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Paperback. Traces the history of the idea of non-Adamic humanity, and the debates surrounding it, from the Middle Ages onwards. From heresy to orthodoxy, from radicalism to conservatism, from humanitarianism to racism, this book tells an intriguing tale of twists and turns in the cultural politics surrounding the age-old question, 'Where did we come from?' Series: Medicine, Science, and Religion in Historical Context. Num Pages: 320 pages, 26, 24 black & white halftones, 2 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HRA; HRLB; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 518.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400655
- ISBN
- 9781421400655
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.04
€ 33.99
€ 29.04
Paperback. Madigan and Osiek assemble relevant material from both Western and Eastern Christendom. Editor(s): Madigan, Kevin; Osiek, Carolyn A. Num Pages: 240 pages, 16, 14 black & white halftones, 2 maps. BIC Classification: HBLA; HRA; JFSJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 228 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400372
- ISBN
- 9781421400372
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 32.14
€ 37.99
€ 32.14
Hardback. In late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century France, a number of groups turned to the wondrous and occult as a means of understanding and explaining the world. This title examines these varied efforts through the phenomena witnessed at seances. Num Pages: 208 pages, 7, 7 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: HBJD; HRQX; MBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421400136
- ISBN
- 9781421400136
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.99
€ 66.99
Paperback. Congratulations to Luke Bretherton on winning the 2013 Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing for Christianity and Contemporary Politics ! Relations between religious and political spheres continue to stir passionate debates on both sides of the Atlantic. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM2; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405199698
- ISBN
- 9781405199698
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.05
€ 40.05
Hardback. The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to African Religions presents multidisciplinary perspectives on the religious beliefs and practices of the peoples in Africa. The rich diversity of African religious traditions is revealed through contributions from renowned scholars from across a variety of fields. Editor(s): Bongmba, Elias Kifon. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 632 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; HRA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 254 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1114.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405196901
- ISBN
- 9781405196901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.04
€ 198.04
Paperback. Evaluates the ethical theories of four principle philosophers: Aristotle, Duns Scotus, Kant, and R.M. Hare. Uses their thinking as the basis for telling the story of the history and development of ethical thought more broadly. Focuses specifically on their writings on virtue, will, duty, and consequence. Num Pages: 316 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HRAM1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405195980
- ISBN
- 9781405195980
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.32
€ 41.32
Hardback. Exploring Greek Myth offers an extensive discussion of variant forms of myths and lesser-known stories, including important local myths and local versions of PanHellenic myths. Clark also discusses approaches to understanding myths, allowing students to gain an appreciation of the variety in one volume. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HRKP3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 196 x 17. Weight in Grams: 578.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405194563
- ISBN
- 9781405194563
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.93
€ 99.93
Paperback. Engagingly and clearly written by a highly respected theologian, God, Sex, and Gender is the first comprehensive introduction to a theology of both sexuality and gender available in a single volume. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HRCV4. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 16. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405193702
- ISBN
- 9781405193702
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.87
€ 43.87
Hardback. The Blackwell Companion to Jesus features a comprehensive collection of essays that explore the diverse ways in which Jesus has been imagined or portrayed from the beginnings of Christianity to the present day. Editor(s): Burkett, Delbert. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 576 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 182 x 251 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405193627
- ISBN
- 9781405193627
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 178.20
€ 178.20
Hardback. Meaning and Mystery offers a challenge to the way Philosophy has traditionally approached the issue of belief in God as a theoretical problem, proposing instead a form of reflection more appropriate to the practical nature of the issue. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405193450
- ISBN
- 9781405193450
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.21
€ 101.21
Paperback. Meaning and Mystery offers a challenge to the way Philosophy has traditionally approached the issue of belief in God as a theoretical problem, proposing instead a form of reflection more appropriate to the practical nature of the issue. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 19. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405193443
- ISBN
- 9781405193443
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Condition: New
€ 40.05
€ 40.05
Hardback. The Blackwell Companion to Religion and Violence offers a state-of-the-art overview of this diverse subject. This timely volume brings together an international, interdisciplinary group of scholars who probe the complex relationship between religion and violence, now and in the past. Editor(s): Murphy, Andrew R. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 632 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 171 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1280.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 632
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405191319
- ISBN
- 9781405191319
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.64
€ 198.64
Paperback. A thought-provoking collection of original essays that address personal disbelief in a higher power Features a truly international cast of professionals in the fields of academia, science, literature, media and politics, ranging from public intellectuals such as Peter Singer, Susan Blackmore, and A.C. Editor(s): Schuklenk, Udo; Blackford, Russell. Num Pages: 356 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRQA5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405190466
- ISBN
- 9781405190466
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.13
€ 31.13
Hardback. The Importance of Religion illuminates the central importance of religion in modern times, revealing how it crucially provides people with meaning to their lives and guides them in their everyday moral choices. Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189729
- ISBN
- 9781405189729
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.84
€ 94.84
Paperback. In this new book, Ian Markham analyzes the atheistic world view, opposing the arguments given by renowned authors of books on atheism, such as Richard Dawkins. Unlike other responses to the new atheism, Markham challenges these authors on their own ground by questioning their understanding of belief and of atheism itself. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 288.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189637
- ISBN
- 9781405189637
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.95
€ 34.95
Paperback. This unique introduction to the Prophetic books provides a comprehensive look at one of the most important, and misunderstood, genres of the Hebrew Bible. The book examines the nature and purpose of prophetic literature, as well as providing an in-depth account of origins and development of each individual book. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 247 x 13. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405188456
- ISBN
- 9781405188456
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.59
€ 42.59
Hardback. The Blackwell Companion to Paul presents a distinctive dual focus approach that encompasses both the historical Paul and the history of Paul's influence. In doing so, expert contributors successfully address the interests of students of early Christianity and those of Christian theology. Editor(s): Westerholm, Stephen. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 634 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 174 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1276.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 634
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405188449
- ISBN
- 9781405188449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.09
€ 82.09
Hardback. This comprehensive introduction explores the life, teachings, anddevelopment of Confucian thought from ancient times to the presentday. Drawing on the latest research and incorporating changinginterpretations of Confucius and his works by Chinese and Westernscholars, the text seamlessly links Confucius with our modern age. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF; HRKN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405188418
- ISBN
- 9781405188418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 106.30
€ 106.30
Paperback. This comprehensive introduction explores the life, teachings, anddevelopment of Confucian thought from ancient times to the presentday. Drawing on the latest research and incorporating changinginterpretations of Confucius and his works by Chinese and Westernscholars, the text seamlessly links Confucius with our modern age. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF; HRKN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405188401
- ISBN
- 9781405188401
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.14
€ 45.14
Paperback. The Blackwell Companion to the Qur'an is the ideal resource for anyone who wishes to read and understand the Qur'an as a text and as a vital piece of Muslim life. The volume includes an initial orientation to the text for the first-time reader. Editor(s): Rippin, Professor Andrew. Series: Wiley-Blackwell Companions to Religion. Num Pages: 578 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRHS; HRLC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 32. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405188203
- ISBN
- 9781405188203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.44
€ 60.44
Hardback. With a combination of essay-length and short entries written by a team of leading religious experts, the two-volume En cyclopedia of Eastern Orthodoxy offers the most comprehensive guide to the cultural and intellectual world of Eastern Orthodox Christianity available in English today. Editor(s): McGuckin, John Anthony. Num Pages: 872 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; HRCC8. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 188 x 58. Weight in Grams: 1782.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 872
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405185394
- ISBN
- 9781405185394
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 399.36
€ 399.36
Hardback. Contrary to the popular belief that religious violence is a corruption of true religion, carried out by individuals who twist its teachings, Teehan argues that religious violence is in fact grounded in the moral psychology of religion. In the Name of God represents a fundamentally new approach to the analysis of religion. Series: Blackwell Public Philosophy Series. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405183826
- ISBN
- 9781405183826
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.51
€ 101.51
Hardback. Few doctrines of Christian teaching are more controversial than original sin. McFarland proposes a radical reconstruction of the doctrine of original sin - one that not only challenges contemporary Western visions of human autonomy but emphasizes the integrity of each individual called by God to a unique and irreplaceable destiny. Series: Challenges in Contemporary Theology. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405183659
- ISBN
- 9781405183659
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
Hardback. * Focuses primarily on charges leveled by recent critics that belief in God is irrational and that its nature ferments violence * Balances philosophical rigor and scholarly care with an engaging, accessible style * Offers a direct response to the crop of recent anti-religion bestsellers currently generating considerable public discussion. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405183628
- ISBN
- 9781405183628
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 112.67
€ 112.67