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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy

Islam and Evolution - Al-Ghazali and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm (Paperback): Shoaib Ahmed Malik Islam and Evolution - Al-Ghazali and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm (Paperback)
Shoaib Ahmed Malik
R1,204 Discovery Miles 12 040 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book attempts to equip the reader with a holistic and accessible account of Islam and evolution. It guides the reader through the different variables that have played a part in the ongoing dialogue between Muslim creationists and evolutionists. This work views the discussion through the lens of al-Ghazali (1058-1111), a widely-known and well-respected Islamic intellectual from the medieval period. By understanding al-Ghazali as an Ash'arite theologian, a particular strand of Sunni theology, his metaphysical and hermeneutic ideas are taken to explore if and how much Neo-Darwinian evolution can be accepted. It is shown that his ideas can be used to reach an alignment between Islam and Neo-Darwinian evolution. This book offers a detailed examination that seeks to offer clarity if not agreement in the midst of an intense intellectual conflict and polarity amongst Muslims. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars of Science and Religion, Theology, Philosophy of Religion, Islamic Studies, and Religious Studies more generally. *Winner of the International Society for Science & Religion (ISSR) book prize 2022 (academic category)*

The Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad - From Shared Historical Memory to Peaceful Co-existence (Paperback): Ibrahim Mohamed... The Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad - From Shared Historical Memory to Peaceful Co-existence (Paperback)
Ibrahim Mohamed Zein, Ahmed Elwakil
R1,142 Discovery Miles 11 420 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Through analysis of the Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad, which pledge protection to diverse faith communities, this book makes a profoundly important contribution to research on early Islam by determining the Covenants' historicity and textual accuracy. The authors focus on the Prophet Muhammad's relationship with other faith communities by conducting detailed textual and linguistic analysis of documents which have received little scholarly consideration before. This not only includes decrees of the Prophet Muhammad, 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, 'Ali ibn Abi Talib, and Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan, but also of important Muslim rulers. They present their findings in relation to contemporaneous historical writings, historic testimonies, official recognition, archaeological evidence, historic scribal conventions, date-matching calculations, textual parallelisms, and references in Muslim and non-Muslim sources. They also provide new and revised translations of various Covenants issued by the Prophet Muhammad which were attested by Muslim authorities after him. The authors argue that the claim of forgery is no longer tenable following the application of rigorous textual and historical analysis. This book is essential reading for Muslims, Christians, Jews, Samaritans, and Zoroastrians, as well as anyone interested in interfaith relations, Islamophobia, extremist ideologies, security studies, and the relationship between Orthodox and Oriental Christianity with Islam.

The Refutation of the Self in Indian Buddhism - Candrakirti on the Selflessness of Persons (Paperback): James Duerlinger The Refutation of the Self in Indian Buddhism - Candrakirti on the Selflessness of Persons (Paperback)
James Duerlinger
R1,534 Discovery Miles 15 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the Buddha did not fully explain the theory of persons that underlies his teaching, in later centuries a number of different interpretations were developed. This book presents the interpretation by the celebrated Indian Buddhist philosopher, Candrakirti (ca. 570-650 C.E.). Candrakirti's fullest statement of the theory is included in his Autocommentary on the Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakavatarabhasya), which is, along with his Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakavatara ), among the central treatises that present the Prasavgika account of the Madhyamaka (Middle Way) philosophy. In this book, Candrakirti's most complete statement of his theory of persons is translated and provided with an introduction and commentary that present a careful philosophical analysis of Candrakirti's account of the selflessness of persons. This analysis is both philologically precise and analytically sophisticated. The book is of interest to scholars of Buddhism generally and especially to scholars of Indian Buddhist philosophy.

The Imitation of Christ (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) (Hardcover): Thomas... The Imitation of Christ (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) (Hardcover)
Thomas A Kempis
R975 Discovery Miles 9 750 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Holy Qur'an - With English Translation and Commentary (Paperback, 7th Revised edition): Maulana Muhammad Ali The Holy Qur'an - With English Translation and Commentary (Paperback, 7th Revised edition)
Maulana Muhammad Ali
R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Qur'an (Hardcover): Muhammad Abdel Haleem The Qur'an (Hardcover)
Muhammad Abdel Haleem 1
R480 R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Save R82 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

One of the most influential books in the history of literature, recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, the Qur'an is the supreme authority and living source of all Islamic teaching, the sacred text that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of Islam. Yet despite the growing interest in Islamic teachings and culture, there has never been a truly satisfactory English translation of the Qur'an, until now.
This superb new translation of the Qur'an is written in contemporary language that remains faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original, making the text crystal clear while retaining all of this great work's eloquence. The translation is accurate and completely free from the archaisms, incoherence, and alien structures that mar existing translations. Thus, for the first time, English-speaking readers will have a text of the Qur'an which is easy to use and comprehensible. Furthermore, Haleem includes notes that explain geographical, historical, and personal allusions as well as an index in which Qur'anic material is arranged into topics for easy reference. His introduction traces the history of the Qur'an, examines its structure and stylistic features, and considers issues related to militancy, intolerance, and the subjection of women.
Clearly written and filled with helpful information and guidance, this brilliant translation of the Qur'an is the best available introduction to the faith of Moslems around the world.

Mark - An Introduction And Commentary (Paperback): Eckhard J. Schnabel Mark - An Introduction And Commentary (Paperback)
Eckhard J. Schnabel
R622 R510 Discovery Miles 5 100 Save R112 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

New volume in the TNTC revision and replacement programme

The Holy Qur'an (Paperback, New edition): Abdullah Yusuf Ali The Holy Qur'an (Paperback, New edition)
Abdullah Yusuf Ali; Series edited by Tom Griffith
R173 R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Save R27 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, The Holy Qur'an (also known as The Koran) is the sacred book of Islam. It is the word of God whose truth was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel over a period of 23 years. As it was revealed, so it was committed to memory by his companions, though written copies were also made by literate believers during the lifetime of the Prophet. The first full compilation was by Abu Bakar, the first Caliph, and it was then recompiled in the original dialect by the third Caliph Uthman, after the best reciters had fallen in battle. Muslims believe that the truths of The Holy Qur'an are fully and authentically revealed only in the original classical Arabic. However, as the influence of Islam grows and spreads to the modern world, it is recognised that translation is an important element in introducing and explaining Islam to a wider audience. This translation, by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, is considered to be the most faithful rendering available in English.

A Sufi Commentary on the Qur'an - Volume II (Paperback): 'Abd Al-Razzaq Al-Kashani A Sufi Commentary on the Qur'an - Volume II (Paperback)
'Abd Al-Razzaq Al-Kashani; Translated by Khalid Williams
R1,080 Discovery Miles 10 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Job's Body and the Dramatised Comedy of Moralising (Paperback): Katherine E. Southwood Job's Body and the Dramatised Comedy of Moralising (Paperback)
Katherine E. Southwood
R1,210 Discovery Miles 12 100 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book focuses on the expressions used to describe Job's body in pain and on the reactions of his friends to explore the moral and social world reflected in the language and the values that their speeches betray. A key contribution of this monograph is to highlight how the perspective of illness as retribution is powerfully refuted in Job's speeches and, in particular, to show how this is achieved through comedy. Comedy in Job is a powerful weapon used to expose and ridicule the idea of retribution. Rejecting the approach of retrospective diagnosis, this monograph carefully analyses the expression of pain in Job focusing specifically on somatic language used in the deity attack metaphors, in the deity surveillance metaphors and in the language connected to the body and social status. These metaphors are analysed in a comparative way using research from medical anthropology and sociology which focuses on illness narratives and expressions of pain. Job's Body and the Dramatised Comedy of Moralising will be of interest to anyone working on the Book of Job, as well as those with an interest in suffering and pain in the Hebrew Bible more broadly.

Proclaiming Holy Scriptures - A Study of Place and Ritual (Paperback): David H. Pereyra Proclaiming Holy Scriptures - A Study of Place and Ritual (Paperback)
David H. Pereyra
R1,215 Discovery Miles 12 150 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book provides a comprehensive study on the proclamation of Holy Scriptures as an enacted celebration, as well as its function as a performance within sacralized theatrical spaces. Scripture is integral to religious life within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and these traditions have venerated the reading of texts from an appointed place as a sacred act. Thus, the study of how these readings are conducted illuminates some vitally important aspects of this widespread act of worship. Contributing to an underexplored area of scholarship, the book offers an overview of scripture reading in the three Abrahamic faiths and then focuses on where and how the "Word of God" is presented within the Christian tradition. It gathers and summarizes research on the origins of a defined place for the proclamation of holy writings, giving a thorough architectural analysis and interpretation of the various uses and symbols related to these spaces over time. Finally, the listener is considered with a phenomenological description of the place for reading and its hermeneutical interpretation. The material in this book uncovers the contemporary impact of a rich history of publicly reading out scriptures. It will, therefore, be of great interest to scholars of liturgical theology, religious studies, and ritual studies.

Hinduism in America - An Introduction (Paperback): Michael J. Altman Hinduism in America - An Introduction (Paperback)
Michael J. Altman
R1,137 Discovery Miles 11 370 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This textbook not only provides a historical overview of this religious tradition but also focuses on Hinduism in American society today. Making this a very comprehensive overview of the subject areas. Each chapter includes a helpful pedagogy including a general overview, case studies, suggestions for further reading, questions for discussion, and a glossary. Making this the ideal textbook for students approaching the topic for the first time. The use of case studies and first person narratives provides a much needed 'lived religion' approach to the subject area. Helping students to apply their learning to the world around them.

Reading Jewish Religious Texts (Hardcover): Eliezer Segal Reading Jewish Religious Texts (Hardcover)
Eliezer Segal
R3,919 Discovery Miles 39 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Reading Jewish Religious Texts introduces students to a range of significant post-biblical Jewish writing. It covers diverse genres such as prayer and liturgical poetry, biblical interpretation, religious law, philosophy, mysticism and works of ethical instruction. Each text is newly translated into English and accompanied by a detailed explanation to help clarify the concepts and arguments. The commentary also situates the work within its broader historical and ideological context, giving readers an enhanced appreciation of its place in the Jewish religious experience. This volume includes a comprehensive timeline, glossary and bibliography.

Angels of the Bible - Finding Grace, Beauty, and Meaning (Paperback): Kate Moorehead Angels of the Bible - Finding Grace, Beauty, and Meaning (Paperback)
Kate Moorehead; Contributions by Scott Brown
R577 R479 Discovery Miles 4 790 Save R98 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Hadith - Articulating the Beliefs and Constructs of Classical Islam (Hardcover, New): Mustafa Shah The Hadith - Articulating the Beliefs and Constructs of Classical Islam (Hardcover, New)
Mustafa Shah
R22,307 Discovery Miles 223 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Prophetic traditions of Islam, which are commonly referred to as the hadiths (literally: reports ), preserve the sum and substance of the utterances, deeds, directives, and descriptive anecdotes connected with the life of the Prophet Muhammad and his Companions. Together with the Qur an, the hadiths provide the religion of Islam with its principal scriptural sources.

The collection features an accessible and informative introduction which presents an outline of the significance of the hadiths within the religious tradition while also reviewing classical scholarship devoted to the literature of the traditions; moreover, the introduction decisively sets into context the academic debates and arguments which are fleshed out in the articles selected. It also charts developments in the academic study of hadiths, summing up the current state of the field and features a detailed bibliography listing primary classical sources germane to the field of Prophetic traditions together with recent research monographs and articles devoted to the subject.

This Major Work provides an authoritative collection of the seminal research articles produced by western academic scholarship on the subject of the hadith over the past century, including recent papers on the subject. In bringing together the finest examples of scholarship devoted to the hadith and the classical literature that surrounds it, these volumes provide an indispensable reference resource for academics, research institutions, governmental organizations, and those with a general interest in Arabic and Islamic Studies, Religious Studies, Arabic Cultural Studies, and Middle East History.

The Pen and the Faith - Eight Modern Muslim Writers and the Qur'an (Hardcover): Kenneth Cragg The Pen and the Faith - Eight Modern Muslim Writers and the Qur'an (Hardcover)
Kenneth Cragg
R5,379 Discovery Miles 53 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What is happening in Islam is of concern to more than Muslims. The Qur'an is the prime possession of Muslims: how then, are they reading and understanding their sacred Book today? This volume, originally published in 1985, examines eight writers from India, Egypt, Iran and Senegal. Their way with the Qur'an indicates how some in Islam respond to the pressures in life and thought, associated in the West with thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Marx, Camus, Kafka, Jung, Fanon and De Chardin.

Companion to the Qur'an - Based on the Arberry Translation (Hardcover): W.M Watt Companion to the Qur'an - Based on the Arberry Translation (Hardcover)
W.M Watt
R5,386 Discovery Miles 53 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1967, this Companion is designed to help readers of the Qur'an by giving them necessary background information. An account is given of ideas peculiar to the Qur'an, and the main variant interpretations are noted. A full index of Qur'anic proper names and an index of words commented on has been provided. Based on A J Arberry's translation, this Companion can be used with other translations, or indeed with the original text, since the verses are numbered.

The Holy Koran - An Introduction with Selections (Hardcover): A. J Arberry The Holy Koran - An Introduction with Selections (Hardcover)
A. J Arberry
R5,372 Discovery Miles 53 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Despite being revered as the Holy Book by Muslims throughout the world, the Koran is the least known and least understood in the West of all the great religious books. In this volume A J Arberry examines this paradox and explains the qualities of the Koran which have made it acceptable to so many people. The selections have been chosen and arranged to illustrate the religious and ethical message of the Koran.

The Qur'an - An Introduction (Hardcover): Abdullah Saeed The Qur'an - An Introduction (Hardcover)
Abdullah Saeed
R4,072 Discovery Miles 40 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There is much more to the Qur'an than the selective quotations favoured by Islamic fundamentalists. This book provides a student-friendly guide to the many ways in which the Qur'an can be read.

Designed for both Muslims and Western non-Muslim students, it examines the Qur'an in Western scholarship as well as giving an overview of the rich interpretive traditions from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day.

This guide is a concise introduction to all aspects of the Qur'an: history, understanding and interpretation, providing:

  • coverage of both pre-modern and modern periods
  • plenty of examples to illustrate key points and aid student understanding
  • summaries, timelines and a glossary.
The Qur'an (Paperback): M.A.S. Abdel Haleem The Qur'an (Paperback)
M.A.S. Abdel Haleem 2
R315 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R55 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'Read! Your Lord is the Most Bountiful one who taught by the pen, who taught man what he did not know.' The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching; it is a sacred text and a book of guidance, that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the Islamic religion. It has been one of the most influential books in the history of literature. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, it has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations. This new translation is written in a contemporary idiom that remains faithful to the original, making it easy to read while retaining its powers of eloquence. Archaisms and cryptic language are avoided, and the Arabic meaning preserved by respecting the context of the discourse. The message of the Qur'an was directly addressed to all people regardless of class, gender, or age, and this translation is equally accessible to everyone. 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 Pursuit of God (Updated) (Updated) (Paperback, Updated ed.): A.W. Tozer The Pursuit of God (Updated) (Updated) (Paperback, Updated ed.)
A.W. Tozer
R256 R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Save R46 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Science in the Qur'an - Discovering Scientific Secrets in the Holy Qur'an (Paperback): Yasmin Watson, Amira Val Baker Science in the Qur'an - Discovering Scientific Secrets in the Holy Qur'an (Paperback)
Yasmin Watson, Amira Val Baker; Illustrated by Hana Horack Elyafi
R491 Discovery Miles 4 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Koran (Hardcover): Colin Turner The Koran (Hardcover)
Colin Turner
R28,156 Discovery Miles 281 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The four volumes of this set bring together some of the most significant modern and pre-modern contributions to the study of the Islamic revelation, giving readers access to material that has hitherto been scattered and often difficult to locate. While the bulk of the material stems from the past fifty years, classic studies from earlier periods have been included, thus providing insight into the developmental dynamics of the field. Drawn from a wide range of journals, research monographs, occasional papers and edited volumes, the articles that make up this collection reflect the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of Koranic studies as it stands today. An extensive introduction at the beginning of the first volume draws together the four volumes and places each article in its broader context.

Devotion to the Holy Face (Paperback): Mary Frances Lester Devotion to the Holy Face (Paperback)
Mary Frances Lester
R147 R119 Discovery Miles 1 190 Save R28 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The devotion to the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and particularly to His Holy Face is one of the oldest in the Christian tradition. This venerable devotion was practiced by such great saints as St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Gertrude the Great, St. Mechtilde, St. Edmund, St. Bonaventure and St. Therese of Lisieux.
Beginning in 1844, Our Lord appeared to Sr. Mary of St. Peter and expressed His desire that whole world should know and practice this devotion in reparation for man s blasphemy. Through the efforts of Sr. Mary St. Peter, Ven. Leo DuPont and countless others, this devotion has become one of the most loved, and remains one of the most needed in our time.
Eternal Father, we offer Thee the Adorable Face of Thy Well Beloved Son for the honor and glory of Thy Holy Name and for the salvation of all men. Prayer of Pope Blsd. Pius IX

Tao Te Ching (Hardcover): Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching (Hardcover)
Lao Tzu
R479 R377 Discovery Miles 3 770 Save R102 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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