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Author
Series
Routledge Persian and Shii studies volume 3
Publisher
Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Presenting a robust and philosophically based account of education from the Catholic point of view, Sean Whittle engages with important debates and questions concerning the nature and purpose of Catholic education and schooling. The book opens with a review of the criticisms that have emerged about the prevalence of Catholic schools within the state system and, indeed, about the very notion of there being such a thing as 'Catholic education'. The...
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Description
"Understanding Scientology covers one of the world's newest religions. Scientology, founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, has become a controversial faith. Followers believe its philosophies can change the world for the better. Critics point to the religion's legal troubles and alleged misdeeds"--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Global Pentecostal and Charismatic studies volume Volume 28
Publisher
Brill
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Author
Series
Theology and mission in world Christianity volume Volume 12
Publisher
Brill
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In this little treasure, Thich Nhat Hanh offers a Buddhist view of love along with techniques for manifesting it in our daily lives. In his characteristically direct, simple, and compassionate style, he explores the four key aspects of love as described in the Buddhist tradition: lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and freedom. In order to love in a real way, Thich Nhat Hanh explains, we need to learn how to be fully present in our lives.
Author
Series
Bible in ancient Christianity volume Volume 15
Publisher
Brill
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Series
Global Pentecostal and Charismatic studies volume Volume 34
Publisher
Brill
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
1230L
Language
English
Description
"Understanding Hinduism covers the history of Hinduism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about spiritual leaders, how Hindus perceive the world, and how Hindus live in the modern world. This title also discusses the complex interactions between Hinduism and Indian politics. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Amazon.com....
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
1130L
Language
English
Description
Understanding Judaism covers the history of Judaism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about the branches of Judaism, Jewish beliefs, and the influence Jews have had on the world. This title also discusses anti-Semitism Jews have faced, both today and during history.
Author
Series
Studies in Reformed theology volume Volume 40
Publisher
BRILL
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
Description
"Understanding Islam covers the history of Islam and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about worship practices, women's roles, and the world contributions Muslims have made. This title also discusses the discrimination Muslims have faced in the West, and explores controversies surrounding terrorism"--Amazon.com
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A guide to contemporary Judaism by law professor and public intellectual Noah Feldman"--
What does it mean to be a Jew? At a time of worldwide crisis, venerable answers to this question have become unsettled. In To Be a Jew Today, the legal scholar and columnist Noah Feldman draws on a lifelong engagement with his religion to offer a wide-ranging interpretation of Judaism in its current varieties. How do Jews today understand their relationship...