Religion

In his first book since What Went Wrong? Bernard Lewis examines the historical roots of the resentments that dominate the Islamic world today and that are increasingly being expressed in acts of terrorism. He looks at the theological origins of political Islam and takes us through the rise of militant Islam in Iran, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, examining the impact of radical Wahhabi proselytizing, and Saudi oil money, on the rest of the Islamic world. more...

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Nothing has so radically transformed the world as the distinction between true and false religion. In this nuanced consideration of his own controversial Moses the Egyptian, renowned Egyptologist Jan Assmann answers his critics, extending and building upon ideas from his previous book. Maintaining that it was indeed the Moses of the Hebrew Bible who introduced the true-false distinction in a permanent and revolutionary form, Assmann reiterates that the price of this monotheistic revolution has been the exclusion, as paganism and heresy, of everything deemed incompatible with the truth it proclaims. This exclusion has exploded time and again into violence and persecution, with no end in sight. Here, for the first time, Assmann traces the repeated attempts that have been made to do away with this distinction since the early modern period. He explores at length the notions of primary versus secondary religions, of "counter-religions," and of book religions versus cultic religions. He also deals with the entry of ethics into religion's very core. Informed by the debate his own work has generated, he presents a compelling lesson in the fluidity of cultural identity and beliefs. more...

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What gives you power for living in these troubling times? The anointing of the Holy Spirit! Pastor of one of the fastest-growing interracial congregations in the nation, Bishop T.D. Jakes gives you the keys to unlock the "secret code" to your ultimate destiny. Through the Holy Spirit you are capable of achieving more than you ever imagined. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things... (John 14:26). Bishop Jakes shares practical truths about God's glory and goodness that will carry you to new and exciting heights of splendor, hope, and love that only the Master could design-especially for you. Take the first step into the rest of your life-allow the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit to fall on you today! more...

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Mind does matter. This guide shows readers how to embrace the Buddhist concept of living in the moment to help them cope with the bombardment of information, anxiety, stress, and pressure in their days; heal both physical and emotional problems; and increase self-awareness. Readers will also learn how to sit, walk, and breathe mindfully to focus on the moment at hand; eat mindfully; heal relationships and decrease disappointment and frustration; listen deeply; and much more. a A June 16, 2007, article in the "New York Times," entitled aIn the Classroom: A New Focus on Quieting the Mind, a detailed the use of mindfulness training in hospitals, corporations, professional sports, prisons, and now elementary schools more...

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The Excellency of Christ is a famous sermon given by Jonathan Edwards which delivers an exalted and clear perspective on who Jesus Christ is and what that means for a Christian. Edwards is widely acknowledged to be America's most important and original philosophical theologian. more...

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