Baptist Engagement with Islam
This is the first detailed study of Baptist engagement with Islam. While some Baptists have fueled Islamophobia, others stress common ground and mutual respect. The survey spans four centuries of this complex relationship, from the USA and UK to the Indian subcontinent.
Lessons from Pioneers of Interreligious Dialogue in Taiwan
In Taiwan, a land of religious harmony, the Catholic Church pioneered interreligious dialogue. This book tells the story of its trailblazers, whose work offers an inspiring example of how dialogue can guide communities worldwide toward mutual understanding, respect, and hope.
Duality in Genesis
For those who question the Hebrew creation story: if it was inspired by God, shouldn’t it bear some resemblance to modern science? This book treats the story as an ancient scientific road map, offering a fascinating way of relooking at Genesis that aligns with our modern ideas.
Classics in Hagiography
As new heroes, Christian martyrs and saints shaped a new worldview. But to what extent was the classical heritage decisive in building their profiles? This volume explores how hagiographic texts always benefit from engaging with the rich and enduring classical tradition.
Prayer as a Way of Ascension into Another Reality
Prayer is a person’s direct appeal to God, a universal way of overcoming the border between the immanent and the transcendent. This book presents prayer as an ascent into another reality for philosophers, theologians, and anyone interested in religious issues.
Nikos Kazantzakis and the Sound of Silence, a Jungian and Esoteric View
Kazantzakis turned inward to hear the silent cry of the inner Divinity. He declared humanity’s independence from a false creator, offering an initiatory path to overcome today’s spiritual crises, transcend the opposites within the psyche, and achieve true spiritual freedom.
Arab mythology is made up of nonrational beliefs, which lie beyond scientific verification and are rooted in feeling. In this space, similar to emotions like love or hate, beliefs in deities, spirits, and supernatural forces thrive without requiring proof.
This study examines the relationship between denominational affiliation, class and gender in Edinburgh between 1850 and 1905. Churches played a leading role in social reform, while religious revivals stimulated growth and philanthropy as an expression of faith.
Christians in Iraqi Kurdistan
Based on intensive fieldwork in Iraqi Kurdistan, this book presents a complete picture of the situation for Christians and Yezidis following the defeat of ISIS. It includes voices of church leaders and ordinary citizens, academic articles, and detailed interview transcripts.
Holy Sex
What if we can learn about our passionate, loving God from sex? This text explores the sacramental aspects of sex as a gift from God and an access point for grace. This new perspective is applied to difficult contemporary questions, including LGBTQIA2S+ relationships.
The Lucifer Syndrome
This book adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to narcissism and its connection to evil. It argues that narcissism was the first sin of Lucifer and humanity, exploring the psychology of malignant narcissism and its role in the Lucifer Syndrome through a range of examples.
The Application of Hudud in Indonesia
Focusing on Aceh, Indonesia, this book examines how Islamic hudud punishments are put into practice. It delves into the complex tensions between national laws, local religious goals, and human rights, exploring how Sharia is adapted within a modern democratic context.
This book offers an interfaith model for religious education to combat intolerance. Through structured dialogue, it shows how to increase understanding, reduce prejudice, and create tolerant, inclusive societies. A practical guide for educators, institutions, and governments.