed by religious studies, critical race theories, and decolonial, postcolonial, and Black studies. If our discipline has any future at all, this is it.” -- Mary-Jane Rubenstein, author of * Pantheologies: Gods, Worlds, Monsters *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Introduction: Challenging Modernity/Coloniality in Philosophy of Religion / Eleanor Craig and An Yountae 1 1. Decolonial Options for a Fragile Secular / Devin Singh 32 2. Embodied Counterpoetics: Syliva Wynter on Religion and Race / Mayra Rivera 57 3. We Have Never Been Human/e: The Laws of Burgos and the Philosophy of Coloniality in the Americas / Eleanor Craig 86 4. The Puritan Atheism of C.L.R. James / Vincent Lloyd 108 5. Decolonizing Spectatorship: Photography, Theology, and New Media / Ellen Armour 127 6. The Excremental Sacred: A Paraliturgy / J. Kameron Carter 151 7. On Violence and Redemption: Fanon and Colonial Theodicy / An Yountae 204 8. Alter-Carnation: Notes on Cannibalism and Coloniality in the Brazilian Context / Filipe Maia 226 9. The Sacred Gone Astray: Eliade, Fanon, Wynter, and the Terror of Colonial Settlement /Joseph R. Winters 245 10. Response—On Impassioned Claims: The Possibility of Doing Philosophy of Religion Otherwise / Amy Hollywood 269 Contributors 287 Index 291
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Wisdom Publications,U.S. Unfathomable Depths: Drawing Wisdom for Today
Book SynopsisNavigate a forgotten classic poem and enrich your practice with famed Zen master Sekkei Harada.Three of the most pressing issues in any discussion of modern Zen are the true nature and function of Dharma transmission, how to appropriately practice with koans, and how to understand the "just sitting" of Soto Zen. Zen master Sekkei Harada uses the enigmatic "Ten Verses of Unfathomable Depth" as the basis of his practical and theoretical discussion of these concerns. Unfathomable Depths presents a concise treatment of Soto theory and practice, while delivering approachable and workable advice from one of Zen''s most esteemed teachers. Rooting himself in Tong''an Changcha''s classical poem, Harada intimately speaks to the world of Zen today.
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Hendrickson Publishers Inc Bible
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Profile Books Ltd Natural: The Seductive Myth of Nature’s Goodness
Book SynopsisA TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR Without our realising it, a single, slippery concept has become a secular deity throughout the modern industrial world. We make terrible sacrifices in its name: of our money, our health, and our planet. That deity is nature itself. From supermarket shoppers to evolutionary biologists, from atheists to pastors, from Alex Jones to Gwyneth Paltrow, we are all prone to the intuitive faith that life should be lived 'naturally'. But nature can't teach us how to live. If we try to stick to its imagined commands, eschewing human artifice in pursuit of Edenic purity, we jeopardise the environment, our health, and our society. (We also waste a lot of money on pots of weird slime). It is time to accept our profound responsibility to shape the world of which our technology and our selves are wholly a part.Trade ReviewAn indispensable read ... The romanticisation of the "natural" is, Levinovitz notes, rooted in privilege. Only those who enjoy a lifestyle sufficiently protected from the ravages of nature have the licence to romanticise it. -- Kenan Malik * Guardian *Remarkably wide-ranging ... Subtle and serious ... The section on Goop is almost painfully sharp -- James McConnachie * Sunday Times *Concise and imaginative ... A tour de force -- Daniel Akst * Wall Street Journal *Levinovitz's book is an important call for more nuance over simplicity, for compromise over dogmatism, and for embracing uncertainty over certainty. * Science *A useful corrective to lazy thinking * Guardian *Despite Levinovitz taking smart aim at the snake-oil salespeople of late capitalism - those selling expensive natural remedies, natural "cures" for cancer, or loudly advocating "wholly natural" childbirth, sex or sport - he concludes that there is something innately glorious about the non-human natural world. What Levinovitz critiques is what he sees as a religious attitude towards nature. An appeal to natural goodness - with "unnatural" as its evil twin - is among the most influential arguments in all human thought, ancient and modern, east and west. -- Patrick Barkham * Guardian *This is important stuff, as evidenced every time someone discusses the supposed naturalness and thus supposed inevitability of some appalling human behavior. [Natural] is a superb book - fascinating, accessible, elegantly written, and deeply thought-provoking. -- Robert M. Sapolsky * author of Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst *In a fascinating tour across time, cultures, and ideas, Alan Levinovitz shows us how the worship of an abstract idea of nature can lead us astray in everything from our health to the laws we pass and even how we structure our governments and our way of life. This book is required reading for anyone who wants to face the scientific and moral challenges of 21st century with a clear head. -- Tom Nichols * author of The Death of Expertise *Alan Levinovitz provides a bracing corrective to our often misplaced faith in all things derived from nature. Throughout its exploration of a fascinating range of issues, from vanilla to wolves, the book is both thoughtful and addictively readable. -- Deborah Blum * author of The Poison Squad *evocative, convincing ... this argument for removing "natural" from the altar of absolute good will certainly start conversations, particularly among naturalists and environmentalists. * Publisher's Weekly *
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Oasis House Secrets of the Secret Place: Companion Study
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Museum Tusculanum Press Following the Cultured Public's Chosen One: Why
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Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Discourse on the Root of Existence: Mulapariyaya
Book SynopsisThis profound and difficult discourse of the Buddha aims at exposing and eliminating the concept of the ego at its most fundamental level. The commentary offers a detailed explanation of the sutta while a long introduction investigates the text's meaning and its implications for philosophy and psychology.
£20.09
