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Ireland’s New Religious Movements

Edited By: Olivia Cosgrove, Laurence Cox, Carmen Kuhling

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Irish religion is being redefined beyond Catholic power and sectarianism. This first-of-its-kind book explores the widespread changes, from new religious movements and migrant religion to the spread of New Age spirituality, in a wide-ranging overview.

Islam in its International Context

Comparative Perspectives

Edited By: Chris Flood, Stephen Hutchings, Galina Miazhevich

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Changing attitudes to Islam influence political cultures and national identities. This volume offers in-depth, multi-nation perspectives from Europe, the USA and the Middle East, addressing issues from Muslim radicalism to Islamophobia and Islamic art.

On the Move

The Journey of Refugees in New Literatures in English

Edited By: Geetha Ganapathy-Doré, Helga Ramsey-Kurz

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Fleeing their land, the refugee's journey is fraught with danger and despair. They are the “untouchables” of the 21st century, testing our moral duty of hospitality. This collection of essays explores their journey as represented in literature since WWII.

Fleeing their land, the refugee’s journey is fraught with danger and despair. They are the “untouchables” of the 21st century, testing our moral duty of hospitality. This collection of essays explores their journey as represented in literature since WWII.

The Philosophical Basis of Inter-religious Dialogue

The Process Perspective

Edited By: Mirosław Patalon

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In an age of global tension, can religions remain isolated islands? What is the true role of inter-religious dialogue? This selection of articles uses process philosophy to explore different points of view on these essential questions.

Islam, Modernity, and the Liminal Space Between

By: Mark W. Meehan

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This book investigates the Institute of Traditional Islamic Art and Architecture in Jordan, revealing how traditional Islamic philosophy creates a space for students to understand their own culture, assess others, and form new versions of Arab-Muslim culture.

Spiritual Temporalities in Late-Medieval Europe

Edited By: Michael Foster

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How was the perception of time in medieval Europe influenced by religious faith? This book explores the “spiritual temporalities” of the age, showing how Christian faith was malleable and how artists and writers negotiated with their spiritual tradition.

The Atonement in Lukan Theology

By: John Kimbell

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Contrary to the scholarly consensus, John Kimbell demonstrates that the value Luke attributes to the death of Christ has been underestimated. He shows that Luke portrays Jesus’ death as an atoning death that brings about the forgiveness of sins.

Antiquity and Social Reform

Religious Experience in the Unification Church, Feminist Wicca and Nation of Yahweh

By: Dawn Hutchinson

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Why would someone join a new religion? Dawn Hutchinson argues that followers of movements in the 1960s–1980s found legitimacy in religions that offered a personal experience, a connection to ancient tradition, and agency in improving their world.

Ten Gods

A New Approach to Defining the Mythological Structures of the Indo-Europeans

By: Emily Lyle

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This book uncovers the shared origins of Indo-European gods, proposing a pantheon of ten deities who reflect the social organization of their prehistoric society. Analyzing sources like the Edda and Rāmāyaṇa, it reveals Europe's original culture.

Recovering Hispanic Religious Thought and Practice of the United States

Edited By: Nicolás Kanellos

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The religious diversity of Hispanics in the United States has been inadequately studied, contributing to a perception of a monolithic Catholic culture. This volume presents original work on topics rarely addressed, laying the groundwork for a new sub-discipline.

Edward Said and Jacques Derrida

Reconstellating Humanism and the Global Hybrid

Edited By: Mina Karavanta, Nina Morgan

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By placing Edward Said and Jacques Derrida in each other’s company, these essays by leading scholars reconstellate their work on humanism. This collection opens questions of ethics and politics to reconsider the human subject in the global moment.

Openness with Roots

Education in Religion in Irish Primary Schools

By: Caroline Renehan

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With 90% of Irish primary schools under Catholic patronage in an increasingly diverse country, this book explores the debate on denominational religious education, questioning the duties of both the Church and the State.

Sino-Christian Studies in China

Edited By: YANG Huilin, Daniel H. N. YEUNG

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This is the first book to introduce the English-speaking world to "Sino-Christian Studies." Born from a 1980s academic movement in China exploring Christian thought's role in western culture, this collection features essays by prominent scholars.

This is the first book to introduce the English-speaking world to “Sino-Christian Studies.” Born from a 1980s academic movement in China exploring Christian thought’s role in western culture, this collection features essays by prominent scholars.

Surprised by Faith

Conversion and the Academy A Collection of Papers Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Conversion of C. S. Lewis

Edited By: Joy McBride, Daryl McCarthy, Bob VanderVennen

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Inspired by C.S. Lewis’s reluctant conversion, this collection of essays explores the quest for truth and meaning. Scholars discuss what conversion means to us as human beings, challenging the reader to think more deeply about the transformation from unbelief to belief.

Approaches to Religion and Mythology in Celtic Studies

Edited By: Alexandra Bergholm, Katja Ritari

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This pioneering collection applies new theories from Comparative Religion to Celtic mythology and religion. A landmark volume for scholars of Celtic studies and related fields.

The Magical and Sacred Medical World

Edited By: Éva Pócs

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This collection explores the sacred and magical aspects of ethno-medicine. It connects religious and medical anthropology, focusing on concepts of health and disease, healing rites, and their role in society, folklore, and art across cultures and throughout history.

The Mystery of the Ten Lost Tribes

A Critical Survey of Historical and Archaeological Records relating to the People of Israel in Exile in Syria, Mesopotamia and Persia up to ca. 300 BCE

By: Ziva Shavitsky

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This book tests the biblical records of Israel's lost tribes against archaeological evidence. Inscriptions excavated in Assyria, Babylon, and Persia often coincide almost word for word with the Bible, revealing what happened to the Northern Captives.

This book tests the biblical records of Israel’s lost tribes against archaeological evidence. Inscriptions excavated in Assyria, Babylon, and Persia often coincide almost word for word with the Bible, revealing what happened to the Northern Captives.

Confessional Theology?

A Critical Analysis of the Theology of Karl Barth and its Significance for the Belhar Confession

By: Rothney S. Tshaka

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Christian confessions are often seen as purely theological, but this study argues they cannot ignore their political contexts. It explores the link through Karl Barth's theology, examining the Barmen Declaration in Nazi Germany and the Belhar Confession.

Christian confessions are often seen as purely theological, but this study argues they cannot ignore their political contexts. It explores the link through Karl Barth’s theology, examining the Barmen Declaration in Nazi Germany and the Belhar Confession.

The Authenticity of Faith in Kierkegaard’s Philosophy

Edited By: Tamar Aylat-Yaguri, Jon Stewart

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Was Abraham deluded? When is faith just self-deception? In a world of doubt, Kierkegaard’s answers to the haunting questions of faith and authenticity are more urgent than ever.

Women’s Movements and Countermovements

The Quest for Gender Equality in Southeast Asia and the Middle East

Edited By: Claudia Derichs, Dana Fennert

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This volume explores women’s movements and their countermovements in Southeast Asia and North Africa. Covering case studies from Egypt, Indonesia, Morocco and Tunisia, it reveals the dominant pattern of Islamist movements countering the goals of women’s movements.