The World's Religions (Smith Huston)(Paperback)

The World's Religions (Smith Huston)(Paperback)

The World's Religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor Huston Smith (Tales of Wonder), is the definitive classic for introducing the essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, as

Buddhism: A Concise Introduction (Smith Huston)(Paperback)

A concise and up-to-date guide to the history, teachings, and practice of Buddhism by two luminaries in the field of world

The World's Wisdom: Sacred Texts of the World's Religions (Novak Philip)(Paperback)

A world Bible for our time from Buddhist, Hindu, Confucian, Taoist, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and primal religion sources! In this perfect companion to Huston Smith's bestselling The World's Wisdom, Philip Novak distills the most powerful and elegant expressions of the wisdom of humankind

Hinduism for Dummies (Srinivasan Amrutur V.)(Paperback)

Your hands-on guide to one of the world's major religions The dominant religion of India, 'Hinduism' refers to a wide variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have developed over thousands of years. Today, the United States is home to approximately one million Hindus. If you've heard

Map Is Not Territory: Studies in the History of Religions (Smith Jonathan Z.)(Paperback)

In Map Is Not Territory, Jonathan Z. Smith engages previous interpretations of religious texts from late antiquity, critically evaluates the notion of sacred space and time as it is represented in the works of Mircea Eliade, and tackles important problems of methodology

Understanding World Religions: A Road Map for Justice and Peace, Second Edition (Smith David Whitten)(Paperback)

Understanding World Religions introduces students to major worldviews-including Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Native American, and Marxist-through the lens of justice and peace. The second edition has been updated and revised throughout. After an introduction to key themes in studying

Sacred Sexuality: The Erotic Spirit in the World's Great Religions (Feuerstein Georg)(Paperback)

A historical, cross-cultural survey of sexuality as a sacred spiritual practice - Examines sacred sexuality in the world's religious and mystery traditions - Explores contemporary 'sexual stress syndrome' resulting from the absence of the sacred in sexual practice - Reveals how to find the sacred

This Is Shakespeare - How to Read the World's Greatest Playwright (Smith Emma)(Paperback / softback)

Astrology and Cosmology in the World's Religions (Campion Nicholas)(Paperback)

When you think of astrology, you may think of the horoscope section in your local paper, or of Nancy Reagan's consultations with an astrologer in the White House in the 1980s. Yet almost every religion uses some form of astrology: some way of thinking about the sun, moon, stars, and planets and how

Jane Austen Writers' Club - Inspiration and Advice from the World's Best-loved Novelist (Smith Rebecca)(Paperback / softback)

The Baudrillard Dictionary (Smith Richard G.)(Paperback)

A comprehensive and in-depth dictionary dedicated to one of the world's most influential and controversial public intellectuals, Jean

Art to Come: Histories of Contemporary Art (Smith Terry)(Paperback)

In Art to Come Terry Smith-who is widely recognized as one of the world's leading historians and theorists of contemporary art-traces the emergence of contemporary art and further develops his concept of contemporaneity. Smith shows that embracing contemporaneity as both a historical concept and a

Embodying Black Religions in Africa and Its Diasporas (Covington-Ward Yolanda)(Paperback)

The contributors to Embodying Black Religions in Africa and Its Diasporas investigate the complex intersections between the body, religious expression, and the construction and transformation of social relationships and political and economic power. Among other topics, the essays examine the

African Religions (Olupona Jacob K.)(Paperback)

What are African religions? African Religions: A Very Short Introduction answers this question by examining primarily indigenous religious traditions on the African continent, as well as exploring Christianity and Islam. It focuses on the diversity of ethnic groups, languages, cultures, and

If the World Were a Village (Smith David J.)(Paperback / softback)

Aiming to provoke thought and elicit questions, this book explainsfacts about the world's population simply. Instead of unimaginablebillions, it presents the whole world as a village of just 100 people. We find out that 22 speak a Chinese dialect and that 17 can't read

Investigate! Religions: The Jewish, Christian and Muslim Faiths (De Mullenheim Sophie)(Paperback)

Join two children, Sophie and Thomas on their investigation to learn more about the world religions with one God. Through searching questions, this engaging non-fiction book explains the beliefs and practices of Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Find out about the origins of the faiths, the holy

Religions of Rome: Volume 2, a Sourcebook (Beard Mary)(Paperback)

This book, the second of the two volumes that make up Religions of Rome, presents a wide range of documents illustrating religious life in the Roman world from the early Republic to the late Empire (both visual evidence and texts in translation). More than just a 'sourcebook,' it explores some of

MR & Mrs Smith Presents: The World's Sexiest Bedrooms (Smith)(Pevná vazba)

A showcase of the very best hotel rooms around the world, from elegant country retreats, to quirky hideaways and stylish city escapes, selected by global travel experts Mr & Mrs

A Christology of Religions (O'Collins Gerald)(Paperback)

Through the lens of Christology, a new approach to the theology of

100 Things They Don't Want You To Know - Conspiracies, mysteries and unsolved crimes (Smith Daniel)(Paperback / softback)

Uncover the world's greatest mysteries, disappearances, unsolved crimes, cover-ups and conspiracy

Comparing Religions (Kripal Jeffrey J.)(Paperback)

Comparing Religions is a next-generation textbook which expertly guides, inspires, and challenges those who wish to think seriously about religious pluralism in the modern world. A unique book teaching the art and practice of comparing religions Draws on a wide range of religious traditions to

Atlas of World Religions (Dowley Tim)(Paperback)

Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms (Russell Gerard)(Paperback / softback)

Part travelogue, part history, a beautifully written account of the disappearing religions of the

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Japanese Religions (Baffelli Erica)(Pevná vazba)

Providing an overview of current cutting-edge research in the field of Japanese religions, this Handbook is the most up-to-date guide to contemporary scholarship in the field. As well as charting innovative research taking place, this book also points to new directions for future research, covering