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Blackwell Companion to the Qur'an (Paperback): A. Rippin Blackwell Companion to the Qur'an (Paperback)
A. Rippin
R1,359 Discovery Miles 13 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"The Blackwell Companion to the Qur'an" is a reader's guide, a true companion for anyone who wishes to read and understand the Qur'an as a text and as a vital piece of Muslim life. Comprises over 30 original essays by leading scholarsProvides exceptionally broad coverage - considering the structure, content and rhetoric of the Qur'an; how Muslims have interpreted the text and how they interact with it; and the Qur'an's place in IslamFeatures notes, an extensive bibliography, indexes of names, Qur'an citations, topics, and technical terms

The Qur'an and the Aramaic Gospel Traditions (Paperback): Emran El-Badawi The Qur'an and the Aramaic Gospel Traditions (Paperback)
Emran El-Badawi
R1,485 Discovery Miles 14 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a study of related passages found in the Arabic Qur'an and the Aramaic Gospels, i.e. the Gospels preserved in the Syriac and Christian Palestinian Aramaic dialects. It builds upon the work of traditional Muslim scholars, including al-Biqa'i (d. ca. 808/1460) and al-Suyuti (d. 911/1505), who wrote books examining connections between the Qur'an on the one hand, and Biblical passages and Aramaic terminology on the other, as well as modern western scholars, including Sidney Griffith who argue that pre-Islamic Arabs accessed the Bible in Aramaic. The Qur'an and the Aramaic Gospel Traditions examines the history of religious movements in the Middle East from 180-632 CE, explaining Islam as a response to the disunity of the Aramaic speaking churches. It then compares the Arabic text of the Qur'an and the Aramaic text of the Gospels under four main themes: the prophets; the clergy; the divine; and the apocalypse. Among the findings of this book are that the articulator as well as audience of the Qur'an were monotheistic in origin, probably bilingual, culturally sophisticated and accustomed to the theological debates that raged between the Aramaic speaking churches. Arguing that the Qur'an's teachings and ethics echo Jewish-Christian conservatism, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of Religion, History, and Literature.

Bible Nation - The United States of Hobby Lobby (Hardcover): Candida R Moss, Joel S. Baden Bible Nation - The United States of Hobby Lobby (Hardcover)
Candida R Moss, Joel S. Baden
R759 R655 Discovery Miles 6 550 Save R104 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How the billionaire owners of Hobby Lobby are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to make America a "Bible nation" Like many evangelical Christians, the Green family of Oklahoma City believes that America was founded as a Christian nation, based on a "biblical worldview." But the Greens are far from typical evangelicals in other ways. The billionaire owners of Hobby Lobby, a huge nationwide chain of craft stores, the Greens came to national attention in 2014 after successfully suing the federal government over their religious objections to provisions of the Affordable Care Act. What is less widely known is that the Greens are now America's biggest financial supporters of Christian causes--and they are spending hundreds of millions of dollars in an ambitious effort to increase the Bible's influence on American society. In Bible Nation, Candida Moss and Joel Baden provide the first in-depth investigative account of the Greens' sweeping Bible projects and the many questions they raise. Bible Nation tells the story of the Greens' rapid acquisition of an unparalleled collection of biblical antiquities; their creation of a closely controlled group of scholars to study and promote their collection; their efforts to place a Bible curriculum in public schools; and their construction of a $500 million Museum of the Bible near the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Bible Nation reveals how these seemingly disparate initiatives promote a very particular set of beliefs about the Bible--and raise serious ethical questions about the trade in biblical antiquities, the integrity of academic research, and more. Bible Nation is an important and timely account of how a vast private fortune is being used to promote personal faith in the public sphere--and why it should matter to everyone.

Understanding the Islamic Scripture (Paperback): Mustansir Mir Understanding the Islamic Scripture (Paperback)
Mustansir Mir
R1,423 Discovery Miles 14 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book makes the Qur'an accessible to the English-speaking student who lacks the linguistic background to read it in the original Arabic by offering accessible translations of, and commentary on, a series of selected passages that are representative of the Islamic scripture. Mustanstir Mir, Director of the Center for Islamic Studies at Youngstown State University, offers clear translations and analysis of 35 selected passages of the Qur'an that will help students understand what kind of book the Qur'an is, what the scripture says, and how it says it.

Two Gods in Heaven - Jewish Concepts of God in Antiquity (Hardcover): Peter Schafer Two Gods in Heaven - Jewish Concepts of God in Antiquity (Hardcover)
Peter Schafer; Translated by Allison Brown
R756 Discovery Miles 7 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A book that challenges our most basic assumptions about Judeo-Christian monotheism Contrary to popular belief, Judaism was not always strictly monotheistic. Two Gods in Heaven reveals the long and little-known history of a second, junior god in Judaism, showing how this idea was embraced by rabbis and Jewish mystics in the early centuries of the common era and casting Judaism's relationship with Christianity in an entirely different light. Drawing on an in-depth analysis of ancient sources that have received little attention until now, Peter Schafer demonstrates how the Jews of the pre-Christian Second Temple period had various names for a second heavenly power-such as Son of Man, Son of the Most High, and Firstborn before All Creation. He traces the development of the concept from the Son of Man vision in the biblical book of Daniel to the Qumran literature, the Ethiopic book of Enoch, and the Jewish philosopher Philo of Alexandria. After the destruction of the Second Temple, the picture changes drastically. While the early Christians of the New Testament took up the idea and developed it further, their Jewish contemporaries were divided. Most rejected the second god, but some-particularly the Jews of Babylonia and the writers of early Jewish mysticism-revived the ancient Jewish notion of two gods in heaven. Describing how early Christianity and certain strands of rabbinic Judaism competed for ownership of a second god to the creator, this boldly argued and elegantly written book radically transforms our understanding of Judeo-Christian monotheism.

Book of Mormon Chiasmus - 292 Extraordinary Examples (Paperback): Donald W. Parry Book of Mormon Chiasmus - 292 Extraordinary Examples (Paperback)
Donald W. Parry
R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Masnavi I Ma'navi of Rumi (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): Maulana Jalalu-d-din Muhammad... The Masnavi I Ma'navi of Rumi (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Maulana Jalalu-d-din Muhammad Rumi, E.H. Whinfield
R887 Discovery Miles 8 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Bodhicaryavatara (Paperback): Santideva The Bodhicaryavatara (Paperback)
Santideva; Translated by Kate Crosby, Andrew Skilton; Edited by Paul Williams
R331 R268 Discovery Miles 2 680 Save R63 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Written in India in the early eighth century AD, Santideva's Bodhicaryavatara became one of the most popular accounts of the Buddhist's spiritual path. The Bodhicaryavatara takes as its subject the profound desire to become a Buddha and save all beings from suffering. The person who enacts such a desire is a Bodhisattva. Santideva not only sets out what the Bodhisattva must do and become, he also invokes the intense feelings of aspiration which underlie such a commitment, using language which has inspired Buddhists in their religious life from his time to the present. Important as a manual of training among Mahayana Buddhists, especially in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the Bodhicaryavatara continues to be used as the basis for teaching by modern Buddhist teachers. This is a new translation from the original language, with detailed annotations explaining allusions and technical references. The Introduction sets Santideva's work in context, and for the first time explain its structure. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

The Kojiki - An Account of Ancient Matters (Paperback): no Yasumaro O The Kojiki - An Account of Ancient Matters (Paperback)
no Yasumaro O; Translated by Gustav Heldt
R753 R648 Discovery Miles 6 480 Save R105 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written in the early eighth century, the "Kojiki" is considered Japan's first literary and historical work. A compilation of myths, legends, songs, and genealogies, it recounts the birth of Japan's islands, reflecting the origins of Japanese civilization and future Shinto practice. The "Kojiki" provides insight into the lifestyle, religious beliefs, politics, and history of early Japan, and for centuries has shaped the nation's view of its past. This innovative rendition conveys the rich appeal of the "Kojiki" to a general readership by translating the names of characters to clarify their contribution to the narrative while also translating place names to give a vivid sense of the landscape the characters inhabit, as well as an understanding of where such places are today. Gustav Heldt's expert organization reflects the text's original sentence structure and repetitive rhythms, enhancing the reader's appreciation for its sophisticated style of storytelling.

A Mahabharata Companion (Paperback): Arthur Farndell A Mahabharata Companion (Paperback)
Arthur Farndell
R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Koren Talpiot Shabbat Humash (compact Emanuel) (Hardcover, Emanual ed.): Koren Publishers Jeusalem The Koren Talpiot Shabbat Humash (compact Emanuel) (Hardcover, Emanual ed.)
Koren Publishers Jeusalem
R456 R407 Discovery Miles 4 070 Save R49 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For decades, Koren's combination Siddur-Humash has been a favorite in Israel. For the first time this convenient volume is available in an American edition. The Koren Talpiot Shabbat Humash offers all the tefillot recited on Shabbat according to American custom and when visiting Israel, from Erev Shabbat though Motza'ei Shabbat, together with the Torah and Haftara readings. The Hebrew text is laid out in Koren style, in Koren Siddur and Tanakh Fonts, and discreet English instructions throughout. Published in cooperation with the Orthodox Union.

Festive cover by renowned Jerusalem artist Yair Emanuel.

Battle for the Firstborn (Paperback): Mary Nell Wyatt Battle for the Firstborn (Paperback)
Mary Nell Wyatt
R723 Discovery Miles 7 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tafs?r al-?Ayy?sh? - A Fourth/Tenth Century Sh??? Commentary on the Qur?an (Volume 3) (Paperback): Mu?ammad B Masʿūd... Tafsīr al-ʿAyyāshī - A Fourth/Tenth Century Shīʿī Commentary on the Qurʾan (Volume 3) (Paperback)
Muḥammad B Mas&#703&#363d Al-ʿayyāshī; Translated by Nazmina Dhanji; Edited by Wahid M Amin
R1,392 Discovery Miles 13 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Genesis 1-11 - Tales of the Earliest World (Paperback): Edwin Good Genesis 1-11 - Tales of the Earliest World (Paperback)
Edwin Good
R549 R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Save R35 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book invites readers to reconsider what they think they know about the opening chapters of the Book of Genesis, from the creation of the world, through the Garden of Eden, Cain and Abel, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel, to the introduction of Abraham. Edwin M. Good offers a new translation of and literary commentary on these chapters, approaching the material as an ancient Hebrew book. Rather than analyzing the chapters in light of any specific religious position, he is interested in what the stories say and how they work as stories, indications in them of their origins as orally performed and transmitted, and how they do and do not connect with one another. Everyone, from those intimately familiar with Genesis to those who have never read it before, will find something new in "Genesis 1-11: Tales of the Earliest World."

The Qur'an and the Aramaic Gospel Traditions (Hardcover, New): Emran El-Badawi The Qur'an and the Aramaic Gospel Traditions (Hardcover, New)
Emran El-Badawi
R4,359 Discovery Miles 43 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a study of related passages found in the Arabic Qur'an and the Aramaic Gospels, i.e. the Gospels preserved in the Syriac and Christian Palestinian Aramaic dialects. It builds upon the work of traditional Muslim scholars, including al-Biqa'i (d. ca. 808/1460) and al-Suyuti (d. 911/1505), who wrote books examining connections between the Qur'an on the one hand, and Biblical passages and Aramaic terminology on the other, as well as modern western scholars, including Sidney Griffith who argue that pre-Islamic Arabs accessed the Bible in Aramaic. The Qur'an and the Aramaic Gospel Traditions examines the history of religious movements in the Middle East from 180-632 CE, explaining Islam as a response to the disunity of the Aramaic speaking churches. It then compares the Arabic text of the Qur'an and the Aramaic text of the Gospels under four main themes: the prophets; the clergy; the divine; and the apocalypse. Among the findings of this book are that the articulator as well as audience of the Qur'an were monotheistic in origin, probably bilingual, culturally sophisticated and accustomed to the theological debates that raged between the Aramaic speaking churches. Arguing that the Qur'an's teachings and ethics echo Jewish-Christian conservatism, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of Religion, History, and Literature.

The Wiley Blackwell Concise Companion to the Hadith (Hardcover): D. Brown The Wiley Blackwell Concise Companion to the Hadith (Hardcover)
D. Brown
R4,432 Discovery Miles 44 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The most comprehensive and up-to-date English-language guide on hadith scholarship The source of much of our knowledge of the first two centuries of Islamic history, the hadith literature is made up of thousands of traditions collected during the formative years of Islam. Alongside the Qur'an, the hadith forms a second major body of Islamic scripture, and much of Islamic belief and practice rests on the hadith including Islamic law, Islamic theology, Qur'anic interpretation, political thought, and personal behavior. Yet despite its importance to Muslims worldwide and its indispensable role as a source for early Islamic history, the hadith remains unexplored territory for many non-specialist readers. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Hadith is a concise yet comprehensive overview of both Islamic and Western traditions of hadith study, offering up-to-date scholarship and providing readers with an essential guide to this distinctive aspect of Islam. Written by a multidisciplinary team of distinguished scholars, the Companion discusses questions of authenticity, epistemology and authority in the hadith and explores the relationship of the hadith literature to other ways of transmitting knowledge and establishing authority. Covers the origins of hadith, the application of hadith within the Islamic intellectual tradition, and contemporary revaluations of hadith literature Addresses developments in modern scholarship about the origins of Islam and Islamic law which are rooted in a revaluation of hadith Presents new and groundbreaking research from international scholars from divergent perspectives to present an accurate and lively overview of the field Explores the emergence of skepticism about hadith among western scholars Surveys the evolution of a wide range of approaches to hadith among modern Muslims Filling a significant gap in current literature in the field, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Hadith is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and researchers in Islamic studies, Islamic law, history, and theology.

Sacred Name Bible - Sacred Name King James Version, hard cover (Hardcover): Yhvh Almighty Sacred Name Bible - Sacred Name King James Version, hard cover (Hardcover)
Yhvh Almighty
R1,837 Discovery Miles 18 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Too Blessed to Be Stressed - 3-Minute Devotions for Women (Paperback): Debora M. Coty Too Blessed to Be Stressed - 3-Minute Devotions for Women (Paperback)
Debora M. Coty
R164 R138 Discovery Miles 1 380 Save R26 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Art of Bible Translation (Paperback): Robert Alter The Art of Bible Translation (Paperback)
Robert Alter
R386 R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Save R67 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From the recipient of the National Jewish Book Award for Lifetime Achievement, a "hugely entertaining and irreverent" (Adam Gopnik, New Yorker) account of the art of translating the Hebrew Bible into English In this brief book, award-winning biblical translator Robert Alter offers a personal and passionate account of what he learned about the art of Bible translation during the two decades he spent completing his own English version of the Hebrew Bible. Showing why the Bible and its meaning can be brought to life in English only by re-creating the subtle and powerful literary style of the original text, Alter discusses the principal aspects of biblical Hebrew that any translator should try to reproduce: word choice, syntax, word play and sound play, rhythm, and dialogue. In the process, he provides an illuminating and accessible introduction to biblical style that also offers insights about the art of translation far beyond the Bible.

Becoming a Woman of Faith (Paperback): Cynthia Heald Becoming a Woman of Faith (Paperback)
Cynthia Heald
R304 R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Save R54 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this inspiring topical Bible study for women, Navigator author and best-selling Bible teacher Cynthia Heald offers a much more realistic perspective for today's Christian woman. You'll see yourself in Cynthia's personal struggles to walk in faith and trust, and you will learn and grow from her special insights on character and maturity from God's Word. In the book's 11 sessions, you'll develop a life of worship, surrender, and patience as you deepen your relationship with God and become more like Jesus. If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings.

Female Personalities in the Qur'an and Sunna - Examining the Major Sources of Imami Shi'i Islam (Paperback): Rawand... Female Personalities in the Qur'an and Sunna - Examining the Major Sources of Imami Shi'i Islam (Paperback)
Rawand Osman
R1,234 Discovery Miles 12 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book investigates the manner in which the Qur'an and sunna depict female personalities in their narrative literature. Providing a comprehensive study of all the female personalities mentioned in the Qur'an, the book is selective in the personalities of the sunna, examining the three prominent women of ahl al-bayt; Khadija, Fatima, and Zaynab. Analysing the major sources of Imami Shi'i Islam, including the exegetical compilations of the eminent Shi'i religious authorities of the classical and modern periods, as well as the authoritative books of Shi'i traditions, this book finds that the varieties of female personalities are portrayed as human beings on different stages of the spiritual spectrum. They display feminine qualities, which are often viewed positively and are sometimes commendable traits for men, at least as far as the spiritual domain is concerned. The theory, particularly regarding women's humanity, is then tested against the depiction of womanhood in the hadith literature, with special emphasis on Nahj al-Balagha. Contributing a fresh perspective on classical materials, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of Islamic Studies, Women's Studies and Shi'i Studies.

The Holy Koran of the Moorish Science Temple of America (Hardcover): Timothy Noble Drew Ali The Holy Koran of the Moorish Science Temple of America (Hardcover)
Timothy Noble Drew Ali; Contributions by Tauheedah S Najee-Ullah El
R719 Discovery Miles 7 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Routledge Library Editions: Islam 48 vols (Hardcover): Various Routledge Library Editions: Islam 48 vols (Hardcover)
Various
R155,490 Discovery Miles 1 554 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a multi-volume collection by leading authors in Islamic Studies. The volumes were originally published between 1867 and 1987. The collection reprints texts carefully selected on the basis of their influence and prestige, written by pre-eminent scholars of Islamic history, philosophy and religion. The majority of the volumes reprint the original, first editions, but where appropriate, updated, enlarged editions are sometimes selected.

Mishkan Ga'avah - Where Pride Dwells (English, Hebrew, Paperback): Denise L. Eger Mishkan Ga'avah - Where Pride Dwells (English, Hebrew, Paperback)
Denise L. Eger; Foreword by Ostrow Loren; Edited by Rabbi Denise L Eger
R584 Discovery Miles 5 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Christmas Program Builder #66 - Creative Resources for Program Directors (Paperback): Heidi Petak Christmas Program Builder #66 - Creative Resources for Program Directors (Paperback)
Heidi Petak
R173 Discovery Miles 1 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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