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VA17-87 T&T Clark Companion to Augustine and Modern Theology.
  / 9780567033819
 
 
VA17-86 T&T Clark Companion to Nonconformism.
  / 9780567505262
 
 
VA17-85 T&T Clark Companion to Reformation Theology.
  Whitford, David M/ 9780567033604
 
 
VA17-91 Encyclopedia of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, The.
  McGuckin, John Anthony/ 9781405185394
 
 
VA17-90 Encyclopedia of Religion in America, 4-Vols/Set.
  Lippy, Charles H/ 9780872895805
 
  Topics include: *Religion as an influential force in the U.S. *Methods of worship *Religion and politics *Homosexuality and religion *African American religion *Arts and architecture *Church-state issues *Education *Environment and ecology *Ethnicity *Evangelicals *Faiths *Gay and lesbian issues *Historical overviews *Immigration *Media (new and old) *Megachurches *Movements and denominations *New religious movements *Popular religion and culture *Race and racism *Religious thought *Religious Right *Rites *Role of women *Terrorism and war Encyclopedia of Religion in America is an essential resource for students and scholars researching issues in a wide variety of social science disciplines, from American history to cultural studies, political science, gender studies, psychology of religion, and more. It reflects new scholarly research and interpretation that have emerged over the last two decades, as well as significant new areas of study, such as post-9/11 America, the role of gays and lesbians in church, gender, and the role of the evangelicals in American political life.
VA17-89 Religion and Globalization, 4-Vols/Set.
  Altglas, Veronique/ 9780415550321
 
 
VA17-88 Islam, 4-Vols/Set.
  Siddiqui, Mona/ 9781847873606
 
  Whether it's the Qur'an, Prophecy, ritual, law, politics or gender in Islam, this collection of articles will give a glimpse of some of the leading debates in these topics. Covering the last 50 years of Western thought on Islam, this is an essential reading and reference tool for scholars of Islamic studies and religious studies. The articles are intellectually bold and provide a comprehensive understanding of the different dimensions of Islam. Volume One: Qur'an and Prophecy Volume Two: Islamic thought, law, and Ethics Volume Three: Worship and Ritual Volume Four: Gender and Politics
VA17-84 Religion and Science, 4-Vols/Set.
  Harding, Sara Fletcher/ 9780415549028
 
 
VA17-83 Fundamentalism, 4-Vols/Set.
  Lehmann, David/ 9780415556156
 
 
VA17-82 Anthropology of Religion, 4-Vols/Set.
  Phillips Stevens Jr./ 9780415494236
 
 
VA17-81 Religion and the Environment, 4-Vols/Set.
  Gottlieb, Roger S/ 9780415554510
 
  In the last two decades a new form of religiously motivated social action and a virtually new field of academic study-each based in recognition of the connections between religion and humanity's treatment of the environment-have developed. Interactions between religion and environmental concern have been manifest in the explosive growth of ecotheological writings, institutional commitment by organized religions, and environmental activism explicitly oriented to religious ideals. Clergy throughout the world in virtually every denomination have received word from leaders of their religion that the environment-no less than sexuality, poverty, or war and peace-is now a basic and compelling religious matter. Out of this confrontation have been born vital new theologies based in the recovery of marginalized elements of tradition, profound criticisms of the past, and ecologically oriented visions of God, the Sacred, the Earth, and human beings. Theologians from every religious tradition-along with dozens of non-denominational spiritual writers-have confronted world religions' past attitudes towards nature. In the realm of institutional commitment, public statements and actions by organized religions have grown dramatically. In the context of political action, throughout the U.S. and the world religiously oriented groups take part in environmentally oriented political action: from lobbying and consciousness raising to activist demonstrations and civil disobedience. This collection serves as a comprehensive introduction, overview, and in-depth account of these exciting new developments. The four volumes cover virtually every aspect of the field-from theological change and institutional commitment to innovation in liturgy, from new ecumenical connections among different religions and between religion, science and environmental movements, from religious participation in environmental politics to an account of the global social and political contexts in which religious environmentalism has unfolded.
VA17-79 New Testament Studies, 4-Vols/set.
  Foster, Paul/ 9781848601680
 
  New Testament Studies offers a unified approach and a selection of excellent articles that is in no way constrained by theological positions. The aim of this four-volume set is to provide a rich teaching and learning resource which generates a real knowledge transfer based on the best recent New Testament scholarship. Volume One covers two areas, issues of methodology and recent advances in historical Jesus research. The former area both lays the basic groundwork for engaging in the study of the ancient texts that form the New Testament, but also collects together some of the more creative reading strategies that have been applied to New Testament texts over the last few decades. Further, research into the central figure of the New Testament has a long history, and there has been renewed interest and fresh advances in this area over the last twenty years that have reshaped the questions that are being explored. Volume TwoI looks specifically at the four canonical Gospels. The volume opens with articles that deal with general issues such as questions of genre, audience and purpose before presenting articles that deal with the individual texts. Also the recent application of social-memory theory to Gospel texts will be highlighted. Volume Three perhaps covers the topic that has seen the greatest amount of literature published during the last three decades - the person and letters of Paul the apostle. Three central areas which will be addressed are: (i) the life and self-understanding of Paul; (ii) his theological understandings; and (iii) the purpose of his writings and the issues they raise. Volume Four is not an assembly of disparate voices, but actually reflects one of the most important developments in the study of the New Testament and Early Christianity. Namely, it allows for the appreciation of the diverse expressions of faith that represented the Jesus movement in the first two centuries.
VA17-78 Islam in the West, 4-Vols/Set.
  Westerlund, David/ 9780415481243
 
 
VA17-75 Religion and Human Rights, 4-Vols/Set.
  Ghanea, Nazila/ 9780415477871
 
  Hardly a week goes by without some world event relating to the burgeoning field of religion and human rights. Whether attacks carried out in the name of religion by individuals or states, violations of the rights of individuals or communities due to their religious or other beliefs, or clashes between religious and other competing rights (most notably, freedom of speech), matters relating to religion and human rights are not only an area of expert and academic interest, but also of increasing interest to policy-makers, governments, international organizations, and NGOs. This new four-volume Major Work collection from Routledge examines the background, history, and nature of human rightsˇXboth individual and collectiveˇXas well as economic, social, and cultural rights; and also civil and political rights. Standards, mechanisms, and jurisprudence at international and national levels are included, and form part of the discussion of the conflict of rights and freedom of religion or belief. Religions featured include Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and African religions, and the persecution or discrimination of religious or belief communities are discussed. Relevant human rights documents are also included. The range of subject areas that contribute to discussions on religion and human rights are many, and include: political science; law; international relations; anthropology; philosophy; religious studies; sociology of religion; and theology. Students, scholars, teachers, and practitioners from these and other disciplines will welcome this collection as a vital one-stop compendium of the very best canonical and cutting-edge research.
VA17-50 Blackwell Companion to the New Testament, The.
  Aune, David E./ 9781405108256
 
  The Blackwell Companion to the New Testament is a detailed introduction to the New Testament, written by more than 40 scholars from a variety of Christian denominations. *Treats the 27 books and letters of the New Testament systematically, beginning with a review of current issues and concluding with an annotated bibliography *Considers the historical, social and cultural contexts in which the New Testament was produced, exploring relevant linguistic and textual issues *An international contributor list of over 40 scholars represent wide field expertise and a variety of Christian denominations *Distinctive features include a unified treatment of Luke through Acts, articles on the canonical Gospels, and a discussion of the apocryphal New Testament
VA17-27 Religion and Violence: Critical Concepts in Sociology, 4-Vols/Set.
  Wolfart, Johannes/ 9780415331258
 
  This four volume set represents the most extensive guide available to past and current research on religion and violence from ancient times to the present. The contents are highly interdisciplinary, drawing together landmark work from the fields of history, sociology, anthropology, political acience and religious studies. Primary sources, including excerpts from sacred texts, classical theological statements, and graphic illustrations, supplement the scholarly areticles, providing readers with a range of sources to draw upon in their own teaching and research. Conflict between Muslims and Jews in the Middle East, Catholics and Protestants in Ireland, religious nationalism in Africa or fundamentalism in South Asia, the language of Jihad from one corner, the language of crusade from another, the din of explosions in nightclubs, marketplaces, and abortion clinics: everyday, the news media offers a new report illustrating the vital link between religion and violence. Although religiously-motivated violence is widely acknowledged, it is poorly understood. As globalization continues both to inspire crises of faith, and to broadcast the bloody consequences of these crises, the need for a comprehensive reference work such as this seems more urgent now than ever before.
PA17-6 Ghosts: A Social History, 5-Vols/Set.
  Davies, Owen/ 9781851969890
 
  Despite the scientific and intellectual advances of the past five hundred years, populist belief in the supernatural, as evidenced by media investigations into the paranormal, continue to be culturally and socially relevant. Throughout history, ghost beliefs have been a source of literary inspiration and learned investigation. They prompted public panics and scandals, and have been manipulated for political and religious purposes. This five-volume reset edition draws together representative and defining printed sources to reveal changing perceptions of ghosts at different social levels from the Reformation through to the twentieth century in Britain and America. In the face of growing scholarly interest in the history of ghosts, this groundbreaking edition is the first documentary survey of the field from the early modern era through to the industrial age. Sources have been chosen to present a clear chronological story of continuities and changes in the social and intellectual relevance of ghosts. They focus on the key published debates that emerged in each century, and illustrate the full range of literary formats that reported or discussed ghosts. American material is included in the final two volumes to reflect the US birth of nineteenth-century spiritualism. The edition benefits from full scholarly apparatus, including a general introduction, volume introductions, headnotes, endnotes and a consolidated index in the final volume. The set is broadly interdisciplinary and will appeal to those researching Social and Cultural History, History of Science, History of Religion, Literature and History of the Supernatural, as well as Early-Modern, Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century History.
PA17-13 Religious Culture of Marian England, The.
  Loades, David/ 9781851969210
 
  Loades explores England's religious cultures during the reign of Mary Tudor. He investigates how conflicting traditions of conformity and dissent negotiated the new spiritual, political and legal landscape which followed her reintroduction of Catholicism to England. The clergy and laity were largely acquiescent. Loades investigates religious practices in the high church and the parishes to give us a richer understanding of this habit of obedience.
PA17-12 English Catholics and the Education of the Poor, 1847-1902.
  Tenbus, Eric G/ 9781848930384
 
  Filling an important gap in the historiography of Victorian Britain, this book examines the English Catholic Church's efforts during the second half of the nineteenth century to provide elementary education for Catholics. This campaign evolved into a half-century struggle against disunity within the Catholic community, a battle against nascent secularism in the educational system and a quest to secure equal rights and treatment within Victorian society. This struggle helped unify the Catholic community and transform its identity, as members of the Catholic minority evolved from passive onlookers to active, sometimes aggressive, participants. Tenbusˇ¦s study is based on extensive research through diocesan archives; from the personal papers of cardinals and archbishops down to the letters and sermons of local clergymen. Also considered is the press coverage of the education question, including that found in the many Catholic periodicals of the time.
PA17-11 Blasphemy in Britain and America, 1800-1930, 4-Vols/Set.
  Nash, David/ 9781851969968
 
  Blasphemy is the battleground where religious and secular worlds come into conflict. Blasphemy laws are used to discipline unruly populations, to emphasize governmental authority and, latterly in the West, to protect the religious beliefs of others. To those accused of it as a crime it has appeared unnecessary, anachronistic and oppressive. Victims of the crime have seen laws as their only protection against individuals seeking to undermine not simply beliefs but wider standards of morality and behaviour within society. These victims of the crime have also used the concept of blasphemy to reassert their own identities around specific moral imperatives. Blasphemy has a history which reaches into issues of conflict, religious belief, freedom of expression, and is bound up with the growth and development of new media. This four-volume edition draws together a wide variety of rare primary sources relating to blasphemy from the Enlightenment through to the modern era. Sources are arranged to represent both sides of the debate, giving voice to accused and accusor. New editorial material includes a general introduction, headnotes, endnotes and a consolidated index in the final volume. Most texts are reset, with a few (containing cartoons) produced in facsimile. The edition is broadly interdisciplinary and will be important for scholars of Legal History, Religious Studies, Literature, History of Art, Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-Century Studies.
GA17-35 China's Buddhist Culture.
  Fang Li-tian/ 9789814281423
 
  This book elaborates and elucidates the concepts and characteristics of China's Buddhist culture with special emphasis on two aspects: (1) the historical evolution of Chinese Buddhism as well as related ancient books, records, basic doctrines, systems and protocols, and famous historical and cultural sites; and (2) the influence of Buddhism on such aspects of Chinese culture as politics, ethics, philosophy, literature and art, and folk customs, as well as the differences and similarities between Buddhism and both Confucianism and Taoism. This book further summarizes the structure, core beliefs, internal and external relations, root of evolution, and peculiarity of China's Buddhist culture system. This book aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the historical status of Buddhism and its important role in the evolution of Chinese culture.
Prophet's Daughter: My Life with Elizabeth Clare Prophet Inside the Church Universal and Triumphant.
  Prophet, Erin/ 9781599219721
 
 
Jewish Thought in Dialogue: Essays on Thinkers, Theologies and Moral Theories.
  Shatz, David/ 9781934843420
 
 
World Apart, A: A Memoir of Jewish Life in Nineteenth Century Galicia
  Margoshes, Joseph/ 9781934843635
 
 
Persecution, Polemic, and Dialogue: Essays in Jewish-Christian Relations.
  Berger, David/ 9781934843765
 
 
Holy Russia, Sacred Israel: Jewish-Christian Encounters in Russian Religious Thought.
  Rubin, Dominic/ 9781934843796
 
 
Another Way, Another Time: Religious Inclusivism and the Sacks Chief Rabbinate.
  Persoff, Meir/ 9781934843901
 
 
Judaism in a Post-Halakhic Age.
  Cohen, Jack J./ 9781934843925
 
 
Scroll of Secrets, The.: The Hidden Messianic Vision of R. Nachman of Breslav.
  Mark, Zvi/ 9781934843932
 
 
Scroll of Secrets, The.: The Hidden Messianic Vision of R. Nachman of Breslav.
  Mark, Zvi/ 9781934843949
 
 
 

 

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