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Till We Have Faces (Paperback): C. S. Lewis Till We Have Faces (Paperback)
C. S. Lewis
R235 Discovery Miles 2 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fascinated by the myth of Cupid and Psyche throughout his life, C. S. Lewis reimagines their story from the perspective of Psyche's sister, Orual. 'I saw well why the gods do not speak to us openly, nor let us answer . . . Why should they hear the babble that we think we mean? How can they meet us face to face till we have faces?' Till We Have Faces is a brilliant examination of envy, betrayal, loss, blame, grief, guilt, and conversion. In this, his final - and most mature and masterful - novel, Lewis reminds us of our own fallibility and the role of a higher power in our lives.

The Birth of Christianity (Paperback): Maurice Goguel The Birth of Christianity (Paperback)
Maurice Goguel
R1,323 Discovery Miles 13 230 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1953, The Birth of Christianity analyses the development of Christian doctrine and the establishment of the Church. The book traces the history of the formation of the Church as a new religious society and considers its development both in the realm of thought as well as on a social level, in both emotional life and moral action. It explores how the Christian faith first found expression in society through a variety of forms that were gradually assimilated into one system of doctrine, and examines both how Christian theology and dogma were formed, and how the Church developed its constitution. The Birth of Christianity will appeal to those with an interest in the history of religion, the history of Christianity, theology, and the philosophy of religion.

Bridge to Islam - A Study of the Religious Forces of Islam and Christianity in the Near East (Paperback): Erich W. Bethmann Bridge to Islam - A Study of the Religious Forces of Islam and Christianity in the Near East (Paperback)
Erich W. Bethmann
R900 Discovery Miles 9 000 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1953, Bridge to Islam is a detailed study of the beliefs of Muhammad and his followers, exploring the relationship between the world of Islam and that of Christianity. Drawing attention to the common beliefs between Islam and Christianity, the book examines the relationship between these two prominent religions and poses the argument that it is only through a proper appreciation of the differences in spiritual attitudes that a bridge of understanding and knowledge can be built between them. It traces the religious histories of different countries in the Middle East and assesses the position of Islam and Christianity in each one. Bridge to Islam will appeal to those with an interest in the history of Christianity, the history of Islam, religious studies, and the Middle East.

The Christian Mystery - An Exposition of Esoteric Christianity (Paperback): Lois Lang-Sims The Christian Mystery - An Exposition of Esoteric Christianity (Paperback)
Lois Lang-Sims
R888 Discovery Miles 8 880 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

First published in 1980, The Christian Mystery presents a new approach to considering the Mysteries of the Faith. The book examines the doctrines of Christianity, analysing them closely and showing how together they constitute an invisible whole. It argues that churches should turn back to the esoteric teachings known by the first Christians and explores how Christianity has developed the primal Tradition of which Jesus was Representative. The Christian Mystery will appeal to those with an interest in theology, the philosophy of religion, and the history of Christianity.

Christianity Among the Religions (Paperback): E L Allen Christianity Among the Religions (Paperback)
E L Allen
R888 Discovery Miles 8 880 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1961, Christianity Among the Religions examines whether it is possible to learn from other religions without compromising on personal religious loyalties. The book traces from the thirteenth century the gradual awakening of the West to the spiritual qualities of other religions and the various efforts made to place them in relation to Christianity. It explores the reports sent home by Jesuit missionaries in China, the advance in knowledge in nineteenth-century Europe, and the gradual decline in Western "provincialism". In doing so, the book puts forwards suggestions for the relation between Christianity and other religions and calls for open conversations between representatives of different faiths with the aim of increased unity of spirit. Christianity Among the Religions will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of Christianity and religious studies more generally.

Christianity and Fear - A Study in History and in the Psychology and Hygiene of Religion (Paperback): Oscar Pfister Christianity and Fear - A Study in History and in the Psychology and Hygiene of Religion (Paperback)
Oscar Pfister
R1,324 Discovery Miles 13 240 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1948, Christianity and Fear explores the nature and history of Christian love in relation to the problem of fear. Based on methods of depth psychology and mental hygiene, the book argues for the necessity of a general concentration of the Christian religion and way of life upon the unity of love through faith and faith through love. It presents the struggle between the teaching of Christian love and the many instances of disputes on dogma that have prompted hatred and fear throughout ecclesiastical history. By using the theory of fear and compulsions, it attempts to explain the directions assumed by these aberrations in Christian history and to highlight love as the essence of the teaching of Jesus. Christianity and Fear will appeal to those with an interest in the history of Christianity, theology, and the psychology of religion.

Christianity in the Making - A Critical and Historical Summary of the First Three Centuries (Paperback): S.H. Hooke Christianity in the Making - A Critical and Historical Summary of the First Three Centuries (Paperback)
S.H. Hooke
R889 Discovery Miles 8 890 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1926, Christianity in the Making is a consideration of the processes of birth, growth and change observable in the first centuries of Christianity. The book draws attention to the key problems and debates that arise in studying the development of Christianity and encourages analysis of early Christian documents. Beginning with an overview of the life and death of Jesus, it reconstructs the main stages of the movement which resulted in Christianity and explores how it transitioned from a purely Jewish community with a narrow theology and apocalyptic outlook into a world-wide organisation. Christianity in the Making is ideal for readers with an interest in the history of Christianity, the history of religion, religious philosophy, and the development of Christian theology.

The Force of the Feminine - Women, Men and the Church (Paperback): Margaret-Ann Franklin The Force of the Feminine - Women, Men and the Church (Paperback)
Margaret-Ann Franklin
R899 Discovery Miles 8 990 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1986. The Force of the Feminine brings together the work of Christians from a number of denominations in examining different aspects of the task of converting the Church to the 'feminine'. Women have by and large occupied a subordinate position within the Church: men have written the theology; in the majority of denominations only men have always been permitted to be priests or ministers. The book explores how to awaken individual Christians to the need to feminise Church structures and, further, the possible need to rethink the very notion of God. The Force of the Feminine will appeal to those with an interest in religious studies, the history of Christianity, and religion and gender.

Peter Abelard - Philosophy and Christianity in the Middle Ages (Paperback): Leif Grane Peter Abelard - Philosophy and Christianity in the Middle Ages (Paperback)
Leif Grane
R892 Discovery Miles 8 920 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1970, Peter Abelard provides an exploration into the social and religious background to the story of Abelard and Heloise. The book presents the twelfth century as an age of renaissance, which saw the revival of Greek philosophy and Roman law, a renaissance just as important as that which was to come three centuries later. Through an examination of the life of Peter Abelard, the book offers an insight into this age of enlightenment in which dialects flourished and religious thought began to break away from the bonds of traditionalism. Peter Abelard will appeal to those with an interest in religious and social history, medieval history, and the story of Abelard and Heloise.

The Cathedral (Paperback): Clive Sansom The Cathedral (Paperback)
Clive Sansom
R882 Discovery Miles 8 820 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1958, The Cathedral is a verse sequence evoking the spirit of an English cathedral and the characters associated with its history. Although Salisbury is at its core, the book does not focus on the portrait of one specific cathedral, but instead includes features from many. It brings to life the figures that it portrays, giving voices to a wide variety of characters from the Peasant's Daughter to The Devil, and the Spire-Builder to the Queen. The Cathedral will appeal to those with an interest in poetry, Christianity, and religious architecture.

The Need for Certainty - A Sociological Study of Conventional Religion (Paperback): Robert Towler The Need for Certainty - A Sociological Study of Conventional Religion (Paperback)
Robert Towler
R885 Discovery Miles 8 850 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1984, The Need for Certainty explores the different ways in which people can be religious within the conventional traditions of the main Christian denominations. Based on in-depth analysis of letters sent to John Robinson, then Bishop of Woolwich, after the publication of his book Honest to God, The Need for Certainty describes five contrasting ways of being religious and explores how, despite being mutually incompatible, they are able to coexist in the churches. In doing so, it argues that a proper grasp of this wide variation in styles of religiousness is a prerequisite for quantitative surveys of religion. Each contrasting religious style is explored in turn and illustrated with quotations from the original letters. The intense desire for religious certainty is extensively explored and presented as a debased, but common, form of religious aspiration that often leads to the degeneration of faith. The Need for Certainty is ideal for those with an interest in Christianity, the sociology of religion, and theology.

Who Cares? - Christianity and Modern Problems (Paperback): F.G. Herod Who Cares? - Christianity and Modern Problems (Paperback)
F.G. Herod
R882 Discovery Miles 8 820 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1981, Who Cares? Christianity and Modern Problems explores a wide range of social problems and how they relate to Christianity. The book covers a variety of topics, including family, poverty, money, race, work, war, leisure, government, sex and marriage, and religion. In each case, it draws connections to Christian teaching and reflects the facts and attitudes of the time in which it was written. Adopting a flexible approach to study, the chapters and subjects discussed can be read in any order. The book is also equipped with a selection of exam questions set by various examining boards at the time of original publication. Who Cares? Christianity and Modern Problems will appeal to those with an interest in social history, religious history, and education.

Destruction, Ethics, and Intergalactic Love - Exploring Y: The Last Man and Saga (Paperback): Peter Admirand Destruction, Ethics, and Intergalactic Love - Exploring Y: The Last Man and Saga (Paperback)
Peter Admirand
R1,110 Discovery Miles 11 100 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book offers a creative and accessible exploration of two comic book series: Y: The Last Man and Saga It examines themes pertinent to the 21st century and its challenges, such as those of diversity and religious pluralism, issues of gender and war, heroes and moral failures, and forgiveness and seeking justice Through close interdisciplinary reading and personal narratives, the author delves into the complex worlds of Y and Saga in search of an ethics, meaning, and a path resonant with real world struggles Reading these works side-by-side, the analysis draws parallels and seeks common themes around four central ideas: seeking and making meaning in a meaningless world; love and parenting through oppression and grief; peacefulness when surrounded by violence; and the perils and hopes of diversity and communion This timely, attentive, and thoughtful study will resonate with scholars and students of comic studies, media and cultural studies, philosophy, theology, literature, psychology, and popular culture studies

Introduction to Christianity (Paperback): Paul Hessert Introduction to Christianity (Paperback)
Paul Hessert
R980 Discovery Miles 9 800 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1958, Introduction to Christianity considers the nature of Christianity as a life shared in an historical, continuing community. Divided into five parts, the book is a comprehensive interpretation of Christianity as a people created by God's activity in history, with a focus on the proclamation of the Gospel. It highlights and examines the relevance of Christian doctrine to reflections on the meaning of life, and considers the significance of this at a time in which attitudes towards religion are increasingly ambiguous. Introduction to Christianity is ideal for those with an interest in the history of Christianity, Christian theology, and religious philosophy.

Simply Jesus - Who He Was, What He Did, Why It Matters (Paperback): Tom Wright Simply Jesus - Who He Was, What He Did, Why It Matters (Paperback)
Tom Wright
R343 R281 Discovery Miles 2 810 Save R62 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Print Letters in Seventeenth-Century England - Politics, Religion, and News Culture (Hardcover): Gary Schneider Print Letters in Seventeenth-Century England - Politics, Religion, and News Culture (Hardcover)
Gary Schneider
R4,208 Discovery Miles 42 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Print Letters in Seventeenth-Century England investigates how and why letters were printed in the interrelated spheres of political contestation, religious controversy, and news culture-those published as pamphlets, as broadsides, and in newsbooks in the interests of ideological disputes and as political and religious propaganda. The epistolary texts examined in this book, be they fictional, satirical, collected, or authentic, were written for, or framed to have, a specific persuasive purpose, typically an ideological or propagandistic one. This volume offers a unique exploration into the crucial interface of manuscript culture and print culture where tremendous transformations occur, when, for instance, at its most basic level, a handwritten letter composed by a single individual and meant for another individual alone comes, either intentionally or not, into the purview of hundreds or even thousands of people. This essential context, a solitary exchange transmuted via print into an interaction consumed by many, serves to highlight the manner in which letters were exploited as propaganda and operated as vehicles of cultural narrative.

Singing the Gospel along Scotland's North-East Coast, 1859-2009 (Hardcover): Frances Wilkins Singing the Gospel along Scotland's North-East Coast, 1859-2009 (Hardcover)
Frances Wilkins
R3,917 Discovery Miles 39 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Following three years of ethnomusicological fieldwork on the sacred singing traditions of evangelical Christians in North-East Scotland and Northern Isles coastal communities, Frances Wilkins documents and analyses current singing practices in this book by placing them historically and contemporaneously within their respective faith communities. In ascertaining who the singers were and why, when, where, how and what they chose to sing, the study explores a number of related questions. How has sacred singing contributed to the establishment and reinforcement of individual and group identities both in the church and wider community? What is the process by which specific regional repertoires and styles develop? Which organisations and venues have been particularly conducive to the development of sacred singing in the community? How does the subject matter of songs relate to the immediate environment of coastal inhabitants? How and why has gospel singing in coastal communities changed? These questions are answered with comprehensive reference to interview material, fieldnotes, videography and audio field recordings. As one of the first pieces of ethnomusicological research into sacred music performance in Scotland, this ethnography draws important parallels between practices in the North East and elsewhere in the British Isles and across the globe.

Wonders of the Living World (Illustrated Hardback) - Curiosity, awe, and the meaning of life (Hardcover, New edition): Ruth... Wonders of the Living World (Illustrated Hardback) - Curiosity, awe, and the meaning of life (Hardcover, New edition)
Ruth Bancewicz; Illustrated by Danny Allison
R658 R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Save R116 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The living world is beautiful, intricate, and highly ordered. Organisms flourish across virtually every location on earth, and biological scientists are constantly discovering more about them. These findings spark awe in those who study the natural world, and also raise questions about the meaning of what we see: What's so special about life? Why are we here? Where is it all heading? Drawing on the thoughts of six scientists of faith, the work of the theologian Alister McGrath, and the biblical scholar Hilary Marlow, Dr Ruth M. Bancewicz examines their research to assess the claim that the discoveries of science are consistent with the existence of a God. Beautifully and creatively illustrated, Wonders of the Living World for adults (16+) will inspire curiosity and amazement, and prove a fascinating guide to your thinking about the meaning of life. FEATURING THE WORK OF: Prof. Stephen Freeland, Astrobiologist; Dr Rhoda Hawkins, Theoretical Physicist; Prof. Jeff Hardin, Cell and Developmental Biologist; Prof. Simon Conway Morris, Palaeobiologist; Prof. Jeff Schloss, Evolutionary Biologist; Dr Margaret Miller, Marine Biologist.

Life After Death Today in the United States, Japan, and China (Paperback): Gordon Mathews, Yang Yang, Miu Ying Kwong Life After Death Today in the United States, Japan, and China (Paperback)
Gordon Mathews, Yang Yang, Miu Ying Kwong
R1,123 Discovery Miles 11 230 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book is about contemporary senses of life after death in the United States, Japan, and China. By collecting and examining hundreds of interviews with people from all walks of life in these three societies, the book presents and compares personally held beliefs, experiences, and interactions with the concept of life after death. Three major aspects covered by the book Include, but are certainly not limited to, the enduring tradition of Japanese ancestor veneration, China's transition from state-sponsored materialism to the increasing belief in some form of afterlife, as well as the diversity in senses of, or disbelief in, life after death in the United States. Through these diverse first-hand testimonies the book reveals that underlying these changes in each society there is a shift from collective to individual belief, with people developing their own visions of what may, or may not, happen after death. This book will be valuable reading for students of Anthropology as well as Religious, Cultural, Asian and American Studies. It will also be an impactful resource for professionals such as doctors, nurses, and hospice workers.

An Anthology of the Cambridge Platonists - Sources and Commentary (Paperback): Douglas Hedley, Christian Hengstermann An Anthology of the Cambridge Platonists - Sources and Commentary (Paperback)
Douglas Hedley, Christian Hengstermann
R1,208 Discovery Miles 12 080 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Despite their neglect in many histories of ideas in the West, the Cambridge Platonists constitute the most significant and influential group of thinkers in the Platonic tradition between the Florentine Renaissance and the Romantic Age. This anthology offers readers a unique, thematically structured compendium of their key texts, along with an extensive introduction and a detailed account of their legacy. The volume draws upon a resurgence of interest in thinkers such as Benjamin Whichcote, 1609-1683; Ralph Cudworth, 1618-1688; Henry More, 1614-1687; John Smith, 1618-1652, and Anne Conway 1631-1679, and includes hitherto neglected extracts and some works of less familiar authors within the group, like George Rust 1627?-1670; Joseph Glanville, 1636-1680 and John Norris 1657-1712. It also highlights the Cambridge Platonists’ important role in the history of philosophy and theology, influencing luminaries such as Shaftesbury, Berkeley, Leibniz, Joseph de Maistre, S.T. Coleridge, and W.R. Emerson. The Cambridge Platonist Anthology is an indispensable guide to the serious study of a pivotal group of Western metaphysicians, and is of great value for both students and scholars of philosophy, literature, history, and theology. Key Features The only systematic anthology to the Cambridge Platonists available, facilitating quick comprehension of key themes and ideas Uses new translations of the Latin works, vastly improving upon faulty and misleading earlier translations Offers a wide range of new perspective on the Cambridge Platonists, showing the extent of their influence in early modern philosophy and beyond.

God Is Green - Christianity and the Environment (Paperback): Ian Bradley God Is Green - Christianity and the Environment (Paperback)
Ian Bradley 1
R390 R316 Discovery Miles 3 160 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

God is Green examines what the Bible has to say about humanity's relationship with and responsibility for the environment, and how Church traditions over the centuries have interpreted this. Ian Bradley argues that Christianity at its essence is a 'green faith' which has been distorted over the years. First published in 1990, this new edition of the book is revised for the contemporary state of our climate, and includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide for individuals and small groups.

John Owen and the Civil War Apocalypse - Preaching, Prophecy and Politics (Hardcover): Martyn Calvin Cowan John Owen and the Civil War Apocalypse - Preaching, Prophecy and Politics (Hardcover)
Martyn Calvin Cowan
R3,909 Discovery Miles 39 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

John Owen was one of the most significant figures in Reformed Orthodox theology during the Seventeenth Century, exerting considerable religious and political influence in the context of the British Civil War and Interregnum. Using Owen's sermons from this period as a window into the mind of a self-proclaimed prophet, this book studies how his apocalyptic interpretation of contemporary events led to him making public calls for radical political and cultural change. Owen believed he was ministering at a unique moment in history, and so the historical context in which he writes must be equally considered alongside the theological lineage that he draws upon. Combining these elements, this book allows for a more nuanced interpretation of Owen's ministry that encompasses his lofty spiritual thought as well as his passionate concerns with more corporeal events. This book represents part of a new historical turn in Owen Studies and will be of significant interest to scholars of theological history as well as Early Modern historians.

A Social History of Christian Origins - The Rejected Jesus (Paperback): Simon J Joseph A Social History of Christian Origins - The Rejected Jesus (Paperback)
Simon J Joseph
R1,131 Discovery Miles 11 310 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Employs the social-psychological study of social rejection, social identity theory, and social memory theory, shedding new light on the topic.

The Church and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness - Mirrors of God (Paperback): Derek King The Church and the Problem of Divine Hiddenness - Mirrors of God (Paperback)
Derek King
R1,101 Discovery Miles 11 010 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book offers a theological, and more specifically ecclesiological, response to the philosophical problem of divine hiddenness. It engages with philosopher J.L. Schellenberg's argument on hiddenness and sets out a theologically rich and fresh response, drawing on the ecclesiological thought of Gregory of Nyssa. With careful attention to Gregory's work, the book shows how certain ecclesiological problems and themes are critical to the hiddenness argument. It looks to the gathered church (the church as the body of Christ) and the scattered church (the church as the image of God) for relevance to the hiddenness problem. The volume will be of interest to scholars of theology and philosophy, particularly analytic theologians and philosophers of religion.

The Mysteries of Jesus - A Muslim Study of the Origins and Doctrines of the Christian Church (Paperback): Ruqaiyyah Waris... The Mysteries of Jesus - A Muslim Study of the Origins and Doctrines of the Christian Church (Paperback)
Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood
R468 R433 Discovery Miles 4 330 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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