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

The Formation of Genesis 1-11 - Biblical and Other Precursors (Hardcover): David M. Carr The Formation of Genesis 1-11 - Biblical and Other Precursors (Hardcover)
David M. Carr
R3,543 Discovery Miles 35 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There is general agreement in the field of Biblical studies that study of the formation of the Pentateuch is in disarray. David M. Carr turns to the Genesis Primeval History, Genesis 1-11, to offer models for the formation of Pentateuchal texts that may have traction within this fractious context. Building on two centuries of historical study of Genesis 1-11, this book provides new support for the older theory that the bulk of Genesis 1-11 was created out of a combination of two originally separate source strata: a Priestly source and an earlier non-Priestly source that was used to supplement the Priestly framework. Though this overall approach contradicts some recent attempts to replace such source models with theories of post-Priestly scribal expansion, Carr does find evidence of multiple layers of scribal revision in the non-P and P sources, from the expansion of an early independent non-Priestly primeval history with a flood narrative and related materials to a limited set of identifiable layers of Priestly material that culminate in the P-like redaction of the whole. This book synthesizes prior scholarship to show how both the P and non-Priestly strata of Genesis also emerged out of a complex interaction by Judean scribes with non-biblical literary traditions, particularly with Mesopotamian textual traditions about primeval origins. The Formation of Genesis 1-11 makes a significant contribution to scholarship on one of the most important texts in the Hebrew Bible and will influence models for the formation of the Hebrew Bible as a whole.

Genesis 1-11 - Tales of the Earliest World (Hardcover, New): Edwin Good Genesis 1-11 - Tales of the Earliest World (Hardcover, New)
Edwin Good
R2,542 Discovery Miles 25 420 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 Torah - A Beginner's Guide (Paperback): Joel S. Kaminsky, Joel N. Lohr The Torah - A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)
Joel S. Kaminsky, Joel N. Lohr
R313 R281 Discovery Miles 2 810 Save R32 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There is no question that the Torah is one of the most influential documents in Western civilization. It is the source of widely known characters like Joseph, Moses, and Noah, and timeless stories such as the Garden of Eden and the Exodus. Jointly authored by professors of Judaism and Christianity, The Torah: A Beginner's Guide takes a unique approach, exploring the interplay and dynamics of how these two religions share this common scripture. Drawing on both scholarly and popular sources, Kaminsky and Lohr examine the key debates, while simultaneously illustrating the importance of the Torah in western jurisprudence, ethics, and contemporary conceptions of the family, morality, and even politics.

The Making of the Modern Jewish Bible - How Scholars in Germany, Israel, and America Transformed an Ancient Text (Hardcover):... The Making of the Modern Jewish Bible - How Scholars in Germany, Israel, and America Transformed an Ancient Text (Hardcover)
Alan T. Levenson
R2,641 Discovery Miles 26 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Tracing its history from Moses Mendelssohn to today, Alan Levenson explores the factors that shaped what is the modern Jewish Bible and its centrality in Jewish life today. The Making of the Modern Jewish Bible explains how Jewish translators, commentators, and scholars made the Bible a keystone of Jewish life in Germany, Israel and America. Levenson argues that German Jews created a religious Bible, Israeli Jews a national Bible, and American Jews an ethnic one. In each site, scholars wrestled with the demands of the non-Jewish environment and their own indigenous traditions, trying to balance fidelity and independence from the commentaries of the rabbinic and medieval world.

Hastamalakiyam - A Fruit in the Hand or A Work by Hastamalaka (Paperback): Nome, Hastamalaka, Adi Sankaracharya Hastamalakiyam - A Fruit in the Hand or A Work by Hastamalaka (Paperback)
Nome, Hastamalaka, Adi Sankaracharya
R158 R131 Discovery Miles 1 310 Save R27 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 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
R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
First Steps in the Talmud - A Guide to the Confused (Paperback): Jacob Neusner First Steps in the Talmud - A Guide to the Confused (Paperback)
Jacob Neusner
R1,662 Discovery Miles 16 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Talmud is a confusing piece of writing. It begins no where and ends no where but it does not move in a circle. It is written in several languages and follows rules that in certain circumstances trigger the use of one language over others. Its components are diverse. To translating it requires elaborate complementary language. It cannot be translated verbatim into any language. So a translation is a commentary in the most decisive way. The Talmud, accordingly, cannot be merely read but only studied. It contains diverse programs of writing, some descriptive and some analytical. A large segment of the writing follows a clear pattern, but the document encompasses vast components of miscellaneous collections of bits and pieces, odds and ends. It is a mishmash and a mess. Yet it defines the program of study of the community of Judaism and governs the articulation of the norms and laws of Judaism, its theology and its hermeneutics, Above all else, the Talmud of Babylonia is comprised of contention and produces conflict and disagreement, with little effort at a resolution No wonder the Talmud confuses its audience. But that does not explain the power of the Talmud to define Judaism and shape its intellect. This book guides those puzzled by the Talmud and shows the system and order that animate the text.

Jews and the Qur'an (Hardcover): Meir M. Bar-Asher Jews and the Qur'an (Hardcover)
Meir M. Bar-Asher; Foreword by Mustafa Akyol; Translated by Ethan Rundell
R676 R637 Discovery Miles 6 370 Save R39 (6%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A compelling book that casts the Qur'anic encounter with Jews in an entirely new light In this panoramic and multifaceted book, Meir Bar-Asher examines how Jews and Judaism are depicted in the Qur'an and later Islamic literature, providing needed context to those passages critical of Jews that are most often invoked to divide Muslims and Jews or to promote Islamophobia. He traces the Qur'anic origins of the protection of Jews and other minorities living under the rule of Islam, and shows how attitudes toward Jews in Shi'i Islam are substantially different from those in Sunni Islam. Bar-Asher sheds light on the extraordinary contribution of Jewish tradition to the Muslim exegesis of the Qur'an, and draws important parallels between Jewish religious law, or halakha, and shari'a law. An illuminating work on a topic of vital relevance today, Jews and the Qur'an offers a nuanced understanding of Islam's engagement with Judaism in the time of Muhammad and his followers, and serves as a needed corrective to common misperceptions about Islam.

Prayers for Healing - 365 Blessings, Poems, & Meditations from Around the World (Meditations for Healing, Sacred Writings)... Prayers for Healing - 365 Blessings, Poems, & Meditations from Around the World (Meditations for Healing, Sacred Writings) (Paperback)
Maggie Oman Shannon; Foreword by Larry Dossey; Introduction by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
R509 R422 Discovery Miles 4 220 Save R87 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Daily Meditations and Prayers from Around the World "...I hope that people of all faiths as well as those who do not believe in a religion will find inspiration and understanding here that in some way contributes to their own inner peace." -The Dalai Lama #1 New Release in Buddhism, Sacred Writings Discover the power to heal through many meditation and prayer voices. This interfaith book provides insight from various religious and cultural texts that touches on our pain and inspires the healer within all of us to be reminded of hope and faith so that we may live a deeper, more meaningful, and fully self-expressed life. Create a tapestry of comfort and inspiration. Maggie Oman creates a healing space for readers in her deeply spiritual book Prayers for Healing: 365 Blessings, Poems, & Meditations from Around the World. During moments that are filled with despair, illnesses, depression, or spiritual longing, Prayers for Healing draws on the power of wise and healing devotionals for reflection and deep mediation. Embrace physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation. Prayers for Healing demonstrates the transformative nature woven through the power of prayer and wisdom. It draws from a select collection of influential spiritual leaders, philosophers and thinkers of our time that include: The Tao Te Ching, The Koran, The Torah, Native American texts, The Bible, Thich Nhat Hanh, Wendell Berry, ack Kornfield, Rumi, Rainer Maria Rilke, Marian Wright Edelman, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Marianne Williamson. If you have found that works such as Prayers That Bring Healing, Earth Prayers, Prayers of Hope for Caregivers, Prayers for Hard Times, or Prayers for Hope and Healing have brought inspiration into your life, then this book is an invitation to strengthen your inner healer.

Reconstructing the Talmud - An Introduction to the Academic Study of Rabbinic Literature (Paperback): Jason Rogoff, Joshua Kulp Reconstructing the Talmud - An Introduction to the Academic Study of Rabbinic Literature (Paperback)
Jason Rogoff, Joshua Kulp
R691 Discovery Miles 6 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Kali Puja (Paperback): Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Shree Maa Kali Puja (Paperback)
Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Shree Maa
R592 Discovery Miles 5 920 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Scripture of the Lotus Blossom of the Fine Dharma (Hardcover, revised edition): Leon Hurvitz Scripture of the Lotus Blossom of the Fine Dharma (Hardcover, revised edition)
Leon Hurvitz
R3,593 Discovery Miles 35 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Originally published in 1976, Leon Hurvitz's monumental translation of the "Lotus Sutra" is the work scholars have preferred for decades. Hailed by critics as an "extraordinary" and "magnificent" achievement, Hurvitz's translation is based on the best known Chinese version of the text and includes passages of the original Sanskrit that were omitted from the Chinese.

Beloved for its mythology and literary artistry, the "Lotus Sutra" is one of the most popular and influential texts of Mahayana Buddhism, asserting that there is only one path to enlightenment, the bodhisattva path, and that all followers without exception can achieve supreme awakening. The text argues that the Buddha cannot be delimited by time and space and that a common intent underlies the diversity of Buddhist teachings. Through parables of the burning house, the wayward son, and other tales that have come to be known throughout East Asia, the sutra skillfully concretizes abstract religious concepts and clarifies bold claims about the Buddhist tradition. Urging devotees to revivify doctrine through recitation and interpretation, the sutra powered an organic process of remaking that not only kept its content alive in the poetry and art of premodern Asia but also introduced new forms of practice and scriptural study into contemporary Buddhism. Stephen F. Teiser's foreword addresses this vital quality of the sutra, discusses its background, and reflects on the enduring relevance of Hurvitz's critical work.

Chandogya Upanishad (Paperback): Charles Johnston Chandogya Upanishad (Paperback)
Charles Johnston
R405 Discovery Miles 4 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Matter and Mind - The Vaisheshika Sutra of Kanada (Paperback): Subhash Kak Matter and Mind - The Vaisheshika Sutra of Kanada (Paperback)
Subhash Kak
R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sacred Languages of the World - An Introduction (Hardcover): B P Bennett Sacred Languages of the World - An Introduction (Hardcover)
B P Bennett
R1,900 Discovery Miles 19 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A fascinating comparative account of sacred languages and their role in and beyond religion written for a broad, interdisciplinary audience Sacred languages have been used for foundational texts, liturgy, and ritual for millennia, and many have remained virtually unchanged through the centuries. While the vital relationship between language and religion has been long acknowledged, new research and thinking across an array of disciplines including religious studies, sociolinguistics, sociology, linguistics, and even neurolinguistics has resulted in a renewed interest in the area. This fascinating and informative book draws on Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Judaic, and Buddhist traditions to provide a concise and accessible introduction to the phenomenon of sacred languages. The book takes a strongly comparative, wide-ranging approach to exploring ways in which ancient religious languages, such as Latin, Pali, Church Slavonic, and Hebrew continue to shape the beliefs and practices of religious communities around the world. Informed by both comparative religion and sociolinguistics, it traces the histories of sacred languages, the myths and doctrines that explain their origin and value, the various ways they are used, the sectarian debates that shadow them, and the technological innovations that propel them forward in the twenty-first century. * A comprehensive but succinct account of the role and importance of language within religion * Takes an interdisciplinary approach which will appeal to students and scholars across an array of disciplines, including religious studies, sociology of religion, sociolinguistics, and linguistics * Provides a strongly comparative exploration, drawing on Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Judaic, and Buddhist traditions * Uses numerous examples and ties historic debates with contemporary situations * Satisfies the rapidly growing demand for books on the subject among both academics and general readers Sacred Languages of the World is a must-read for students of religion and language, scripture, religious literacy, education and language, the sociology of religion, sociolinguistics. It will also have strong appeal among general readers with an interest comparative religion, history, cultural criticism, communication studies, and more.

Book of Tobit (Paperback): unknownauthor Book of Tobit (Paperback)
unknownauthor; Edited by Tarl Warwick
R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Wisdom of Love - Man, Woman and God in Jewish Canonical Literature (Paperback, New): Naftali Rothenberg The Wisdom of Love - Man, Woman and God in Jewish Canonical Literature (Paperback, New)
Naftali Rothenberg; Translated by Shmuel Sermoneta-Gertel
R756 R707 Discovery Miles 7 070 Save R49 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Wisdom of Love strives to challenge the discrepancy between the way source texts relate to love and the way they are perceived to do so, introducing readers to the extensive, profound, and significant treatment of love in the Jewish canon. This is a book about love, not its repression; it is an opportunity to study the wisdom of love, not those who lack such wisdom and are unlikely to ever acquire it. The Wisdom of Love brings about not only a change in perception recognizing the existence of the wisdom of love per se but also the realization that this wisdom is the very foundation of religious wisdom as a whole, rather than a peripheral branch of it. All love derives from a single source: love between man and woman. It is from this source that all other manifestations of love, such as love of God, love of wisdom, and love of one s fellow, draw their meaning.

Reinventing Maimonides in Contemporary Jewish Thought (Hardcover): James A. Diamond, Menachem Kellner Reinventing Maimonides in Contemporary Jewish Thought (Hardcover)
James A. Diamond, Menachem Kellner
R1,216 Discovery Miles 12 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Every work on Jewish thought and law since the twelfth century bears the imprint of Maimonides. A. N. Whitehead's famous dictum that the entire European philosophical tradition 'consists of a series of footnotes to Plato' could equally characterize Maimonides' place in the Jewish tradition. The critical studies in this volume explore how Orthodox rabbis of different orientations-Shlomo Aviner, Naftali Zvi Yehudah Berlin (Netziv), Kalonymus Kalman Shapira, Joseph Kafih, Abraham Isaac Kook, Aaron Kotler, Joseph Soloveitchik, and Elhanan Wasserman-have read and provided footnotes to Maimonides in the long twentieth century. How well did they really understand Maimonides? And where do their arguments fit in the mainstream debates about him and his works? Each of the seven core chapters examines a particular approach. Some rabbis have tried to liberate themselves from the influence of his ideas. Others have sought to build on those ideas or expand them in ways which Maimonides himself did not pursue, and which he may well not have agreed with. Still others advance patently non-Maimonidean positions, while attributing them to none other than Maimonides. Above all, the essays published here demonstrate that his legacy remains vibrantly alive today.

The Koran (Paperback, Revised): N.J. Dawood The Koran (Paperback, Revised)
N.J. Dawood; Translated by N.J. Dawood 1
R319 R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Save R57 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'Across the language barrier Dawood captures the thunder and poetry of the original' The Times The Koran is universally accepted by Muslims to be the infallible Word of God as first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel nearly fourteen hundred years ago. Its 114 chapters, or surahs, recount the narratives central to Muslim belief, and together they form one of the world's most influential prophetic works and a literary masterpiece in its own right. But, above all, the Koran provides the rules of conduct that remain fundamental to the Muslim faith today: prayer, fasting, almsgiving, pilgrimage to Mecca and absolute faith in God and His apostle. Also available from Penguin: The Koran with Parallel Text 9780141393841

The Qur'an (Paperback): The Qur'an (Paperback)
R487 R403 Discovery Miles 4 030 Save R84 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A landmark new translation of the sacred text of Islam? in an elegant deluxe edition
Literally ?the recitation, ? "The Qur?an" is considered within the Muslim faith to be the infallible word of God. Tarif Khalidi, the foremost scholar of Islamic history and faith, provides a fresh English translation that captures the startling, exquisite poetry of one of the world's most beloved religious texts. Retaining the structure and rhythms of the original Arabic, Khalidi enlivens the ancient teachings and prophetic narratives central to the Muslim faith and solidifies "The Qur?an" as a work of spiritual authority and breathtaking beauty.
A landmark new translation of the sacred text of Islam? in an elegant deluxe edition
Literally ?the recitat ion, ? "The Qur?an" is considered within the Muslim faith to be the infallible word of God. Tarif Khalidi, the foremost scholar of Islamic history and faith, provides a fresh English translation that captures the startling, exquisite poetry of one of the world's most beloved religious texts. Retaining the structure and rhythms of the original Arabic, Khalidi enlivens the ancient teachings and prophetic narratives central to the Muslim faith and solidifies "The Qur?an" as a work of spiritual authority and breathtaking beauty.

Buddhism - Buddhism for Beginners Buddhist Teachings for Living a Life of Happiness, Mindfulness and Peace (Paperback): Djamel... Buddhism - Buddhism for Beginners Buddhist Teachings for Living a Life of Happiness, Mindfulness and Peace (Paperback)
Djamel Boucly
R335 Discovery Miles 3 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Friends and Followers of Jesus Church Adventure Coloring Book (Paperback): Jupiter Kids Friends and Followers of Jesus Church Adventure Coloring Book (Paperback)
Jupiter Kids
R457 R379 Discovery Miles 3 790 Save R78 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Discovering Joshua - Be Bold! Be Strong! (Paperback): Charles Price Discovering Joshua - Be Bold! Be Strong! (Paperback)
Charles Price
R226 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R14 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a book about God, in the cut and thrust of everyday life. Joshua shows God; dealing with a real conflict; meeting his people's disappointment; restoring his followers after failure; operating in real people. From Joshua we learn not only that God is indispensable; he is also available to those who are available to him.

Justification - God's Plan Paul's Vision (Paperback): N. T Wright Justification - God's Plan Paul's Vision (Paperback)
N. T Wright
R1,052 Discovery Miles 10 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Biblical Foundations Book Award Few issues are more central to the Christian faith than the nature, scope and means of salvation. Many have thought it to be largely a transaction that gets one to heaven. In this riveting book, N. T. Wright explains that God's salvation is radically more than this. At the heart of much vigorous debate on this topic is the term the apostle Paul uses in several of his letters to describe what happens to those in Christ--justification. Paul uses this dramatic image from the law court to declare that Christians are acquitted of the cosmic accusations against them. But justification goes beyond this in Paul's writings to offer a vision of God's future for the whole world as well as for his people. Here in one place Wright now offers a comprehensive account and defense of his perspective on this crucial doctrine. With anew introduction, he provides a sweeping overview of the central points in the debate before launching into a thorough explanation of the key texts in Paul's writings. While fully cognizant of tradition and controversy, the final authority for his conclusions is the letters of Paul themselves. Along the way Wright responds to critics, such as John Piper, who have challenged what has come to be called the New Perspective. For Wright, what Paul means by justification is nothing less than God's unswerving commitment to the covenant promise he made to bless the whole world through Abraham and his family. This irenic response is an important contribution for those on both sides of the debate--and those still in between--to consider. Whether you're a fan of Wright's work or have read his critics and would like to know the other side of the story, here is a chance to interact with Wright's views on the issues at stake and form your own conclusions.

Sahih Muslim (Volume 5) - With the Full Commentary by Imam Nawawi (Hardcover): Abul-Husain Muslim Sahih Muslim (Volume 5) - With the Full Commentary by Imam Nawawi (Hardcover)
Abul-Husain Muslim; Translated by Adil Salahi
R820 Discovery Miles 8 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Imam Nawawi's commentary on Sahih Muslim is one of the most highly regarded works in Islamic thought and literature. Accepted by every sunni school of thought, and foundational in the Shaafi school, this text, available for the first time in English, is famed throughout the Muslim world. After the Qur'an, the prophetic traditions are the most recognised source of wisdom in Islam. Amongst the collected Hadith, Sahih Muslim is second only to the the collection of Imam Bukhari. With a commentary by Imam Nawawi, whose other works are amongst the most widely-read books on Islam, and translated by Adil Salahi, a modern scholar of great acclaim, this immense work, finally available to English readers, is an essential addition to every Muslim library, and for anybody with an interest in Islamic thought.

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