Religion

Hughes Oliphant Old masterfully summarizes the worship of Israel and the early church and traces the development of worship through the period of the Reformation. He provides a sterling historical study that will be highly useful for pastors and church...

When Christine Morgan got Richard Coles, Kate Bottley and Giles Fraser together in a studio, all she had to do was plug them in and let them go. The dynamic between the three meant there were moments of real connection and poignancy alongside the...

How To Practise is a major inspirational work, by one of the world's greatest spiritual teachers. It is broken down into the basic steps to enlightenment: how to practice morality, how to practice meditation, and how to practise wisdom, whilst...

Spiritual direction has been an intrinsic part of the Christian tradition since the earliest days of the church when desert mothers and fathers were sought out for their wisdom and guidance. Today, the popularity of retreats and renewed interest in...

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This is the first book-length study of the uncanny, an important topic for contemporary thinking on literature, film, philosophy, psychoanalysis, feminism and queer history. Much of this importance can be traced back to Freud's extraordinary essay of...

Thomas Vaughan was a 16th century mystic and mage whose work had largely gone out of print and unheard of until A.E. Waite restored his following with his 1888 translation and restoration of four of Vaughan's books. Even then, as a devout Christian...

'This is an important and necessary book by a superb and subtle writer. There's no one more qualified to write it than Jake Wallis Simons, both as ground-breaking Middle East security correspondent and Editor of the Jewish Chronicle. It analyses the...

A PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY BESTSELLERMama of ten Abbie Halberstadt helps women humbly and gracefully rise to the high calling of motherhood without settling for mediocrity or losing their minds in the process. Motherhood is a challenge. Unfortunately, our...

'The Buddha was the source. Venerable Svasti and the young buffalo boys were rivers that flowed from the source. Wherever the rivers flowed, the Buddha would be there.'In Old Path White Clouds, the world's revered master of mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh,...

The countryside, towns and cities of Britain are full of churches. They represent some of the most iconic, beautiful and occasionally bizarre buildings in the country. They have a lot to say about our history, our art and our ideas. But how do you read...

An instant classic of contemporary spirituality, bringing together an engaging introduction to the Christian contemplative tradition for people inside or on the margins of the churches who feel drawn to the world of silent prayer. Martin Laird shows...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781936143023Author Arthur WallisFormat PaperbackPage Count 297Imprint CLC PublicationsPublisher CLC PublicationsWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 204mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646452682Author Jessica Van RoekelFormat PaperbackPage Count 206Imprint Jessica Van RoekelPublisher Jessica Van RoekelWeight(grams) 308gDimensions(mm)...

The Koran has constituted a remarkably strong core of identity and continuity for a religious tradition that is now in its fifteenth century. This Very Short Introduction explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional...

Teach your child to walk in faith, act justly, and lead with kindness and humility with this 365-day devotional for kids. A Saint a Day includes fascinating historical stories as it introduces young readers to over 300 saints who did extraordinary things...

This essential companion for all pilgrims and visitors covers all the principal sites on the island of Iona - one of world's most visited holy places. Every Wednesday, there is a pilgrimage around the island and this guide follows its route, stopping at...

The essential introduction to Islam by a leading expertHardly a day goes by without mention of Islam. And yet, for most people, and in much of the world, Islam remains a little-known religion. Whether the issue is violence, terrorism, women's rights or...

"For readers in search of a thoughtful, thorough, and approachable survey of the history of religion, this book is an excellent place to start."-Booklist Written for those with faith and for those without-and especially for younger readers-A Little...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780980184846Author Jed McKennaFormat PaperbackPage Count 322Imprint Wisefool PressPublisher Wisefool PressWeight(grams) 375g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781514002148Author Suzanne StabileFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 88gDimensions(mm)...

Now a #1 New York Times Bestseller. Human beings have never had it better than we have it now in the West. So why are we on the verge of throwing it all away? In 2016, New York Times bestselling author Ben Shapiro spoke at the University of...

How to Relax is part of a new series of books from Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practise. This book guides us in achieving deep relaxation, controlling stress, and renewing mental clarity...

'Every Scot should read it. Scotland now has the lively, provocative and positive history it deserves.' Irvine Welsh, Guardian A dramatic and intriguing history of how Scotland produced the institutions, beliefs and human character that have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781546026341Author Joyce MeyerFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint FaithwordsPublisher FaithwordsWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 155mm * 25mm

Seeing humanity in a new light God became flesh at Christmas. But how does God, who created all things, live within the limitations of humanity – limitations that humanity itself often resents and tries to transcend? And what does it truly mean to be...

A detailed and practical explanation of one of Buddhism's best-loved teachings, Eight Verses of Training the Mind, by the great Tibetan Bodhisattva, Langri Tangpa. Clear methods are simply presented for transforming all life's difficulties into valuable...

In this remarkable sequel to his book, The Joy of Living, Buddhist scholar and teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche explores the role of positive thinking and how to overcome anxiety in everyday life. Joyful Wisdom is divided into three parts, the way...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947701106Author Elizabeth KindelmannFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Queen of Peace MediaPublisher Queen of Peace MediaWeight(grams)...

Daily readings with Scripture verses and prayers, based on the life and ministry of Catherine Booth, wife of General Booth and co-founder of The Salvation Army, often called 'The mother of The Salvation Army'. An ardent temperance campaigner, she and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780452287754Author Sanjay PatelFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint PlumePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 236g

Not a Fan has already called more than one million readers to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple--moving from fan to follower in their relationship with Jesus.After years of serving God, pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman...

'The Christian faith is new every morning, and that's a wonderful reason to read the scriptures each day . . . Let us seek to be encouragers to one another as we journey on together. My prayer is that God will give you faith, hope and love for whatever...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683890225Author Lance LambertFormat PaperbackPage Count 238Imprint Lance Lambert Ministries, IncPublisher Lance Lambert Ministries, IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780687052738Author Roger Joseph GreenFormat PaperbackPage Count 316Imprint Abingdon PressPublisher Abingdon PressWeight(grams) 425g

This essential meditation manual for the Western reader shares step-by-step guidance to elevating your meditation practice and discovering greater peace and insight.The Mind Illuminated is a comprehensive, accessible and - above all - effective book on...

Exam board: OCRLevel: A-levelSubject: Religious Studies First teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017Target success in OCR A Level Religious Studies with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined...

BKS Iyengar's translation and commentary on these ancient yoga sutras has been described as the "bible" of yoga.This new edition of the classic text contains a new introduction by BKS Iyengar, as well as a foreword by Godfrey Devereux, author of Dynamic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781636092034Author Ed CyzewskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Barbour PublishingPublisher Barbour PublishingWeight(grams) 106g

The Bhagavad Gita is the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Eknath Easwaran's best-selling translation is reliable, readable, and profound.Easwaran's 55-page introduction places the Bhagavad Gita in its historical setting, and brings out the...