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Spinoza's Radical Theology - The Metaphysics of the Infinite (Hardcover, New): Charlie Huenemann Spinoza's Radical Theology - The Metaphysics of the Infinite (Hardcover, New)
Charlie Huenemann
R3,899 Discovery Miles 38 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The advent of modern science brought deep challenges to traditional religion. Miracles, prophecy, immortal souls, absolute morality - all of these fundamental notions were challenged by the increasingly analytical and skeptical approach of modern scientists. One philosopher, Baruch Spinoza, proposed a new theology, rooted in a close analysis of the Bible, which could fit this new science and provide a sound basis for a social order. "Spinoza's Radical Theology" explains the mechanics and meaning of Spinoza's ideas and how they can inform the questions with which we still struggle today.

Philosophy in the Islamic World - A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 3 (Paperback): Peter Adamson Philosophy in the Islamic World - A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 3 (Paperback)
Peter Adamson
R408 R344 Discovery Miles 3 440 Save R64 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The latest in the series based on the popular History of Philosophy podcast, this volume presents the first full history of philosophy in the Islamic world for a broad readership. It takes an approach unprecedented among introductions to this subject, by providing full coverage of Jewish and Christian thinkers as well as Muslims, and by taking the story of philosophy from its beginnings in the world of early Islam all the way through to the twentieth century. Major figures like Avicenna, Averroes, and Maimonides are covered in great detail, but the book also looks at less familiar thinkers, including women philosophers. Attention is also given to the philosophical relevance of Islamic theology (kalam) and mysticism-the Sufi tradition within Islam, and Kabbalah among Jews-and to science, with chapters on disciplines like optics and astronomy. The book is divided into three sections, with the first looking at the first blossoming of Islamic theology and responses to the Greek philosophical tradition in the world of Arabic learning. This 'formative period' culminates with the work of Avicenna, the pivotal figure to whom most later thinkers feel they must respond. The second part of the book discusses philosophy in Muslim Spain (Andalusia), where Jewish philosophers come to the fore, though this is also the setting for such thinkers as Averroes and Ibn Arabi. Finally, a third section looks in unusual detail at later developments, touching on philosophy in the Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid empires and showing how thinkers in the nineteenth to the twentieth century were still concerned to respond to the ideas that had animated philosophy in the Islamic world for centuries, while also responding to political and intellectual challenges from the European colonial powers.

A New Vision - A Fresh Beginning (Paperback): Alexander Woolley A New Vision - A Fresh Beginning (Paperback)
Alexander Woolley
R607 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R113 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

It matters whether we believe in God or not. No one can prove that there isn't a god and no one can prove that there is. However we can find signposts. In an interesting new book, A New Vision: A Fresh Beginning, Alexander Woolley looks for them and claims to have identified them. Current Christianity is often like a Christmas tree hidden under a canopy of decorations which camouflage the truth. All sorts of improbable ideas have been developed without there being convincing evidence to support the claims made. This book throws these decorations away and finds a real tree underneath it all. This is done by looking for the source of the Fourth Gospel. The access to information about discussions and decisions in the High Priest's household and entourage is explained because the very young witness had business there, was intensely curious and addicted to running. They knew he was associating with Jesus but his charm and youth enabled him to get away with this. The witness was a constant companion of Simon Peter, but, like Peter, he was illiterate and so his vivid tales of Jesus were unknown until the theologian writer of the Gospel met the witness late on in the lives of them both. The writer was so excited by the discovery that he composed the Gospel. The two met in Ephesus, in modern Turkey, after the witness had saved the life of someone in the public baths there, and so aroused the amazement of the writer. The Gospel was the result of this encounter. Tombs to two Johns were recorded there and A New Vision suggests that these were the tombs of the two Johns responsible for the last canonical Gospel. A compelling, fascinating read for anyone interested in theology.

Theology Shaped by Society - Sociological Theology Volume 2 (Paperback, New Ed): Robin Gill Theology Shaped by Society - Sociological Theology Volume 2 (Paperback, New Ed)
Robin Gill
R1,475 Discovery Miles 14 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Theology Shaped by Society argues that the sociology of knowledge can make an important contribution to theology. Part I argues that theology can be seen as a 'socially constructed reality' that is sometimes dangerously related to power but, at other times, that is a positively engaged discipline taking the risk of being shaped by particular societies and cultures. From this second perspective theology is seen properly as a thoroughly relational discipline, as itself a social system. Part II examines mission shaped by society and maps this in practical terms by examining recent, and surprising, religious trends in York. Part III shows how music can imaginatively shape theology and reveal unexpected resonances. Over the last 30 years a number of theologians have been using aspects of sociology alongside the more traditional resources of philosophy. In turn, sociologists with an interest in theology have also contributed to an interaction between theology and sociology. The time is right to revisit the dialogue between theologians and sociologists. In his new trilogy on Sociological Theology, Robin Gill makes a renewed contribution to the mapping of three abiding ways of relating theology and sociology, with the three volumes covering: Theology in a Social Context; Theology Shaped by Society; and Society Shaped by Theology.

To Learn Is To Do: A Tikkun Olam Roadmap (Paperback): Behrman House To Learn Is To Do: A Tikkun Olam Roadmap (Paperback)
Behrman House
R235 Discovery Miles 2 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Benefits
- Provides a roadmap of tikkun olam
- Teaches students that being Jewish involves both learning and doing
- Provides practical, realistic ways for students to begin their lifelong connection to ethical living
- Highlights values embodied in text sources
- Focuses on the organizations, traditions, and rituals that help us carry out those values
- Enables teachers to make connections between text study and Jewish living
- User-friendly teacher's guide offers suggestions for classroom implementation, with specific suggestions for integrating this material into other curricular units

Theology and Film - Challenging the Sacred/Secular  Divide (Paperback): C Deacy Theology and Film - Challenging the Sacred/Secular Divide (Paperback)
C Deacy
R1,015 Discovery Miles 10 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This introductory textbook uses appreciation of film to explore debates between theology and contemporary culture. It examines both method and theory and features a range of film examples throughout.
Explores how film can enrich our study of theology, opening up debates surrounding contemporary culture and theological inquiry
Addresses a broad range of themes, including religion and the sacred, human dignity, eschatology, war and peace, violence, justice, feminism, and the environment
Includes sections on methodological considerations as well as theoretical perspectives
Features examples from a range of films, including "Unforgiven," "The Passion of Christ, An Inconvenient Truth, Jarhead, Something's Gotta Give," and "Vanilla Sky"
Accompanied by website resources available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/theologyandfilm.

The Passionate Torah - Sex and Judaism (Paperback): Danya Ruttenberg The Passionate Torah - Sex and Judaism (Paperback)
Danya Ruttenberg
R736 Discovery Miles 7 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this unique collection of essays, some of today's smartest Jewish thinkers explore a broad range of fundamental questions in an effort to balance ancient tradition and modern sexuality.

In the last few decades a number of factors--post-modernism, feminism, queer liberation, and more--have brought discussion of sexuality to the fore, and with it a whole new set of questions that challenge time-honored traditions and ways of thinking. For Jews of all backgrounds, this has often led to an unhappy standoff between tradition and sexual empowerment.

Yet as The Passionate Torah illustrates, it is of critical importance to see beyond this apparent conflict if Jews are to embrace both their religious beliefs and their sexuality. With incisive essays from contemporary rabbis, scholars, thinkers, and writers, this collection not only surveys the challenges that sexuality poses to Jewish belief, but also offers fresh new perspectives and insights on the changing place of sexuality within Jewish theology--and Jewish lives. Covering topics such as monogamy, inter-faith relationships, reproductive technology, homosexuality, and a host of other hot-button issues, these writings consider how contemporary Jews can engage themselves, their loved ones, and their tradition in a way that's both sexy and sanctified.

Seeking to deepen the Jewish conversation about sexuality, The Passionate Torah brings together brilliant thinkers in an attempt to bridge the gap between the sacred and the sexual.

Contributors: Rebecca Alpert, Wendy Love Anderson, Judith R. Baskin, Aryeh Cohen, Elliot Dorff, Esther Fuchs, Bonna Haberman, Elliot Kukla, Gail Labovitz, Malka Landau, Sarra Lev, Laura Levitt, Sara Meirowitz, Jay Michaelson, Haviva Ner-David, Danya Ruttenberg, Naomi Seidman, and Arthur Waskow.

Teaching of the New Jerusalem concerning Faith | Doctrina Novae Hierosolymae de Fide 2019 (Latin, English, Hardcover): Emanuel... Teaching of the New Jerusalem concerning Faith | Doctrina Novae Hierosolymae de Fide 2019 (Latin, English, Hardcover)
Emanuel Swedenborg; Translated by John Elliott; Edited by John Elliott
R408 Discovery Miles 4 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Always reforming - Explorations In Systematic Theology (Paperback): A.T.B. McGowan Always reforming - Explorations In Systematic Theology (Paperback)
A.T.B. McGowan
R625 Discovery Miles 6 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The need to be 'always reforming' in the light of Scripture is a vital task for the church in every generation. This volume offers cutting-edge assessments of subjects in systematic theology, and identifies problems, dangers and new possibilities.

Blessed Names and Characteristics of Prophet Muhammad (Hardcover): Abdur Raheem Kidwai Blessed Names and Characteristics of Prophet Muhammad (Hardcover)
Abdur Raheem Kidwai
R305 R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Save R41 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This beautiful presentation of 99 Blessed Names and Characteristics of Prophet Muhammad draws the reader nearer to the Prophet through contemplation and reflection of his names, their meaning and how each shapes our daily lives. By studying the Prophet's names readers may grasp the pivotal role of the Prophet in Islam and the interrelationship between God, the Prophet and man. The Prophet's names are also reflective of his unblemished character and conduct, shedding light upon the attributes that make him a remarkable role model for all mankind. Each name is selected from the Qur'an or a Hadith. Accompanying each name is a commentary that is concise in nature but rich in meaning and style.

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.

Re-Imagining Nature - The Promise of a Christian Natural Theology (Paperback): A.E. McGrath Re-Imagining Nature - The Promise of a Christian Natural Theology (Paperback)
A.E. McGrath
R901 Discovery Miles 9 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Reimagining Nature is a new introduction to the fast developing area of natural theology, written by one of the world s leading theologians. The text engages in serious theological dialogue whilst looking at how past developments might illuminate and inform theory and practice in the present. * This text sets out to explore what a properly Christian approach to natural theology might look like and how this relates to alternative interpretations of our experience of the natural world * Alister McGrath is ideally placed to write the book as one of the world s best known theologians and a chief proponent of natural theology * This new work offers an account of the development of natural theology throughout history and informs of its likely contribution in the present * This feeds in current debates about the relationship between science and religion, and religion and the humanities * Engages in serious theological dialogue, primarily with Augustine, Aquinas, Barth and Brunner, and includes the work of natural scientists, philosophers of science, and poets

A Brief History Of Heaven (Paperback): A.E. McGrath A Brief History Of Heaven (Paperback)
A.E. McGrath
R755 Discovery Miles 7 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This engaging book by one of today's best-known Christian writers explores the history of heaven, from its origins in biblical writings to its most recent representations.
A short, accessible book on the history of heaven.
Draws together representations of heaven by a wide range of writers, theologians, politicians and artists.
Covers literary works such as Dante's "Divine Comedy," Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," and the poems of George Herbert.
Considers discussions by Marx and Freud of heaven's role in society.
Based on serious scholarship but is ideal for the non-specialist who wants to learn more about the idea of heaven.
Alister E. McGrath is one of today's best-known Christian writers.

Theology and Social Theory - Beyond Secular Reason  2e (Hardcover, 2nd Edition): J Milbank Theology and Social Theory - Beyond Secular Reason 2e (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
J Milbank
R3,293 Discovery Miles 32 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a revised edition of John Milbank's masterpiece, which sketches the outline of a specifically theological social theory.
The "Times Higher Education Supplement" wrote of the first edition that it was "a tour de force of systematic theology. It would be churlish not to acknowledge its provocation and brilliance."
Brings this classic work up-to-date by reviewing the development of modern social thought.
Features a substantial new introduction by Milbank, clarifying the theoretical basis for his work.
Challenges the notion that sociological critiques of theology are 'scientific'.
Outlines a specifically theological social theory, and in doing so, engages with a wide range of thinkers from Plato to Deleuze.
Written by one of the world's most influential contemporary theologians and the author of numerous books.

Voices from the Ruins - Theodicy and the Fall of Jerusalem in the Hebrew Bible (Hardcover): Dalit Rom-Shiloni Voices from the Ruins - Theodicy and the Fall of Jerusalem in the Hebrew Bible (Hardcover)
Dalit Rom-Shiloni
R1,682 R1,299 Discovery Miles 12 990 Save R383 (23%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Blackwell Companion to Modern Theology (Paperback, New Ed): G. Jones The Blackwell Companion to Modern Theology (Paperback, New Ed)
G. Jones
R1,399 Discovery Miles 13 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


In this major reference work, a team of the world's leading theologians provides a powerful overview of modern theology
Covers theology's relation to other disciplines, the history of theology, major themes, key figures and contemporary issues
Can be used as the basis for an introductory course or as an essential reference source

Open Secret - Natural Theology (Hardcover): McGrath Open Secret - Natural Theology (Hardcover)
McGrath
R2,777 Discovery Miles 27 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Natural theology, in the view of many, is in crisis. In this long-awaited book, Alister McGrath sets out a new vision for natural theology, re-establishing its legitimacy and utility.* A timely and innovative resource on natural theology: the exploration of knowledge of God as it is observed through nature* Written by internationally regarded theologian and author of numerous bestselling books, Alister McGrath* Develops an intellectually rigorous vision of natural theology as a point of convergence between the Christian faith, the arts and literature, and the natural sciences, opening up important possibilities for dialogue and cross-fertilization* Treats natural theology as a cultural phenomenon, broader than Christianity itself yet always possessing a distinctively Christian embodiment* Explores topics including beauty, goodness, truth, and the theological imagination; how investigating nature gives rise to both theological and scientific theories; the idea of a distinctively Christian approach to nature; and how natural theology can function as a bridge between Christianity and other faiths

No Masters but God - Portraits of Anarcho-Judaism (Hardcover): Hayyim Rothman No Masters but God - Portraits of Anarcho-Judaism (Hardcover)
Hayyim Rothman
R2,397 Discovery Miles 23 970 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The forgotten legacy of religious Jewish anarchism, and the adventures and ideas of its key figures, finally comes to light in this book. Set in the decades surrounding both world wars, No masters but God identifies a loosely connected group of rabbis and traditionalist thinkers who explicitly appealed to anarchist ideas in articulating the meaning of the Torah, traditional practice, Jewish life and the mission of modern Jewry. Full of archival discoveries and first translations from Yiddish and Hebrew, it explores anarcho-Judaism in its variety through the works of Yaakov Meir Zalkind, Yitshak Nahman Steinberg, Yehudah Leyb Don-Yahiya, Avraham Yehudah Heyn, Natan Hofshi, Shmuel Alexandrov, Yehudah Ashlag and Aaron Shmuel Tamaret. With this ground-breaking account, Hayyim Rothman traces a complicated story about the modern entanglement of religion and anarchism, pacifism and Zionism, prophetic anti-authoritarianism and mystical antinomianism. -- .

Theology and Film - Challenging the Sacred/Secular  Divide (Hardcover): C Deacy Theology and Film - Challenging the Sacred/Secular Divide (Hardcover)
C Deacy
R2,523 Discovery Miles 25 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This introductory textbook uses appreciation of film to explore debates between theology and contemporary culture. It examines both method and theory and features a range of film examples throughout.
Explores how film can enrich our study of theology, opening up debates surrounding contemporary culture and theological inquiry
Addresses a broad range of themes, including religion and the sacred, human dignity, eschatology, war and peace, violence, justice, feminism, and the environment
Includes sections on methodological considerations as well as theoretical perspectives
Features examples from a range of films, including "Unforgiven," "The Passion of Christ, An Inconvenient Truth, Jarhead, Something's Gotta Give," and "Vanilla Sky"
Accompanied by website resources available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/theologyandfilm.

Queer Theology - Rethinking the Western Body (Hardcover, New): G Loughlin Queer Theology - Rethinking the Western Body (Hardcover, New)
G Loughlin
R3,120 Discovery Miles 31 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Queer Theology" makes an important contribution to public debate about Christianity and sex. This remarkable collection of essays reconceptualizes the body and its desires, enlarging the meaning of sexuality for the good of the churches.


Written by some of the most able and insightful of Anglo-American scholars, established and up-coming, and from a variety of academic and religious backgrounds, the book shows how western bodies are queerer than often thought, and that the same is true of the God who elicits and tutors their desires.

Hizmet in Transitions - European Developments of a Turkish Muslim-Inspired Movement (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Paul Weller Hizmet in Transitions - European Developments of a Turkish Muslim-Inspired Movement (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Paul Weller
R1,512 Discovery Miles 15 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this open-access monograph, Paul Weller explores how the movement known as Hizmet (meaning "service") is undergoing a period of transitions in Europe. Inspired by the teaching and practice of the Turkish Islamic scholar, Fethullah Gulen, Hizmet has been active in Europe (and other continents) for several decades. It has always been subject to some degree of contestation, which has intensified following the July 2016 coup attempt in Turkey, for which the current Turkish government holds Fethullah Gulen and Hizmet as responsible - a claim they strongly deny. In Turkey, thousands of people associated with Hizmet have been imprisoned. In Europe, pressures have been brought to bear on the movement and its activities. In charting a way forward, Hizmet finds itself in a significant transitional period, the nature and possible future trajectories of which are explored in this volume. The book is informed by a comprehensive literature review and a recent research project which includes primary research interviews with key Hizmet figures in Europe and beyond. It contends that to properly understand Hizmet in Europe, one has to situate it in its interactive engagement both with its diverse European national contexts and with Fethullah Gulen's teaching and practice.

An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hindu Theology (Paperback): Swami Paramtattvadas An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hindu Theology (Paperback)
Swami Paramtattvadas
R929 R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Save R165 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since its inception over two hundred years ago, Swaminarayan Hinduism has flourished into a transnational movement described as one of the fastest growing Hindu groups in the world. Despite being one of the largest and most visible Hindu traditions both in India and the West, surprisingly little is known about what the Swaminarayan fellowship believes. An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hindu Theology provides a comprehensive doctrinal account of the Swaminarayan tradition's belief system, drawing on its rich corpus of theological literature, including the teachings of Swaminarayan himself and classical commentaries on canonical Vedantic texts. Part I delineates the sources and tools of Swaminarayan Hindu theology, while Part II systematically expounds upon its distinctive five eternal entities - Parabrahman, Aksarabrahman, maya, isvara and jiva - and mukti (spiritual liberation). In presenting these key themes theologically and lucidly, Swami Paramtattvadas makes the Swaminarayan Hindu belief system intelligible to scholars, students and serious readers.

Remapping Emergent Islam - Texts, Social Settings, and Ideological Trajectories (Hardcover, 0): Carlos A Segovia Remapping Emergent Islam - Texts, Social Settings, and Ideological Trajectories (Hardcover, 0)
Carlos A Segovia; Contributions by Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi, Daniel Beck, Jose Costa, Gilles Courtieu, …
R3,454 Discovery Miles 34 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This multidisciplinary collective volume advances the scholarly discussion on the origins of Islam. It simultaneously focuses on three domains: texts, social contexts, and ideological developments relevant for the study of Islam's beginnings -- taking the latter expression in its broadest possible sense. The intersections of these domains need to be examined afresh in order to obtain a clear picture of the concurrent phenomena that collectively enabled both the gradual emergence of a new religious identity and the progressive delimitation of its initially fuzzy boundaries.

Rewritten Theology: Aquinas After His Readers (Paperback): MD Jordan Rewritten Theology: Aquinas After His Readers (Paperback)
MD Jordan
R1,119 Discovery Miles 11 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Responding to the recent upsurge of interest in Thomas Aquinas, this book goes straight to the heart of the contemporary debates about Thomism.
Focuses on the concept of authority, both in terms of Aquinas's own attitude to authority, and how the Church authorities have used Aquinas's texts.
Engages with appropriations of Aquinas's work by a range of theologians, from liberal Catholics to the creators of radical orthodoxy.
Argues for future readings of Aquinas which are substantially different from those which have gone before.

Religious America, Secular Europe? - A Theme and Variations (Paperback, New Ed): Peter Berger, Grace Davie, Effie Fokas Religious America, Secular Europe? - A Theme and Variations (Paperback, New Ed)
Peter Berger, Grace Davie, Effie Fokas
R1,142 Discovery Miles 11 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Europe is a relatively secular part of the world in global terms. Why is this so? And why is the situation in Europe so different from that in the United States? The first chapter of this book - the theme - articulates this contrast. The remaining chapters - the variations - look in turn at the historical, philosophical, institutional and sociological dimensions of these differences. Key ideas are examined in detail, among them: constitutional issues; the Enlightenment; systems of law, education and welfare; questions of class, ethnicity, gender and generation. In each chapter both the similarities and differences between the European and the American cases are carefully scrutinized. The final chapter explores the ways in which these features translate into policy on both sides of the Atlantic. This book is highly topical and relates very directly to current misunderstandings between Europe and America.

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