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The Genesis Years - Unpublished and Rare Writings of Elijah Muhammad 1959 - 1962

by Elijah Muhammad ...

It has been approximately 40 years since these articles have been written. Many of the truths in them are not being taught today. You will find some of them in certain books compiled by Elijah Muhammad and then others may surface every now and then in photocopy or a citing here and there.In any case, these articles represent those submitted to various new organs of the early 50's and 60's. Some of ... Read more

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It has been approximately 40 years since these articles have been written. Many of the truths in them are not being taught today. You will find some of them in certain books compiled by Elijah Muhammad and then others may surface every now and then in photocopy or a citing here and there.In any case, these articles represent those submitted to various new organs of the early 50's and 60's. Some of
... Read more
Baptizing America

How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism

by Brian Kaylor, Beau Underwood ...

In the face of a rising threat to both church and democracy, Baptizing America provides an urgent examination and an enlightening critique exposing the dangerous undercurrents of Christian Nationalism. How can Mainline Protestants spot such practices in their own activities? A crucial call to reckon with influences before it's too late. Christian Nationalism presents an existential threat to both ... Read more

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In the face of a rising threat to both church and democracy, Baptizing America provides an urgent examination and an enlightening critique exposing the dangerous undercurrents of Christian Nationalism. How can Mainline Protestants spot such practices in their own activities? A crucial call to reckon with influences before it's too late. Christian Nationalism presents an existential threat to both
... Read more
The Great Controversy

by Ellen G. White ...

The Great Controversyby Ellen G. WhiteThe Conflict Between Good and EvilWatch the evening news. Turn on your car radio. Scan today's newspaper. What do you see? Hear? Read?A mix of news, good and bad--but mostly bad. Some of it is downright frightening. What is the world coming to?The news media can tell you what's happening. But this book will tell you why. And The Great Controversy will tell you ... Read more

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The Great Controversyby Ellen G. WhiteThe Conflict Between Good and EvilWatch the evening news. Turn on your car radio. Scan today's newspaper. What do you see? Hear? Read?A mix of news, good and bad--but mostly bad. Some of it is downright frightening. What is the world coming to?The news media can tell you what's happening. But this book will tell you why. And The Great Controversy will tell you
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The Evil Eye (Illustrated Edition)

by Frederick Thomas Elworthy ...

Elworthys The Evil Eye is fascinating look at the evil eye and the concept of one source of evil throughout history and its civilizations. Included in this edition are the original illustrations (nearly 200), which are interspersed throughout the chapters. These illustrations and pictures of artifacts are reason enough to peruse this classic. A table of contents is also included for easier ... Read more

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Elworthys The Evil Eye is fascinating look at the evil eye and the concept of one source of evil throughout history and its civilizations. Included in this edition are the original illustrations (nearly 200), which are interspersed throughout the chapters. These illustrations and pictures of artifacts are reason enough to peruse this classic. A table of contents is also included for easier
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The Gospel According to Rome

by James G. McCarthy ...

When Catechism of the Catholic Church broke onto the N.Y. Times bestseller list, its astonishing success confirmed the overwhelming interest of Catholics and Protestants in understanding modern Catholicism. Has the recent openness among denominations affected Catholic teachings? In the new spirit of cooperation, is there any reason why Catholics and Protestants should remain divided?This powerful ... Read more

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When Catechism of the Catholic Church broke onto the N.Y. Times bestseller list, its astonishing success confirmed the overwhelming interest of Catholics and Protestants in understanding modern Catholicism. Has the recent openness among denominations affected Catholic teachings? In the new spirit of cooperation, is there any reason why Catholics and Protestants should remain divided?This powerful
... Read more
Symbol or Substance?

A Dialogue on the Eucharist with C. S. Lewis, Billy Graham and J. R. R. Tolkien

by Peter Kreeft ...

In this engaging fictional conversation, Peter Kreeft gives credible voices to C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Billy Graham as they discuss one of the most contentious questions in the history of Christianity: Is Jesus symbolically or substantially present in the Eucharist?These widely respected modern Christian witnesses represent three important Western theological traditions. Graham, an ... Read more

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In this engaging fictional conversation, Peter Kreeft gives credible voices to C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Billy Graham as they discuss one of the most contentious questions in the history of Christianity: Is Jesus symbolically or substantially present in the Eucharist?These widely respected modern Christian witnesses represent three important Western theological traditions. Graham, an
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Godstruck

Seven Women's Unexpected Journeys to Religious Conversion

by Kelsey Osgood ...

**“Osgood’s reporting takes us down the winding back roads of belief . . . [her] subjects find their way to Mormonism, evangelical Christianity, Islam, Quakerism; one of them becomes a Catholic nun. Like Osgood, they are earnest, funny, and articulate.” —The New Yorker“A lyrical, philosophically astute account . . . Godstruck is an affirming [tale] about the value of understanding ourselves as ... Read more

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**“Osgood’s reporting takes us down the winding back roads of belief . . . [her] subjects find their way to Mormonism, evangelical Christianity, Islam, Quakerism; one of them becomes a Catholic nun. Like Osgood, they are earnest, funny, and articulate.” —The New Yorker“A lyrical, philosophically astute account . . . Godstruck is an affirming [tale] about the value of understanding ourselves as
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Roman Britain: A New History 55 BC - AD 450

A New History 55 BC-AD 450

by Patricia Southern ...

For nearly four centuries, from AD 43 to 410, Britain was a small province on the north western edge of the vast Roman Empire. Patricia Southerns masterly new history tells the story from first contact, through invasion and conquest, coexistence to eventual decline incorporating the political, social and cultural history of Britannia. For the first time the wealth of voices from the varied ... Read more

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For nearly four centuries, from AD 43 to 410, Britain was a small province on the north western edge of the vast Roman Empire. Patricia Southerns masterly new history tells the story from first contact, through invasion and conquest, coexistence to eventual decline incorporating the political, social and cultural history of Britannia. For the first time the wealth of voices from the varied
... Read more
On Judaism

by Martin Buber ...

Edited by Nahum N. GlatzerWith a new Foreword by Rodger Kamenetz“The question I put before you, as well as before myself, is the question of the meaning of Judaism for the Jews. Why do we call ourselves Jews? I want to speak to you not of an abstraction but of your own life . . . its authenticity and essence.” With these words, Martin Buber takes us on a journey into the heart of Judaism—its ... Read more

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Edited by Nahum N. GlatzerWith a new Foreword by Rodger Kamenetz“The question I put before you, as well as before myself, is the question of the meaning of Judaism for the Jews. Why do we call ourselves Jews? I want to speak to you not of an abstraction but of your own life . . . its authenticity and essence.” With these words, Martin Buber takes us on a journey into the heart of Judaism—its
... Read more
Ellery's Protest

How One Young Man Defied Tradition and Sparked the Battle over School Prayer

by Stephen D. Solomon ...

“Solomon’s fascinating and sweeping history of the legal fight over mandatory school prayers is compelling, judicious, and elegantly written. Fabulous!”—David Rudenstine, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University“Stephen Solomon’s Ellery’s Protest provides a brilliant analysis of a major Supreme Court decision that redefined the relationship between church and state almost a half ... Read more

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“Solomon’s fascinating and sweeping history of the legal fight over mandatory school prayers is compelling, judicious, and elegantly written. Fabulous!”—David Rudenstine, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University“Stephen Solomon’s Ellery’s Protest provides a brilliant analysis of a major Supreme Court decision that redefined the relationship between church and state almost a half
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The Power of Ritual

Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices

by Casper ter Kuile ...

Casper ter Kuile, a Harvard Divinity School fellow and cohost of the popular Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast, explores how we can nourish our souls by transforming common, everyday practices—yoga, reading, walking the dog—into sacred rituals. This guide to community building and personal growth can heal our crisis of social isolation and struggle to find purpose—a message we need more ... Read more

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Casper ter Kuile, a Harvard Divinity School fellow and cohost of the popular Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast, explores how we can nourish our souls by transforming common, everyday practices—yoga, reading, walking the dog—into sacred rituals. This guide to community building and personal growth can heal our crisis of social isolation and struggle to find purpose—a message we need more
... Read more
God and Race

A Guide for Moving Beyond Black Fists and White Knuckles

by Wayne Francis, John Siebeling ...

A White pastor and a Black pastor, close friends who have each built racially diverse congregations, offer a model Christians can follow to open necessary conversations about race, encourage unity, and foster mutual respect to heal a wounded nation riven by racial tension and political tribalism.For years, Pastors John Siebeling and Wayne Francis have led thriving congregations that are the ... Read more

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A White pastor and a Black pastor, close friends who have each built racially diverse congregations, offer a model Christians can follow to open necessary conversations about race, encourage unity, and foster mutual respect to heal a wounded nation riven by racial tension and political tribalism.For years, Pastors John Siebeling and Wayne Francis have led thriving congregations that are the
... Read more
A History of Magic, Witchcraft, and the Occult

by DK ...

Series series Esoteric Histories
See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book!From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on a mystical journey that will leave you spellbound. This is the perfect introduction to magic and the occult!This reference book about magic is packed with:- Informative, engaging and accessible text and ... Read more

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See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book!From alchemy and modern Wicca to paganism and shamanism, this enchanting book takes you on a mystical journey that will leave you spellbound. This is the perfect introduction to magic and the occult!This reference book about magic is packed with:- Informative, engaging and accessible text and
... Read more
Dedicated to God

An Oral History of Cloistered Nuns

by Abbie Reese ...

Series series Oxford Oral History Series
As a subculture, cloistered monastic nuns live hidden from public view by choice. Once a woman joins the cloister and makes final vows, she is almost never seen and her voice is not heard; her story is essentially nonexistent in the historical record and collective, public history. From interviews conducted over six years, Abbie Reese tells the stories of the Poor Clare Colettine Order, a ... Read more

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As a subculture, cloistered monastic nuns live hidden from public view by choice. Once a woman joins the cloister and makes final vows, she is almost never seen and her voice is not heard; her story is essentially nonexistent in the historical record and collective, public history. From interviews conducted over six years, Abbie Reese tells the stories of the Poor Clare Colettine Order, a
... Read more
Love Thy Stranger

How the Teachings of Jesus Transformed the Moral Conscience of the West

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus comes a surprising history of Jesus’ most radical commandment, tracing how this extraordinary duty to love even those who are strangers to us has shaped our world and our lives.From the earliest of times up through Greek and Roman antiquity, moral thinkers prioritized generosity toward friends and family. Even Old Testament ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus comes a surprising history of Jesus’ most radical commandment, tracing how this extraordinary duty to love even those who are strangers to us has shaped our world and our lives.From the earliest of times up through Greek and Roman antiquity, moral thinkers prioritized generosity toward friends and family. Even Old Testament
... Read more
The Enlightenment

The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790

by Ritchie Robertson ...

A magisterial work of intellectual history that recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.One of the formative periods of European and world history, the Enlightenment is the fountainhead of modern secular Western values: religious tolerance, freedom of thought, speech and the ... Read more

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A magisterial work of intellectual history that recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.One of the formative periods of European and world history, the Enlightenment is the fountainhead of modern secular Western values: religious tolerance, freedom of thought, speech and the
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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
The Mythology of Ancient Mesopotamia

Enriched edition. The Legends of Babylonia and Assyria

by Donald A. Mackenzie, Kelsey Monroe ...

In 'The Mythology of Ancient Mesopotamia' by Donald A. Mackenzie, the author delves into the rich and complex world of Mesopotamian mythology, exploring the myths, legends, and beliefs of this ancient civilization. Mackenzie's literary style is both scholarly and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the gods, goddesses, and heroic tales that defined Mesopotamian ... Read more

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In 'The Mythology of Ancient Mesopotamia' by Donald A. Mackenzie, the author delves into the rich and complex world of Mesopotamian mythology, exploring the myths, legends, and beliefs of this ancient civilization. Mackenzie's literary style is both scholarly and engaging, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the gods, goddesses, and heroic tales that defined Mesopotamian
... Read more
Imagine Freedom

Transforming Pain into Political and Spiritual Power

by Rahiel Tesfamariam ...

A social activist, journalist, public theologian, and international speaker who has become a powerful and brilliant voice of her generation offers a bold path to liberation and healing for people of African descent struggling in the shadows of the American Dream.The United States is at a critical juncture in its history. Not since the 1960s has the nation been so racially divided. White supremacy ... Read more

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A social activist, journalist, public theologian, and international speaker who has become a powerful and brilliant voice of her generation offers a bold path to liberation and healing for people of African descent struggling in the shadows of the American Dream.The United States is at a critical juncture in its history. Not since the 1960s has the nation been so racially divided. White supremacy
... Read more
Accidental Pharisees

Avoiding Pride, Exclusivity, and the Other Dangers of Overzealous Faith

by Larry Osborne ...

Zealous faith can have a dangerous, dark side. While recent calls for radical Christians have challenged many to be more passionate about their faith, the down side can be a budding arrogance and self-righteousness that “accidentally” sneaks into our outlook.In Accidental Pharisees, bestselling author Larry Osborne diagnoses nine of the most common traps that can ensnare Christians on the road to ... Read more

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Zealous faith can have a dangerous, dark side. While recent calls for radical Christians have challenged many to be more passionate about their faith, the down side can be a budding arrogance and self-righteousness that “accidentally” sneaks into our outlook.In Accidental Pharisees, bestselling author Larry Osborne diagnoses nine of the most common traps that can ensnare Christians on the road to
... Read more
What Do Muslims Believe?

The Roots and Realities of Modern Islam

by Ziauddin Sardar ...

A fascinating and concise primer on one of the world's most widespread religions.Islam is one of the great monotheistic religions of the world. Its teachings emphasize unity, humility, forgiveness, and love of God. The Qur'an sings the virtues of knowledge and rationality. The life of Muhammad demonstrates the importance of tolerance, social justice and brotherhood. So why is Islam so often ... Read more

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A fascinating and concise primer on one of the world's most widespread religions.Islam is one of the great monotheistic religions of the world. Its teachings emphasize unity, humility, forgiveness, and love of God. The Qur'an sings the virtues of knowledge and rationality. The life of Muhammad demonstrates the importance of tolerance, social justice and brotherhood. So why is Islam so often
... Read more
Apostolic Succession

Episcopal Formation

by Christopher Bryant ...

Series series Episcopal Formation
Explore the the profound theological implications of apostolic succession with this in-depth study examining the foundations and historical development of this pivotal concept.Apostolic succession, the unbroken lineage of bishops extending back to the original apostles, has profoundly shaped Christian identity since the church's inception. In this comprehensive book, Rt. Rev. Christopher Bryant ... Read more

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Explore the the profound theological implications of apostolic succession with this in-depth study examining the foundations and historical development of this pivotal concept.Apostolic succession, the unbroken lineage of bishops extending back to the original apostles, has profoundly shaped Christian identity since the church's inception. In this comprehensive book, Rt. Rev. Christopher Bryant
... Read more
Proclaim!

Sharing Words, Living Examples, Changing Lives

by Marcus George Halley ...

A fresh perspective on how liturgy can support social justice workProclaim! is an exploration of Episcopal liturgy from a black, queer, millennial perspective, with an eye toward proclamation and justice. Part memoir, part history, part biblical studies, and part practical theology, Proclaim! suggests that the politics of our liturgical tradition is the ground from which we can engage in the ... Read more

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A fresh perspective on how liturgy can support social justice workProclaim! is an exploration of Episcopal liturgy from a black, queer, millennial perspective, with an eye toward proclamation and justice. Part memoir, part history, part biblical studies, and part practical theology, Proclaim! suggests that the politics of our liturgical tradition is the ground from which we can engage in the
... Read more
The Book of Mormon

For the twelve million members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worldwide (six million in the United States), The Book of Mormon is literally the word of God, a companion volume to the Bible that contains the everlasting gospel. With the faith now of one of the fastest-growing religions in the country, Doubleday is proud to publish this first official trade edition of The Book of ... Read more

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For the twelve million members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints worldwide (six million in the United States), The Book of Mormon is literally the word of God, a companion volume to the Bible that contains the everlasting gospel. With the faith now of one of the fastest-growing religions in the country, Doubleday is proud to publish this first official trade edition of The Book of
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