G. I. Gurdjieff
This volume presents a selection of writings on G.I. Gurdjieff, an important 20th-century figure whose influence continues to grow. Articles explore his key ideas and contributions in fields as diverse as psychology, philosophy, music, and education.
This volume explores the descendants of Iberian Jews forcibly converted to Catholicism. Focusing on the 18th-century exodus from Portugal to Brazil, it examines the contemporary search for Jewish roots. After centuries, how authentic is their lost Sefardi heritage?
This book investigates the meaning of God’s existence. After reviewing classic proofs, it suggests a new meaning: God as a connector between entities. This idea sheds new light on the mind-body problem, free will, the laws of nature, and the impact of modern physics on belief.
Darwinism and Natural Theology
Can Christianity be reconciled with Darwin’s theory of evolution? This collection of essays by distinguished scholars explores this question through the lens of natural theology, covering historical, philosophical and theological perspectives.
God’s Radical Grace
Dr. Ellens’ sermons for Ordinary Time disclose the depth and beauty of the scriptures. With the approach of a scholar and the understanding of a pastor, he gives the reader new insights into familiar texts, providing comfort and reason to be grateful.
This prophetic, race-focused work is for Christians seeking to live out their faith today. Racism, the elephant in the room, now sits at the altar of our churches. This book argues we are at a critical time for action and gives educational and theological suggestions.
Chance or Providence
Originating from the 2013 conference of the Science and Religion Forum, this volume responds to a number of critical questions concerning the possibility of providence, and offers contributions from both scientists and theologians.
This collection of Bowne’s most important sermons summarizes the thought of a great preacher on many aspects of religion and faith. Lucid and flowing, it appeals to scholars and newcomers alike, offering new angles and much food for thought.
New Perspectives on Modern Wales
This book explores Welsh literature, history, and its endangered language to shed light on the identity of a small nation. Presented from a broad perspective, it draws correlations with similar problems faced by other cultures, making it essential for anyone interested in Wales.
The Rise of the Prophet Muhammad
How did an illiterate orphan from the Arabian desert become one of history’s most influential—and polarizing—figures? This book explores the rise of a prophet, commander, and statesman whose legacy continues to shape our world.
On the Outlook
This volume explores how messianic thinking, from its Judeo-Christian origins to thinkers like Walter Benjamin and Giorgio Agamben, has been used to confront injustice. These essays analyze its influence on contemporary politics, philosophy, and law.
This book reads the parables of Jesus as language-games. Not abstract truths, these stories illustrate God’s kingdom and call readers to participate in its unfolding, making the parables accessible and removing them from the pedestal of obscurity.
This work introduces a new genre: the shamanic story. Based on or inspired by shamanic journeys, these stories are often used for healing. Within this genre exists a sub-genre dealing with divination, analyzed here to identify their shared attributes.
After the Postsecular and the Postmodern
A vanguard of scholars asks what comes after the postsecular and postmodern in Continental philosophy of religion. This volume argues philosophy must liberate itself from theological norms and mutate into a new speculative practice to confront the challenges of our time.
Despite unimaginable technological progress, we feel a profound unease. While philosophers have analyzed technological society, their secular ideas are limited. This book argues that where philosophy ends, a religious discourse is needed to articulate our ultimate concerns.
Where does inspiration come from? Is it the end result of hard work, or is it serendipitous? Leading scientific and theological practitioners explore this question, seeking convergence between two areas of human discourse often believed to be opposed.
Rituals in Interreligious Dialogue
Rituals are the treasure of religious memory, connecting us to the past and community. But what happens to rituals when different religions meet? This book takes them seriously, exploring the rich traditions of Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Christianity to find new possibilities.
Jesus and the Ioudaioi
John’s Gospel is a difficult text for Jewish-Christian relations. Both deeply embedded in the Judaism of its day and a source of separation, its verses have been used to justify anti-Semitism. How should Christians read John with the Ioudaioi in mind? This book offers strategies.
Trúc Lâm Buddhism in Vietnam
In the 13th century, the Trúc Lâm Zen sect flourished, then faded into obscurity for centuries. How and why was it revived in the 20th century? This book analyzes the history of this forgotten sect and examines its modern revival, reform, and traditions.
Paganism and Its Discontents
While some use Norse spirituality to promote racist ideologies, many contemporary Heathens reject this thinking. This book delineates between two communities using shared symbols for widely different purposes to help mitigate the rising tide of hate and racialized identity.