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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, 2nd Edition

A Thoughtful Exploration of Islamic Culture and Beliefs

by Yahiya Emerick ...

An up-close and up-to-date look at an often misunderstood faithThis completely revised and updated guide explores the tenets of the Qu’ran (a.k.a. Koran), examines the history of the religion and its relationship to Christianity and Judaism, and features an expanded section on the true story behind “jihad.” It explores Islamic views on war and terrorism, including the Muslim perspective on the ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

An up-close and up-to-date look at an often misunderstood faithThis completely revised and updated guide explores the tenets of the Qu’ran (a.k.a. Koran), examines the history of the religion and its relationship to Christianity and Judaism, and features an expanded section on the true story behind “jihad.” It explores Islamic views on war and terrorism, including the Muslim perspective on the
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Thorns, Barns, and Oil Jars

God's Threefold Plan for Your Financial Increase

by Ashley Terradez ...

How you relate to money is a big deal—whether you have much or you don’t!Too many Christians have the wrong idea about money! Some base their thinking on the world’s system, while others base their opinions on unbalanced church doctrines. Some have gone so far as to advocate poverty as being godly.Yet, author Ashley Terradez points out that Jesus purchased financial prosperity for us and taught on ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

How you relate to money is a big deal—whether you have much or you don’t!Too many Christians have the wrong idea about money! Some base their thinking on the world’s system, while others base their opinions on unbalanced church doctrines. Some have gone so far as to advocate poverty as being godly.Yet, author Ashley Terradez points out that Jesus purchased financial prosperity for us and taught on
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And Live Rejoicing

Chapters from a Charmed Life — Personal Encounters with Spiritual Mavericks, Remarkable Seekers, and the World's Great Religious Leaders

by Huston Smith ...

Spiritual trailblazer Huston Smith has written comprehensive books about religion and a memoir of his own life, but nowhere has he merged the two elements of seeking and experience with such storytelling flair as he has in these pages. Few have done as much as Smith to explore and illuminate the world’s religions and spiritual traditions, and none have done it with such accessibility, wonder, and ... Read more

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Spiritual trailblazer Huston Smith has written comprehensive books about religion and a memoir of his own life, but nowhere has he merged the two elements of seeking and experience with such storytelling flair as he has in these pages. Few have done as much as Smith to explore and illuminate the world’s religions and spiritual traditions, and none have done it with such accessibility, wonder, and
... Read more
SCM Studyguide: Catholic Liturgy

Edited by McGrail, Martin Foster ...

Series series SCM Study Guide
Written by liturgists – pastoral and academic – who make up the Liturgical Formation Sub-Committee of the Department for Christian Life and Worship of the Roman Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, this studyguide offers an introduction to Catholic Liturgy. ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Written by liturgists – pastoral and academic – who make up the Liturgical Formation Sub-Committee of the Department for Christian Life and Worship of the Roman Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, this studyguide offers an introduction to Catholic Liturgy.
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The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide

Seventh Edition

Edited by Sofía Betancourt ...

A powerful, engaging, and accessible introduction to Unitarian Universalism.Unitarian Universalists are people of all ages, of many backgrounds, and of many beliefs. They are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers who create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in a hurting world.The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide is the most ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A powerful, engaging, and accessible introduction to Unitarian Universalism.Unitarian Universalists are people of all ages, of many backgrounds, and of many beliefs. They are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers who create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in a hurting world.The Unitarian Universalist Pocket Guide is the most
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Prayers for Living

500 Prayers for Public and Private Worship

by Rosalind Brown ...

Prayers for Living offers 500 new accessible, contemporary and wide-ranging intercessory prayers suitable for public worship or private devotion. The wide thematic range includes subjects for which prayers are not always readily available. In addition to prayers for many world, national, local and people’s needs, there are prayers for our stewardship of God’s world and prayers inspired by ordinary ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Prayers for Living offers 500 new accessible, contemporary and wide-ranging intercessory prayers suitable for public worship or private devotion. The wide thematic range includes subjects for which prayers are not always readily available. In addition to prayers for many world, national, local and people’s needs, there are prayers for our stewardship of God’s world and prayers inspired by ordinary
... Read more
The Protestant Reformation

Returning to Christianity’s Roots

by 50minutes ...

Series series History
Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Protestant Reformation in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Protestant Reformation, which began in 1517 with the publication of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. The rest of the 16th century was defined by the resulting religious schism, which pitted the Catholic Church ... Read more

$14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Protestant Reformation in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Protestant Reformation, which began in 1517 with the publication of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. The rest of the 16th century was defined by the resulting religious schism, which pitted the Catholic Church
... Read more
Frequently Asked Questions - Divine Truth Session 2

FAQ, #30

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

Series Book 30 - 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. The first seven qualities 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 to say ... 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. The first seven qualities 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 to say
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God's Continent

Christianity, Islam, and Europe's Religious Crisis

by Philip Jenkins ...

Is the Christian church in Europe doomed to collapse under the weight of globalization, Western secularism, and a flood of Muslim immigrants? Is Europe on the brink of becoming "Eurabia"? Though many pundits are predicting just such a scenario, God's Continent reveals the flaws in these arguments and offers a much more measured assessment of Europe's religious future. While frankly acknowledging ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Is the Christian church in Europe doomed to collapse under the weight of globalization, Western secularism, and a flood of Muslim immigrants? Is Europe on the brink of becoming "Eurabia"? Though many pundits are predicting just such a scenario, God's Continent reveals the flaws in these arguments and offers a much more measured assessment of Europe's religious future. While frankly acknowledging
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Impassioned

A Guide to Progressive Preaching

by Lucas Hergert ...

An engaging and timely guide to preaching with passion from minister and professor Lucas Hergert.Done well, preaching engages mind and heart, soul and body. Passionate preaching offers more than discussion about topics held at a distance; it claims a stake in them. This is especially true right now, as progressive preachers must address today’s social issues with power and conviction. But how does ... Read more

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An engaging and timely guide to preaching with passion from minister and professor Lucas Hergert.Done well, preaching engages mind and heart, soul and body. Passionate preaching offers more than discussion about topics held at a distance; it claims a stake in them. This is especially true right now, as progressive preachers must address today’s social issues with power and conviction. But how does
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Spirits and Visions

by Noah Saint-Just ...

Series Book 2 - Aztec, Maya, Inca and Toltec shamanism
A specific shamanic initiation allowed governing elite or medicine men to communicate with nature deities.Banned by evangelic oppression as a satanic witchcraft, the shamanic ritual became a secret cult or disappeared.It was only briefly mentioned in indian chronicles, unwilling to draw attention of the powerful Inquisition.His predominance over pre-Columbian art is now gradually admitted, along ... Read more

$4.00 CAD

A specific shamanic initiation allowed governing elite or medicine men to communicate with nature deities.Banned by evangelic oppression as a satanic witchcraft, the shamanic ritual became a secret cult or disappeared.It was only briefly mentioned in indian chronicles, unwilling to draw attention of the powerful Inquisition.His predominance over pre-Columbian art is now gradually admitted, along
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The Conviction to Lead

25 Principles for Leadership That Matters

by Albert Mohler ...

Change the Way You Think about LeadershipAt the age of thirty-three, Dr. Albert Mohler became the youngest president in the 164-year history of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was the driving force behind the school's transformation into a thriving institution with an international reputation characterized by a passionate conviction for truth. In the process he became one of the most ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Change the Way You Think about LeadershipAt the age of thirty-three, Dr. Albert Mohler became the youngest president in the 164-year history of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was the driving force behind the school's transformation into a thriving institution with an international reputation characterized by a passionate conviction for truth. In the process he became one of the most
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The Beliefnet Guide to Islam

by Hesham A. Hassaballa, Kabir Helminski ...

Series series Beliefnet Guides
This concise introduction to Islam offers a sophisticated and informative exploration of the history, beliefs, tenets, and practices of the second-largest religion in the world.There are 1.3 billion Muslims in the world today, yet Islam remains a misunderstood faith. In this day and age, when issues related to Islam are dominating current affairs, The Beliefnet® Guide to Islam takes readers into ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

This concise introduction to Islam offers a sophisticated and informative exploration of the history, beliefs, tenets, and practices of the second-largest religion in the world.There are 1.3 billion Muslims in the world today, yet Islam remains a misunderstood faith. In this day and age, when issues related to Islam are dominating current affairs, The Beliefnet® Guide to Islam takes readers into
... Read more
Light Invisible

Satisfying the Thirst for Happiness

by M. V. Lodyzhenskii ...

Arguing that human beings yearn to be rooted in something greater than themselves and to know enduring joy and peace whatever the circumstances, this classic early-20th-century text examines higher consciousness and the divine mysticism of Eastern Christianity. Written by a Russian philosopher and theologian, this book explores the differences between Christian philosophy and other systems and ... Read more

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Arguing that human beings yearn to be rooted in something greater than themselves and to know enduring joy and peace whatever the circumstances, this classic early-20th-century text examines higher consciousness and the divine mysticism of Eastern Christianity. Written by a Russian philosopher and theologian, this book explores the differences between Christian philosophy and other systems and
... Read more
Hermetic Spirituality and the Historical Imagination

Altered States of Knowledge in Late Antiquity

by Wouter J. Hanegraaff ...

In Egypt during the first centuries CE, men and women would meet discreetly in their homes, in temple sanctuaries, or insolitary places to learn a powerful practice of spiritual liberation. They thought of themselves as followers of Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary master of ancient wisdom. While many of their writings are lost, those that survived have been interpreted primarily as ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

In Egypt during the first centuries CE, men and women would meet discreetly in their homes, in temple sanctuaries, or insolitary places to learn a powerful practice of spiritual liberation. They thought of themselves as followers of Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary master of ancient wisdom. While many of their writings are lost, those that survived have been interpreted primarily as
... Read more
What is Modern Israel?

by Yakov M. Rabkin ...

Few countries provoke as much passion and controversy as Israel. What is Modern Israel? convincingly demonstrates that its founding ideology - Zionism - is anything but a simple reaction to antisemitism. Dispelling the notion that every Jew is a Zionist and therefore a natural advocate for the state of Israel, Yakov Rabkin points to the Protestant roots of Zionism, in order to explain the ... Read more

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Few countries provoke as much passion and controversy as Israel. What is Modern Israel? convincingly demonstrates that its founding ideology - Zionism - is anything but a simple reaction to antisemitism. Dispelling the notion that every Jew is a Zionist and therefore a natural advocate for the state of Israel, Yakov Rabkin points to the Protestant roots of Zionism, in order to explain the
... Read more
Interview with Jesus - Jesus' First Century Life Session 2

Interviews with Jesus, #12

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 12 - Interviews with Jesus
Jesus describes his first century life, and corrects many false teachings that are contained within the Bible about his life.Document source filename: 20120807 Interview With Jesus - Denny Johnson - Jesus First Century Life S2.This ebook is a transcript of an interview that took place between Jesus (AJ Miller) and Denny Johnson on 7th August 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This interview is a ... Read more

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Jesus describes his first century life, and corrects many false teachings that are contained within the Bible about his life.Document source filename: 20120807 Interview With Jesus - Denny Johnson - Jesus First Century Life S2.This ebook is a transcript of an interview that took place between Jesus (AJ Miller) and Denny Johnson on 7th August 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This interview is a
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The End Times Alert

by L C Walker ...

This book tells the reader about events that may take place between the next four Blood Moons that started on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2014 at 3:00 A.M. What will occur before the fourth moon arrives on October 28, 2015? Some people believe the Rapture could occur while others believe it could be the Russian invasion of Israel spoken of in Ezekiel 38. ... Read more

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This book tells the reader about events that may take place between the next four Blood Moons that started on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2014 at 3:00 A.M. What will occur before the fourth moon arrives on October 28, 2015? Some people believe the Rapture could occur while others believe it could be the Russian invasion of Israel spoken of in Ezekiel 38.
... Read more
The Final Countdown

What Isaac Newton failed to discover

by J. S. Helios ...

The Final Countdown - What Isaac Newton failed to discover.01 - The Prophecy of St. Malachy02 - The Hidden Prophecy of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls03 - Warning Signs04 - The Prophecies of Hollywood05 - Is Barack Obama the Reincarnation of Abraham Lincoln?06 - The Nemesis Star: the Punishment of God07 - First Effect of Nemesis on Earth: Impact of Asteroids08 - Second Effect of Nemesis ... Read more

$4.22 CAD

The Final Countdown - What Isaac Newton failed to discover.01 - The Prophecy of St. Malachy02 - The Hidden Prophecy of the Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls03 - Warning Signs04 - The Prophecies of Hollywood05 - Is Barack Obama the Reincarnation of Abraham Lincoln?06 - The Nemesis Star: the Punishment of God07 - First Effect of Nemesis on Earth: Impact of Asteroids08 - Second Effect of Nemesis
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Biopsy of Religions: Neuroanalysis towards Universal Tolerance

by Abhijit Naskar ...

International Best Seller"I agree with Naskar that the path of tolerance is the only way." - Daniel C. DennettTwo Hundred Thousand years ago, we the sapiens were just a newly evolved species in a corner of Africa. Eventually we transformed ourselves into the master of the entire planet. We tamed our surroundings, increased food production, built civilizations and established empires.Unfortunately, ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

International Best Seller"I agree with Naskar that the path of tolerance is the only way." - Daniel C. DennettTwo Hundred Thousand years ago, we the sapiens were just a newly evolved species in a corner of Africa. Eventually we transformed ourselves into the master of the entire planet. We tamed our surroundings, increased food production, built civilizations and established empires.Unfortunately,
... Read more
Advancing Sexual Health for the Christian Client

Data and Dogma

by Beverly Dale, Rachel Keller ...

Advancing Sexual Health for the Christian Client is an essential toolkit for professionals working at the intersection of Christian belief and sexual health. In this book*,* Beverly Dale and Rachel Keller deconstruct potentially harmful Christian beliefs around sexuality to support clients stuck in sexual guilt, shame and fear.Combining the experience of an ordained Christian clergy with a ... Read more

$78.99 CAD

Advancing Sexual Health for the Christian Client is an essential toolkit for professionals working at the intersection of Christian belief and sexual health. In this book*,* Beverly Dale and Rachel Keller deconstruct potentially harmful Christian beliefs around sexuality to support clients stuck in sexual guilt, shame and fear.Combining the experience of an ordained Christian clergy with a
... Read more
Seek First

How the Kindgom of God Changes Everything

by Jeremy R. Treat ...

FIND WHAT MATTERS MOST. BUILD YOUR LIFE AROUND IT.In an age of distraction, everyone is looking for something that gives purpose and perspective on life. Jesus says it's the kingdom of God. But the kingdom is not just another religious idea. Rather, God's loving reign brings clarity and coherence to all of life - identity, work, play, relationships, justice, character - in a way that is profound ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

FIND WHAT MATTERS MOST. BUILD YOUR LIFE AROUND IT.In an age of distraction, everyone is looking for something that gives purpose and perspective on life. Jesus says it's the kingdom of God. But the kingdom is not just another religious idea. Rather, God's loving reign brings clarity and coherence to all of life - identity, work, play, relationships, justice, character - in a way that is profound
... Read more
Out of the Ordinary

Prayers, Poems, and Reflections for Every Season | Tenth-Anniversary Edition

by Joyce Rupp ...

This perennial bestseller is now available in a tenth-anniversary edition that showcases Joyce Rupp's poems, a new preface by the author, and a new design.Joyce Rupp's characteristic creativity and reverence for the divine are on full display in this collection of prayer resources for birthdays, holidays, holy days, transitions, and many other occasions, helping readers enter more deeply and ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

This perennial bestseller is now available in a tenth-anniversary edition that showcases Joyce Rupp's poems, a new preface by the author, and a new design.Joyce Rupp's characteristic creativity and reverence for the divine are on full display in this collection of prayer resources for birthdays, holidays, holy days, transitions, and many other occasions, helping readers enter more deeply and
... Read more
Understanding World Christianity

Russia

by Alexander S. Agadjanian, Scott M. Kenworthy ...

Series series Understanding World Christianity
Understanding World Christianity: Russia is a broad examination of Christianity--especially Orthodox Christianity--in modern Russia. The Russian Orthodox Church is currently playing a very prominent role in Russian society and politics, and it is not possible to fully understand Russia today without it. The role of Russian Orthodoxy today is a dramatic reversal from the suppression it suffered for ... Read more

$29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understanding World Christianity: Russia is a broad examination of Christianity--especially Orthodox Christianity--in modern Russia. The Russian Orthodox Church is currently playing a very prominent role in Russian society and politics, and it is not possible to fully understand Russia today without it. The role of Russian Orthodoxy today is a dramatic reversal from the suppression it suffered for
... Read more

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