Religion

Hans Kung describes the history of the Roman Catholic Church from its origins in St Paul's Rome, through the disputes of the medieval era to the modern world. He examines...

Drawing on a wide range of material - ranging from the spiritual character of the world religions to the findings of contemporary neuroscience - Karen Armstrong argues that compassion is...

Building on the success of Stereotyping Religion: Critiquing Cliches, this follow up volume dismantles a further 10 widespread stereotypes and cliches about religion, focusing on cliches that a new generation...

This book introduces students to the so-called classics of the field from the 19th and 20th centuries, whilst challenging readers to apply a critical lens. Instead of representing scholars and...

Lisa D. Powell strengthens and amplifies the claim that God is disabled, made by Nancy Eiesland in her ground breaking book The Disabled God (1994). She offers an alternative understanding...

This is a book about awareness - it's about being 'awake' and in touch with what is going on here and now. Practical and down-to-earth, it deals exclusively with the...

This wide-ranging book explores the diversity of esoteric and occult beliefs.Neo-Paganism is one of the fastest-growing new religions in the western world where witchcraft or Wicca, Druidry, and Urban Shamanism...

In this collection of prayers from around the world, mystical scholar Andrew Harvey shares the illuminating and soul-awakening power of the written word. In this deeply inspirational book, he offers...

'Striking' ELLE France'Brave' iNews'Powerful' TLS'Urgent' Evening Standard'Original' CosmopolitanThe first work of non-fiction in English from the prize-winning and internationally bestselling author of Lullaby and Adele, translated by Sophie Lewis.In these...

'Rivetingly fresh and stunning' Sunday Times'A tour de force, a triumph' Catholic Herald'One of the most remarkable historians and communicators working today' Dan SnowThree thousand years ago, in the Southwest...

Serenity Prayersis a lovely and timeless collection of prayers, prose, and poems that leaves readers feeling relaxed, peaceful, hopeful, and encouraged. It's a thoughtful resource for facing everyday challenges. Excerpt...

During this time of conflict and suspicion, it is perhaps more important than ever to understand the beliefs and philosophies of other cultures. A Short History of Religion provides a...

A clear, concise and detailed analysis of the eclectic and beautiful visual and material culture of Catholicism. Focusing on a carefully curated selection of Catholic art and artefacts, this book...

An extensively illustrated compendium of 45 expertly selected illuminated bibles that transport the reader through 1,000 years of history and across the Christian world. For two millennia the Bible has...

Diarmaid MacCulloch's epic, acclaimed history A History of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years follows the story of Christianity around the globe, from ancient Palestine to contemporary China. How did...

Covering all the major Hindu practices, festivals, beliefs, gods, sacred sites, languages, and religious texts, this is the most comprehensive Hinduism dictionary of its kind. It contains 2,800 entries on...

The essential introduction to Islam by a leading expertHardly a day goes by without mention of Islam. And yet, for most people, and in much of the world, Islam remains...

The author of the international bestseller Shantaram takes us on a gripping personal journey of wonder and insight into science, belief, faith and devotion. Drawing on sacred traditions, rigorous logic...

2016 BIBLE OF THE YEAR - CRT Awards 2016 A bright, accessible new edition of the UK's bestselling Bible translation, perfect for readers of all ages. The Sunrise Good News...

A milestone in the history of popular theology, 'The Screwtape Letters' is an iconic classic on spiritual warfare and the power of the devil. This profound and striking narrative takes...

The spiritual diaries of Pope St John Paul II - published for the first time ever in English. The most intimate insight into the longest-serving pontiff of our time. Ten...

A handsome leather edition of the bestselling King James Version translation. This is a timeless classic and a wonderful gift, prize or keepsake. The King James Version has been a...

Britain's greatest religious historian chronicles the rise and rise of fundamentalism. One of the most potent forces bedevilling the modern world is religious extremism, and the need to understand it...

On 20th November 1979, the Salafi Group, led by a charismatic figure named Juhaiman al-Utaibi, seized control of the Sacred Mosque in Mecca, the holiest site in the Muslim World....

What is church's true foundation? Was the Christian church founded by Jesus, or does 'the Eucharist make the church'? Paul Avis sets out his own answer to these questions. Gathering...

Jesus said, 'The kingdom of God is like a treasure hidden in a field'. God of Surprises shows how we can find that treasure in the most unlikely of places...

Enjoy peaceful thoughts every day of the year with these 365 inspirational images and quotes. Meditation, inner peace, a respect for nature, a detachment from worldly goods: all these concepts...

"Having faith doesn't mean never going through tough times, but having the strength to face them, knowing we are not alone." --Pope Francis When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio ascended to...

The printing press has been called the greatest invention of the second millennium. Published in Mainz around 1454, the Gutenberg Bible was the first major Western publication to be printed...

Say a Little Prayer (SALP) provides a fresh, modern means of relating to the spiritual in our fast-paced world. Uniting schools of thought and spirituality from across history and geography,...

St. Bernadette's impoverished childhood, her work as a shepherdess, visions of Our Lady, harsh treatment as a nun, and tragic death at the age of 35 are recalled in this...

'I didn't think he'd do it. I really didn't think he would. I thought he'd say, whoa, hold on, wait a minute. We made a deal, remember, the land, the...

Thought-provoking, comforting and wise, the simple truths of The Prophet remain compelling and rewarding to this day.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics...

Judaism is one of the oldest and most influential of all faiths and it has been a profound formative influence on both Christianity and Islam. Understanding Judaism is a concise,...

In this beautiful book readers will find all they need to consult the time-honoured I Ching oracle to find love, understand relationships and mend friendships. Based on the eight natural...

"Simple Guides Judaism" provides a concise and accessible introduction to Judaism. Written without bias, this guide presents engaging descriptions of the key concepts, beliefs and practices. Pocket sized and presented...

"Simple Guides Islam" provides a concise and accessible introduction to Islam. Written without bias, this guide presents engaging descriptions of the key concepts, beliefs and practices. Pocket sized and presented...

Augustine's spiritual autobiography is not only a major document in the history of Christianity and a classic of Roman Africa: it also marks a vital moment in the history of...