Religion

From his many births to his deathbed deeds, this biography unites the Buddha of history with the Buddha of legend in a bid to reveal the lasting spiritual relevance at the heart of the Buddhist tradition.

On a journey that would take him deep into the wilderness, award-winning television presenter, author and parish priest Peter Owen Jones set out in the footsteps of St Anthony, the founder of monasticism.

A collection of prayers. It includes works from such well known religious figures as Rumi and Saint Theresa of Avila. It covers verses created by writers such as Beethoven and Michelangelo, whose words enrich the soul and elevate the mind.

A vibrant and contemporary youth (12+) edition of the English Standard Version of the Bible, the world's fastest-growing Bible translation.

Why do we have to study the New Testament? Is it not simply enough to read it? Beginning with a reading of the Lord's Prayer, Brian Beck sets out to show how even the most familiar passages may benefit from more detailed study. He writes simply and directly about the problems which arise from translation, ...

Do you find yourself again and again wondering what it would take to get some new volunteers onboard for your ministry? And yet does it seem that you are never able to focus your energy on recruitment? Maybe you find yourself saying things like: "It?s just easier for me to do it myself." At one level, ...

Discovering Exodus is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the book of Exodus that offers commentary on structure, content and interpretation that is ideal for students of theology.

How Eastern religions are commodified in the modern world, and why it matters

Stephen Greenblatt—Pulitzer Prize– and National Book Award–winning author of The Swerve and Will in the World—investigates the life of one of humankind’s greatest stories. Bolder, even, than the ambitious books for which Stephen Greenblatt is already renowned, The Rise and Fall of Adam and ...

An introduction to the Dharma for millennials by a young Tibetan lama. This unique and fresh presentation of Tibetan Buddhism provides all the tools a millennial needs to navigate the Buddhist path in a modern world. The twenty-five-year-old lama, Avikrita Vajra Sakya, was born and raised in America ...

This beloved classic brings together in one volume all the major themes of the Dalai Lama's teachings such as religious values, the four noble truths, karma, compassion, and meditation. Drawn from the lectures he gave during his first three visits to North America, the book covers the core subject matter ...

Interest in cults, sects and radical religions has grown exponentially over the course of the last few decades, although they have always been with us in one form or another.

What is Buddhism really all about?

Tells the story of the moral struggles of the warrior Arjuna, who, before the start of a great battle between good and evil, discusses the big questions of life and death with his charioteer who is (unbeknownst to Arjuna) the Hindu god Krishna in disguise.

This series of essays form a selection of El Saadawi's most recent musings, memories and reflections, considering the role of women in Egyptian and wider Islamic society, the inextricability of imperialism from the patriarchy, the meeting point of East and West, and the image and body politic of the woman in the intersections of those cultures.

This bind-up features two devotional titles in one volume.

Sweet Tea for the Soul
Porch swings.
Watching fireflies.
Sipping sweet tea on a warm summer night.

These southern winks of contentment are just downright comforting! This 90-day devotional features truthful and whimsical reflections ...

We may think we know what we want - but will what we think we want actually bring us happiness? Divine guidance reveals that true joy and lasting, sustainable inner peace come from living a life of purpose.In this book, Charles Virtue offers you the tools and techniques you need to communicate with heaven ...

In this extraordinary comprehensive book, Hans Kung gives an in-depth account of Islam, explaining why "peace between religions" is important.

A collection of spiritual teachings which is intended for all religious persuasions and those who seek a spiritual life. These meditational verses which were composed by Baha'u'allah, about the year 1858, while in exile to Iraq, explore the relationship between God and man.