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Monasticism: A Very Short Introduction£7.99 Stephen J. Davis
9780198717645 Stephen J. Davis considers the phenomenon of monasticism from antiquity to the present day, addressing key questions about monastic spirituality and practice. Looking at Christian, Jainism, and Buddhist traditions of monasticism, Davis explores the life and beliefs of those in monasteries, and considers the role of monasticism in the modern world. |
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Miracles: A Very Short Introduction£7.99 Yujin Nagasawa
9780198747215 From a chicken nugget shaped like Jesus, to Mohammad splitting the moon in two, to a Japanese doll whose hair grows, Yujin Nagasawa considers reported miracles in ancient scriptures and modern day life, and uses cutting-edge scientific research on belief formation to address some of our most fundamental questions concerning miracles. |
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Getting to Church: Exploring Narratives of Gender and Joining£24.49 Sally K. Gallagher
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Catholicism: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Gerald O'Collins
9780198796855 What are the origins of the Catholic Church? How has Catholicism changed and adapted over the centuries? What challenges does the Catholic Church face in the twenty-first century? Gerald O'Collins answers these and other questions, and in this new edition considers the impact of Pope Francis' leadership of the Church since 2013. |
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Calvinism: A Very Short Introduction£7.99 Jon Balserak
9780198753711 In this Very Short Introduction Jon Balserak explores major ideas and issues associated with the Calvinist system of thought. He looks at how Calvinist ideas and practices spread and took root, helping shape societies today. Much of contemporary thought - especially western thought - on everything from civil government to money, suicide, and divorce has been influenced by Calvinism. Balserak also combats common misconceptions about Calvinism, and explores the relationship between Calvinism and the modern world. |
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The Hebrew Bible as Literature: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Tod Linafelt
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Revelations of Divine Love£8.99 Julian of Norwich, Barry Windeatt
9780199641185 Julian of Norwich is one of the subtlest writers and profoundest thinkers of the Middle Ages, and the earliest woman writer in English. Her Revelations describe a loving and merciful God and a positive vision of humanity. This sensitive new translation conveys the poise and serenity of her style, and includes the two versions of her text. |
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Pilgrimage: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Ian Reader
9780198718222 Pilgrimage is found in most religious cultures, from Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and India, to France, Spain, and Japan. In this Very Short Introduction Ian Reader explores the key themes of pilgrimage throughout the ages, considering its various forms and its identity as a 'spiritual tourism' industry, to explain why it has remained so popular. |
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The Book of Margery Kempe£8.99 Margery Kempe, Anthony Bale
9780199686643 The Book of Margery Kempe is the extraordinary account of a medieval wife, mother, and mystic. The earliest autobiography in English, It describes Kempe's transformation from businesswoman to pilgrim, her visions, hostile encounters with clergy and travels to holy sites abroad. This new translation provides full introduction and notes. |
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Ritual: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Barry Stephenson
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God: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 John Bowker
9780198708957 Who or what is God? In this Very Short Introduction John Bowker considers questions like these. Exploring how the major religions interpret the idea of God, and have established their own distinctive beliefs about God's existence, Bowker shows how and why our understanding of God continues to evolve. |
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African American Religion: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
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African Religions: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Jacob K. Olupona
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The Masnavi, Book Three£9.99 Jalal al-Din Rumi, Jawid Mojaddedi
9780199652037 Rumi is the greatest mystic poet to have written in Persian, and the Masnavi, written in six books, is his masterpiece. It conveys a message of divine love in entertaining stories and homilies. The focus of Book Three is on epistemology; this is the first ever verse translation, and the first translation of any kind for over 80 years. |
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Rastafari: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Ennis B. Edmonds
9780199584529 Rastafari has grown into an international socio-religious movement, with adherents of Rastafari found in most of the major population centres and outposts of the world. This Very Short Introduction provides a brief account of this widespread but often poorly understood movement, looking at its history, central principles, and practices. |
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Martyrdom: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Jolyon Mitchell
9780199585236 Martyrdom is a controversial topic, with a long history of provoking fierce debate. In this Very Short Introduction Jolyon Mitchell provides a historical analysis to understand the contemporary debates surrounding martyrdom. Using examples from a variety of contexts around the world, he explores how it has evolved, and what it means today. |
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Spirituality: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Philip Sheldrake
9780199588756 With a decline in traditional religious belief, interest in spirituality has grown hugely in Western cultures. The notion of spirituality expresses the fact that many people are driven by goals that concern more than material satisfaction. Philip Sheldrake explores the historical foundations of spirituality and considers how it transforms lives. |
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The Varieties of Religious Experience£10.99 William James, Matthew Bradley
9780199691647 Drawing on psychology, philosophy, and literature, William James's classic survey of religious belief gathers testimony from a huge range of diverse sources to construct a defence of the individual religious experience. It speaks powerfully to the modern debate on atheism and faith, in the most critically up-to-date edition available. |
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The Devil: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Darren Oldridge
9780199580996 The Devil has fascinated writers and theologians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many dramatic and haunting works of art. Today he remains a potent image in popular culture. The Devil: A Very Short Introduction presents an introduction to the Christian Devil through the history of ideas and the lives of real people. |
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Magic: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Owen Davies
9780199588022 Magic continues to be an enduring topic of fascination, managing to pervade the popular imagination. In this Very Short Introduction Owen Davies explores the definitions and practice of magic over the millennia; highlighting the controversy, conflict, and debate it has caused. |
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