Religion

The great religious poetry of R. S. Thomas and the poetry of the former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams is rooted in a remarkable late-twentieth-century tradition of spiritual poetry in Wales that includes figures as different as Saunders Lewis...

Candle magic is something almost everyone has tried, even as a child - who hasn't made a wish over a birthday cake? Candle spells are among the easiest yet also the most effective to perform. They are perfect for anyone who wants to have a go at casting...

Simply written, and with a view to taking the wisdom of Confucius out of the hands of the academics and the philosophers and making it accessible to the general reader, Confucius From the Heart gives us a contemporary Confucius, one who can teach us how...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780310363545Author Craig GroeschelFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint ZondervanPublisher ZondervanWeight(grams) 271gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 20mm

India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. This Very Short Introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is...

The ICB Holy Bible, published in a translation perfect for elementary-age kids, is filled with dozens of beautifully designed, color illustrations to help children visualize popular Bible characters and events.The International Children's Bible (R),...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781559394147Author Sarah HardingFormat HardbackPage Count 416Imprint Snow Lion PublicationsPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)...

A straightforward, user-friendly guide to how to read the Bible - dig deep into God's word for yourself.A straightforward, user-friendly guide to how to read the Bible - dig deep into God's word for yourself.ReviewsThis book is just brilliant. It is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590302835Author A. V. GrimstoneFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)...

What a relief to find a writer who brings psychological needs under the power of the cross of Christ. This is a book full of hope for the homosexual, but with far wider implications for all of us. A book about redemption.--Elisabeth Elliot.About the...

In this ground-breaking book, the Dalai Lama advises us to gain familiarity with the process and practices of death so that, when we are physically weak, our minds can still be focussed in the right direction, and in the right manner. Advice on Dying...

At the core of every man's true purpose and lasting success is a singular pursuit: seeking the heart of God. This practical, easy-to-use devotional equips men--in just a few minutes each day--to pursue God and build a life-changing relationship with him...

"Stuart Weeks" provides a much needed introduction to wisdom literature. In contrast to much of the other literature in the Hebrew Bible, the wisdom books have little interest in corporate religion or historical exigencies, but focus instead on...

God, Sexuality and the Self is a new venture in systematic theology. Sarah Coakley invites the reader to re-conceive the relation of sexual desire and the desire for God and - through the lens of prayer practice - to chart the intrinsic connection of...

After the publication of his wildly successful memoir, Blue Like Jazz, Donald Miller's life began to stall. During what should have been the height of his success, he found himself avoiding responsibility and even questioning the meaning of life. But...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781462797219Author Eric C RedmondFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint LifeWay Christian ResourcesPublisher LifeWay Christian Resources

Matthew - the visit of the Magi, the Sermon on the Mount, the Great Commission: these are only a few of the well-known passages that draw readers specifically to Matthew's gospel. Yet it begins with a forbidding list of unknown names and apparently...

Explore the Holy Habits through the life of Jesus This resource provides seven weeks of material for church groups to use during Lent. Each session includes the printed Bible passage, a suggestion for a simple symbolic worship centre, music...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781433680359Author Stephen KendrickPage Count 400Imprint Broadman & Holman PublishersPublisher Broadman & Holman PublishersDimensions(mm) 220mm * 98mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781593761776Author Hui-nengFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint CounterpointPublisher CounterpointWeight(grams) 399g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780986418716Author Charles ObertFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Charles ObertPublisher Charles ObertWeight(grams) 463g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781610369992Author David Yonggi ChoFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Bridge-Logos PublishingPublisher Bridge-Logos Publishing

The posthumous publication of previously unavailable academic lectures by Karl Barth allows unprecedented access to the crucial formative years between the production of his two major masterpieces, the Commentary on Romans and the Church Dogmatics. Barth...

Improve exam skills, check understanding and familiarise students with the types of questions they will face in OCR GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies. This photocopiable pack of exam-style questions, sample answers and mark schemes can be used flexibly for...

'Give thanks to YHWH, for he is good, for his covenant faithfulness endures for ever' (Ps. 136:1; a.t.) There are now numerous models that seek to explain how the biblical covenants relate to one another. In an attempt to evaluate these models, James...

Following on from his bestselling The Invisible Church, Steve Aisthorpe finds inspiration for his new book in the ecological concept of rewilding, an approach to the environment that allows nature to break free from the dulling effects of strategic...

She reads people, and he reads manualsHe doesn't ask for directions, and she doesn't appreciate his adviceShe is so mysterious, and he is so practicalHe does not seem to listen, and she seems so emotionalThe list goes on and on ...In a world where men...

The wedding day is just one day in the life of a couple. But God's design is for marriage to last a lifetime. So how can someone know that the person they're with is the one they can truly build a life with--especially when so few marriages around them...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780664234003Author Professor Willie James JenningsFormat HardbackPage Count 310Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.Publisher Westminster/John Knox...

Don't stop now--there's so much more ahead! Do you have what it takes to go the distance? The middle of any endeavor-career, relationships, ministry, health-is often when our resilience and perseverance waivers. This 100-day devotional will encourage and...

It shows London as the world's first National Park City. The massive map includes all of the parks, woodlands, playing fields, nature reserves, city farms, rivers, canals and all the spaces that contribute to London's parkland. Some of the most iconic...

In The Real Middle-Earth, explore the magically enchanting early-English civilization on which Tolkien based his world of The Lord of the Rings.Tolkien readily admitted that the concept of Middle-earth was not his own invention. An Old English term for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060643614Author Thomas KellyFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint HarperOnePublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 132gDimensions(mm) 180mm *...

In this follow-up to Confronting Christianity, Rebecca McLaughlin shares important biblical context to help all readers explore who Jesus really is and understand why the Gospels should be taken seriously as historical documents.About the AuthorRebecca...

The decline of religion and ever increasing influence of science pose acute ethical issues for us all. Can we reject the literal truth of the Gospels yet still retain a Christian morality? Can we defend any 'moral values' against the constant...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780973190908Author Rabbi Michael LaitmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 463Imprint Laitman Kabbalah PublishersPublisher Laitman Kabbalah PublishersWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781571747464Author RumiFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Hampton Roads Publishing CoPublisher Hampton Roads Publishing Co

'An unlikely hero has a master storyteller to tell his tale. The King and the Christmas Tree is a poignant Christmas treat.' Lucy Worsley, historian, broadcaster and authorEvery December, a huge Christmas tree arrives in Trafalgar Square. Bedecked in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802422200Author Gary ChapmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Moody PublishersPublisher Moody Publishers

A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK and a powerful and deeply personal exploration of a divided country - and a hopeful vision for change.'This is not another book about the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims. It is THE book. . . . Absolutely not to be...