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Religion in the Market Era

The Rise of Market Islam, the Revenge of Confucius, and Other Stories From a Global Age

by François Gauthier ...

Series series Routledge Studies in Religion
This book aims to expand the limits of the social-scientific study of religion and define a coherent model of recent global transformations of religion, challenging the paradigm of secularisation and post-secularisation. Using a wide-ranging selection of case studies, including global Islam, post-Soviet Eastern Europe, and China, the author argues that since the 1980s, religion has been ... Read more

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This book aims to expand the limits of the social-scientific study of religion and define a coherent model of recent global transformations of religion, challenging the paradigm of secularisation and post-secularisation. Using a wide-ranging selection of case studies, including global Islam, post-Soviet Eastern Europe, and China, the author argues that since the 1980s, religion has been
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Black God

A Brief History of the World's Religions and Their Black Gods

by Supreme Understanding ...

Have you ever heard that Christ was Black? What about the Buddha? They weren’t alone. Many of the world’s first deities and divinities, both male and female, were originally depicted as Black. That means dark skin, woolly hair, broad nose, and the kind of personality that made the world pay attention. In this book, historian Supreme Understanding explores the many Black gods of the ancient world, ... Read more

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Have you ever heard that Christ was Black? What about the Buddha? They weren’t alone. Many of the world’s first deities and divinities, both male and female, were originally depicted as Black. That means dark skin, woolly hair, broad nose, and the kind of personality that made the world pay attention. In this book, historian Supreme Understanding explores the many Black gods of the ancient world,
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Love and Sex

Modern Relationships, #5

by Vladimir Živković ...

Series Book 5 - Modern Relationships
This book contains texts from Vladimir's books. The texts are related to human sexuality, love relations and contemporary spirituality. Learn something new, innovative and good. Good luck and enjoy! ... Read more

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This book contains texts from Vladimir's books. The texts are related to human sexuality, love relations and contemporary spirituality. Learn something new, innovative and good. Good luck and enjoy!
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Evolving God

A Provocative View on the Origins of Religion

by Barbara J. King ...

The author of How Animals Grieve "contends that religion . . . is a consequence of primate evolution" in this "brilliant book" ( Booklist, starred review).Religion has been a central part of human experience since at least the dawn of recorded history. The gods change, as do the rituals, but the underlying desire remains—a desire to belong to something larger, greater, most lasting than our mortal ... Read more

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The author of How Animals Grieve "contends that religion . . . is a consequence of primate evolution" in this "brilliant book" ( Booklist, starred review).Religion has been a central part of human experience since at least the dawn of recorded history. The gods change, as do the rituals, but the underlying desire remains—a desire to belong to something larger, greater, most lasting than our mortal
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The Love Stories of the Bible Speak

Biblical Lessons on Romance, Friendship, and Faith

by Shannon Bream ...

Series series Fox News Books
Instant New York Times Bestseller!The Bible is full of “love” stories. But the Biblical idea of love is so much bigger than we imagine.Love is at the heart of the Bible. From the moment Adam declared Eve “flesh of my flesh”…to the sacrificial love of Joseph for Mary…to the deep friendship of David and Jonathan…to the abounding and never-changing love of God: The Bible is a love story. But it also ... Read more

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Instant New York Times Bestseller!The Bible is full of “love” stories. But the Biblical idea of love is so much bigger than we imagine.Love is at the heart of the Bible. From the moment Adam declared Eve “flesh of my flesh”…to the sacrificial love of Joseph for Mary…to the deep friendship of David and Jonathan…to the abounding and never-changing love of God: The Bible is a love story. But it also
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The Nones

Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going

by Ryan P. Burge ...

In The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going, Second Edition, Ryan P. Burge details a comprehensive picture of an increasingly significant group--Americans who say they have no religious affiliation.The growth of the nones in American society has been dramatic. In 1972, just 5 percent of Americans claimed "no religion" on the General Social Survey. In 2018, that ... Read more

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In The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going, Second Edition, Ryan P. Burge details a comprehensive picture of an increasingly significant group--Americans who say they have no religious affiliation.The growth of the nones in American society has been dramatic. In 1972, just 5 percent of Americans claimed "no religion" on the General Social Survey. In 2018, that
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None of the Above

How the Unaffiliated are Redefining Religion and Keeping Faith

by Elie Mikhael Nasrallah ...

The notion of redefining religion’s role in our lives is not an academic exercise. It is an urgent modern imperative. This book confronts all religious dogma. It challenges the idea and practice of the need for a middle man between man and God. It invites the reader to consider the modern rise of the “Nones”--the religiously unaffiliated--and to join this magnificent silent social tsunami. It ... Read more

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The notion of redefining religion’s role in our lives is not an academic exercise. It is an urgent modern imperative. This book confronts all religious dogma. It challenges the idea and practice of the need for a middle man between man and God. It invites the reader to consider the modern rise of the “Nones”--the religiously unaffiliated--and to join this magnificent silent social tsunami. It
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Frequently Asked Questions - Divine Truth Session 5

FAQ, #33

by Jesus (AJ Miller), Mary Magdalene (Mary Luck) ...

Series Book 33 - FAQ
Mary questions Jesus about providing more detail about some of the specific "qualities" or "attributes" of God's Truth, and how the examination of these qualities can be applied practically in our personal daily lives. Qualities thirteen and fourteen, that Jesus mentioned in the last question of the first session on the subject, are discussed in far more detail in this session. Jesus has much more ... Read more

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Mary questions Jesus about providing more detail about some of the specific "qualities" or "attributes" of God's Truth, and how the examination of these qualities can be applied practically in our personal daily lives. Qualities thirteen and fourteen, that Jesus mentioned in the last question of the first session on the subject, are discussed in far more detail in this session. Jesus has much more
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Living Zen, Loving God

by Ruben L. F. Habito ...

The release of Ruben Habito's new book, Living Zen, Loving God has coincided with a rave review from Publishers Weekly magazine:"Habito may not seem himself as a revolutionary, but his humble life calling - to illuminate the commonalities between Zen Buddhism and Christianity - seems a profound gift. Habito excels in illuminating the connective spiritual tissue between the two religions, while ... Read more

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The release of Ruben Habito's new book, Living Zen, Loving God has coincided with a rave review from Publishers Weekly magazine:"Habito may not seem himself as a revolutionary, but his humble life calling - to illuminate the commonalities between Zen Buddhism and Christianity - seems a profound gift. Habito excels in illuminating the connective spiritual tissue between the two religions, while
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True Riches

by Norvel Hayes ...

Multi-millionaire businessman Norvel Hayes explains three ways to be a success and which one is the best way! If you don't desire to be successful, then don t read this book. Norvel tells of two direct encounters with Jesus and how He changed him from a miserable and empty success to one filled with peace and a desire to serve. Find out what real success is and how you can obtain it too! ... Read more

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Multi-millionaire businessman Norvel Hayes explains three ways to be a success and which one is the best way! If you don't desire to be successful, then don t read this book. Norvel tells of two direct encounters with Jesus and how He changed him from a miserable and empty success to one filled with peace and a desire to serve. Find out what real success is and how you can obtain it too!
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The Sinner’s Guide

by Ven. Louis of Grenada ...

The author of this book was the favorite writer of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Vincent de Paul, etc. St. Teresa of Avila credited this book with having converted over a million people in her time. This is the most persuasive book we know to encourage people to abandon sin and embrace repentance and virtue. The logic is relentless and effective. For mastery of subject, command ... Read more

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The author of this book was the favorite writer of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Vincent de Paul, etc. St. Teresa of Avila credited this book with having converted over a million people in her time. This is the most persuasive book we know to encourage people to abandon sin and embrace repentance and virtue. The logic is relentless and effective. For mastery of subject, command
... Read more
The Christian Tradition

by Ralph Keen ...

The Christian Tradition, formerly published by Pearson/Prentice Hall, introduces students at the beginning of the third millennium to a religion that has evolved over and shaped two previous millennia. With particular focus placed on the social and cultural background to this tradition, the text provides a stimulating survey of the history of Christianity from its Jewish roots to the challenges it ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

The Christian Tradition, formerly published by Pearson/Prentice Hall, introduces students at the beginning of the third millennium to a religion that has evolved over and shaped two previous millennia. With particular focus placed on the social and cultural background to this tradition, the text provides a stimulating survey of the history of Christianity from its Jewish roots to the challenges it
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You Are What You Do

And Six Other Lies about Work, Life, and Love

by Daniel Im ...

Things have changed. Have you seen it?The way that we’ve done things for centuries has been unsettled and unseated. We’re living in a new normal. And while on the surface many of these changes look like the next best thing, there’s actually a complex and fragile web of lies holding it all together:You are what you doYou are what you experienceYou are who you knowYou are what you knowYou are what ... Read more

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Things have changed. Have you seen it?The way that we’ve done things for centuries has been unsettled and unseated. We’re living in a new normal. And while on the surface many of these changes look like the next best thing, there’s actually a complex and fragile web of lies holding it all together:You are what you doYou are what you experienceYou are who you knowYou are what you knowYou are what
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Journeys to Heaven and Hell

Tours of the Afterlife in the Early Christian Tradition

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

A New York Times best-selling scholar's illuminating exploration of the earliest Christian narrated journeys to heaven and hell“[An] illuminating deep dive . . . An edifying origin story for contemporary Christian conceptions of the afterlife.”—Publishers WeeklyFrom classics such as the Odyssey and the Aeneid to fifth-century Christian apocrypha, narratives that described guided tours of the ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

A New York Times best-selling scholar's illuminating exploration of the earliest Christian narrated journeys to heaven and hell“[An] illuminating deep dive . . . An edifying origin story for contemporary Christian conceptions of the afterlife.”—Publishers WeeklyFrom classics such as the Odyssey and the Aeneid to fifth-century Christian apocrypha, narratives that described guided tours of the
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The Intellectual Life (Illustrated)

by Philip Gilbert Hamerton ...

I propose, in the following pages, to consider the possibilities of a satisfactory intellectual life under various conditions of ordinary human existence. It will form a part of my plan to take into account favorable and unfavorable influences of many kinds; and my chief purpose, so far as any effect upon others may be hoped for, will be to guard some who may read the book alike against the loss ... Read more

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I propose, in the following pages, to consider the possibilities of a satisfactory intellectual life under various conditions of ordinary human existence. It will form a part of my plan to take into account favorable and unfavorable influences of many kinds; and my chief purpose, so far as any effect upon others may be hoped for, will be to guard some who may read the book alike against the loss
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Leading with the Sermon

Preaching as Leadership

by William H. Willimon ...

Series series Working Preacher
Prolific author William H. Willimon makes the compelling case that two key pastoral tasks--preaching and leadership--complement, correct, strengthen, and inform one another. Preaching is the distinctive function of pastoral leaders. Leadership of the church, particularly during a challenging time of transition in mainline Protestantism, has become a pressing concern for pastors. This book shows ... Read more

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Prolific author William H. Willimon makes the compelling case that two key pastoral tasks--preaching and leadership--complement, correct, strengthen, and inform one another. Preaching is the distinctive function of pastoral leaders. Leadership of the church, particularly during a challenging time of transition in mainline Protestantism, has become a pressing concern for pastors. This book shows
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Holiday Misadventures

Tragedy, Murder and Mystery

by Johanna Bertin ...

Series series Amazing Stories
The Christmas season is the one time of year that we all put aside the demands of the everyday to celebrate with friends and family; share stories, warm memories, and traditions; and feast on home-cooked food. But what happens when life simply won't pause in the name of good cheer and festive revelry? This unusual holiday collection brings to life the tales of Christmases gone wrong: Christmastime ... Read more

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The Christmas season is the one time of year that we all put aside the demands of the everyday to celebrate with friends and family; share stories, warm memories, and traditions; and feast on home-cooked food. But what happens when life simply won't pause in the name of good cheer and festive revelry? This unusual holiday collection brings to life the tales of Christmases gone wrong: Christmastime
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Financial Stewardship

Experience the Freedom of Turning Your Finances Over to God

by Andrew Wommack ...

Best-selling author Andrew Wommack shares his personal story of when he was young and strapped financially. God taught him how to have abundance in the area of finances. Andrew discusses the influence of money in our lives and how it is very real. He teaches that Jesus taught more about managing resources than He did on prayer or even faith. He exposes the manipulation that sometimes goes on with ... Read more

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Best-selling author Andrew Wommack shares his personal story of when he was young and strapped financially. God taught him how to have abundance in the area of finances. Andrew discusses the influence of money in our lives and how it is very real. He teaches that Jesus taught more about managing resources than He did on prayer or even faith. He exposes the manipulation that sometimes goes on with
... Read more
Relationship with God - Receiving Divine Love

Relationship With God, #12

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 12 - Relationship With God
Jesus describes the condition of at-onement with God, what the reception of Divine Love feels like, emotions within the soul that may prevent Divine Love reception, and ways in which to identify whether we are growing spiritually.Document source filename: 20050508 Relationship With God - Receiving Divine Love.This ebook is a letter written by Jesus (AJ Miller) to various people on 8th May 2005. ... Read more

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Jesus describes the condition of at-onement with God, what the reception of Divine Love feels like, emotions within the soul that may prevent Divine Love reception, and ways in which to identify whether we are growing spiritually.Document source filename: 20050508 Relationship With God - Receiving Divine Love.This ebook is a letter written by Jesus (AJ Miller) to various people on 8th May 2005.
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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus

A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

by Nabeel Qureshi ...

An Unexpected Journey from Islam to ChristianityIn Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way.Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence ... Read more

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An Unexpected Journey from Islam to ChristianityIn Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way.Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence
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Tanakh, Bible & Qu'ran: The Pillars of Three Faiths (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. The Most Sacred Books of Judaism, Christianity and Islam

by Various Authors, Everett Ormeray ...

Translated by Richard Bancroft, Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Max Margolis ...

Tanakh, Bible & Qu'ran: The Pillars of Three Faiths presents the foundational scriptural traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in a comparative frame, inviting readers to encounter sacred history, law, prophecy, wisdom, and revelation across three intertwined religious civilizations. Its literary range is extraordinary: terse narrative, covenantal legislation, psalmic poetry, prophetic ... Read more

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Tanakh, Bible & Qu'ran: The Pillars of Three Faiths presents the foundational scriptural traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in a comparative frame, inviting readers to encounter sacred history, law, prophecy, wisdom, and revelation across three intertwined religious civilizations. Its literary range is extraordinary: terse narrative, covenantal legislation, psalmic poetry, prophetic
... Read more
Jesus in America

Personal Savior, Cultural Hero, National Obsession

by Richard W. Fox ...

Where else but America do people ask: What Would Jesus Do?What Would Jesus Drive?What Would Jesus Eat?"This book is for believers and non-believers alike. It is not a book about whether one should believe in Jesus, but about how Americans have believed in and portrayed him."—from the IntroductionJesus in America is a comprehensive exploration of the vital role that the figure of Jesus has played ... Read more

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Where else but America do people ask: What Would Jesus Do?What Would Jesus Drive?What Would Jesus Eat?"This book is for believers and non-believers alike. It is not a book about whether one should believe in Jesus, but about how Americans have believed in and portrayed him."—from the IntroductionJesus in America is a comprehensive exploration of the vital role that the figure of Jesus has played
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A Church in Search of Itself

Benedict XVI and the Battle for the Future

by Robert Blair Kaiser ...

A deeply informed look at the intensifying struggle over the future of the Catholic Church.Robert Blair Kaiser examines the most important and divisive issues confronting the Church: the sex abuse scandal, a shortage of priests due to the insistence upon celibacy, the ban on contraception, the roles of women in the Church, the increased participation of laypeople in Church affairs. He gives us an ... Read more

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A deeply informed look at the intensifying struggle over the future of the Catholic Church.Robert Blair Kaiser examines the most important and divisive issues confronting the Church: the sex abuse scandal, a shortage of priests due to the insistence upon celibacy, the ban on contraception, the roles of women in the Church, the increased participation of laypeople in Church affairs. He gives us an
... Read more
Derek Acorah: Extreme Psychic

by Derek Acorah ...

The UK's number one TV psychic is back as you've never seen him before. Derek shares stories of his scariest, most bloodcurdling encounters with the other side.From possession by demons, violent spirits that have thrown him bodily across the room and encounters with dead serial killers, to ghosts that have made him fear for his very life, here is a collection of shocking experiences that have made ... Read more

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The UK's number one TV psychic is back as you've never seen him before. Derek shares stories of his scariest, most bloodcurdling encounters with the other side.From possession by demons, violent spirits that have thrown him bodily across the room and encounters with dead serial killers, to ghosts that have made him fear for his very life, here is a collection of shocking experiences that have made
... Read more

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