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Microcosm Publishing Practical Witch's Almanac 2024: Growing Your
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£14.39
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. Llewellyns Little Book of Witchcraft
Book SynopsisBrimming with nearly seventy spells, tips, and activities, this illustrated book helps you take new steps on your personal journey into witchcraft. Award-winning author Deborah Blake teaches you how to build an altar, use divination tools, invoke deities, and much more. Covering a wide range of magical goals, this little book will help you improve your relationships, deepen your connection to nature, and live a successful, enchanted life.
£12.59
Hodder & Stoughton The Shadow of Perseus
Book Synopsis''A page-turning retelling . . . so interesting and thought-provoking'' JENNIFER SAINT''A fresh and original take on the myth of Perseus . . . I was gripped by the human drama at the novel''s heart'' ELODIE HARPER*****Perfect for fans of Jennifer Saint, Elodie Harper and Natalie Haynes, author of Daughters of Sparta Claire Heywood returns with an imaginative reinterpretation of the myth of the great hero Perseus, bringing to life the voices of three women who are side-lined in the traditional version, and whose stories reveal a man who might not, in fact, be a hero at all. His mother Banished from her homeland thanks to a prophecy foretelling that her unborn child will one day cause the death of her father, Danae finds herself stranded, pregnant, and alone. Forging a new life for herself and for her young son Perseus will be the hardest thing she''s ever done.His trophy As a meTrade ReviewHeywood tells her story vividly, setting it convincingly in the period * Sunday Times on Daughters of Sparta *A fresh and original take on the myth of Perseus . . . I was gripped by the human drama at the novel's heart. -- Elodie HarperA beautifully woven tale, Heywood triumphantly reclaims the stories of three of Greek Mythology's most deserving women. With brilliant, confident writing, The Shadow of Perseus has illuminated the stories of ladies too often relegated to the role of villain or damsel. -- Claire M. Andrews, author of the Daughters of Sparta trilogyRe-energizes the Perseus myth . . . By re-interpreting the familiar characters in human terms, Claire Heywood gives new life and a startling new perspective to an old tale. Original and engrossing -- Margaret George, bestselling author of Helen Of Troy
£15.29
Orion Publishing Co Murder Before Evensong
Book SynopsisTHE INSTANTLY ICONIC NO. 1 BESTSELLER''Devotees of Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie''s Miss Marple stories will feel most at home here'' Guardian''I''ve been waiting for a novel with vicars, rude old ladies, murder and sausage dogs... et voila!'' Dawn French''Cosy crime with a cutting edge'' Telegraph''Whodunnit fans can give praise and rejoice'' Ian Rankin''Charming and funny'' ObserverEven better than I knew it would be'' India Knight''Quintessentially English'' Sunday Express''An absolute joy'' Adam Kay''''Wry, tongue-in cheek and whimsical'' Daily Mail''Glorious'' Robert Webb ''Beautifully written, charming, funny, intelligent and mordant too'' Sunday Times''Pitch perfect'' Philip Pullman''A cunning whodunnit'' Daily ExpressCanon Daniel Clement is Rector of Trade ReviewI've been waiting for a novel with vicars, rude old ladies, murder and sausage dogs ... et voila! * Dawn French *The Reverend Richard Coles gives us a serpent in England's pastoral Eden - and whodunit fans can give praise and rejoice. * Ian Rankin *Cosy and charming, Murder Before Evensong is less about the shock and gore of murder than its ripple effect on a small, close-knit community. Devotees of Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories will feel most at home here. -- Fiona Sturges * GUARDIAN, Audiobook of the week review *Britain's favourite vicar might be hanging up the dog collar, but in Murder Before Evensong he proves to be the unlikely heir to Barbara Pym...Coles is free here to unleash a splendidly caustic wit on those parishioners who deserve it... as Daniel locks horns with his flock over the matter of whether the vintage pews in St Mary's can be moved to make way for a new lavatory, Coles rivals Barbara Pym in his ability to make supremely low-stake conflict gripping... Like all the best cosy mysteries, this is comforting but not anodyne. And the style suits the content perfectly: wonderfully feline when it comes to jokes, but moving easily to unselfconscious wisdom when required. Auden would have admired this novel for meeting his requirements for the classical detective story: but he might also have recognised Coles as being, at his best, a fellow artist with words. -- Jake Kerridge * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH *Even better than I knew it would be. Really well plotted... beautifully written, charming without being twee, funny, intelligent and mordant too. It's cosy, yes, but waaay better than "cosy crime" suggests. -- India Knight * SUNDAY TIMES *Murder Before Evensong is like a walk in the country on a warm summer's evening... one during which your fellow ramblers can be murdered horribly at any moment. Canon Daniel Clement is an inscrutable and erudite detective, while four-legged sidekicks Hilda and Cosmo are his delightful foils. You'll want to take a front row pew in Champton while this delicious series unfolds. * Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal *An absolute joy from cover to cover - funny, clever and wonderfully plotted. Praise be! * Adam Kay *Beautifully written and a warm funny joy from start to finish. * Sarah Millican *Perfect for those who like their cosy crime to have a cutting edge. * Ben Aaronovitch *Glorious. * Robert Webb *Champton joins St Mary Mead and Midsomer in the great atlas of fictional English villages where the crimes are as dastardly as the residents delightful. Canon Daniel Clement must solve mysteries temporal and theological while surviving his parishioners tender ministries. Delightful! And only Richard Coles could pull this off so joyfully and with such style. Biscuit-thieving Cosmo, too, will soon have his own fan club. * Damian Barr *Coles has a gift for subtle comic writing... beyond the fascinating story with its rich characters, the real discovery here is the sniffing out of the author's formidable talent for writing about English life with English humour. Roll on the rest of the series! -- The Reverend Jonathan Aitken * THE OLDIE *Coles does a wonderful job of bringing his congregation to life... [and] moves seamlessly between humour and something deeper... Charming and funny, it is just what you'd expect from the excellent Coles. -- Alison Flood * THE OBSERVER, Thriller of the Month *Coles' murderous take on a quintessentially English parish makes for a likeable, cosy crime caper. -- Jon Coates * SUNDAY EXPRESS *Cosy crime with a cutting edge. * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *A good old page-turner with brilliantly drawn characters, from the aristocratic de Floures to Daniel's astute, snobbish mother, and dachshunds so real you can almost smell them. -- Rose Shepherd * SAGA, Book of the Month *[A] cunning whodunnit... This wise and often beautifully written novel remains most memorable as a sharp but sympathetic portrayal of everyday life in a small community and a clergyman's role within it. -- Jake Kerridge * DAILY EXPRESS *Richard Coles is one of the most sparkling, entertaining, clever and lovable people in public life, as rare and precious to British culture as a Norman cathedral. * Victoria Coren Mitchell *Murder Before Evensong has all the elements that make up a classic detective story: a pitch-perfect setting, a genuine puzzle, a gruesome murder (or more) and engaging characters. I enjoyed it very much. * Philip Pullman *Coles' rendering of his fictional church, St Mary's, in the village of Champton, twinkles with quirky detail and sharp humour. -- Paul Connolly * METRO *A wry, tongue-in cheek and whimsical debut with more than a trace of G. K. Chesterton's Father Brown... charming. -- Geoffrey Wansell * DAILY MAIL *Violent deaths aside, it's a cosy world of Desert Island Discs, flower rotas and walnut cakes, beautifully written and evocative, run through with the comforting, ancient liturgical rhythms that transport you to Evensong and gentle organ music in a cool country church on a summer's evening. -- Kate Green * COUNTRY LIFE *This has all the ingredients of a brilliant new cosy crime series. -- Susan Watson * MY WEEKLY *A brilliant crime romp set in a village full of gossip and secrets. -- Zoe West * WOMAN'S WEEKLY *A deliciously thrilling murder mystery. -- Susan Watson * WOMAN'S WEEKLY SUMMER SPECIAL *He's very good on the nitty-gritty of a clergyman's life. His likable protagonist Canon Daniel Clement's struggle to get parishioners to accept the installation of a new church toilet is every bit as gripping as his investigation of the inevitable series of mystifying murders. -- John Williams * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Coles is a sharp observer of human nature, but his observations are tempered with both humour and compassion, and much of the pleasure in the book lies in the incidental asides. -- CAROLINE CHARTRES * CHURCH TIMES *Coles adds another string to his bow with this witty, Barbara Pym-ish village whodunnit about a crime-solving cleric. * THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, Best Holiday Reads *
£9.49
John Murray Press Queens of a Fallen World
Book Synopsis''A brilliant new take'' Janina Ramirez, author of Femina''A masterpiece of the historian''s art'' Peter Brown, author of Augustine of HippoThe powerful and surprising story of the four remarkable women who changed Augustine''s life - and history - forever.While many know of St Augustine and the Confessions, few know of the women whose hopes and dreams shaped his early life: his mother, Monnica of Thagaste; his lover; his fiancée; and Justina, the troubled empress of ancient Rome. Drawing upon their depictions in the Confessions, historian Kate Cooper skilfully reconstructs their lives against the backdrop of the late Roman Empire to paint a vivid portrait of the turbulent society they and Augustine moved through. She shows how despite their often precarious position, these women tried in their different ways to influence the world around them and argues that Augustine did not end his engagement because he was Trade ReviewFascinating and well-written, Queens of a Fallen World raises vital questions about the role of women in the founding centuries of Christianity, piecing together a rich backdrop to Augustine's life that has rarely emerged before. Cooper convinces us that these women can be recovered, and that through his words and thoughts, their lives shaped the future of a fledgling religion. A brilliant new take -- Janina Ramirez, author of FEMINA: A NEW HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE AGES, THROUGH THE WOMEN WRITTEN OUT OF ITA masterpiece of the historian's art. With a rare balance of state-of-the-art erudition and felicitous hypotheses, Kate Cooper has brought the hidden women in Augustine's early life into the light. Governed throughout by a humane sense of the texture of a distant late Roman society, she captures women's voices which we would not otherwise have heard -- Peter Brown, author of AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO: A BIOGRAPHYWhat an invigorating book! Cooper asks a haunting question: how different would our world be had this man married either his concubine - who was the loyal mother of his child - or the young heiress he was betrothed to, instead of withdrawing from sexual relationships altogether? -- Sarah Ruden, translator of Augustine’s CONFESSIONSA marvelous achievement . . . Cooper sketches an evocative landscape of the late Roman world in Milan and North Africa . . . Above all, her's is a world of human beings suffering heartache and loneliness while trying to reconcile the pull of the heart with the lure of ambition -- Susanna Elm, Sidney H. Ehrman Professor of European History, University of California, BerkeleyAn enchanting tour de force of sensitive and probing historical writing . . . Cooper's enquiry into the influence of women on Augustine - whether empress, mother, lover, saint, or slave - enriches his legacy -- Adrienne Mayor, author of THE AMAZONS: LIVES AND LEGENDS OF WARRIOR WOMEN ACROSS THE ANCIENT WORLDA bold and imaginative venture into challenging territory. Cooper casts new light onto the women of the ancient world - and one of the founders of Western thought -- Sarah Gristwood, author of THE TUDORS IN LOVE: PASSION AND POLITICS IN THE AGE OF ENGLAND'S MOST FAMOUS DYNASTY
£18.00
Crossway Books ESV Scripture Journal Study Edition Ephesians
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£7.46
Faithlife Corporation Short Sentences Long Remembered – A Guided Study
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£12.34
State University of New York Press Musicology of Religion
Book SynopsisSpearheads a new field for the combined study of religion and music, drawing upon theories and methods of the social sciences, ethnomusicology, philosophy, theology, liturgical studies, and cognitive studies.For generations, religion and music have been regarded as "universals," yet despite the fact that they have been frequently linked throughout history and topography, and despite the importance of music in the early stages of religious studies, their combined presence has not until now been considered a separate area of study and research. While there are well-developed fields of anthropology of religion, psychology of religion, and philosophy of religion, the widely recognized connections between religion and sound, chant, and music warrant comparable study. Drawing upon theories and methods in the study of both religion and music, referencing examples from world religious traditions, and addressing challenges posed by critics, this book envisions a unified field for religion and music: musicology of religion. Grounded in the scope and methods of phenomenology and comparative analysis, musicology of religion represents an innovative direction in interdisciplinary study, enriched by the social sciences, ethnomusicology, philosophy, theology, liturgical studies, and cognitive studies. As conceived, musicology of religion will spearhead new and creative paths in the study of religion.
£24.27
Cambridge University Press A Primer in Christian Ethics
Book SynopsisAn introduction to Christian ethics that provides a new, constructive framework for Christian moral and political thought. It draws on and integrates classic sources and approaches with contemporary liberationist and critical voices while making the ethical relationship between human and nonhuman life a central concern.Table of Contents1. Christ and the struggle to live well; I. Describing Well: 2. Listening to creaturely life; 3. Listening to Scripture; 4. Listening to strangers; 5. Listening to cries for liberation; 6. Listening to ancestors; II. Acting Well: 7. Finitude and fallenness; 8. Call and commands; 9. Rules and regulations; 10. Virtues and vision; 11. Deliberation and judgment; III. Living Well with Others: 12. Intimacy; 13. Work; 14. Politics.
£24.69
Arnoldsche Mandala: Sacred Circle in Tibetan Buddhism
Book SynopsisTantric Buddhism views the mandala as an allegory and symbol of man's relationship with the cosmos and uses it in meditation that is to lead to enlightenment. Numerous digital models of the mandala describe it structurally and elucidate this complex form of Tantric practice in understandable terms. This book by Martin Brauen is the updated new edition of the 1992 publication, which has long been out of print but is regarded as one of the most comprehensive works on the mandala. The present publication contains texts, illustrations and tables that provide manifold approaches to and interpretations of this sacred symbol.Trade Review"Brauen's book is one of the clearest and most lucid expositions of mandala theory and practice to appear in recent years. As such, it is destined to become a classic both in the classroom and in the public reader's library." Prof. Frank Korom, Boston University.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Approaching the mystery; The Centre of the Buddhist Wheel of Doctrine: Fundamental ideas; The outer mandala: The cosmos; The inner mandala: The individual; The other mandala: The Tantric method; The mandala and the West.
£33.60
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Short History of Judaism and the Jewish People
Book SynopsisIn this exciting addition to Bloomsbury's Short Histories series, Steven Leonard Jacobs critically yet concisely examines the history of Judaism and the Jewish people, drawing from maps, photographs and archives to illuminate the history of one of the world's oldest religions.Beginning by establishing a definition of Judaism, Jacobs explores the historiography of the Jewish people, in addition to the role of memory in charting history. Including a comprehensive breakdown of the history of Judaism, the author splits discussion into defined eras, taking readers from the beginnings of Judaism, to the split between Judah in the South and Israel in the North, the united Monarchy, and the Age of the Prophets. Exploring the social structures and institutions of ancient Israel, Jacobs incorporates key themes such as civic life, economics, and art before analysing the interactions of Judaism with Romanism and Hellenism. Moving through the Middle Ages and Pre-Modernity, and acknowledgingTrade ReviewDo not be fooled by the title. This “short history” is every bit as deep and wide as we have come to expect from Professor Jacobs. It is beautifully written and includes hundreds of citations to secondary sources that will be of tremendous value to students and scholars alike. * Michael Dickerman, Adjunct Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Stockton University, USA *A Short History of Judaism and the Jewish People by Steven Jacobs is written with the general reader in mind. That is the text is clear and offers a full history never assuming that the reader already knows the details. It is even so comprehensive in this compacted text so that any student will be able to follow the history from the ancient world to the complex reality of modern Judaism. As Prof. Jacobs does this, he also draws on contemporary images (such as a reference to “Indiana Jones”). All of this makes for an excellent text well suited for the beginning student in any college classroom. * James Moore, Senior Research Professor, Valparaiso University, USA *Table of Contents1. Introduction The Operating Definition of Judaism Sociologically Speaking The Importance of the Literary Tradition The Centrality of the God of Israel Judaism, Jewish People, and God 2. Beginnings until the Monarchy Migratory Tribes Egyptian Monarchy Confederation of Tribes 3. Kingdoms of Judah and Israel Reign of Saul Reign of David Reign of Solomon Downfall of the Two Kingdoms 4. Social Structures of Ancient Israel Patriarchal Structure Rise of Urbanization 5. Before the Destruction of the First Temple to Alexander the Great The Age of the Prophets Babylonian Captivity Return to Palestine 6. The Second Temple Period and the Conflicts with “Hellenism” and “Romanism” Hasmonean Revolt and Rule Oppression under Roman Rule Destruction of the Second Temple 7. Aftermath of the Roman War Bar Kokhba Revolt Rise of Rabbinical Academies 8. The 4th to the 7th Centuries Constantine, Christianity, and the Edict of Milan Emergence of Islam 9. The 8th to the 15th Centuries: The Middle Ages The First Crusade Later Crusades and Jewish Oppression A Golden Age Jewish Expulsions and Diasporas 10. The 16th and the 17th Centuries: The Middle Ages and Transitions Internal Jewish Dynamics Further Christian Persecutions False Messiahs 11. The 18th and 19th Centuries: Pre-Modernity to Modernity Period of Jewish Emancipation Four Jewish Movements: Haskalah, Hasidism, Reform Judaism, Zionism Impact of Secularism 12. The 20th Century and Beyond: Modernity Immigration and Emigration Antisemitism in Europe Germany and the Holocaust/Shoah 13. The 21st Century Moment and Beyond American, Israeli, and Worldwide Jewish Survival American Jewish Communities State of Israel Jews Worldwide Antisemitism: Hatred Old and New The Middle East: Israel and Her Neighbours 14. Conclusions Bibliography Index
£14.24
Holy Trinity Publications AllNight Vigil
Book SynopsisThis pocket-size hieratikon contains all the texts necessary for a deacon or priest in serving the daily hours of the Orthodox Church - Vespers, Compline, Midnight Office, Matins and the hours. Church Slavonic and English texts are provided in parallel, on facing pages. Also included are instructions and additional prayers for the All-Night Vigil and the services of Great Lent, the festal and Sunday prokeimena, and festal megolynaria. The cloth binding is sewn for durability and supplemented with a marking ribbon.Please click here to download the Menologion and Daily Dismissal sections of the service book.Table of ContentsThe Order of Vespers The Order of Compline and the Midnight Office The Order of Matins The Order of Small Vespers The Order of the All-Night Vigil During the Holy Forty Days of Lent The Prokeimena for Lent and the Pentecostarion Period The Prokeimena for Sundays, and Common Prokeimena for the Saints THe Magnifications for the Feasts The Festal and Weekday Dismissals
£999.99
Worthy Books Trust Study Guide: Knowing When to Give It, When
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£14.44
Parallax Press Chanting from the Heart Vol I: Sutras and Chants
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£16.99
Ebury Publishing The Ramadan Cookbook: 80 delicious recipes
Book SynopsisWINNER of Gourmand Awards 2023 Best Influencer Cookbook of the Year Discover 80 delicious, easy-to-make recipes perfect for the holy month of Ramadan.In this cookbook, you'll find all the recipes you need to make your Ramadan meals family-friendly, fuss-free and filling.From perfect predawn meals for Suhoor, to hearty and satisfying meals for Iftar, as well as dishes made for celebrating with friends and family during Eid al-Fitr, and all the accompanying salads, chutneys, breads, drinks and desserts you'll need, this book has all the most popular Ramadan dishes covered.Accompanied by gorgeous photographs throughout, these recipes from much-loved food blogger Anisa Karolia are for anyone looking to eat well before and after fasting.Trade ReviewThis Ramadan book is a lifeline for anyone who is fasting over this spiritual time and needs inspiration and trusted recipes. I know I will be reaching for this book each year. -- Shelina Permalloo, Masterchef winner & cookbook author
£18.70
Word for Word Bible Comics The Book of Joshua: Word for Word Bible Comic:
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£12.99
Icon Books Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir
Book Synopsis'A masterful, must-read contribution to conversations on power, justice, healing, and devotion from a singular voice I now trust with my whole heart'GLENNON DOYLE, author of Untamed**Roxane Gay's Book Club March 2023 Pick**When Lamya is fourteen, she decides to disappear. It seems easier to ease herself out of sight than to grapple with the difficulty of taking shape in a world that doesn't fit. She is a queer teenager growing up in a Muslim household, a South Asian in a Middle Eastern country. But during her Quran class, she reads a passage about Maryam, and suddenly everything shifts: if Maryam was never touched by any man, could Maryam be... like Lamya?Written with deep intelligence and a fierce humour, Hijab Butch Blues follows Lamya as she travels to the United States, as she comes out, and as she navigates the complexities of the immigration system - and the queer dating scene. At each step, she turns to her faith to make sense of her life, weaving stories from the Quran together with her own experiences: Musa leading his people to freedom; Allah, who is neither male nor female; and Nuh, who built an ark, just as Lamya is finally able to become the architect of her own story.Raw and unflinching, Hijab Butch Blues heralds the arrival of a truly original voice, asking powerful questions about gender and sexuality, relationships, identity and faith, and what it means to build a life of one's own.Trade ReviewAs funny as it is original. -- New York TimesA masterful, must-read contribution to conversations on power, justice, healing, and devotion from a singular voice I now trust with my whole heart, Lamya H.'s gorgeously written and life-affirming debut Hijab Butch Blues traces the intertwining of faith and doubt, and invites us all to a deeper, more loving way to live -- Glennon Doyle, author of UNTAMEDWith a supple skill, Hijab Butch Blues treats gender and devotion with a thrilling sense of multiplicity and expansiveness. This is a book attentive to the fullness of being human. Among the meshes of power and orthodoxy, Lamya H. moves with curiosity, humour and vulnerability, divining new sources of hope and of life. -- Seán Hewitt, author of ALL DOWN DARKNESS WIDEA singular memoir about identity, queerness, racism and resistance which engages with the Islamic faith in open, nuanced and quietly radical ways. I love Lamya's intimate, intelligent and honest voice -- Arifa Akbar, author of CONSUMEDA gracefully-wrought memoir about the importance of community, faith and family in a world that is so often unwilling to accept and celebrate each of us in our beautiful complexity -- Eleanor Bally * Skinny *Exploring the strength and stories of the Quran that inform her own experience and celebrating how we move forwards to accept different viewpoints and ideas while telling the tale of her life, this is a brilliant read to savour -- Francesca Brown * Stylist *A moving reconciliation of identity and faith -- Katie Goh * i-D Magazine *Lamya H has accomplished in words all the tenderness, defiance, and nuance that their story demands. To be invited into the richness of their interior world - the beauty of childhood skepticism, the complexity of Muslim storytelling, and the glory of life in a queer body - is no minor gift. Hijab Butch Blues is for anyone coming home to themselves in a world content to disorient us. Lamya H will show us the way -- Cole Arthur Riley, author of This Here FleshHIjab Butch Blues is a revelation, an emotional journey of faith, family, community and sexuality. With precision, compassion, and deeply observed storytelling, Lamya H - a new, distinctive voice - navigates the fault lines of life and love in a queer Muslim body -- Linda Villarosa, author of UNDER THE SKINA richly textured and deeply moving testament to the power of faith - not only in the divine, but in the human spirit. In spare yet poetic prose, the author gifts us with stories from her quest to find belonging as a queer hijabi immigrant in America. Leaping effortlessly from the personal to the political, Hijab Butch Blues is one of those rare texts that seamlessly weaves trenchant social analysis with gorgeous storytelling skill. This book is sure to become a queer classic -- Kai Cheng Thom, author of FIERCE FEMMES AND NOTORIOUS LIARSDespite contending with secrets and silence and shame, Lamya H has been brave enough and bold enough to live her own dynamic life: Muslim, queer, politically radical, devoted to her faith. Using memoir, theological discussions of Quranic surahs, and critical reflection on American culture and society, Lamya has fashioned in this book what I never thought possible: she describes a world in which I could live -- Kazim Ali, author of FASTING FOR RAMADAN
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Lexington Books The History of Galilee, 47 BCE to 1260 CE: From
Book SynopsisSeveral world cities are held in reverence by some or all three monotheistic faiths, but no world region has allure to all three on a level matched by Galilee in northern Israel. The region where Jesus came of age, Galilee is where Christianity came into being as a communal faith; it is where Judaism reinvented itself in rabbinic, Talmudic form after the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple; and it is where Islam established its place in the Holy Land, following epochal military triumphs in the region’s center or its outer rims. The History of Galilee, 47 BCE to 1260 CE: From Josephus and Jesus to the Crusades tells Galilee’s history, from Josephus and Jesus to the Crusades, in a multi-cultural format and lively narrative voice. This first-of-its-kind publication will be a rich source of information and a catalyst of inter-faith discussion among readers of varying backgrounds and interests.Trade ReviewThis lively narrative of the history of a region of considerable importance in world history deserves a wide readership. With evident affection and deep thought about the place in which he himself is at home, Matt Silver has incorporated a wide spectrum of scholarship into a carefully constructed account of the significance of Galilee in various religious and national traditions. His book will enlighten all who live in Galilee or visit the region, enabling them to gain a deeper appreciation of the significance of Galilee for traditions apart from their own. -- Martin Goodman, University of OxfordTable of ContentsList of FiguresIntroductionChapter 1: Josephus and GalileeChapter 2: Jesus and GalileeChapter 3: Mishnaic GalileeChapter 4: Byzantine GalileeChapter 5: Early Islamic GalileeChapter 6: Crusader GalileeBibliographyIndexAbout the Author
£31.50
University of Notre Dame Press Hans Urs von Balthasars Theology of
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This fine book, by a most promising young scholar, is not only intellectually rewarding, it is prayerfully pondered—from cover to cover." —America Magazine"Hans Urs von Balthasar's Theology of Representation is a book that is long overdue. In his deeply probing and enormously informed book, Lett suggests that representation is both a theological keynote and a theological lever in Balthasar’s theology, which, if not systematic in a modern sense, nonetheless is always faithful to the matrix of doctrines and the interconnection of the excessive reality they intend. It most certainly is the best and most focused study of Balthasar’s soteriology that has yet appeared . . . [and is] one of the best books on Balthasar’s Christology. Most importantly—and it bears emphasizing—it is a book of deep theological thinking." —Cyril O'Regan, from the foreword“This book not only fills a significant gap in scholarship on Balthasar but also provides a nuanced and perhaps even provocative interpretation of Balthasar’s dramatic soteriology, challenging certain one-note readings that do not account for the broader context of Balthasar’s system.” —Jennifer Newsome Martin, author of Hans Urs von Balthasar and the Critical Appropriation of Russian Religious Thought * America Magazine *Table of ContentsAbbreviations Introduction Part 1. Theological Foundations for Representation 1. Introduction 2. Balthasar’s Mission Christology: The Theo-Dramatic Representative Part 2. Dramatic Action: He Acts in Our Place That We Might Act in His Place 3. Dramatic Representation: Recapitulation, Suffering, Tragedy, and Liberation 4. Emplaced Theosis: The Spirit as the Continual Representative Conclusion Bibliography
£66.50
Rockridge Press The Book of Enoch for Beginners: A Guide to
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£12.34
ATF Press Romano Guardini: Narratives of My Life:
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£25.49
Red Wheel/Weiser Meister Eckhart's Book of Darkness & Light:
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£12.59
Pennsylvania State University Press Leo Strauss on Platos Euthyphro
Book SynopsisAn examination of Leo Strauss’s 1948 notebook and other writings on the Euthyphro, Plato’s dialogue on piety, using close analysis and line-by-line commentary. Trade Review“[This volume] brings to light many interesting juxtapositions and many more fascinating questions from an intellect to which I owe a great deal. . . .it will be a prize possession among followers of [Plato].”—Colin Redemer Ad Fontes“Kerber and Minkov have set the standard for publishing Strauss’s Nachlass.”—Steven H. Frankel Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology“Leo Strauss on Plato’s ‘Euthyphro’ is a most valuable work of scholarship and it will prove to be of tremendous interest, and even indispensable, to scholars and students of political philosophy, religion, philosophy, and classics as a whole and of Leo Strauss and Plato in particular.”—Peter Ahrensdorf,author of Homer and the Tradition of Political Philosophy: Encounters with Plato, Machiavelli, and Nietzsche“Strauss’s notes on the Euthyphro, which have never been published, offer important insights into his thinking, and will make a splash in the world of Strauss studies. The excellent interpretive essays in the volume should draw attention in their own right.”—Devin Stauffer,author of Hobbes's Kingdom of Light“Characterised by meticulous scholarship of the highest order, this book is an important addition to our understanding of Plato’s Euthyphro, through the eyes of a preeminent philosopher.”—Cliff Cunningham Sun News Austin“This volume is the result of philological work of the highest quality and has the merit of offering materials undoubtedly of interest for both historical and philosophical purposes. Especially from the latter point of view the volume offers new elements useful in the construction of the argument in favor of philosophy in the dispute between Athens and Jerusalem.”—Marco Menon Filosofia morale / Moral Philosophy
£999.99
Rockpool Publishing Egyptian Star Oracle
Book SynopsisThe Egyptian Star Oracle is the first of its kind: an oracle deck that uses only authentic Egyptian artwork, spells, translations, names, and meanings to create a divination tool that is entirely Egyptian. The Egyptian Star Oracle is not merely an “Egyptian themed” deck, it is an authentic Egyptian Oracle, utilizing astrology as it was originally practiced in 2400 BC, with all Greek, Persian, and Hebrew influences stripped away. The foundation of this deck is the astrology practiced by the ancient “star priests” of Asyut for divination and evocation of the thirty-six unwavering stars known as "decans”. The cards are packed with information, transformative energy, and ritual magic details. Seasoned readers of the classic tarot will find many parallels between the meanings of this deck and the cards of the Minor Arcana. At the core of this deck are the thirty-six decans of Egyptian astrology. Each decan represents both a specific star and a deity. These are not the same as the thirty-six decans of modern astrology, although they are connected. Produced with exceptional detail, the Egyptian Star Oracle features 42 cards printed in full-colour with gilded edges, an extensive 144-page guidebook, and comes with a small Eye of Horus charm all packaged in a sarcophagus-shaped boxed adorned with motifs of Egyptian art. Renowned occultist and best-selling author Travis McHenry has sourced all the images on these cards from ancient Egyptian artwork, including papyrus, pottery, and from the walls of tombs. The background of each card contains a snippet of texts that the author personally gathered from the Pyramid of Teti in Saqqara. Each card includes historical details, meaning, and ritual uses. This oracle set is ideal for art lovers, those fascinated with ancient Egypt, tarot historians, and collectors alike.
£23.03
Princeton University Press The Emperor and the Elephant
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A remarkably lively and intelligent book."---Robert Irwin, Times Literary Supplement
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Collective Ink Pagan Portals - Freya: Meeting the Norse Goddess
Book SynopsisThe most popular of the Norse goddesses is the Vanic deity Freya, found across the Norse myths and into modern mass media, yet often obscured by contradictory tales and external moral coding. Freya is an alluring deity of magic and fertility, a being so important in the mythology that gods and giants fought over her, yet she is never shown as a passive prize to be won only as a forceful being with agency and will of her own. Who is this powerful goddess who has left such a profound mark across not only Norse culture but also wider Western culture? Pagan Portals-Freya is a basic introduction to the Norse Goddess Freya that covers her history, mythology, associations, and modern appearances, and offers readers suggestions for how to begin connecting to Freya in their own lives.
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University of Wales Press The Anglican Episcopate 1689-1800
Book SynopsisThe eighteenth-century bishops of the Church of England and its sister communions had immense status and authority in both secular society and the Church. They fully merit fresh examination in the light of recent scholarship, and in this volume leading experts offer a comprehensive survey and assessment of all things episcopal between the ‘Glorious Revolution’ of 1688 and the early nineteenth-century. These were centuries when the Anglican Church enjoyed exclusive establishment privileges across the British Isles (apart from Scotland). The essays collected here consider the appointment and promotion of bishops, as well as their duties towards the monarch and in Parliament. All were expected to display administrative skills, some were scholarly, others were interested in the fine arts, most were married with families. All of these themes are discussed, and Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the American colonies receive specific examination.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction –Nigel Aston & William Gibson THE POLITICS OF CHURCH AND STATE 1. Securing the Mitre: the promotion and progress of a Bishop, Nigel Aston, University of Leicester 2. Lord Bishops: the episcopate in national politics, Ruth Paley, History of Parliament 3. Bishops and the monarchy, Grayson Ditchfield, University of Kent PERFORMANCE 4. Pastors of their flock: visitation, ordination, confirmation, Colin Haydon, University of Winchester 5. Authority, conflict, and consensus: bishops, their clergy, and diocesan government, William Gibson, Oxford Brookes University 6. Bishops and patronage, Daniel Reed, Oxford Brookes University CULTURES 7. Wives and families: the domestic life of bishops, Nigel Aston, University of Leicester & William Gibson Oxford Brookes University 8. Bishops and eighteenth-century intellectual life, Robert Ingram, University of Ohio 9. Bishops, taste and culture, Matthew Craske, Oxford Brookes University BEYOND ENGLAND 10. Anglican bishops in Wales, John Morgan-Guy, University of Wales: Trinity St David. 11. The other establishment: bishops in the Church of Ireland, Toby Barnard, University of Oxford. 12. Episcopacy in Scotland, Rowan Strong, Murdoch University 13. Anglican Bishops, the wider world and the other Christian churches, Ted Campbell, Southern Methodist University Appendix: Episcopal Incomes by Ruth Paley
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CMC Press On Servanthood and Repentance: A Critical Edition
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Yale University Press The Syriac World
Book SynopsisA comprehensive survey of Syriac Christianity from its origins in Hellenistic and ancient Near Eastern cultures to the presentTrade Review“In this extraordinarily learned and wide-ranging book, an entire lost world is brought into the light. The Syriac World reminds us of the vigor and diversity that made up the culture and religion of the Middle East from Late Antiquity until today.”—Peter Brown, author of Through the Eye of a Needle“This is a marvelous gem of a book. In one short volume, we are given three thousand years of history. Readers will learn an enormous amount about Syriac literature and the history of Middle Eastern Christianity. This book is a small classic.”—Jack Tannous, author of The Making of the Medieval Middle East“The authors have provided a wonderfully readable, and beautifully illustrated, guide to the various aspects of the Syriac world: the narrative is exceptionally well informed, and the attention paid to material culture is particularly welcome. This is a book that every self-respecting library ought to have.”—Sebastian Brock, author of An Introduction to Syriac Studies“The Syriac World is a fine piece of scholarship, and a truly valuable contribution to the literature on Christian history. The authors present a picture of the Syriac world that is at once authoritative and attractive to the non-specialist reader.”—Philip Jenkins, author of Crucible of Faith: The Ancient Revolution That Made Our Modern Religious World
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Crossway Books Friendship with God
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Crossway Books God You Are
Book SynopsisIn this book, William R. Osborne uses a clear and warm style to provide a distinct connection between the gospel and God's goodness, holiness, and mercy as seen in the You Are statements found in the Psalms.
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Brand Sunday The Bible Study: Youth Edition 2022 – A 90–Day
Book SynopsisThe Bible Study: Youth Edition is a 90-day study that takes you through each book of the Bible with an easy-to-follow framework that helps you better understand the Bible and feel confident in your faith. Written for middle-school and high-schoolers, you'll be able to find new and exciting ways of connecting to the Word. Start your journey by reading the entire New Testament and go through overviews of each Old Testament book. · Feel more engaged with easy-to-follow daily reading plans. · Grow your faith with powerful questions and reflections that help you uncover insights that last a lifetime. · Experience and connect with Scripture on a new level with an attractive design and beautiful, full-color pages throughout. Better understanding the Bible will transform your life from the inside out. Get to know what your faith means to you with a study that guides you from cover-to-cover, helping you unlock a deeper connection to God.
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Toby Press Ltd Tanya V1: Likkutei Amarim 1-32
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Wisdom Publications,U.S. Being Human and a Buddha Too: Longchenpa's Seven
Book SynopsisIn writing that sparkles and inspires, Anne Klein (Lama Rigzin Drolma) shows us how to liberate our buddha nature to be both human and a buddha too.This first volume in the House of Adzom series centers on Longchenpa’s seven trainings in bodhicitta, our awakened mind, the ultimate purpose of our practice and training. Anne Klein’s original composition masterfully weaves in Adzom Paylo Rinpoche’s commentary and Jigme Lingpa’s five pith practices and commentary on the trainings, in keeping with Longchenpa’s skillful integration of sutra, tantra, and Dzogchen, to resolve our most challenging questions about what awakening involves and how it relates to the truth of our human situation right now. As foundational teachings for Dzogchen practitioners, the seven trainings are framed as contemplations on impermanence, the adventitiousness of happiness and its short duration, the multiple causes of death, the meaninglessness of our worldly activities, reliance on the Buddha’s good qualities, the teacher’s pith instructions, and, ultimately, nonconceptual meditation on bliss and emptiness, clarity and emptiness, and reality itself.
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Rockridge Press Appalachian Witchcraft for Beginners: The
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Eckankar Eckopedia: The Eckankar Lexicon
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Bhaktivedanta Book Trust A Second Chance: The Story Of Near Death
Book SynopsisReprint With 8 col.illustrations, the Story of a Near-Death Experience NDEs (near-death experiences) may have gained interest in the past few decades, but they were well documented in the Srimad-Bhagavatam thousands of years ago. What does the near-death experience teach us? The sharp philosophical and metaphysical debates that punctuate the action as Ajamila confronts the messengers of death and finds deliverance are bound to excite the interest of those concerned with life''s deepest questions.
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Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Introduction To Bhagavad-Gita
Book SynopsisReprint. Introduction to Bhagavad-gita is a valuable companion to any edition of the Bhagavad-gita, and every bit as informative as the book it was intended to introduce. Srila Prabhupada wrote it in 1968 as his introduction to Bhagavad-gita As It Isbefore he even knew if he''d be able to publish the entire Gitaand included within it the essence of all the Gita''s teachings.He begins the Introduction by advocating submissive aural reception as the proper mood for being able to understand the Bhagavad-gita at all. If we think the Gita is just another book, he says, we''re missing the point; its speaker, Krishna, is the Supreme Person Himself, and those who accept Him as such can get incalculable benefit from hearing His words. Introduction to Bhagavad-gita concisely explains all the Gita''s major themes, such as the difference between the self and the material body, how to prepare to leave the body at death, and how our eternal dharma (essential nature) differs from what''s known as religion.
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Toby Press Ltd Tradition in an Untraditional Age
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ERIS Resistance to Christianity: A Chronological
Book SynopsisResistance to Christianity is a revisionary account of the forms of thought and belief that have been rejected by orthodox Christianity over the course of the centuries.
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Thomas Nelson Publishers Calm Moments for Anxious Days
Book SynopsisIn an uncertain world, it''s not always easy to put our worries into God''s hands. Beloved author and pastor Max Lucado weaves together biblical promises, gentle illustrations, and thoughtful practices to help you exchange your anxieties for God''s peace.Calm Moments for Anxious Days includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, and practical tools to help you release your anxieties one by one, breath by breath, into the safe hands of a God who will never leave you. Each brief but powerful entry includes: A heartfelt devotion with ideas for applying God''s Word to your circumstances A biblically-based promise or affirmation to replace your spiraling thoughts Space for you to write out prayers, worries, and reminders of God''s faithfulness Including a quick-reference list of God''s promises, this 90-day devotional is ideal for seasons of stress, depression, and anxiety. Whether you’re facing grief o
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Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Bhagavad-Gita Taka,. Aka Je [Slovak language]
Book SynopsisUplne vydanie's povodnymi Sanskrtskymi textami, sprepisom do latinky, so slovenskymi, synonymami,'s prekladmi a's podrobnymi vykladmi Dodatky O autorovi Citovane pisma Vykladovy slovnik mien a vecnych pojmov Samskrt a klue k vyslovnosti Register Samskrtskych versov Register citovanych versov Vseobecny index
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Clairview Books Reincarnation and Karma, An Introduction: The
Book SynopsisWhat is the meaning of life? As human beings, we cannot avoid this most basic question of earthly existence. Is consciousness simply an accident of the universe, as modern science would claim? On the other hand, many established religions suggest that life is a one-time experience, culminating in 'eternal life' in heaven or some kind of purgatory or hell. But how could this be equitable, given people's vastly differing life circumstances? As a response to such questions, the author discusses the concept of reincarnation - the development of individual souls over multiple lifetimes. She examines the idea of fate in relation to one's occupation. What is more important: a well-paid career or finding one's true vocation? Are our 'innate' talents and abilities the result of a gene-lottery at conception, or could they be related to pre-birth existence - to our own intentions for our forthcoming life on earth? The notion of reincarnation is a prerequisite for understanding one's personal destiny or karma - a personal life plan created before our incarnation on earth. Through such ideas, the consciousness of one's immortal soul-core - our inner being, that exists both before birth and after death - can be awoken. The transcript of this enlightening talk is a stimulating introduction to contemporary perspectives on the ancient teaching of reincarnation and karma.Table of ContentsEditor's Foreword - REINCARNATION AND KARMA, Lecture given to the general public on 11 November 2015 in Basel, Switzerland - Appendix 1: From a lecture given to a private audience on 7 December 2016 in Basel, Switzerland - Appendix 2: An extract from George Ritchie's Return from Tomorrow
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Renard Press Ltd The Prophet
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1923, The Prophet is a collection of twenty-six poetic fables that centre around the prophet Al Mustafa, who, boarding a boat in the city of Orphalese, where he has lived for many years, prepares to sail home. On the voyage Al Mustafa is approached by a group of travellers, with whom he discusses deep topics - love, friendship, passion, pain, religion - and The Prophet becomes a manual and spiritual guide. This edition features the original illustrations prepared by the author, as well as an introduction by Dr Daniele Nunziata, which introduces the great work for a new generation.Trade Review'I have loved many books over the years, but the one I would never be parted from and read again and again is The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran.' (Lesley Pearse, The Independent)
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Shambhala Publications Inc Illumination: A Guide to the Buddhist Method of
Book SynopsisA modern guide to the transformative practice of silent illumination from Chan Buddhist teacher Rebecca Li.Silent illumination, a way of penetrating the mind through curious inquiry, is an especially potent, accessible, and portable meditation practice perfectly suited for a time when there is so much fear, upheaval, and sorrow in our world. It is a method of reconnecting with our true nature, which encompasses all that exists and where suffering cannot touch us.The practice of silent illumination is simple, allowing each moment to be experienced as it is in order to manifest our innate wisdom and natural capacity for compassion. It can be integrated into all aspects of daily life and is meaningful for secular and Buddhist audiences, new and seasoned meditators alike. After guiding readers through the history and practice of silent illumination, Rebecca Li shows us how we can recognize and unlearn our ?modes of operation??habits of mind that get in the way of being fully present and engaged with life. Cultivating clarity on the empty nature of these habits offers us a way to unlearn and free ourselves from unhelpful modes such as harshness to self, perfectionism, quietism, striving for spiritual attainment, and more.Illumination offers stories and real-life examples, references to classic Buddhist texts, and insights from Chan Master Sheng Yen to guide readers as they practice silent illumination not just on their cushions, but throughout their lives.
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Crossway Books ESV Prayer Journal
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Crossway Books ESV Prayer Journal
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State University of New York Press Jewish Virtue Ethics
Book SynopsisExplores the diversity of Jewish approaches to character and virtue, from the Bible to the present day.What is good character? What are the traits of a good person? How should virtues be cultivated? How should vices be avoided? The history of Jewish literature is filled with reflection on questions of character and virtue such as these, reflecting a wide range of contexts and influences. Beginning with the Bible and culminating with twenty-first-century feminism and environmentalism, Jewish Virtue Ethics explores thirty-five influential Jewish approaches to character and virtue.Virtue ethics has been a burgeoning field of moral inquiry among academic philosophers in the postwar period. Although Jewish ethics has also flourished as an academic (and practical) field, attention to the role of virtue in Jewish thought has been underdeveloped. This volume seeks to illuminate its centrality not only for readers primarily interested in Jewish ethics but also for readers who take other approaches to virtue ethics, including within the Western virtue ethics tradition. The original essays written for this volume provide valuable sources for philosophical reflection.
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