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Religion: general
This is a comprehensive historiography of the rise, reception, and ongoing global influence of the branches of Christianity that emerged out of the Protestant Reformation. Offering more than a chronological recounting of events, renowned religious scholar C. Scott Dixon reveals the role of Protestantism as a creative force in history. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRCC9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 28. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405150842
- ISBN
- 9781405150842
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 41.67
€ 42.99
€ 41.67
This accessible guide to the development of Japan's indigenous religion from ancient times to the present day offers an illuminating introduction to the myths, sites and rituals of kami worship, and their role in Shinto's enduring religious identity. Series: Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRKN3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405155151
- ISBN
- 9781405155151
Condition: New
€ 131.23
€ 131.23
Paperback. A clearly written and up-to-date textbook on the profound question of how God can exist simultaneously with evil. It introduces the fundamental issues of philosophical thinking for the beginner student, while at the same time clarifying and the answering deeper philosophical questions of interest to a more advanced readership. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405157711
- ISBN
- 9781405157711
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.69
€ 38.69
From public to private, non-sectarian to faith-based institutions, this book describes the best ways to teach introductory courses in theology and religion. The author's research data from 533 introductory courses yields concrete, useful information about student goals, student learning, and effective pedagogical methods. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405158411
- ISBN
- 9781405158411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 150.20
€ 150.20
This student-friendly introduction combines both thematic andchronological approaches in exploring the pivotal role religionplayed in American history - and of its impact across a range ofissues, from identity formation and politics, to race, gender, andclass. Editor(s): Porterfield, Amanda; Corrigan, John. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HRAX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 256 x 179 x 25. Weight in Grams: 770.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405161374
- ISBN
- 9781405161374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 170.25
€ 170.25
Reading Philosophy of Religion offers a diverse collection of carefully chosen classical and contemporary texts in philosophy of religion accompanied by detailed and insightful commentaries as well as questions to stimulate further study. Editor(s): Oppy, Graham; Scott, Michael. Series: Reading Philosophy. Num Pages: 328 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 181 x 24. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405170826
- ISBN
- 9781405170826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 137.72
€ 137.72
An engaging and accessible introduction to Christianity's relationship with other world religions, addressing the questions of why the reality, and vitality, of other religions has become a challenge, and showing how Christianity is equipped to deal with religious plurality at both the doctrinal and social level. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRAF; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405176743
- ISBN
- 9781405176743
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 132.99
€ 132.99
Drawing upon the author s three decades of work incomparative theology, this is a pertinent and comprehensiveintroduction to the field, which offers a clear guide to thereader, enabling them to engage in comparative study. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405179737
- ISBN
- 9781405179737
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 169.07
€ 169.07
Paperback. * 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, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405183611
- ISBN
- 9781405183611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.93
€ 36.93
A Short History of Jewish Ethics traces the development of Jewish moral concepts and ethical reflection from its Biblical roots to the present day. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPD; HRAM1; HRJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189422
- ISBN
- 9781405189422
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 116.78
€ 116.78
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, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189644
- ISBN
- 9781405189644
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 130.51
€ 130.51
Paperback. This introductory book fully spans the interface between science and religion, and includes greater coverage of scientific information and balanced explanations of the key debates for readers. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: HRAM3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 19. Weight in Grams: 640.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405189651
- ISBN
- 9781405189651
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.30
€ 79.30
Hardback. In The Wiley-Blackwell History of Jews and Judaism, a team of internationally-renowned scholars offer a comprehensive and authoritative overview of Jewish life and culture, from the biblical period to contemporary times. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion. Num Pages: 722 pages. BIC Classification: HBT; HRAX; HRJ; JFSR1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 180 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1242.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 722
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405196376
- ISBN
- 9781405196376
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 175.88
€ 175.88
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: 238 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405199681
- ISBN
- 9781405199681
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 170.09
€ 170.09
Hardcover. Traces the history of early Judaism, Christianity and Islam against the geographical canvas of the Ancient Near East. This book draws from the insights in archeology, paleo-anthropology, forensic science and biblical literature to narrate the story of how three cultures originated from the same cradle in the Fertile Crescent. Num Pages: 384 pages, ill. BIC Classification: HBJF1; HBLA; HRAC; HRC; HRH; HRJ; WTRM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 242 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- National Geographic Society
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781426201387
- ISBN
- 9781426201387
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.89
€ 45.89
This book tells the often-unrecognized, but important, story of how African religions have shaped faith in America. Mary Ann Clark explores the cultures of three African kingdoms that contributed significant numbers of their population to the Atlantic slave trade, then examines how each may have influenced contemporary American beliefs and culture. Num Pages: 242 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KBB; HBJH; HRAC; HRKT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 22. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442208797
- ISBN
- 9781442208797
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 74.61
€ 74.61
The Food and Feasts of Jesus. Inside the World of First Century Fare, ...
Neel, Douglas E.; Pugh, Joel A.
The Food and Feasts of Jesus offers a new perspective on life in biblical times by taking readers inside the food culture of the day. From wedding feasts to a farmer's lunch, the book explores the significance of various meals, discusses key ingredients, and offers accessible recipes for readers to make their own tastes of the first century. Series: Religion in the Modern World. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 3D; HRAX; HRCA; HRCG; WB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442212909
- ISBN
- 9781442212909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.18
€ 83.18
Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRJC; HRLK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 223 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442213678
- ISBN
- 9781442213678
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.07
€ 82.07
This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Sikhism covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on key persons, organizations, the principles, precepts and practices of the religion as well as the history, culture and social arrangements. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series. Num Pages: 446 pages, 1 maps, 1 charts, 1 tables. BIC Classification: GBC; HRAX; HRKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 822.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442236004
- ISBN
- 9781442236004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 236.01
€ 236.01
Paperback. This book offers concise reflections on Lenten scriptures, the kind of reflections for those who hunger and thirst for justice in this desert of busyness. Each brief chapter grows out of one of Sunday's readings, with reflective essays, questions for further discussion, and a short prayer reminding us of the richness found in the Word of God. Num Pages: 104 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA; HRCV9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 136.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- Sheed & Ward
- Number of pages
- 104
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781556121197
- ISBN
- 9781556121197
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.75
€ 16.75