This book brings together scholars with expertise in modern Islamic thought and practice to evaluate the claim that we are witnessing something tantamount to an 'Islamic Reformation, ' by assessing the character and impact of various reformist trends... Zobraziť viac
In Joseph Conrad: A Biography, acclaimed writer Jeffrey Meyers presents the definitive account of the life of Joseph Conrad (1857-1924), author of Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Nostromo, and many other landmarks in modern literature. Meyers' biography,... Zobraziť viac
Julian Budden, one of the world's foremost scholars of Italian opera and author of a monumental three-volume study of Verdi's works, now offers music lovers a major new biography of one of the giants of Italian opera, Giacomo Puccini.Blending astute... Zobraziť viac
Core to Paul's gospel is the relationship between Israel and the Nations in light of the coming of Christ. But historic Christianity, in claiming to be a new Israel, and in not recognising the purpose of God in Christ for Jews and the nations, has... Zobraziť viac
Biblical and Talmudic Judaism are rooted in the presuppositions and interests of a patriarchal society, but Sassoon identifies views within the Bible and the Talmud that rise above patriarchal self-interest. Particularly compelling is evidence of... Zobraziť viac
14 prominente TheologInnen der Gegenwart stellen ihr Predigtkonzept vor. Anhand eigener Arbeitsproben erläutern sie, worauf es ankommt, wie es gemacht wird und was das für die Theologie als Ganze bedeutet... Zobraziť viac
This book provides a 2000 year history of Christian worship in its social context, combining sociological theory, social history and the latest developments in the study of liturgy. As well as examining the mainstream traditions of Christian worship in... Zobraziť viac
Why did people choose the Reformation? What was it in the evangelical teaching that excited, moved or persuaded them? Andrew Pettegree here re-examines the reasons that moved millions to this decisive and traumatic break with a shared Christian past... Zobraziť viac
Rising from the grave, FAKKU Books brings a new monster girl book that will make more than the hairs on the back of your neck rise. Monster Smash is the first book from new-comer Mizone, but it's so good it'll make you toss out your old monster manual... Zobraziť viac
Many declare the debate about abortion to be hopelessly polarised, between conservatives and liberals, between forces religious and secular. In this book Mumford upends this received wisdom and challenges consensus, arguing that many dominant attitudes... Zobraziť viac
At last! From Percy's first adventure to the thundering series climax, the complete set of Rick Riordan's much-feted saga where modern heroes tackle ravenous mythical monsters! What if the Greek gods of Olympus - Zeus, Poseidon, ... Zobraziť viac
In this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series, Scott Hahn, a bestselling author and a leading Catholic interpreter of Scripture, examines Romans from within the living tradition of the ... Zobraziť viac
For curious readers young and old, a rich and colorful history of religion from humanity's earliest days to our own contentious times In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome... Zobraziť viac
From fire-stealing Prometheus to scene-stealing Helen of Troy, from Jason and his golden fleece to Oedipus and his mother, this collection of classic tales from Greek mythology demonstrates the inexhaustible vitality of a timeless cultural legacy... Zobraziť viac
An insightful collection of essays on the Kabbalah and Jewish spirituality—from the preeminent scholar of Jewish mysticism.Gershom Scholem was the master builder of historical studies of the Kabbalah. When he began to work on this neglected field, the... Zobraziť viac
With his parents working overseas, Matsu stays at the home of his tsundere childhood friend, Yuki, and her gorgeous mother, Yasuko. While Yasuko is kind and caring, Yuki is a roughhousing dark-skinned kogal prodigy who loves to assert her iron will on... Zobraziť viac
1957, south-east suburbs of London. Jean Swinney is a feature writer on a local paper, disappointed in love and - on the brink of forty - living a limited existence with her truculent mother... Zobraziť viac
Fifteen years ago, in Mitch Albom's beloved novel, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, the world fell in love with Eddie, a grizzled war veteran- turned-amusement park mechanic who died saving the life of a young girl named Annie. Eddie's journey to ... Zobraziť viac
God's Word as you've never seen it before!The first Manga adaptation of the Bible to be published in English. Zobraziť viac
In this groundbreaking book, Scalia and Garner systematically explain all the most important principles of constitutional, statutory, and contractual interpretation in an engaging and informative style with hundreds of... Zobraziť viac
