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Apollo

by Fritz Graf ...

Series series Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World
Fritz Graf here presents a survey of a god once thought of as the most powerful of gods, and capable of great wrath should he be crossed: Apollo the sun god.From his first attestations in Homer, through the complex question of pre-Homeric Apollo, to the opposition between Apollo and Dionysos in nineteenth and twentieth-century thinking, Graf examines Greek religion and myth to provide a full ... Read more

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Fritz Graf here presents a survey of a god once thought of as the most powerful of gods, and capable of great wrath should he be crossed: Apollo the sun god.From his first attestations in Homer, through the complex question of pre-Homeric Apollo, to the opposition between Apollo and Dionysos in nineteenth and twentieth-century thinking, Graf examines Greek religion and myth to provide a full
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Shepherd's Notes: Life & Letters of Paul

by Dana Gould ...

Series series Shepherd's Notes
You grew up using the well known black and yellow striped Cliff's Notes to help you grasp everything from great literary works to algebra. Unfortunately, what ""Cliff"" forgot was the greatest literary work in history: the complete Holy Bible. Enjoy the ease of understanding the Bible like never before, book by book. Shepherd's notes helps reader's learn about the inspired authors of the Bible ... Read more

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You grew up using the well known black and yellow striped Cliff's Notes to help you grasp everything from great literary works to algebra. Unfortunately, what ""Cliff"" forgot was the greatest literary work in history: the complete Holy Bible. Enjoy the ease of understanding the Bible like never before, book by book. Shepherd's notes helps reader's learn about the inspired authors of the Bible
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Inheriting Abraham

The Legacy of the Patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

by Jon D. Levenson ...

Series series Library of Jewish Ideas
How Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have reimagined Abraham in their own imagesJews, Christians, and Muslims supposedly share a common religious heritage in the patriarch Abraham, and the idea that he should serve only as a source of unity among the three traditions has become widespread in both scholarly and popular circles. But in Inheriting Abraham, Jon Levenson reveals how the increasingly ... Read more

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How Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have reimagined Abraham in their own imagesJews, Christians, and Muslims supposedly share a common religious heritage in the patriarch Abraham, and the idea that he should serve only as a source of unity among the three traditions has become widespread in both scholarly and popular circles. But in Inheriting Abraham, Jon Levenson reveals how the increasingly
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Elemental Magic

The Hidden Realm of Fairies

by Luiz Santos ...

Elemental Magic - The Hidden Realm of Fairies"Elemental Magic: The Hidden Realm of Fairies" opens a gateway to a universe where the visible dissolves into the subtle, and each element resonates in profound harmony with the human spirit. Interweaving the power of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and air—this book unveils the mysteries of the fairies, ancient beings and guardians of nature who ... Read more

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Elemental Magic - The Hidden Realm of Fairies"Elemental Magic: The Hidden Realm of Fairies" opens a gateway to a universe where the visible dissolves into the subtle, and each element resonates in profound harmony with the human spirit. Interweaving the power of the four elements—earth, water, fire, and air—this book unveils the mysteries of the fairies, ancient beings and guardians of nature who
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God’s Little Book of Easter

Words of hope, joy and new beginnings

by Richard Daly ...

A new edition especially for Easter in this best-selling series of gift books‘Jesus came to let you know that the penalty of sin has been removed and its power is broken. In God’s eyes, you’re loved and accepted!’At times, life can be filled with upheaval, challenges, grief and fear. Easter signals a time for new beginnings, for a fresh take on life, and a joyful, positive outlook.Open this ... Read more

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A new edition especially for Easter in this best-selling series of gift books‘Jesus came to let you know that the penalty of sin has been removed and its power is broken. In God’s eyes, you’re loved and accepted!’At times, life can be filled with upheaval, challenges, grief and fear. Easter signals a time for new beginnings, for a fresh take on life, and a joyful, positive outlook.Open this
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Israel and the Church in Bible Prophecy

by Hayes Press ...

What does thse Bible say that the future hold for the church and for Israel? The first seven chapters of this classic book answer the first part of the question and the last six chapters deal with the second part. ... Read more

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What does thse Bible say that the future hold for the church and for Israel? The first seven chapters of this classic book answer the first part of the question and the last six chapters deal with the second part.
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The Confessions of St. Augustine

by St. Augustine ...

Translated by E.B. Pusey ...

Skyros Publishing is dedicated to reproducing the finest books ever written and letting readers of all ages experience a classic for the first time or revisit a past favorite.St. Augustine was a Christian theologian who greatly influenced Western Christianity and philosophy. St. Augustine's autobiography is still one of the most popular books on religion among Christians. ... Read more

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Skyros Publishing is dedicated to reproducing the finest books ever written and letting readers of all ages experience a classic for the first time or revisit a past favorite.St. Augustine was a Christian theologian who greatly influenced Western Christianity and philosophy. St. Augustine's autobiography is still one of the most popular books on religion among Christians.
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The Way of Jesus

Living a Spiritual and Ethical Life

by Jay Parini ...

Renowned poet and novelist Jay Parini’s The Way of Jesus is a book for progressive Christians and spiritual seekers who struggle, as Parini does, with some of the basic questions about human existence: its limits and sadnesses, and its possibilities for awareness and understanding.Part guide to Christian living, part spiritual autobiography, The Way of Jesus is Jay Parini’s exploration of what ... Read more

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Renowned poet and novelist Jay Parini’s The Way of Jesus is a book for progressive Christians and spiritual seekers who struggle, as Parini does, with some of the basic questions about human existence: its limits and sadnesses, and its possibilities for awareness and understanding.Part guide to Christian living, part spiritual autobiography, The Way of Jesus is Jay Parini’s exploration of what
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Maurice Zundel - Oeuvres complètes : Tome III

À la découverte de Dieu

by Maurice Zundel ...

Maurice Zundel, prêtre, mystique et théologien suisse du 20e siècle, a laissé derrière lui une œuvre considérable. Le travail d’édition de ses œuvres complètes, rassemblant à la fois ses ouvrages, ses articles et une part conséquente de son œuvre orale, veut permettre de s’approprier la pensée du théologien qui eut une influence incontestable sur la spiritualité catholique de son siècle, bien qu ... Read more

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Maurice Zundel, prêtre, mystique et théologien suisse du 20e siècle, a laissé derrière lui une œuvre considérable. Le travail d’édition de ses œuvres complètes, rassemblant à la fois ses ouvrages, ses articles et une part conséquente de son œuvre orale, veut permettre de s’approprier la pensée du théologien qui eut une influence incontestable sur la spiritualité catholique de son siècle, bien qu
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Buddhism and Psychiatry

Moving Beyond Mindfulness in Mental Health Care

by Brendan Kelly ...

Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
This Open Access book explores the emergence of mindfulness from Buddhist tradition and its incorporation into contemporary mental health and social care. Mindfulness is a powerful technique, but it needs to be applied mindfully. Buddhist thought has older links with psychiatry and mental health care, prior to the current embrace of mindfulness, and these have not been articulated clearly over ... Read more

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This Open Access book explores the emergence of mindfulness from Buddhist tradition and its incorporation into contemporary mental health and social care. Mindfulness is a powerful technique, but it needs to be applied mindfully. Buddhist thought has older links with psychiatry and mental health care, prior to the current embrace of mindfulness, and these have not been articulated clearly over
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Jesuit and English Experiences at the Mughal Court, c. 1580–1615

by João Vicente Melo ...

Series series History (R0)
This open access book reconstructs and examines a crucial episode of Anglo-Iberian diplomatic rivalry: the clash between the Portuguese-sponsored Jesuit missionaries and the English East India Company (EIC) at the Mughal court between 1580 and 1615. This 35-year period includes the launch of the first Jesuit mission to Akbar’s court in 1580 and the preparation of the royal embassy led by Sir ... Read more

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This open access book reconstructs and examines a crucial episode of Anglo-Iberian diplomatic rivalry: the clash between the Portuguese-sponsored Jesuit missionaries and the English East India Company (EIC) at the Mughal court between 1580 and 1615. This 35-year period includes the launch of the first Jesuit mission to Akbar’s court in 1580 and the preparation of the royal embassy led by Sir
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Benefit-sharing in Environmental Governance

Local Experiences of a Global Concept

by Louisa Parks ...

Taking a bottom-up perspective, this book explores local framings of a wide range of issues related to benefit-sharing, a growing concept in global environmental governance.Benefit-sharing in Environmental Governance draws on original case studies from South Africa, Namibia, Greece, Argentina, and Malaysia to shed light on what benefit-sharing looks like from the local viewpoint. These local-level ... Read more

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Taking a bottom-up perspective, this book explores local framings of a wide range of issues related to benefit-sharing, a growing concept in global environmental governance.Benefit-sharing in Environmental Governance draws on original case studies from South Africa, Namibia, Greece, Argentina, and Malaysia to shed light on what benefit-sharing looks like from the local viewpoint. These local-level
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Frequently Asked Questions - Christian Religion Session 2

FAQ, #25

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 25 - FAQ
Jesus answers some of the many questions asked about the Christian Religious faith, including; how heartfelt beliefs can be overcome, what daily practices Jesus recommends for Christians, the truth about what saves, and further information about how Christians generally feel when they pass.Document source filename: 20130318 FAQ - Religion Christian S02.This ebook is a collection of answers by ... Read more

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Jesus answers some of the many questions asked about the Christian Religious faith, including; how heartfelt beliefs can be overcome, what daily practices Jesus recommends for Christians, the truth about what saves, and further information about how Christians generally feel when they pass.Document source filename: 20130318 FAQ - Religion Christian S02.This ebook is a collection of answers by
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Augustine: On the Free Choice of the Will, On Grace and Free Choice, and Other Writings

by Peter King ...

Series series Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy
The works translated here deal with two major themes in the thinking of St Augustine (354–430): free will and divine grace. On the one hand, free will enables human beings to make their own choices; on the other hand, God's grace is required for these choices to be efficacious. 'On the Free Choice of the Will', 'On Grace and Free Choice', 'On Reprimand and Grace' and 'On the Gift of Perseverance' ... Read more

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The works translated here deal with two major themes in the thinking of St Augustine (354–430): free will and divine grace. On the one hand, free will enables human beings to make their own choices; on the other hand, God's grace is required for these choices to be efficacious. 'On the Free Choice of the Will', 'On Grace and Free Choice', 'On Reprimand and Grace' and 'On the Gift of Perseverance'
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Relationship with God - Putting it all Together Session 1

Relationship With God, #22

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 22 - Relationship With God
Jesus describes the five basics required for progression towards God – love, truth, humility, faith, and will. He discusses the soul condition and soul progression of members of the audience, and how to overcome fear, which is the major impediment to soul growth.Document source filename: 20130810 Relationship With God - Putting It All Together S1.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered ... Read more

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Jesus describes the five basics required for progression towards God – love, truth, humility, faith, and will. He discusses the soul condition and soul progression of members of the audience, and how to overcome fear, which is the major impediment to soul growth.Document source filename: 20130810 Relationship With God - Putting It All Together S1.This ebook is a transcript of a seminar delivered
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Modern Inquisitions

Peru and the Colonial Origins of the Civilized World

by Irene Silverblatt, Walter D. Mignolo, Sonia Saldívar-Hull ...

Series series a John Hope Franklin Center Book
Trying to understand how “civilized” people could embrace fascism, Hannah Arendt searched for a precedent in modern Western history. She found it in nineteenth-century colonialism, with its mix of bureaucratic rule, racial superiority, and appeals to rationality. Modern Inquisitions takes Arendt’s insights into the barbaric underside of Western civilization and moves them back to the sixteenth ... Read more

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Trying to understand how “civilized” people could embrace fascism, Hannah Arendt searched for a precedent in modern Western history. She found it in nineteenth-century colonialism, with its mix of bureaucratic rule, racial superiority, and appeals to rationality. Modern Inquisitions takes Arendt’s insights into the barbaric underside of Western civilization and moves them back to the sixteenth
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Magic in Merlin's Realm

A History of Occult Politics in Britain

by Francis Young ...

Belief in magic was, until relatively recent times, widespread in Britain; yet the impact of such belief on determinative political events has frequently been overlooked. In his wide-ranging new book, Francis Young explores the role of occult traditions in the history of the island of Great Britain: Merlin's realm. He argues that while the great magus and artificer invented by Geoffrey of Monmouth ... Read more

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Belief in magic was, until relatively recent times, widespread in Britain; yet the impact of such belief on determinative political events has frequently been overlooked. In his wide-ranging new book, Francis Young explores the role of occult traditions in the history of the island of Great Britain: Merlin's realm. He argues that while the great magus and artificer invented by Geoffrey of Monmouth
... Read more
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588 Days Living with Cancer

by Brenda Pue, Carson Pue ...

Brenda Pue was a remarkable woman and it is not surprising that this account of her last days is equally remarkable. You often hear it said that someone lost their battle with cancer. To read this book is not to read of any "Lost" battle. In fact, to read it is to learn of a victory, with a splendid and defiant note of triumph. In her life Brenda was a woman who inspired many. You will find this ... Read more

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Brenda Pue was a remarkable woman and it is not surprising that this account of her last days is equally remarkable. You often hear it said that someone lost their battle with cancer. To read this book is not to read of any "Lost" battle. In fact, to read it is to learn of a victory, with a splendid and defiant note of triumph. In her life Brenda was a woman who inspired many. You will find this
... Read more
The Egyptian Origin of Christianity

by Lisa Ann Bargeman ...

A breakthrough book affecting the scientific, religious and literary communities, The Egyptian Origin of Christianity is a comprehensive look at the history of religion through the Literary Canon. As a culmination of years of research, this book fills the gaps between modern and ancient religious thought, providing us with the most valuable view of the Egyptian religion to date when compared with ... Read more

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A breakthrough book affecting the scientific, religious and literary communities, The Egyptian Origin of Christianity is a comprehensive look at the history of religion through the Literary Canon. As a culmination of years of research, this book fills the gaps between modern and ancient religious thought, providing us with the most valuable view of the Egyptian religion to date when compared with
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The Last Christians

Stories of Persecution, Flight, and Resilience in the Middle East

by Andreas Knapp ...

Translated by Sharon Howe ...

A Westerner’s travels among the persecuted and displaced Christian remnant in Iraq and Syria teach him much about faith under fire.Gold Medal Winner, 2018 IPPY Book of the Year AwardSilver Medal Winner, 2018 Benjamin Franklin AwardFinalist, 2018 ECPA Christian Book AwardInside Syria and Iraq, and even along the refugee trail, they’re a religious minority persecuted for their C... ... Read more

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A Westerner’s travels among the persecuted and displaced Christian remnant in Iraq and Syria teach him much about faith under fire.Gold Medal Winner, 2018 IPPY Book of the Year AwardSilver Medal Winner, 2018 Benjamin Franklin AwardFinalist, 2018 ECPA Christian Book AwardInside Syria and Iraq, and even along the refugee trail, they’re a religious minority persecuted for their C...
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The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion

Edited by John Hinnells ...

Series series Routledge Religion Companions
The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion is a major resource for courses in Religious Studies. It begins by explaining the most important methodological approaches to religion, including psychology, philosophy, anthropology and comparative study, before moving on to explore a wide variety of critical issues, such as gender, science, fundamentalism, ritual, and new religious movements. ... Read more

$139.99 CAD

The Routledge Companion to the Study of Religion is a major resource for courses in Religious Studies. It begins by explaining the most important methodological approaches to religion, including psychology, philosophy, anthropology and comparative study, before moving on to explore a wide variety of critical issues, such as gender, science, fundamentalism, ritual, and new religious movements.
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The 'Metaphysica' of Avicenna (ibn Sīnā)

A critical translation-commentary and analysis of the fundamental arguments in Avicenna's 'Metaphysica' in the 'Dānish Nāma-i 'alā'ī' ('The Book of Scientific Knowledge')

by Parviz Morewedge ...

In this book, first published in 1973, Professor Parviz Morewedge, an expert on Islamic philosophy and mysticism, provides a critical exposition of one text of ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great Persian philosopher who lived from 980 to 1037. The text is his Metaphysica in the Danish Nama-I ‘ala’I (The Book of Scientific Knowledge). In addition to a translation of the text from Persian into English, ... Read more

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In this book, first published in 1973, Professor Parviz Morewedge, an expert on Islamic philosophy and mysticism, provides a critical exposition of one text of ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great Persian philosopher who lived from 980 to 1037. The text is his Metaphysica in the Danish Nama-I ‘ala’I (The Book of Scientific Knowledge). In addition to a translation of the text from Persian into English,
... Read more
Ordinary Saints

Women, Work, and Faith in Newfoundland

by Bonnie Morgan ...

Series Book 107 - McGill-Queen's Studies in the History of Religion
From their everyday work in kitchens and gardens to the solemn work of laying out the dead, the Anglican women of mid-twentieth-century Conception Bay, Newfoundland, understood and expressed Christianity through their experience as labourers within the family economy.Women's work in the region included outdoor agricultural labour, housekeeping, childbirth, mortuary services, food preparation, ... Read more

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From their everyday work in kitchens and gardens to the solemn work of laying out the dead, the Anglican women of mid-twentieth-century Conception Bay, Newfoundland, understood and expressed Christianity through their experience as labourers within the family economy.Women's work in the region included outdoor agricultural labour, housekeeping, childbirth, mortuary services, food preparation,
... Read more
Le vrai visage du judaïsme

by Jacob Kaplan, Marie-Pierre Bay, Dominique Bourel ...

Israël est à la fois une religion, une spiritualité, une culture et un État. JUDAÏSME-ISRAËL se propose de publier des rééditions de grands textes classiques épuisés ainsi que des ouvrages originaux porteurs de ce message multiple : études sur la Bible, le Talmud, la Kabbale, la philosophie religieuse et le messianisme juifs sous leurs divers aspects, l’aspiration bimillénaire à Sion et son ... Read more

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Israël est à la fois une religion, une spiritualité, une culture et un État. JUDAÏSME-ISRAËL se propose de publier des rééditions de grands textes classiques épuisés ainsi que des ouvrages originaux porteurs de ce message multiple : études sur la Bible, le Talmud, la Kabbale, la philosophie religieuse et le messianisme juifs sous leurs divers aspects, l’aspiration bimillénaire à Sion et son
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