Religion

What has Christianity ever done for us? A lot more than you might think, as Nick Spencer reveals in this fresh exploration of our cultural origins. Looking at the big ideas that characterize the West, such as human dignity, the rule of law, human...

The full text of the classic King James Version with robust study notes, vibrant full-color images, and dozens of study resources to help you grow deeper in your faith. Published in large easy-to-read print type. Standing apart from all other KJV study...

The perennial classic: this intimate journal chronicling the Narnia author's experience of grief after his wife's death has consoled readers for half a century with its 'sensitive and eloquent' magic (Hilary Mantel)'An intimate, anguished account of a...

A luxury, keep-sake edition of an ancient Chinese scripture This ancient text, fundamental to Taoism, has become a source of inspiration and guidance for millions in modern society. It's focus on attunement, rather than mindless striving, offers an...

Special 65th Anniversary Edition One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, 'Mere Christianity' has sold millions of copies worldwide. The book brings together C.S. Lewis's legendary...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781535990936Author Holman Bible StaffPage Count 736Imprint LifeWay Christian ResourcesPublisher LifeWay Christian ResourcesDimensions(mm) 215mm * 9mm * 141mm

Backed by a wealth of new research, John Cornwell tells for the first time the story of the World War II career of Eugenio Pacelli, the man who was Pope Pius XII, arguably the most dangerous churchman in modern history. In the first decade of the...

In this book readers are led on a powerful and inspiring journey through the inner dimensions of a range of Islamic acts, including prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage. Consisting of a selection of writings by a great figure in Islamic...

The Reformation transformed Europe, and left an indelible mark on the modern world. It began as an argument about what Christians needed to do to be saved, but rapidly engulfed society in a series of fundamental changes. This Very Short Introduction...

The Laws of the Sun is a book on the Truth taught by Master Ryuho Okawa of Happy Science that is put together in the most systematic way and is the most important of his more than 2,300 books. Ever since he wrote it by automatic writing in 1986, the book...

'The publication of Martin Buber's I and Thou was a great event in the religious life of the West.' Reinhold Niebuhr Martin Buber was a prolific and influential teacher and writer, who taught philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem from 1939...

It's obvious from the bookshelves and the big screen that heaven is on everyone's mind. All of us long to know what life after death will be like. Bestselling author John Burke is no exception. For decades, he has been studying accounts of people who...

Addressing 12 controversial issues about Christianity-the Bible's teaching on gender and sexuality, the reality of heaven and hell, and more-this book shows how current psychological and scientific research actually aligns with teaching from the Bible...

Christians of all traditions have long regarded the writings of Tom Wright as a rich source of guidance for living faithfully in today's world. His bestselling books, including Simply Christian, Simply Jesus, and Surprised by Hope, have inspired and...

As a collection of 66 books spanning thousands of years, the Bible can be daunting in size and scope. In The Heart of It All, Samuel Wells simplifies the Bible's complexity and presents the entire sweep of its narrative in eighteen key themes. ...

After is a ground-breaking book for anyone curious about the scope of the human mind, the nature of consciousness, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.'Absorbing and convincing' Daily MailAn Independent book of the month___What happens when we die?Ten...

In a climate of disunity and doctrinal deviation, the apostle John called his first readers to live in the love and truth of God. David Jackman has no doubt that John's letters are a vital, powerful word from the Lord to the church today around the...

St Paul was a pivotal and controversial figure in the fledgling Jesus movement of the first century. The New Cambridge Companion to St Paul provides an invaluable entryway into the study of Paul and his letters. Composed of sixteen essays by an...

The Ecclesiastical History of the English People (731 AD) is Bede's most famous work. As well as providing the authoritative Colgrave translation of the Ecclesiastical History, this edition includes a new translation of the Greater Chronicle, in which...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781621642992Author Bishop Peter ElliottFormat PaperbackPage Count 330Imprint Ignatius PressPublisher Ignatius Press

The first volume of Steven Runciman's classic, hugely influential trilogy on the history of the Crusades'On a February day in the year AD 638 the Caliph Omar entered Jerusalem, riding upon a white camel'An enthralling work of grand historical narrative,...

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As the pastor of an inner-city church in New York City, Timothy Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced 'doubts' sceptics bring to his church, as well as the most important reasons for faith. In THE REASON FOR GOD, he addresses each...

He came from the wrong social class, the wrong place and the wrong profession. He ate with the wrong people, championed the wrong causes and attracted the wrong kind of supporters. He even spoke with the wrong accent. In fact everything about Jesus of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781860828317Author Catholic Truth SocietyFormat PaperbackPage Count 2260Imprint Catholic Truth SocietyPublisher Catholic Truth SocietyWeight(grams) 1g

Callum and his friends find Iona poaching on Callum's farm. She is not supposed to be there, but Callum feels bad about chasing her away. He finds her shivering in the woods, refusing to leave. There is a secret hidden in the forest above the dark waters...

A complete account of how and why people look to angelsAngels at My Fingertips takes us back to the territory that made Angels in My Hair a million-copy-selling international bestseller. Stories of Lorna's early life in rural Ireland, of how angels...

This 365-day devotional, written especially for women, includes a year's worth of daily Bible reflections from more than 50 Christian writers and pastors.About the AuthorLydia Brownback (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the author of several...

Discover Hope, Grace, and Healing in These 800 Promises Straight from God's Word With millions of copies in print, this book stands as a proven and essential Bible tool for everyday use. Now available in a larger size, this volume continues to bring...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947701090Author Christine WatkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 318Imprint Queen of Peace MediaPublisher Queen of Peace MediaWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm)...

This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specification for A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It covers Components 31 and 34 from the 'Beliefs and Ideas' Component Group: Greek Religion by Athina Mitropoulos and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060655679Author Gerald MayFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint HarperOnePublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 214gDimensions(mm) 202mm *...

A New York Times Notable Book of the YearA Times Literary Supplement Book of the YearA Globe and Mail Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Tablet Best Book of the YearWinner of a Christianity Today Book Award"One finds big...

This book offers a brief, clear and incisive introduction to the Acts of the Apostles. Acts is a substantial book, sitting right in the middle of the New Testament, looking back to the four Gospels and on to the mission of the early churches. It...

Maliodoma Patrice Some was born in a Dagara Village, however he was soon to be abducted to a Jesuit school, where he remained for the next fifteen years, being harshly indoctrinated into european ways of thought and worship. The story tells of his return...

First published in 2004, The Jewish Study Bible is a landmark, one-volume resource tailored especially for the needs of students of the Hebrew Bible. It has won acclaim from readers in all religious traditions. The Jewish Study Bible combines the...

OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD!It's the most powerful force in the universe, our only hope for love and forgiveness, and a foretaste of eternal life: amazing, radical, life-changing grace.Millions of lives have been changed by award-winning author Philip...

'My purpose and effort in writing this 'holy history' was always to persuade the reader to feel - to experience, in fact and in spirit - this, the greatest of stories.' This innovative, dramatic and highly readable retelling of the Bible - from the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781648583636Author Ippolit Iosifovich LyutostanskyFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Vettaz Edition LimitedPublisher Vettaz Edition LimitedWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789593372Author Mark ClearyFormat PaperbackPage Count 252Imprint Sacristy PressPublisher Sacristy PressWeight(grams) 300gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...