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Between Man and God
Issues in Judaic Thought
E-bok, 2001
1144 kr
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Sicker presents a personal attempt to come to grips with the awesome question, Where was God at Auschwitz? and with it some of the related central issues of Jewish thought and belief. There is a tendency among many writers of contemporary work of theology to argue that the very fact of the …
Ecumenical Movement
An Introductory History
E-bok, 2004
1091 kr
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What is Ecumenism? How and when did it start? What are its goals and how will they affect the future of the Christian churches? This book answers these questions and examines the remarkable story of new encounters between Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Anglican, Old Catholic, and most Protestant …
Popular Religion in America
The Evangelical Voice
E-bok, 1993
1169 kr
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The enormous growth of evangelicalism is one of the major developments in recent American life. Like other scholars, Jorstad acknowledges that evangelicalism has grown because it is theologically attractive. But Jorstad also attributes the growth of the evangelical movement to its relationship with …
Gods of Our Fathers
The Memory of Egypt in Judaism and Christianity
E-bok, 2001
1169 kr
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Gabriel offers a startling new look at Judaism and Christianity by attempting to trace their historical theological roots, not to the revelations of God, but to the common theological ancestor, the religions of ancient Egypt. Using new material only recently made available by archaeology, Gabriel …
Human Dignity and the Common Good
The Great Papal Social Encyclicals from Leo XIII to John Paul II
E-bok, 2001
1344 kr
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Consisting of the full text of eight papal social encyclicals dating back to 1891 and the papacy of Leo XIII, and one important papal radio address on Christian social ethics, this reference work also introduces, outlines, and summarizes the texts in a clear, understandable language. Each …
Religious Fundamentalism in Developing Countries
Av Santosh C. Saha, Thomas K. Carr
E-bok, 2001
1135 kr
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Using a variety of methodological approaches, this timely book offers a thorough examination of the impact and implications of religious fundamentalism in developing nations. The authors explore why and how adherence to fundamentalist principles affects the social, political, and religious …
Religious Mythology and the Art of War
Comparative Religious Symbolisms of Military Violence
Av James A. Aho
Inbunden, 1981
1063 kr
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Religious Press in Britain, 1760-1900
Inbunden, 1989
1095 kr
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Religion played a very special role in the life of nineteenth-century Britain. This period saw the last great revival of religion, which shaped the pattern of attitudes and behavior we now call Victorian. The religious periodical press was the preeminent medium of communication on all subjects in …
Just War and Jihad
Historical and Theoretical Perspectives on War and Peace in Western and Islamic Traditions
Av James T. Johnson, John Kelsay
Inbunden, 1991
1063 kr
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In this collaborative examination two diverse groups of scholars look at Western and Islamic approaches to war, peace, and statecraft from their own perspectives in an effort to bridge the gap of knowledge and understanding between the two traditions. Established scholars in religious ethics and …
Cross, Crescent, and Sword
The Justification and Limitation of War in Western and Islamic Tradition
Av James T. Johnson, John Kelsay
Inbunden, 1990
993 kr
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The rapid and energetic resurgence of the Islamic religion and the expanded international role played by Islamic nations and political movements provided the impetus for a collaborative examination by scholars of religion and culture intent on bridging the gap of knowledge and understanding between …
Buddhist Behavioral Codes and the Modern World
An International Symposium
Av Chung-Hwa International Conference on Bu, Charles Wei-Fu m. fl.
Inbunden, 1994
1063 kr
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Within the scope of the English-language literature on Buddhism, the codes of behavior mandated by Buddhist doctrine represent an infrequently discussed topic. The selections here consist of essays on Buddhism by 17 scholars and practitioners, who address the ongoing evolution of Buddhist doctrine …
Politics and Religious Authority
American Catholics Since the Second Vatican Council
Av Richard Gelm
Inbunden, 1993
641 kr
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This study assesses the political effects of the Second Vatican Council on the politics of American Catholics. After discussing Catholic contributions to political development since the Middle Ages, Gelm argues that changes since Vatican II signify a major departure from the Church's authoritarian …
Competing Visions of Islam in the United States
A Study of Los Angeles
Inbunden, 1997
1063 kr
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This book fills a void in the study of Muslims in the United States, presenting the first in-depth study of the large Muslim population in Los Angeles County. It examines an array of issues facing the American Muslim population, ranging from gender and ethnicity to political and da 'wa (missionary) …
Druids
Priests of the Ancient Celts
Av Paul Lonigan
Inbunden, 1996
1063 kr
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This comprehensive study of the Druids offers a fresh look at the enigmatic and often controversial question of the role of these priests in Celtic society. The religion of Druidism is examined as an inheritance of Indo-European tradition, with intriguing analogies made between Irish and Roman …
Protestant Evangelical Literary Culture and Contemporary Society
Av Jan Blodgett
Inbunden, 1997
980 kr
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While studies have been done on the politics, personalities, and television empires of Protestant evangelicals, little has been said about the power of evangelical publishing and the recent upsurge in evangelical fiction. In the last 20 years, evangelical publishing has grown into a multimillion …
Ecumenical Movement
An Introductory History
Inbunden, 2004
993 kr
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What is Ecumenism? How and when did it start? What are its goals and how will they affect the future of the Christian churches? This book answers these questions and examines the remarkable story of new encounters between Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Anglican, Old Catholic, and most Protestant …
Gods of Our Fathers
The Memory of Egypt in Judaism and Christianity
Inbunden, 2001
1063 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Gabriel offers a startling new look at Judaism and Christianity by attempting to trace their historical theological roots, not to the revelations of God, but to the common theological ancestor, the religions of ancient Egypt. Using new material only recently made available by archaeology, Gabriel …
Human Dignity and the Common Good
The Great Papal Social Encyclicals from Leo XIII to John Paul II
Inbunden, 2001
1223 kr
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Consisting of the full text of eight papal social encyclicals dating back to 1891 and the papacy of Leo XIII, and one important papal radio address on Christian social ethics, this reference work also introduces, outlines, and summarizes the texts in a clear, understandable language. Each …
