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The Gnostic Gospels

by Elaine Pagels ...

Series series Modern Library 100 Best Nonfiction Books
**Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeThe Gnostic Gospels** is a landmark study of the long-buried roots of Christianity, a work of luminous scholarship and wide popular appeal. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, The Gnostic Gospels has continued to grow in reputation ... Read more

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**Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeThe Gnostic Gospels** is a landmark study of the long-buried roots of Christianity, a work of luminous scholarship and wide popular appeal. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, The Gnostic Gospels has continued to grow in reputation
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Essential Judaism

A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs & Rituals

by George Robinson ...

You’ll find everything you need to know about being Jewish in this indispensable, revised and updated guide to the religious traditions, everyday practices, philosophical beliefs, and historical foundations of Judaism.What happens at a synagogue service? What are the rules for keeping kosher? How do I light the Hanukah candles? What is in the Hebrew Bible? What do the Jewish holidays signify? What ... Read more

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You’ll find everything you need to know about being Jewish in this indispensable, revised and updated guide to the religious traditions, everyday practices, philosophical beliefs, and historical foundations of Judaism.What happens at a synagogue service? What are the rules for keeping kosher? How do I light the Hanukah candles? What is in the Hebrew Bible? What do the Jewish holidays signify? What
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Tactique du diable

Lettres d'un véréran de la tentation à un novice

by C. S. Lewis ...

C. S. Lewis connaît bien la nature humaine ! Sous une forme ludique, et par le jeu d'une mise en scène originale, il donne la parole à un vieux démon tentateur qui fait part de son expérience à une nouvelle recrue. Wormwood, le jeune démon, a mission d'entrainer sa victime sur la mauvaise pente. Screwtape, le démon expérimenté lui propose une véritable stratégie de sabotage de la foi d'un jeune ... Read more

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C. S. Lewis connaît bien la nature humaine ! Sous une forme ludique, et par le jeu d'une mise en scène originale, il donne la parole à un vieux démon tentateur qui fait part de son expérience à une nouvelle recrue. Wormwood, le jeune démon, a mission d'entrainer sa victime sur la mauvaise pente. Screwtape, le démon expérimenté lui propose une véritable stratégie de sabotage de la foi d'un jeune
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Soyez riches

Commentaire biblique et pratique sur l'Épître aux Éphésiens

by Warren W. Wiersbe ...

«Loué soit Dieu, le Père de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, qui nous a comblés par l'Esprit de toute la plénitude des dons célestes. Il a déversé d'en-haut, sur nous qui vivons dans la communion avec le Christ, toutes les bénédictions que le royaume des cieux contenait.» (Éphésiens 1:3 - Parole vivante)La vie augmente de manière vertigineuse mais la valeur de l'argent ne cesse de dégringoler. Nous ... Read more

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«Loué soit Dieu, le Père de notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, qui nous a comblés par l'Esprit de toute la plénitude des dons célestes. Il a déversé d'en-haut, sur nous qui vivons dans la communion avec le Christ, toutes les bénédictions que le royaume des cieux contenait.» (Éphésiens 1:3 - Parole vivante)La vie augmente de manière vertigineuse mais la valeur de l'argent ne cesse de dégringoler. Nous
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The Buddha's Teachings for Beginners

A Simple Guide to Connect the Buddha's Lessons to Everyday Life

by Emily Griffith Burke ...

Start your Buddhist journey with a clear and simple introductionBuddhism is a rich and layered belief system, which means exploring it for the first time can be overwhelming—and it's not always easy to connect the teachings to our lives today. This guide breaks down the central philosophies of Buddhism in clear and concise language that makes them easy to understand and apply to the modern world ... Read more

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Start your Buddhist journey with a clear and simple introductionBuddhism is a rich and layered belief system, which means exploring it for the first time can be overwhelming—and it's not always easy to connect the teachings to our lives today. This guide breaks down the central philosophies of Buddhism in clear and concise language that makes them easy to understand and apply to the modern world
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The First Paul

Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church’s Conservative Icon

by Marcus J. Borg, John Dominic Crossan ...

“Borg and Crossan reveal a figure who, besides being neither anti-Semitic, anti-sex, nor misogynist, stresses social and political equality among Christians and between them and others. A refreshing and heartening exculpation of a still routinely maligned figure of the first importance to culture and civilization.” — Booklist (starred review)John Dominic Crossan and Marcus J. Borg—two of the world ... Read more

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“Borg and Crossan reveal a figure who, besides being neither anti-Semitic, anti-sex, nor misogynist, stresses social and political equality among Christians and between them and others. A refreshing and heartening exculpation of a still routinely maligned figure of the first importance to culture and civilization.” — Booklist (starred review)John Dominic Crossan and Marcus J. Borg—two of the world
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Baha'i Basics (Revised Edition)

A Guide to the Beliefs, Practices, and History of the Baha'i Faith

by Frances Worthington ...

A revised and updated edition of Bahá'í Basics, an introduction to the Bahá'í Faith that covers the basic teachings, principles, and history of the Faith in an easy-to-use Question and Answer format. What is the Bahá'í Faith? What are its basic principles and teachings? When and where did it begin? What does it have in common with the other major religions of the world? How is it different? Who ... Read more

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A revised and updated edition of Bahá'í Basics, an introduction to the Bahá'í Faith that covers the basic teachings, principles, and history of the Faith in an easy-to-use Question and Answer format. What is the Bahá'í Faith? What are its basic principles and teachings? When and where did it begin? What does it have in common with the other major religions of the world? How is it different? Who
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Physionomies de saints

( Edition intégrale )

by Laure Conan ...

Series series Oeuvres de Laure Conan
Extrait: Il y a des siècles, dans un monastère de Colmar, vivait une humble sœur converse nommée sœur Agnès.Très silencieuse, très douce, elle se portait de préférence aux bas emplois de la maison, mais aucun travail ne l’empêchait de méditer la Passion du Sauveur et, à ce souvenir terrible et sacré, les larmes baignaient souvent son visage.Sa compassion était si vive, si poignante, qu’elle ne ... Read more

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Extrait: Il y a des siècles, dans un monastère de Colmar, vivait une humble sœur converse nommée sœur Agnès.Très silencieuse, très douce, elle se portait de préférence aux bas emplois de la maison, mais aucun travail ne l’empêchait de méditer la Passion du Sauveur et, à ce souvenir terrible et sacré, les larmes baignaient souvent son visage.Sa compassion était si vive, si poignante, qu’elle ne
... Read more
The Story of Christianity: Volume 1

The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation

by Justo L. Gonzalez ...

Series Book 1 - The Story of Christianity
From its very beginning, the Christian message was grafted onto human history.But how did a persecuted sect from a forgotten corner of the Roman Empire become one of the most powerful forces in the world? In this masterful first volume of The Story of Christianity, acclaimed historian Justo L. González tells the epic story of the faith's first fifteen hundred years. This engaging work of Christian ... Read more

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From its very beginning, the Christian message was grafted onto human history.But how did a persecuted sect from a forgotten corner of the Roman Empire become one of the most powerful forces in the world? In this masterful first volume of The Story of Christianity, acclaimed historian Justo L. González tells the epic story of the faith's first fifteen hundred years. This engaging work of Christian
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Soyez épanouis

Commentaire biblique sur Colossiens

by Warren Wiersbe ...

«Or, c'est en lui seul - et en son corps - que réside réellement et d'une manière permanente toute la plénitude de la divinité. Dans la communion avec lui, vous participerez, vous aussi, à cette plénitude et vous atteindrez votre plein épanouissement.» (Colossiens 2 : 9-10, Parole vivante)Savez-vous que la lettre aux Colossiens est l'une des plus riches de l'apôtre Paul? Sa profondeur spirituelle ... Read more

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«Or, c'est en lui seul - et en son corps - que réside réellement et d'une manière permanente toute la plénitude de la divinité. Dans la communion avec lui, vous participerez, vous aussi, à cette plénitude et vous atteindrez votre plein épanouissement.» (Colossiens 2 : 9-10, Parole vivante)Savez-vous que la lettre aux Colossiens est l'une des plus riches de l'apôtre Paul? Sa profondeur spirituelle
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Pistis Sophia

A Gnostic Gospel

by G.R.S. Mead ...

This edition of the Pistis Sophia is a complete and accurate reprint of the original translation by G.R.S. Mead in 1921. It contains all of Mead’s original notes and running commentary, as well as his annotated bibliography which includes numerous sources and further research material for the reader.The Pistis Sophia is a gnostic text thought to have been written sometime between the 3rd and 4th ... Read more

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This edition of the Pistis Sophia is a complete and accurate reprint of the original translation by G.R.S. Mead in 1921. It contains all of Mead’s original notes and running commentary, as well as his annotated bibliography which includes numerous sources and further research material for the reader.The Pistis Sophia is a gnostic text thought to have been written sometime between the 3rd and 4th
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Misquoting Jesus

The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they ... Read more

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When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they
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Les religions, c'est assez!

by Jean Casault ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Guerres saintes, massacres, humiliations, restrictions, jugements destructeurs: au cours des derniers millénaires, les religions ont tout fait pour s'approprier le pouvoir. C'est assez! clame Jean Casault.Créées par les hommes au même titre que les contes, les légendes et les mythes, les religions n'ont aucun fondement réel. Pis encore: sur le plan historique, les pères des croyances monothéistes ... Read more

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Guerres saintes, massacres, humiliations, restrictions, jugements destructeurs: au cours des derniers millénaires, les religions ont tout fait pour s'approprier le pouvoir. C'est assez! clame Jean Casault.Créées par les hommes au même titre que les contes, les légendes et les mythes, les religions n'ont aucun fondement réel. Pis encore: sur le plan historique, les pères des croyances monothéistes
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The Essential Rumi - reissue

New Expanded Edition

by Coleman Barks ...

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems of Rumi.Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite Sufi poetry to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than ... Read more

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This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems of Rumi.Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite Sufi poetry to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than
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Jesus, Interrupted

Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Don't Know About Them)

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

The problems with the Bible that New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman discussed in his bestseller Misquoting Jesus—and on The Daily Show with John Stewart, NPR, and Dateline NBC, among others—are expanded upon exponentially in his latest book: Jesus, Interrupted.This New York Times bestseller reveals how many books in the Bible were not written by their traditional authors, and that the New Testament ... Read more

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The problems with the Bible that New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman discussed in his bestseller Misquoting Jesus—and on The Daily Show with John Stewart, NPR, and Dateline NBC, among others—are expanded upon exponentially in his latest book: Jesus, Interrupted.This New York Times bestseller reveals how many books in the Bible were not written by their traditional authors, and that the New Testament
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Five Volumes of Spiritual Wisdom: The Wisdom of the Torah, The Wisdom of the Talmud, The Wisdom of the Koran, The Wisdom of Muhammad, and The Wisdom of Buddha

The Wisdom of the Torah, The Wisdom of the Talmud, The Wisdom of the Koran, The Wisdom of Muhammad, and The Wisdom of Buddha

by Philosophical Library ...

Series series The Wisdom Series
Words of ancient wisdom from some of the world’s most seminal textsThe Wisdom of the Torah is an instruction in the central beliefs of three world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. But by observing the Torah, or the Hebrew Bible, as a collected work of multiple authors spanning generations, the modern reader can look beyond its fundamental instruction. In these works, readers find many ... Read more

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Words of ancient wisdom from some of the world’s most seminal textsThe Wisdom of the Torah is an instruction in the central beliefs of three world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. But by observing the Torah, or the Hebrew Bible, as a collected work of multiple authors spanning generations, the modern reader can look beyond its fundamental instruction. In these works, readers find many
... Read more
God Is Not One

The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World--and Why Their Differences Matter

by Stephen Prothero ...

“This book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and up-to-date introduction to the world’s major religions.” - Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of FaithIn God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that ... Read more

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“This book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and up-to-date introduction to the world’s major religions.” - Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of FaithIn God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that
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Understanding World Religions in 15 Minutes a Day

by Garry Morgan ...

A Concise, Easy-to-Understand Overview of the World's ReligionsWhat religions are represented in your neighborhood, your workplace, and your children's school? Things seem to be changing every day, and it can be hard to keep up. You may know a little about some of these religions. Others are new to you. You'd like to learn about them and how they differ from your beliefs, but who has time to do ... Read more

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A Concise, Easy-to-Understand Overview of the World's ReligionsWhat religions are represented in your neighborhood, your workplace, and your children's school? Things seem to be changing every day, and it can be hard to keep up. You may know a little about some of these religions. Others are new to you. You'd like to learn about them and how they differ from your beliefs, but who has time to do
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Modern Tarot

Connecting with Your Higher Self through the Wisdom of the Cards

by Michelle Tea ...

Beloved literary iconoclast Michelle Tea reinvents tarot for a new generation in this guide to using the Tarot as a twenty-first-century tool for connecting with our higher selves.Long before Michelle Tea was winning awards for her poignant memoirs, she was a scrappy misfit on the streets of San Francisco, supporting herself by giving eerily prescient tarot readings. As her reputation as a writer ... Read more

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Beloved literary iconoclast Michelle Tea reinvents tarot for a new generation in this guide to using the Tarot as a twenty-first-century tool for connecting with our higher selves.Long before Michelle Tea was winning awards for her poignant memoirs, she was a scrappy misfit on the streets of San Francisco, supporting herself by giving eerily prescient tarot readings. As her reputation as a writer
... Read more
Speaking Christian

Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning and Power—And How They Can Be Restored

by Marcus J. Borg ...

In Speaking Christian, acclaimed Bible scholar Marcus Borg, author of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, argues that the very language Christians use has become dangerously distilled, distorted, and disconnected from the beliefs which once underpinned it.Stating a case that will resonate with readers of N. T. Wright’s Simply Christian, Borg calls for a radical change to the language we use to ... Read more

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In Speaking Christian, acclaimed Bible scholar Marcus Borg, author of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, argues that the very language Christians use has become dangerously distilled, distorted, and disconnected from the beliefs which once underpinned it.Stating a case that will resonate with readers of N. T. Wright’s Simply Christian, Borg calls for a radical change to the language we use to
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The Study Quran

A New Translation and Commentary

by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Maria Massi Dakake, Joseph E.B. Lumbard, Mohammed Rustom, Caner K. Dagli ...

An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar, respected in both the West and the Islamic world.Drawn from a wide range of traditional Islamic ... Read more

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An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar, respected in both the West and the Islamic world.Drawn from a wide range of traditional Islamic
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The Religions Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK ...

Series series DK Big Ideas
This definitive guide explores all the faiths from around the world.Together with the five main religions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, there is a diverse range of newer faiths to ensure a compelling and comprehensive read.From the key concepts of ancient beliefs to the ground-breaking ideas at the heart of modern faiths, religious history is chronicled in a universal ... Read more

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This definitive guide explores all the faiths from around the world.Together with the five main religions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, there is a diverse range of newer faiths to ensure a compelling and comprehensive read.From the key concepts of ancient beliefs to the ground-breaking ideas at the heart of modern faiths, religious history is chronicled in a universal
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Short Stories by Jesus

The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi

by Amy-Jill Levine ...

The renowned biblical scholar, author of The Misunderstood Jew, and general editor for The Jewish Annotated New Testament interweaves history, spiritual analysis, and masterful biblical scholarship to explore Jesus’ most popular teaching parables, exposing their misinterpretations and making them lively and relevant for modern readers.Jesus was a skilled storyteller and perceptive teacher who used ... Read more

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The renowned biblical scholar, author of The Misunderstood Jew, and general editor for The Jewish Annotated New Testament interweaves history, spiritual analysis, and masterful biblical scholarship to explore Jesus’ most popular teaching parables, exposing their misinterpretations and making them lively and relevant for modern readers.Jesus was a skilled storyteller and perceptive teacher who used
... Read more
The Nag Hammadi Scriptures

The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume

by Marvin W. Meyer, James M. Robinson ...

The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, edited by Marvin Meyer, is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in significance. It includes the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas, as well as other Gnostic gospels and sacred ... Read more

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The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, edited by Marvin Meyer, is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in significance. It includes the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas, as well as other Gnostic gospels and sacred
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