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25 Big Ideas: The Science That's Changing Our World
From the Big Bang to the Theory of Everything, Robert Matthews takes us on a … mehr »
geschrieben von Robert Matthews (Autor)
42: Deep Thought on Life, the Universe, and Everything
Mark Vernon takes his inspiration from 42 of the funniest, wisest, and quirkiest quotations about the big questions in life, and uses these as starting points for his brilliant observations. In each … mehr »
geschrieben von Mark Vernon (Autor)
A Concise Encyclopedia of Christianity
This succinct yet comprehensive encyclopedia presents Christianity in both its historical context and as a religion with great contemporary diversity. From figures and events of the earliest years to … mehr »
geschrieben von Geoffrey Parrinder (Autor) und Edward Geoffrey Parrinder (Autor)
A Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism
With entries on everything from Manu to Gandhi and the Ramesvaram to … mehr »
geschrieben von Klaus K. Klostermaier (Autor)
A Concise Encyclopedia of Islam
This concise reference guide is designed specifically for readers and students who wish to learn more about the world's fastest-growing religion. Fully illustrated, the encyclopedia contains hundreds … mehr »
geschrieben von Gordon Newby (Autor)
A Concise Encyclopedia of Judaism
This concise encyclopedia features a complete historical survey of Judaism, covering figures from Cain to Chagall, topics from fasting to euthanasia, and locations from the Garden of Eden to the … mehr »
geschrieben von Daniel C. Cohn-Sherbok (Autor) und Dan Cohn-Sherbok (Autor)
A Concise Encyclopedia of the Baha'! Faith
This comprehensive and succinct encyclopedia traces the origins and development of the Baha'i Faith from … mehr »
geschrieben von Peter Smith (Autor)
A Faithful Sea: The Religious Cultures of the Mediterranean, 1200-1700
Contemporary academia relies upon categorization. One can study Africa or Europe; East or West; the Middle Ages or the Early Modern period. In this innovative collection of essays, the Mediterranean … mehr »
geschrieben von Adnan A. Husain (Herausgeber) und K. E. Fleming (Herausgeber)
Comprising two books of translations by Reynold A. Nicholson, Rumi Poet and Mystic and Tales of Mystic … mehr »
geschrieben von Jalalu'l-Din Rumi (Autor) und Jalal (Autor) und Reynold A. Nicholson (Herausgeber)
'Abd Al Rahman III: The First Cordoban Caliph
Covers the 10th-century founder of the … mehr »
geschrieben von Maribel Fierro (Autor)
Abd Al-Ghani Al-Nabulusi: Islam and the Enlightenment
In this unique look at a key figure in the Islamic enlightenment, Samer Akkach examines the life and works of 'Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulusi (1641-1731) of Damascus: a contemporary of many major thinkers, … mehr »
geschrieben von Samer Akkach (Autor)
The Umayyad Caliph and founder of the Dome of the Rock is … mehr »
geschrieben von Chase F. Robinson (Autor)
Abd al-Malik, who came to prominence during the second civil war of early Islam, ruled the Islamic empire from 692 until 705. Not only did he successfully suppress rebellion within the Muslim world … mehr »
geschrieben von Chase F. Robinson (Autor)
Abd Al-Rahmann III: The First Cordoban Caliph
Abd Al-Rahmann III (891 - 961) was the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of the al-Andalus (Islamic Spain and Portugal) and the first of them to take the title of Caliph. A strong leader and an astute … mehr »
geschrieben von Maribel Fierro (Autor)
A readable survey of this celebrated … mehr »
geschrieben von Philip F. Kennedy (Autor)
Abu Nuwas (c. 756 - 813) was one of the greatest Arab poets of the classical period. In literary history he is remembered chiefly as the hard-drinking and eloquent composer of dissolute wine poems, … mehr »
geschrieben von Philip F. Kennedy (Autor)
Ahmad Al-Mansur: The Beginnings of Modern Morocco
Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603) was one of the most significant rulers in the history of Morocco. A brilliant political and military tactician, cunning diplomat and descendent of the Prophet … mehr »
geschrieben von Mercedes Garcia-Arenal (Autor)
Christopher Melchert examines the forefather of the fourth of the four principal Sunni schools of jurisprudence, the Hanbali. Upholding the view that the Qur'an was uncreated and the direct word of … mehr »
geschrieben von Christopher Melchert (Autor)
Ahmad Riza Khan Barelwi: In the Path of the Prophet
Introduces the legendary leader of the great … mehr »
geschrieben von Usha Sanyal (Autor)
Widely regarded as the greatest of the Mughal emperors, Jalal ad-Din Akbar (1542-1603) was a formidable military tactician and popular demagogue. Ascending to the throne at the age of thirteen, he … mehr »
geschrieben von Andre Wink (Autor)
Al-Farabi, Founder of Islamic Neoplatonism: His Life, Works and Influence
This is the only available comprehensive introduction to the life and … mehr »
geschrieben von Majid Fakhry (Autor)
Thoughtful and entertaining, this biography profiles Dr Ali Shari ati, the elusive and controversial … mehr »
geschrieben von Schirin Fathi (Autor)
Captures the achievements of this Sufi thinker … mehr »
geschrieben von Michael Cooperson (Autor)
Al-Mutanabbi: Voice of the 'Abbasid Poetic Ideal
This exhaustive and yet enthralling study considers the life and work of al-Mutanabbi (915-965), often regarded as the greatest of the classical Arab poets. A revolutionary at heart and often … mehr »
geschrieben von Margaret Larkin (Autor)
Amir Khusraw: The Poets of Sultans and Sufis
Surveys the life and lyrics of the 14th century … mehr »
geschrieben von Sunil Sharma (Autor)
This insightful work will provide the perfect introduction to anarchism, the anti-globalization movement and the issue of whether anarchist ideals can ever be consistent with justifying violence for … mehr »
geschrieben von Ruth Kinna (Autor)
Animals in Islamic Tradition and Muslim Cultures
This book, the first of its kind, surveys Islamic and Muslim attitudes toward animals, and human responsibilities towards them, through Islams's phiolosophy, literature, mysticism, and art. A must … mehr »
geschrieben von Richard C. Foltz (Autor)
Animals in Islamic Tradition and Muslim Cultures
This book, the first of its kind, surveys Islamic and Muslim attitudes towards animals, and human … mehr »
geschrieben von Richard C. Foltz (Autor)
Anticapitalism: A Beginner's Guide
Simon Tormey's accessible guide looks at anticapitalism from all angles. He also looks closely at how the movement actually works and its reliance on high technology to thwart the workings of … mehr »
geschrieben von Simon Tormey (Autor)
Approaches to Islam in Religious Studies, New Edition
This collection of essays from some of the most acclaimed scholars in the field argues … mehr »
geschrieben von Richard C. Martin (Herausgeber)
With special focus on political intrigue, military power, and such key figures as Eva Peron and Videla, this is a engaging survey of the driving forces behind Argentina, its dramatic rise, and recent … mehr »
geschrieben von Colin M. Lewis (Autor)
As Through a Veil, New Edition: Mystical Poetry in Islam
This new edition of a classic work contains five lectures from a world-renowned scholar on the development of Islamic mystical poetry, from individual Sufi poets like the legendary Rumi, to the … mehr »
geschrieben von Annemarie Schimmel (Autor)
Ashraf Ali Thanawi: Islam in Modern South Asia
Ashraf Ali Thanawi (1863-1943) was one of the most prominent religious scholars in Islamic history. Author of over a thousand books on different aspects of Islam, he defended the Islamic scholarly … mehr »
geschrieben von Muhammad Qasim Zaman (Autor)
Avatar and Incarnation: The Divine in Human Form in the World's Religions
This book offers a rich insight into the role played by the earthly manifestation of the divine, … mehr »
geschrieben von Geoffrey Parrinder (Autor) und Edward Geoffrey Parrinder (Autor)
Averroes: His Life, Works and Influence
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the life, times, and achievements of Averroes, a twelfth-century Muslim philosopher whose ideas were so controversial that his books were burnt not once, … mehr »
geschrieben von Majid Fakhry (Autor)
Baha'u'llah: A Short Biography
Worldwide in its membership and increasingly being recognized as the youngest of the world religions, the Baha'i Faith is enjoying rapid expansion. In this captivating book, one of the world's leading … mehr »
geschrieben von Moojan Momen (Autor)
Believing: An Historical Perspective
In this radical study, William Cantwell Smith traces the history of believing through a … mehr »
geschrieben von Wilfred Cantwell Smith (Autor) und William Smith (Autor)
Beshir Agha: Chief Eunuch of the Ottoman Imperial Harem
An exploration of the legacy of El-Hajj Beshir, Chief Eunuch of the Ottoman Imperial Harem in the … mehr »
geschrieben von Jane Hathaway (Autor)
Biblical Text and Texture: A Literary Reading of Selected Texts
An exploration of key texts representing the use of three particular literary elements … mehr »
geschrieben von Michael Fishbane (Autor)
Biodiversity: A Beginner's Guide
In this steadfast and yet witty guide, biologist John Spicer examines biodiversity, … mehr »
geschrieben von John Spicer (Autor)
Bioterror and Biowarfare: A Beginner's Guide
Uncovering the reality behind the headlines, Dando provides a comprehensive account of … mehr »
geschrieben von Malcolm Dando (Autor)
This concise guide to British history not only summarizes the colorful past of a tiny yet powerful country, but also explains how the British developed their unique identity, and what the future could … mehr »
geschrieben von T. A. Jenkins (Autor)
From the teachings of the early masters to the growth of the tradition in the West, this authoritative new reference tool contains over 900 entries supplying information on all the key doctrines, … mehr »
geschrieben von John Powers (Autor)
An authoritative account on an increasingly popular … mehr »
geschrieben von Edward Conze (Autor)
Buddhism: A Short Introduction
This meticulous introduction to the Buddhist tradition not only explores the origins of the movement, but also offers a detailed study of its schools, doctrines, and practices in addition to … mehr »
geschrieben von Klaus K. Klostermaier (Autor)
Buddhist Texts Through the Ages
This unique anthology of Buddhist scripture traces the development of Buddhism through the ages, … mehr »
geschrieben von Edward Conze (Autor) und I. B. Horner (Orchester) und Arthur Waley (Orchester)
First published in 1956, The Call of the Minaret remains one of the most acclaimed works in the field of Muslim-Christian relations. The author reveals that the Muslim call to prayer contains a … mehr »
geschrieben von Kenneth Cragg (Autor)
Celebrate!: A Look at Calendars and the Ways We Celebrate
Celebrations such as the millennium; the Egyptian ritual, 'Stretching the Cord'; the Jewish festival, Yom Kippur; and the Pueblo ceremony, Kachina, have been enjoyed in many different ways by people … mehr »
geschrieben von Margo Westrheim (Autor)
Arnold Toynbee also wrote "Mankind and Mother Earth", "A Study of … mehr »
geschrieben von Arnold Toynbee (Autor)
Chinggis Khan was perhaps the most influential man of the last millennium, and yet he was not a Muslim. So, why is he included in a series profiling Makers of the Muslim World? In this novel … mehr »
geschrieben von Michal Biran (Autor)
Christian Criticisms, Islamic Proofs: Rashid Rida's Modernist Defence of Islam
Responding to arguments made in the Victorian period that Islam is 'irrational' or 'inferior to Christianity' and that the unification of religious and political power is a 'barrier to progress, ' … mehr »
geschrieben von Simon A. Wood (Autor)
Christianity and Other Religions: Selected Readings
This definitive book considers the way in which … mehr »
geschrieben von John H. Hick (Herausgeber) und Brian Hebblethwaite (Herausgeber)
Christianity: A Short Global History
The development of many key themes, including Christianity's relationships … mehr »
geschrieben von Frederick W. Norris (Autor)
Christianity: A Short Introduction
Presenting three differing interpretation for over fifteen key Christian doctrines, renowned theologian Ward introduces major topics such as eternal life and the Trinity. He also provides coverage of … mehr »
geschrieben von Keith Ward (Autor)
City of Wrong: A Friday in Jerusalem
The author sees Christ as a great prophet needlessly killed, but the indictment for his death falls not on any race or nation, rather it indicates the failure of collective human conscience and thus … mehr »
geschrieben von M. Kamel Hussein (Autor) und Kenneth Cragg (Übersetzung)
Should we clone extinct or endangered species? Are we justified in using stem cells to develop cures? When will we clone the first human? Ever since Dolly the sheep, questions like these have rarely … mehr »
geschrieben von Aaron D. Levine (Autor)
Concepts of God: Images of the Divine in Five Religious Traditions
Using terms acceptable to each religious tradition, Professor Ward considers the doctrine of ultimate reality--God--within five world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. … mehr »
geschrieben von Keith Ward (Autor)
An inspirational little book that offers invaluable advice on how to broaden … mehr »
geschrieben von Evelyn Underhill (Autor)
Confucianism: A Short Introduction
Against the backdrop of seventeenth-century China, this unique new introduction follows a Confucian couple, together with their family, friends, and staff, through a typical day. The result offers a … mehr »
geschrieben von John H. Berthrong (Autor) und Berthron (Autor)
Coping with an Anxious or Depressed Child: A Guide for Parents and Carers
This book is an A to Z guide for parents of anxious or depressed children and will help … mehr »
geschrieben von Sam Cartwright-Hatton (Autor)
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