Religion & beliefs
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Religion & beliefs
Hardcover. An in-depth look at how various Islamic communities, from moderate to revolutionary, localize Islam by negotiating between the changing concerns of the Muslims and the expectations of the state in Western Europe. Series: Religion and Politics. Num Pages: 304 pages, ill. BIC Classification: HRHP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 556.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815632627
- ISBN
- 9780815632627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.16
€ 53.16
Hardcover. Compelling in its cinematic scope-resplendent with the requisite villains and mysterious events infused with sinister and sexual tensions, tragedy, and pathos- Hindiyya's story holds within its folds a larger tale about the construction of a new Christianity in the Levant. Series: Gender, Culture, and Politics in the Middle East. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJF1; HRCV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815632610
- ISBN
- 9780815632610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.47
€ 53.47
Paperback. Tracing the history of the Catholic-authored novel in nineteenth-century Ireland, this work offers a tour of Ireland's literary landscape from its early origins during the Catholic political resurgence of the 1820s to the transformative zenith brought on by James Joyce's "Ulysses" in 1922. Series: Irish Studies. Num Pages: 240 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1DBR; DSBF; DSBH; DSK; HRCC7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815631750
- ISBN
- 9780815631750
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.50
€ 24.50
Hardcover. While Western Europe is widely considered to be the most secularized region of the world,this work asserts that, in certain cases, intense religion has manifested itself outside the church through political channels. It focuses on contemporary movements, developing the term "missionary politics." Series: Religion and Politics. Num Pages: 296 pages, glossary, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JMC; HRLP5; JPVN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815631491
- ISBN
- 9780815631491
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.86
€ 51.86
Hardcover. Egypt is considered the birthplace of modern Islamic movements and is a center of contemporary Islamic thought. It is also home to one of the oldest Christian populations in the world. This book considers the role of governmental and nongovernmental actors in conflict resolution and the promotion of positive Christian-Muslim relations in Egypt. Series: Syracuse Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution. Num Pages: 232 pages, glossary, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HRAF; HRC; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815631446
- ISBN
- 9780815631446
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.68
€ 38.68
Paperback. Studies women who practice or interact with the gender norms and spaces of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This book focuses on questions of how and why religious and secular authorities seek to regulate women's mobility and access to particular spaces, and how religious women negotiate their agency and mobility within traditional institutions. Editor(s): Morin, Karen M.; Guelke, Jeanne Kay. Series: Space, Place, and Society. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5 black-&-white illustrations, notes, index. BIC Classification: HRCX6; HRH; HRJ; HRLP5; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815631163
- ISBN
- 9780815631163
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.41
€ 31.41
Hardcover. A highly influential Sudanese reformist thinker, Mahmud Muhammad Taha is regarded as a product of a dual legacy rooted in mystical Islam on the one hand and in the tradition of modernity on the other. This work presents a treatment of Taha's controversial yet significant thought. It explores Taha's theories of human freedom and his social message. Series: Modern Intellectual and Political History of the Middle East. Num Pages: 296 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HRH; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815631002
- ISBN
- 9780815631002
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.73
€ 45.73
Hardcover. Currently part of Poland, the city of Poznan was, prior to World War II, on the edge of a predominantly German sphere of settlement to the west and a predominantly Polish sphere to the east. Robert E. Alvis tracks the rise of nationalism in Poznan and examines how religious affiliation factored into the process. Series: Religion and Politics. Num Pages: 256 pages, 12 photographs, 3 maps, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 3JH; HRCC2; JPFN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815630814
- ISBN
- 9780815630814
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.68
€ 51.68
Paperback. This work covers the early 1970s, a period when the Vietnam War and student protests were on the wane as new religious groups grew in size. It maintains that the failure of political activism led former radicals to become involved with groups such as the Hare Krishnas and Scientology. Series: Religion and Politics. Num Pages: 224 pages, 17 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPL; HRCS; HRQM; JH; JPW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815629481
- ISBN
- 9780815629481
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.84
€ 28.84
Paperback. Offering a view of Jewish society and culture, the essays in this volume shed light on a little-known chapter of Jewish history. Written by scholars from Israel, Turkey, Europe and the United States, it presents a broad historical canvas that brings together different perspectives and viewpoints. Editor(s): Levy, Avigdor. Series: Modern Jewish History. Num Pages: 301 pages, 4 tables, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FB; HBTB; HRJ; JFC; JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815629412
- ISBN
- 9780815629412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.52
€ 47.52
Paperback. A compilation of essays by authorities on Black Elk. The introduction explores his life and texts, and the essays demonstrate Black Elk's relevance to today's scholarly discussions, and consider his work from postcolonial, anthropological and cultural perspectives. Editor(s): Holler, Clyde. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; DSBH; DSK; HRKT; HRQ; JFC; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Edition
- annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815628361
- ISBN
- 9780815628361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.87
€ 35.87
Paperback. The author of this book recounts the history of the Ashkenazic Jewish experience in medieval western Europe from the 5th to 15th centuries, focusing on interaction between Jews and Christians during this formative period. Num Pages: 272 pages, 2 maps, index, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1D; 3D; 3F; 3H; HBJD; HRAF; HRC; HRJ; JFSR1; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Syracuse University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780815627791
- ISBN
- 9780815627791
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.19
€ 35.19
Paperback. Legendary for a combination of spiritual power, beauty, charisma, showmanship, intimidation, and shrewd business sense, Marie Leveau also was known for her kindness and charity. This book explores social, political, and legal setting in which the lives of Laveau's African and European ancestors became intertwined in nineteenth-century New Orleans. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBSL; 3JH; BGH; HRKT; HRQX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University Press of Florida
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813032146
- ISBN
- 9780813032146
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.54
€ 30.99
€ 30.54
Hardcover. Charming, softly colored illustrations that will make readers smile accompany this beloved prayer that is a favorite of all ages. Includes a brief biography of the saint. Illustrator(s): Ferri, Giuliano. Num Pages: 40 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 252 x 220 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Paulist Press International,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 40
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809167678
- ISBN
- 9780809167678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 15.90
€ 15.90
Paperback. Filled with hidden picture puzzles and other activities, this book makes learning prayers fun. Num Pages: 32 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 279 x 5. Weight in Grams: 118.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Ambassador Books Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809167517
- ISBN
- 9780809167517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.65
€ 11.65
Paperback. This book provides an introductory survey of various bioethical issues facing society from beginning of life issues to end of life issues, and several issues in between. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: HRLM; MBDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Paulist Press
- Edition
- 4 Rev Upd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809146239
- ISBN
- 9780809146239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.88
€ 26.99
€ 25.88
Paperback. Presents the lives and sayings of some of the most renowned figures in the Islamic Sufi tradition, translated into a contemporary American English from the Persian of the poet Farid al-Din 'Att r. Translator(s): Losensky, Paul E. Series: Classics of Western Spirituality Series. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Paulist Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809145737
- ISBN
- 9780809145737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.19
€ 37.99
€ 34.19
Paperback. Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591) is one of only 33 "Doctors of the Church" - and one of only three Carmelites. This book includes his sayings from his masterpieces "The Ascent of Mount Carmel", "The Dark Night", "The Spiritual Canticle" and "The Living Flame of Love". It is for those who have a devotion to St John and to Carmelite spirituality. Translator(s): Pond, K. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV9; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 116 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 88.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Paulist Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809144440
- ISBN
- 9780809144440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.62
€ 10.62
Paperback. Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873-97, feast day, October 1) is the latest - and among youngest - of the thirty-three "Doctors of the Church." This book is made up of her sayings from her many writings ("Story of a Soul", her poetry, and her letters), approximately one to two sentences for each day of the year. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 108 x 7. Weight in Grams: 77.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Paulist Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809143740
- ISBN
- 9780809143740
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.83
€ 9.83
Paperback. Martin Buber's philosophy of dialogue, 'I and Thou', is at the core of Kenneth Paul Kramer's 'Living Dialogue: Practicing Buber's I and Thou'. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Paulist Press
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780809141586
- ISBN
- 9780809141586
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 24.96
€ 26.99
€ 24.96