Why is there a ‘here’ for us to inhabit? This book’s theme is the conviction that the Universe owes its existence to a divine Creator, as formulated in the three Abrahamic faiths. Jewish, Moslem, and Christian authors reveal their common ground on Creation.
The Practice of Altruism
Do people with religious commitment nurture altruistic action more than others? Social scientists present results of their empirical studies on Japanese, North American, European, Indian, and Thai societies to offer insightful reflections on this issue.
Promethean Love
He stole fire for humanity, a timeless symbol of rebellion and selfless love. These essays trace the Promethean philosophy of love from its origins in Ancient Greece to its powerful contrast with the figure of Christ.
Matter and Meaning
What is matter? Can it point us towards meanings outside itself? This book offers new historical, scientific and theological insights from leading figures, exploring the complex dialogue between these disciplines beyond its presentation in the popular media.
A modern take on the tribal societies of the whole of Pakistan–their origins, history, and social profile. It promotes an understanding of the disruptive effects of external factors and reforms which failed to take into account their deep-seated cultural sensitivities.
Anthony looks at the concept of Christianity in flux, with each chapter recounting a separate moment of crisis and opportunity in the history of the religion; from the selection of the biblical canon to the religious conversions of Scandinavian Norsemen and Native Americans.
Religion and Revolution
A study of spiritual and political Islām in Ernesto Cardenal, the great Latin American poet, priest, and revolutionary. The work examines his connection to Ṣūfism and details his trip to Iran during the triumph of the Islāmic Revolution.
John Caird offers a distinctive reading of Hegel, designed to answer the religious questions of his day. This work provides a fascinating account of religion, a brilliant introduction to its philosophy, and a unique interpretation of Hegelian thought.
The Constant and Changing Faces of the Goddess
Essays trace the multiplicity of Asian goddesses as symbols of wisdom, power, transformation, and creation. This volume draws from Indian, Nepali, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese traditions, a scope seldom found in other works.
This Christian devotional uses A Christmas Carol to teach the ancient Advent lessons of Hope, Faith, Peace, Love and Joy. As you travel through Ebenezer’s redemptive journey, you are invited to examine how Christ is born in your past, present and future.
Accountability and Leadership in the Catholic Church
The Catholic church is an organization, but its structure is failing. A leadership gap above the bishops allows an unaccountable curia to illegitimately run the church. Applying modern organizational knowledge, this book proposes a new role for cardinals and a restructured curia.
Restoring the Balance
Morrow presents a penetrating reflection upon the reality of Islam in the modern world, addressing a myriad of pressing issues that impact Muslims in the East, West, North, and South, topics that are both difficult and troubling.
The Concept of the Soul
The idea of the soul will not go away, despite criticism of traditional dualism. This book explores the concept from theological, scientific, and philosophical perspectives, presenting diverse approaches and conclusions from leading scholars.
The roots of Chechnya lie in shamanism. The rich stories of the Nokhchii people have survived for thousands of years through oral traditions, providing virtually the only remaining evidence of their ancestors. This book contains these tales and commentaries on them.
Religious Anarchism
This unique book presents fresh scholarship on the intersection of religion and anarchism. It explores diverse traditions from early Christianity to Daoism, Buddhism, and Islam, revealing innovative perspectives on the radical political implications of faith.
For a thousand years, an unlikely cast—from beggars to earls—sought the perfect English Job. This book uncovers their stories and assembles a composite translation from fifty versions, revealing a compelling and paradoxical conversation.
Creation, Sin and Reconciliation
Through a close reading of chapters 1–11, 32–33 and 37–50, Letellier investigates the unique position of the Book of Genesis in its provision of the foundational stories of Creation and the emergence of mankind, paying particular attention to the language and style of the text.
The ten articles here investigate the relationship between Chinese wisdom and the practice of modern management. The present-day application of the wisdom hidden within traditional Chinese culture and philosophy provides the study of modern management with fresh ideas.
Teaching C. S. Lewis
This practical guide for C.S. Lewis study groups eliminates weeks of research. Covering his novels, Mere Christianity, and The Screwtape Letters, each chapter includes biographical sketches, chapter summaries, discussion themes, and study questions.
This book shows how Greek thought and Judaism rendered Christ’s work different from that of Socrates. Arguing that Christianity is not Greek at its source, it provides a useful, objective, and all-encompassing overview of the main currents of scholarship.