An Introduction to the What does belief in God amount to? Can we reasonably believe in God’s existence without argument or evidence? Can God’s existence be proved? Can we believe in miracles? Is there life after death?In …
Islam and Democracy If you have ever wondered if there is a democratic future in countries declared to be Islamic, this book is good food for thought. Starting with a thoughtful discussion of different possible …
The Re enchantment Of Christopher Partridge has provided us with an glimpse into what he calls the occulture, i.e., the “non-Christian religo-cultural milieu…that both resources and is resourced by popular …
Jewish Topographies Heritage Culture Time and place play the central role in our understanding of Jewish civilisation, while place and space seem to be secondary categories at best. Jewish places are most commonly perceived to be …
Studies in the Catholic Written in 1933 during the heyday of the Catholic Social Movement, this text provides a primary-source snapshot that cannot be achieved by historical retrospectives written years later. It offers …
Latinas os in the The Latina/o population in the United States has experienced significant and rapid growth during the past decades. Consequently, they have become the largest minority group in the nation. Latinas/os …
Islamic Nationhood and Colonial This is a well-conceived and interesting book that provides the research to support Snouck Hurgronje’s assertion (in “Mekka”) that the Jawah — pilgrims from the Malay world — *were* forming a new …
The Healthy Jew The Well written, quality research back up, I plan to share this book with my doctors. I have always felt that the more I “fight” an illness, the harder it fights me, and my health deteriorates. Meds …
Victorian Religious Discourse New This collection of essays attempts to address the disparate historical and critical ways religion informs the literature and culture of nineteenth-century England, showing how a representative group …
Singing Culture A Study This study examines the historical development and social, political and economic significance of gospel music in Zimbabwe. It approaches music with Christian theological ideas and popular appeal as …