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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Theology > General

The Face of the Deep - A Theology of Becoming (Hardcover): Catherine Keller The Face of the Deep - A Theology of Becoming (Hardcover)
Catherine Keller
R4,151 Discovery Miles 41 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This is a groundbreaking, highly original work of postmodern feminist theology from one of the most important authors in the field. The Face of the Deep deconstructs the Christian doctrine of creation which claims that a transcendent Lord unilaterally created the universe out of nothing. Catherine Keller's impassioned, graceful meditation develops an alternative representation of the cosmic creative process, drawing upon Hebrew myths of creation from chaos, and engaging with the political and the mystical, the literary and the scientific, the sexual and the racial.
As a landmark work of immense significance for Jewish and Christian theology, gender studies, literature, philosophy and ecology, The Face of the Deep takes our originary story to a new horizon, rewriting the starting point for western spiritual discourse.

Ethical Monotheism - A Philosophy of Judaism (Hardcover): Ehud Benor Ethical Monotheism - A Philosophy of Judaism (Hardcover)
Ehud Benor
R3,996 Discovery Miles 39 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The term Ethical Monotheism is an important marker in Judaism's tumultuous transition into the modern era. The term emerged in the context of culture-wars concerning the question of whether or not Jews could or should become emancipated citizens of modern European states. It appeared in arguments whether or not Judaism could be considered a Religion of Reason-a symbolic, motivational representation of a universal morality, and in debates about whether or not Judaism could or should reform itself into a Religion of Reason. This book is both a decisive departure from such discussions and an attempt to add a further, post-modern, statement to their ongoing development. As departure, it refuses to take for granted a philosophical conception of Religion of Reason as the standard for Ethical Monotheism according to which Judaism was to be evaluated or reformed. As continuation, the book undertakes a phenomenology of Jewish modes of ethical religiosity that allows it to inquire what kind of ethical monotheism Judaism might be. Through sophisticated analysis of select "snapshots," or "fragments of a hologram," guided by a robust theory of religion, the author discloses Judaic ethical monotheism as an ongoing wrestling with the meaning of justice. By closely examining five main "snapshots" of this long process-the Bible, rabbinic Judaism, Maimonides, The Zohar, and the modern philosophers, Buber and Levinas-the author offers his own constructive philosophy of Judaism and his own distinctive philosophy of religion. Ethical Monotheism offers a new way to think about Judaism as a religion and as a coherent philosophical debate, and demonstrates the need to integrate philosophy, history, cognitive psychology, anthropology, theology, and history of science in the study of "religion."

Shaping a Theological Mind - Theological Context and Methodology (Paperback, New Ed): Darren C. Marks Shaping a Theological Mind - Theological Context and Methodology (Paperback, New Ed)
Darren C. Marks
R1,516 Discovery Miles 15 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Rarely do theological thinkers have the opportunity to present their own self-understanding of both their context and their methodology and the inter-relation of the two. This book gives leading theological minds from North America, Great Britain and Europe an opportunity to explore the shaping of their theological minds in regard to context and methodology. Asking 'why theology', each contributor explores their sense of call to the Christian faith, the purpose of their theological journey, and reflects on his or her context and theology. Cutting across denominational, gender, disciplinary, international and generational boundaries to explore shifts in theology and methodology, this book provides a diagnostic tool for examining where theology has come from and a compass to where theology is headed. Contributors include: James H Cone, Edward Farley, Colin E Gunton, Alister E McGrath, Wayne A Meeks, John Milbank, JA1/4rgen Moltmann, Gerald O'Collins, Rosemary Radford Ruether, Kathryn Tanner, Keith Ward and John Webster.

Rome and the Eastern Churches - A Study in Schism (Paperback, 2nd edition): Aidan Nichols Rome and the Eastern Churches - A Study in Schism (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Aidan Nichols
R634 R530 Discovery Miles 5 300 Save R104 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the second edition of this major work, Dominican theologian Aidan Nichols provides a systematic account of the origins, development and recent history-now updated-of the relations between Rome and all separated Eastern Christians. By the end of the twentieth century, events in Eastern Europe, notably the conflict between the Orthodox and Uniate Churches in the Ukraine and Rumania, the tension between Rome and the Moscow patriarchate over the re-establishment of a Catholic hierarchy in the Russian Federation, and the civil war in the then federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia, brought attention to the fragile relations between Catholicism and Orthodoxy, which once had been two parts of a single Communion. At the start of the twenty-first century, in the pontificate of Benedict XVI, a papal visit to Russia-at the symbolic level, a major step forward in the 'healing of memories'- appears at last a realistic hope. In addition, the schisms separating Rome from the two lesser, but no less interesting, Christian families, the Assyrian (Nestorian) and Oriental Orthodox (Monophysite) Churches, are examined. The book also contains an account of the origins and present condition of the Eastern Catholic Churches-a deeper knowledge of which, by their Western brethren, was called for at the Second Vatican Council as well as by subsequent synods and popes. Providing both historical and theological explanations of these divisions, this illuminating and thought-provoking book chronicles the recent steps taken to mend them in the Ecumenical Movement and offers a realistic assessment of the difficulties (theological and political) which any reunion would experience.

Al-Ghazali and the Divine (Hardcover): Massimo Campanini Al-Ghazali and the Divine (Hardcover)
Massimo Campanini
R4,132 Discovery Miles 41 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book examines the philosophy of al-Ghazali, analysing his conception of God within Islamic theology. Seeking to contribute to the greater understanding of Muslim thought, it analyses his 'orthodox' theory, based on the notion that the spiritual struggle (jihad) and philosophical enquiry are informed by the possession of firm science ('ilm). Exploring a wide range of Arab texts and Arab primary literature, this book therefore examines a crucial period of Medieval Islamic history, whilst emphasizing the multifarious and by no means monolithic components of the Muslim outlook. In seeking to understand Islamic religion as a creative and progressive heritage, it also demonstrates the moderate and equilibrate character of mainstream Islam, and ultimately argues that al-Ghazali's thought is the best expression of Islamic intellectuality and spirituality. Taking a theoretical approach, this book will be useful to students and scholars of Islamic philosophy, theology and history.

Buddhist Phenomenology - A Philosophical Investigation of Yogacara Buddhism and the Ch'eng Wei-shih Lun (Hardcover,... Buddhist Phenomenology - A Philosophical Investigation of Yogacara Buddhism and the Ch'eng Wei-shih Lun (Hardcover, annotated edition)
Dan Lusthaus
R4,476 Discovery Miles 44 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


A richly complex study of the Yogacara tradition of Buddhism, divided into five parts: the first on Buddhism and phenomenology, the second on the four basic models of Indian Buddhist thought, the third on karma, meditation and epistemology, the fourth on the Trimsika and its translations, and finally the fifth on the Ch'eng Wei-shih Lun and Yogacara in China.

Shaping a Global Theological Mind (Hardcover): Darren C. Marks Shaping a Global Theological Mind (Hardcover)
Darren C. Marks
R3,992 Discovery Miles 39 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Theological thinkers are placed into contexts which inform their theological tasks but that context is usually limited to a European or North American centre, usually ignoring minorities and lesser mainstream theologies even in that context. This work focuses on the shift of Christian theological thinking from the North Atlantic to the Global South, even within the North Atlantic Church and Academy. It gives a Global perspective on theological work, method and context. Theologians from North America, Great Britain and Europe, Africa, Asia, Central and South America comment on how their specific context and methodology manifests, organizes and is prioritized in their thought so as to make Christian theology relevant to their community. By placing the Global South alongside the newly emerging presence of non-traditional Western forms such as Pentecostal, Aboriginal, and Hispanic theologies and theologians a clearer picture of how Christian theology is both enculturated and still familial is offered..

Kierkegaard's Upbuilding Discourses - Philosophy, Literature, and Theology (Hardcover): George Pattison Kierkegaard's Upbuilding Discourses - Philosophy, Literature, and Theology (Hardcover)
George Pattison
R4,145 Discovery Miles 41 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


George Pattison provides a bold and innovative reassessment of Kierkegaard's neglected Eighteen Upbuilding Discourses and reading of his work as a whole. The first full length assessment of the discourses in English, this volume will be essential reading for philosophers and theologians, and anyone interested in Kierkegaard and the history of philosophy.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203216571

Rationality and Religious Theism (Hardcover): Joshua L. Golding Rationality and Religious Theism (Hardcover)
Joshua L. Golding
R3,084 Discovery Miles 30 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Throughout the ages one of the central topics in philosophy of religion has been the rationality of theistic belief. This book proposes that parties on both sides of this debate might shift their attention in a different direction, by focusing on the question of whether it is rational to be a religious theist. Explaining that having theistic beliefs is primarily a cognitive affair but being a religious theist involves a whole way of life that includes one's beliefs, Golding argues that it can be pragmatically rational to be a religious theist even if the evidence for God's existence is minimal. The argument is applied to the case of Judaism, articulating what is involved in religious Judaism and arguing that it is rationally defensible to be a religious Jew. The book concludes with a discussion of whether a similar argument might be constructed for other versions of religious theism such as Christianity or Islam, and for non-theistic religions such as Taoism or Buddhism. Joshua Golding offers a carefully wrought explanation of how it can be rational for someone to live a religious life, in particular (but not necessarily only), a traditional Jewish life.

The Theology of Ramanuja - Realism and Religion (Hardcover): C.J. Bartley The Theology of Ramanuja - Realism and Religion (Hardcover)
C.J. Bartley
R4,140 Discovery Miles 41 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This is the first attempt to understand Ramanuja in the context of his religious and philosophical tradition. It is the only work which establishes his indebtedness to his immediate predecessor Yamuna and which identifies his actual opponents. It is accordingly a contribution to the wider history of classical Indian thought and not just a consideration of a single individual and his tradition.

Law and Theology in the Middle Ages (Hardcover): G.R. Evans Law and Theology in the Middle Ages (Hardcover)
G.R. Evans
R4,001 Discovery Miles 40 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


A unique introduction to a fascinating subject, Law and Theology in the Middle Ages explores the relationship between law and theology in Medieval Europe. Focusing on legal and theological responses to justice, mercy, fairness and sin, this text examines the tension between ecclesiastical and secular authority in medieval Europe, illustrating areas of dispute in a clear and accessible way.

Participation in God - A Study in Christian Doctrine and Metaphysics (Paperback): Andrew Davison Participation in God - A Study in Christian Doctrine and Metaphysics (Paperback)
Andrew Davison
R924 R863 Discovery Miles 8 630 Save R61 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Few ideas have excited greater interest among theologians in recent decades than the idea of 'participation'. In thinking about creation, it is the notion that everything comes from, and depends upon, God, inviting the language of sharing, or of an exemplar and its images; in thinking about redemption, it points to the restoration of that image, and is expressed in the language of communion with God and with the redeemed community. In this volume, Andrew Davison considers these themes in unprecedented breadth, investigating the fundamental character of participation as it can be applied to a wide range of theological topics. Exploring what it means to know, to love, to do good, and to live together well, he shows how these ideas animate a particular understanding of human life and how we relate to the world around us. His book offers the most comprehensive survey of participation to date, contributing to detailed discussions of these themes among academic theologians.

Law and Theology in the Middle Ages (Paperback): G.R. Evans Law and Theology in the Middle Ages (Paperback)
G.R. Evans
R1,566 Discovery Miles 15 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


A unique introduction to a fascinating subject, Law and Theology in the Middle Ages explores the relationship between law and theology in Medieval Europe. Focusing on legal and theological responses to justice, mercy, fairness and sin, this text examines the tension between ecclesiastical and secular authority in medieval Europe, illustrating areas of dispute in a clear and accessible way.

The Rise and Fall of the Afterlife (Hardcover): Jan N. Bremmer The Rise and Fall of the Afterlife (Hardcover)
Jan N. Bremmer
R4,147 Discovery Miles 41 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Contents:
Preface 1. Inventing the Afterlife 2. Orphism, Pythagoras and the Rise of the Immortal Soul 3. Travelling Souls? Greek Shamanism Reconsidered 4. The Resurrection from Zoroaster to Late Antiquity 5. The Development of Early Christian Afterlife: From the Passion of Perpetua to Purgatory 6. Ancient Necromancy and Modern Spiritualism 7. Near-Death Experiences: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Appendix 1: Why did Jesus' Followers Call themselves Christians? Appendix 2: The Birth of Paradise Appendix 3: God's Heavenly Palace as an Imperial Court: The Vision of Dorotheus Bibliography

The Rise and Fall of the Afterlife (Paperback): Jan N. Bremmer The Rise and Fall of the Afterlife (Paperback)
Jan N. Bremmer
R1,234 Discovery Miles 12 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Belief in the afterlife is still very much alive in Western civilisation, even though the truth of its existence is no longer universally accepted. Surprisingly, however, heaven, hell and the immortal soul were all ideas which arrived relatively late in the ancient world. Originally Greece and Israel - the cultures that gave us Christianity - had only the vaguest ideas of an afterlife. So where did these concepts come from and why did they develop?
In this fascinating, learned, but highly readable book, Jan N. Bremmer - one of the foremost authorities on ancient religion - takes a fresh look at the major developments in the Western imagination of the afterlife, from the ancient Greeks to the modern near-death experience.

Liberation Theology after the End of History - The refusal to cease suffering (Hardcover): Daniel Bell Liberation Theology after the End of History - The refusal to cease suffering (Hardcover)
Daniel Bell
R4,143 Discovery Miles 41 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


David Bell assesses the impact of Christian resistance to capitalism in Latin America, and the implications of theological debates that have emerged from this. He uses postmodern critical theory to investigate capitalism, its effect upon human desire and the Church's response to it, in a thorough account of the rise, failure and future prospects of Latin American liberation theology.

Liberation Theology after the End of History - The refusal to cease suffering (Paperback, New): Daniel Bell Liberation Theology after the End of History - The refusal to cease suffering (Paperback, New)
Daniel Bell
R1,708 Discovery Miles 17 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


David Bell assesses the impact of Christian resistance to capitalism in Latin America, and the implications of theological debates that have emerged from this. He uses postmodern critical theory to investigate capitalism, its effect upon human desire and the Church's response to it, in a thorough account of the rise, failure and future prospects of Latin American liberation theology.

Christian and Islamic Theology of Religions - A Critical Appraisal (Hardcover): Esra Akay Dag Christian and Islamic Theology of Religions - A Critical Appraisal (Hardcover)
Esra Akay Dag
R4,133 Discovery Miles 41 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Theologians have had to increasingly engage with beliefs and practises outside of their own traditions. The resultant "theology of religions" is, however, often formulated in isolation from the religions they are describing. This book provides a comparison of the development of theology of religions in Western Christianity and its application in anIslamic context. It also shows the parallels between some specific forms of theology of religions, i.e. exclusivism, inclusivism or pluralism, in both Islamic and Christian traditions. The arguments of Christian and Muslim theologians, including the specific contributions of Rowan Williams and Jerusha Lamptey, are examined in order to reveal the interconnections and contradictions of their pluralist, exclusivist and inclusivist approaches. This provides a rounded picture of Christian-Muslim understanding of religious others and prepares the ground for a stronger and more sophisticated Islamic theology of religions. This is vital reading for those studying theology of religions, comparative theology and interfaith relations.

Brahman - A Comparative Theology (Hardcover): Michael Myers Brahman - A Comparative Theology (Hardcover)
Michael Myers
R4,296 Discovery Miles 42 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This critique of western systematic theology borrows insights from India and other traditions; it is not a synthesis of religious traditions. The book examines the traditional topics of systematic theology - such as the existence and nature of God, revelation and reason, religious ethics and human practice, the relation of God to the world - and allows these topics to grow in conversation with India and to change according to dialogical insights.

Sacred Gaia - Holistic Theology and Earth System Science (Hardcover): Anne Primavesi Sacred Gaia - Holistic Theology and Earth System Science (Hardcover)
Anne Primavesi; Foreword by James Lovelock
R3,984 Discovery Miles 39 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


'Sacred Gaia offers a number of deep insights and challenges to Christians and to all those who are concerned with the environment. The book is interesting and thought-provoking and is worth careful consideration.' - Green Christians

'This is a remarkable book ...' - Edward James

'I recommend this book to Friends interested in deepening their faith.' - Helen Fraser, The Friend

'This is a piece of visionary science and 'earthed' theology, taking the reader on a breathtaking tour of vast spheres of knowledge ... A challenging read in both senses: hard work, mind-stretching material, and opening up new vistas for a neglected area of theological thinking.' - Peter Selby, Theology

''She maps out this vast and alarming territory clearly in this vigorous and helpful book.' - Mary Midgley, The Tablet

Sacred Gaia - Holistic Theology and Earth System Science (Paperback): Anne Primavesi Sacred Gaia - Holistic Theology and Earth System Science (Paperback)
Anne Primavesi; Foreword by James Lovelock
R1,200 Discovery Miles 12 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


'Sacred Gaia offers a number of deep insights and challenges to Christians and to all those who are concerned with the environment. The book is interesting and thought-provoking and is worth careful consideration.' - Green Christians

'This is a remarkable book ...' - Edward James

'I recommend this book to Friends interested in deepening their faith.' - Helen Fraser, The Friend

'This is a piece of visionary science and 'earthed' theology, taking the reader on a breathtaking tour of vast spheres of knowledge ... A challenging read in both senses: hard work, mind-stretching material, and opening up new vistas for a neglected area of theological thinking.' - Peter Selby, Theology

''She maps out this vast and alarming territory clearly in this vigorous and helpful book.' - Mary Midgley, The Tablet

Jean-Luc Marion - A Theo-logical Introduction (Hardcover): Robyn Horner Jean-Luc Marion - A Theo-logical Introduction (Hardcover)
Robyn Horner
R5,341 Discovery Miles 53 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Jean-Luc Marion is one of the leading Catholic thinkers of our time: a formidable authority on Descartes and a major scholar in the philosophy of religion. This book presents a concise, accessible, and engaging introduction to the theology of Jean-Luc Marion. Described as one of the leading thinkers of his generation, Marion's take on the postmodern is richly enhanced by his expertise in patristic and mystical theology, phenomenology, and modern philosophy. In this first introduction to Marion's thought, Robyn Horner provides the essential background to Marion's work, as well as analysing the most significant themes for contemporary theology. This book serves as an ideal starting point for students of theology and philosophy, as well as for those seeking to further their knowledge of cutting-edge thinking in contemporary theology.

The Maqamat of Badi' al-Zaman al-Hamadhani - Translated From The Arabic With An Introduction and Notes Historical and... The Maqamat of Badi' al-Zaman al-Hamadhani - Translated From The Arabic With An Introduction and Notes Historical and Grammatical (Paperback)
W. J. Prendergast
R1,167 Discovery Miles 11 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The triple aim of Hamadhani in this work, first translated into English in 1915, appears to have been to amuse, to interest and to instruct; and this explains why, in spite of the inherent difficulty of a work of this kind composed primarily with a view to the rhetorical effect upon the learned and the great, there is scarcely a dull chapter in the fifty-one maqamat or discourses. The author essayed, throughout these dramatic discourses, to illustrate the life and language both of the denizens of the desert and the dwellers in towns, and to give examples of the jargon and slang of thieves and robbers as well as the lucubrations of the learned and the conversations of the cultured.

Essential Judaism: Updated Edition - A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs & Rituals (Paperback, Revised edition): George... Essential Judaism: Updated Edition - A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs & Rituals (Paperback, Revised edition)
George Robinson
R558 R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Save R172 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

You'll find everything you need to know about being Jewish in this indispensable, revised and updated guide to the religious traditions, everyday practices, philosophical beliefs, and historical foundations of Judaism. What happens at a synagogue service? What are the rules for keeping kosher? How do I light the Hanukah candles? What is in the Hebrew Bible? What do the Jewish holidays signify? What should I be teaching my children about being Jewish? With the first edition of Essential Judaism, George Robinson offered the world the accessible compendium that he sought when he rediscovered his Jewish identity as an adult. In his "ambitious and all-inclusive" (New York Times Book Review) guide, Robinson illuminates the Jewish life cycle at every stage and lays out many fascinating aspects of the religion-the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism, the evolution of Hasidism, and much more-while keeping a firm focus on the different paths to living a good Jewish life in today's world. Now, a decade and a half later, Robinson has updated this valuable introductory text with information on topics including denominational shifts, same-sex marriage, the intermarriage debate, transgender Jews, the growth of anti-Semitism, and the changing role of women in worship, along with many other hotly debated topics in the contemporary Jewish world and beyond. The perfect gift for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or anyone thinking about conversion-this is the ultimate companion for anyone interested in learning more about Judaism, the kind of book its readers will revisit over and over for years to come.

The Qur'an - An Introduction (Paperback): Muhammad Abu-Hamdiyyah The Qur'an - An Introduction (Paperback)
Muhammad Abu-Hamdiyyah
R1,159 Discovery Miles 11 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This new work presents a concise and accessible introduction to the Qur'an. The book examines the Qur'an from two original perspectives: first, it explores the concept of deity, including the Christian and Jewish understanding of God, and secondly it discusses the Qur'anic message from the perspective of modern knowledge. This is an ideal textbook for students with no prior knowledge of the complexities of the Qur'an's message.

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