Religion : History

This volume discusses, from an historical and literary angle, the ways in which sanctification and the inscription of saintliness take place. more...

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This work presents some 20 essays on differnet aspects of Islam in history and the present. Throughout the book the author shows the links between the religious and other interpretations and uses made in Islam and the contexts in which they are made. more...

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The Israelites offers an accessible, user-friendly introduction which is indispensable to students as a starting point for studying the history, culture and development of the people of Israel. more...

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem, “an extraordinary story”( Philadelphia Inquirer) of discovery, evolution, science, and faith. In 1929, French Jesuit priest Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was a part of a group of scientists that uncovered a skull that became known as Peking Man, a key evolutionary link that left Teilhard torn between science and his ancient faith, and would leave him ostracized by his beloved Catholic Church. His struggle is at the heart of The Jesuit and the Skull, which takes readers across continents and cultures in a fascinating exploration of one of the twentieth century’s most important discoveries, and one of the world’s most provocative pieces of evidence in the roiling debate between creationism and evolution. more...

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This book considers Jesus' contribution and significance to philosophy in historical and intellectual contexts. more...

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