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Author
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations, map ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
What You Should Know about Islam's Holy Book: How is it like the Bible? How is it different? Why is it important? Muslims believe the Koran exists as a literal book in heaven and was dictated to the prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel. It is only the length of the New Testament, yet a fifth of the world claims it is the complete revelation of God. To most Americans, though, the Koran remains a mystery. Did you know that the Koran teaches the virgin...
Author
Publisher
InterVarsity Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
194 pages : maps ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
12th Annual Outreach Resource of the Year (Cross-Cultural) How can we build bridges with Muslims? Muslims are our coworkers, neighbors and friends. But Christians don't always know how to build relationships with Muslims. Fouad Masri provides practical ways for Christians to initiate conversations and develop relationships with Muslims. He offers insights into Muslim culture and helps Christians understand and relate their Muslim friends. Masri addresses...
Author
Publisher
Hachette Go, an imprint of Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxiv, 275 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"The trauma that our world experienced in recent years--as result of both the pandemic and societal tensions that threaten to overwhelm us--has been unprecedented and is not going away anytime soon. It is clear that existing political and economic systems are not enough to bring the change that the world needs. In this book, Rainn Wilson explores the possibility and hope for a spiritual revolution, a 'Soul Boom' in order to address today's greatest...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 219 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Through interivews with twelve distinguished philosophers -- including atheists, agnostics, and believers -- Talking God works toward a philosophical understanding and evaluation of religion. Along the way, Gary Putting and his interviewees challenge many common assumptions about religious beliefs." -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Many people follow a religion and many people do not. We can respect people and their values. Learn with friends from Sesame Street about religions, holidays, special places, showing respect, and much more"--
Author
Pub. Date
1994
Physical Desc
255 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
World-renown cult experts Ron Carlson and Ed Decker combine their extensive knowledge to give readers quick, clear facts on the major cults and false teachings of today. Short, informative chapters contrast the cults' theologies with the truth found in God's Word. Readers will discover the key facts on-
• Atheism
• Buddhism
• Evolution
• Hinduism
• Islam
• Satanism
• And more
Fast Facts® on False Teachings is an easy-to-use resource...
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
xiii, 228 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In 1609 King Philip III ordered the expulsion of all Moriscos - Spaniards of Muslim descent - from Spain in an ongoing attempt to establish a homogeneous state and remove the last vestiges of Islam from his nation. Four centuries later, Spain and Europe are once again outraged by the presence of Islam within their borders, and, for many, the millions of Muslim immigrants now living there pose a fundamental challenge to European identity. [...] In...
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Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Lexile measure
760L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations, colored ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Values are the things we feel are important, such as the freedom to express our beliefs, or religion. No matter which religion people do or don't practice, our values teach us to respect each other's right to practice their religion. Young readers will learn that sharing values like this one helps us live and work together in a community"--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Fortress Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xvi, 238 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
From her childhood on an Iowa farm, Lori Erickson grew up to travel the world as a writer specializing in holy sites--journeys that led her on an ever-deepening spiritual quest. In Holy Rover, she weaves her personal narrative with descriptions of a dozen pilgrimages.
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
xv, 181 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"A leading scholar, cultural historian, and Catholic priest who spent more than fifty years writing about our engagement with the Earth, the author possessed prophetic insight into the rampant destruction of ecosystems and the extinction of species. In this book he makes a persuasive case for an interreligious dialogue that can better confront the environmental problems of the twenty-first century. These erudite and keenly sympathetic essays represent...
Author
Publisher
Baker Academic
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Paperback edition.
Physical Desc
xxi, 600 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
This beautifully designed, full-color textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to the world's religions, including history, beliefs, worship practices, and contemporary expressions. Charles Farhadian, a seasoned teacher and recognized expert on world religions, provides an empathetic account that both affirms Christian uniqueness and encourages openness to various religious traditions. His nuanced, ecumenical perspective enables readers to appreciate...
Author
Pub. Date
1974
Physical Desc
vii, 359 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire" by T. R. Glover. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices....