A new paperback edition of a hugely popular title whose hardback edition sold out in four months. Accomplished and prolific author and philosopher Avrum Stroll believes that although we are right to b
From his early conversion to evangelical Christianity to his role as a conscientious objector in World War Two and his gradual - often controversial - move towards religious pluralism, this is an acco
Drawn from a decade of research in eight languages across a dozen countries, Why They Don't Hate Us is the true story of how globalization has impacted on real people across the Muslim world, from you
Blending insights from a wide variety of sources, the author presents answers to some of life's most perplexing questions, drawing the wisdom of Greek mythology, existentialist philosophy, Romantic po
The father of modern philosophy, Descartes is still one of the most widely studied philosophers today. Putting rationalism above all else, he sought to base all knowledge of the world on a single idea
A treasury of inspiration from a tradition that combines sensible advice on practical issues, like the importance of family life, while offering enlightenment on such themes as spiritual liberation an
Comprising two books of translations by Reynold A. Nicholson, Rumi Poet and Mystic and Tales of Mystic Meaning, this new anthology offers 170 passages from Rumi's greatest works in one volume.
A companion volume to Hinduism: A Short Introduction and Hinduism: A Short History offers a detailed study of major Hindu writings, providing authoritative translations, interpretations, explanations,
Chronicles the religion's development from its origins in the mid-nineteenth century in Iran, to its spread throughout the world in the twentieth century
This comprehensive study explores the central role of prayer through the ages, from ancient indigenous prayer rituals to today's large-scale public worship.
The demise of apartheid in South Africa in the 1980s followed an unprecedented unity in struggle against oppression from members of different faith traditions. Determined as South African Muslims wer
Drawing on a wide range of sources, Muslim Devotions traces the stages in the evolution of Islamic theological thought from the first century of Islam to the present day.
A unique exploration of sex and religion, covering a wide range of issues from marriage and celibacy, passion and love, to veiling, mystical union, and symbolism.
The first book in this inspiring volume is Ghazali's spiritual autobiography. The second work sets out Ghazali's views on how religious individuals should conduct their lives on a daily basis.
Organised thematically, and dealing with all the pivotal issues in the region, from oil and religion, to gender and conflict, this comprehensive primer is both easy-to-read and full of insight. Stuffe
"The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that the average global temperature will rise between 2 degrees and 6.4 degrees Celsius by the end of this century. These are conservative estim
In this, the paperback edition of the influential bestseller, Keith Ward dismantles the attacks on religion by scientists, sociologists, and psychologists, who claim that religion is nothing more than
Thoroughly revised in the light of recent scholarly discovery, this edition covers all the great prophetic figures, and also goes beyond the Old Testament to examine the role of prophecy in the New Te
This concise and authoritative examination of the development of Islam combines history, theology, and politics to provide a succinct and comprehensive survey of the history of Islam.
This concise encyclopedia features a complete historical survey of Judaism, covering figures from Cain to Chagall, topics from fasting to euthanasia, and locations from the Garden of Eden to the Waili
This book offers a rich insight into the role played by the earthly manifestation of the divine, examining the implications for belief, devotion, faith and interfaith understanding.
Religion and environmentalism are far more closely linked than one might think. It is an irrefutable fact that a healthy biosphere is a necessary precondition to any human activity, including religiou
Late one evening, investigative journalist Bastian Obermayer receives an anonymous message offering him access to secret data. Through encrypted channels, he then receives documents revealing how the
The definitive big picture on the financial crisis, from the man behind the Oscar-winning documentary that exposed the workings of the new economic elite Based on explosive interviews, court documents
Using one item to represent the faith of each religious system, acclaimed theologian William Cantwell Smith explores the nature of religious experience across the world.
