Briefly: Plato's The Republic is a summary of Plato's The Republic, which is designed to assist university and school-leaving students in acquiring knowledge and understanding of this key text in the
Renowned British music journalist and author Steve Turner surveys the religious and spiritual influence of the Beatles, the band that changed the history of music forever. With new interviews, never-b
This volume introduces readers to the life and thought of Karl Barth (1886-1968), one of the most important theologians since the Reformation era. Featuring the Armchair series' characteristic whimsic
Presents the adventures of a group of young friends who form a club to discover the variety of ways God invites us into a relationship. This book contains seven stories, where each story includes 'Not
There is a notion amongst some academics that Latin American Liberation Theology has had its day. This book shows that this theology can be reinvented to bring its preferential option for the poor int
Divided in four parts, this book begins by arguing the view that Western culture should have put aside the inherent childishness of religious belief. It discusses some moral alternatives and argues th
In different ways, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace their beginnings to Abraham. His wives, Hagar and Sarah, though also pivotal in the story, have received far less attention. In this book,
This book brings to the fore the difficult realities of racism and the sexual violation of women. Traci West argues for a liberative method of Christian social ethics in which the discussion begins no
Adopting a unique appraoch among inroductions to Christian ethics, Kyle Fedler's Exploring Christian Ethics guides students through the moral decision-making process by providing foundational material
Full of practical and essential information for new chaplains with a user-friendly layout. The guide to all aspects of performance for chaplains - legal, professional, pastoral. Helpful reading for al
One of the first books to offer a broadened understanding of the spiritual depth of Reiki healing touch by examining it in the light of one of the world's enduring religions! Explore the origins of Re
Wesley for Armchair Theologians engagingly presents the life and theology of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Written by prominent Wesley scholar William Abraham, who aimed to "make Wesley come
Several major Christian themes that are prevalent in all aspects of the Oprah Winfrey media empire are explored in this work. Original. 25,000 first printing.
In Finding Space, Ann Belford Ulanov argues that depth psychology in general and the work of D. W. Winnicott in particular offer vital new ways in which to apprehend religious life, especially Christi
Gonzalez freely admits it took 50 years to compile this reference, but for a new generation of seminary, undergraduate students, graduate students and general readers it comes just in time. In over 30
In this compelling and hope-filled book, Erik Kolbell shows us that in the passion of Jesus we hear the story of one person but the echoes of many. Though we read the story to find out who Jesus was,
Written by two philosophers and a theologian, this book provides easy access to key terms in philosophy and how they are understood and used in theology. The focused entries discuss what the terms hav
Explores the role that the animated features of Walt Disney played on the moral and spiritual development of generations of children by exploring 31 of the most popular Disney films, as well as recent
Many churches are developing their healing ministry. Besides the familiar forms - intercessions in church, sick Communions, visits to homes and hospitals - public services of prayer with the laying on
Tom Wright's guide to Luke, which includes a wealth of information and background detail, provides real insights for our understanding of the story of Jesus and its implications for the reader. His cl
Making use of his scholar's understanding, yet writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright manages to unravel the great complexity of the extraordinary Gospel of John. He describes it a
Making use of his scholar's understanding, yet writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright manages to unravel the great complexity of the extraordinary Gospel of John. He describes it a
Readers have repeatedly called The Lord of the Rings the most important book of our age--absorbing all 1,500 of its pages with an almost fanatical interest and seeing the Peter Jackson movies in unpre
The Sea of Faith made a huge impact when it was first published to accompany a major television series in the mid-1980s. For a generation that was embodying the ebbing of the tide of faith, it articul
Giving astute attention to social worlds of women of both ancient and modern times, Katharine Sakenfeld explores the stories of eleven women in the Old Testament. In clear and engaging fashion, she re
