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Islam: A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles)

Islam: A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles)

by Karen Armstrong

No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as Islam. It haunts the popular imagination as an extreme faith that promotes terrorism, authoritarian government, female oppression, and civil war. In a vital revision of this narrow view of Islam and a distillation of years of thinking and writing about the subject, Karen Armstrong’s short history demonstrates that the world’s fastest-growing faith... (more)

Death of a Guru

by Rabindranath R. Maharaj, Dave Hunt

Descended from a long line of Brahman priests, Maharaj with bestselling author Dave Hunt, traces his difficult search for meaning, and his struggle to choose between Hinduism and Christ.

Crossing the Threshold of Hope

by John Paul

Fifteen years into his Papacy, and on the eve of the third millennium, Pope John Paul II goes to the heart of his personal beliefs and speaks with passion about the existence of God; about pain, suffering, and evil; about "salvation"; and about the relationship of Catholicism to other branches of the Christian faith. With the humility and generosity of spirit for which he is well known, John Paul speaks... (more)

World Religions: Eastern Traditions

Now in a second edition, this highly accessible text provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to Eastern religions. It closely examines the major Eastern religious traditions--Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. It also covers East Asian religions including Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, and the specific religions of Vietnam and Korea. A chapter on Asia and Pacific Horizons discusses the... (more)

The Compact Guide To World Religions

Keys to understanding our shrinking world A generation ago almost everyone a Christian encountered went to church or at least knew he or she should. Today, with the world at America's doorstep, evangelical Christians more than ever need to understand their neighbors and their changing beliefs. The Compact Guide to World Religions is a complete, easy-to-use handbook of the origins, basic beliefs, and... (more)

Father God : co-creator to Mother God

by Sylvia Browne

In this follow-up to her marvelous book, Mother God, Sylvia gives us many insights into our often-misunderstood Father God and the viewpoints about Him. From His history as put forth by humankind in the early days of organized religion to how we view Him today, Sylvia reveals His true attributes in a logical and truthful manner to give us a better understanding of our Father in heaven. Using her uncanny psychic... (more)

Lana Harvey, Reapers Inc.

Graveyard Shift

by Angela Roquet

The Inferno has evolved Lana Harvey is a reaper, and a lousy one at that. But when Grim promotes her to a high risk assignment, all hell breaks looseliterally.

The Great Transformation

by Karen Armstrong

From Karen Armstrong, the bestselling author of A History of God and The Spiral Staircase , comes this extraordinary investigation of a critical moment in the evolution of religious thought. In the ninth century BCE, events in four regions of the civilized world led to the rise of religious traditions that have endured to the present day--the development of Confucianism and Daoism in China, Hinduism and... (more)

So What's the Difference?

by Fritz Ridenour

So What's the Difference has been revised and updated for the 21st Century to help Christians better understand their own beliefs. A classic first released in 1967, this revision takes a current look at the answer to the question, "How does orthodox biblical Christianity differ from other faiths?" In a straightforward, non-critical comparison, Fritz Ridenour explores and explains the basic tenets of 20... (more)

Jesus Among Other Gods The Absolute Claims Of The Christian Message

Jesus Among Other Gods The Absolute Claims Of The Christian Message

by Ravi Zacharias, Kevin Johnson

In his most important work to date, apologetics scholar and popular speaker Ravi Zacharias shows how the blueprint for life and death itself is found in a true understanding of Jesus. With a simple yet penetrating style, Zacharias uses rich illustrations to celebrate the power of Jesus Christ to transform lives. Jesus Among Other Gods contrasts the truth of Jesus with founders of Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism,... (more)

Handbook of Today's Religions

by Ian McDowell, Charles Caldwell Ryrie

Don't rely on news stories or a one-sided defense of cults, the occult, or secular and non-Christian religions. This handbook provides authoritative, evangelical perspectives on alternative religions. It includes thorough, accurate information for analyzing and measuring these groups' claims and beliefs against God's Word.

The Book of Mormon

Another Testament of Jesus Christ

by Joseph Smith

The Book of Mormon is a volume of scripture comparable to the Bible. It is a record of God's dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains, as does the Bible, the fullness of the everlasting gospel. The book was written by many ancient prophets by the spirit of prophecy and revelation. Their words, written on gold plates, were quoted and abridged by a prophet-historian named Mormon. The... (more)

The End of History and the Last Man

by Francis Fukuyama

Ever since its first publication in 1992, The End of History and the Last Man has provoked controversy and debate. Francis Fukuyama's prescient analysis of religious fundamentalism, politics, scientific progress, ethical codes, and war is as essential for a world fighting fundamentalist terrorists as it was for the end of the Cold War. Now updated with a new afterword, The End of History and the Last Man is a... (more)

Mahayana Buddhism (Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices Series)

Mahayana Buddhism (Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices Series)

by Paul Williams

This volume provides an up-to-date and accurate account of the principles of Mahayana Buddhism as they are found in both the Indo-Tibetan and East Asian forms of Mahayana. Throughout, the book places Buddhist doctrine within a historical and cultural context, and provides a basis for students to engage in their own further research into Buddhist theory and practice.

The Ways of Religion: An Introduction to the Major Traditions

The Ways of Religion: An Introduction to the Major Traditions

Fully revised and updated, the third edition of this highly successful anthology surveys all the major religious traditions--Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and African religions--and also covers Zen Buddhism, Shinto, and the religious experience in America. Featuring ten readings new to this edition, it introduces the unique claims, hopes, and wisdom of each tradition in... (more)

Her Voice, Her Faith: Women Speak on World Religions

Her Voice, Her Faith: Women Speak on World Religions

by Katherine Young, Arvind Sharma

They say religion is a personal and private affair. But when a woman believes in a tradition, she has a relationship to that faith beyond her sacred space. Religious traditions' historically poor treatment of women has lead many to question why they believe. How has their tradition either embraced and enlightened, or excluded and confined women throughout history? Her Voice, Her Faith presents the personal and... (more)

Sacred Paths of the East, The (3rd Edition)

Sacred Paths of the East, The (3rd Edition)

by Theodore M. Ludwig

This unique book allows readers to examine each of the world's major religions as a unique system of meaning, and at the same time, it lets them explore the inner nature of sacred experience by comparing basic themes and issues common to all religions and pertinent to their own personal lives. It begins with a discussion of the basic human questions and concerns relating to religion—e.g., origin and identity,... (more)

Fast Facts® on False Teachings

by Ron Carlson

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 ... (more)

islam opposing viewpoints

This volume is devoted to Islam, a religion with more than one billion believers worldwide. Coverage includes an introduction to fundamental concepts in the history and belief system of Islam, a discussion of Islamic politics, and a sensitive presentation of issues associating Islam and violence.

The Hymns of Zarathustra: Being a Translation of the Gathas Together With Introduction and Commentary by Jacques Duchesne-Gullemin (Wisdom of the Ea)

Text: English (translation) Original Language: French

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Islam: A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles)

by Karen Armstrong

Death of a Guru

by Rabindranath R. Maharaj, Dave Hunt

Crossing the Threshold of Hope

by John Paul

World Religions: Eastern Traditions

The Compact Guide To World Religions

Father God : co-creator to Mother God

by Sylvia Browne

Graveyard Shift

by Angela Roquet

The Great Transformation

by Karen Armstrong

So What's the Difference?

by Fritz Ridenour

Jesus Among Other Gods The Absolute Claims Of The Christian Message

by Ravi Zacharias, Kevin Johnson

Handbook of Today's Religions

by Ian McDowell, Charles Caldwell Ryrie

The Book of Mormon

Another Testament of Jesus Christ

by Joseph Smith

The End of History and the Last Man

by Francis Fukuyama

Mahayana Buddhism (Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices Series)

by Paul Williams

The Ways of Religion: An Introduction to the Major Traditions

Her Voice, Her Faith: Women Speak on World Religions

by Katherine Young, Arvind Sharma

Sacred Paths of the East, The (3rd Edition)

by Theodore M. Ludwig

Fast Facts® on False Teachings

by Ron Carlson

islam opposing viewpoints

The Hymns of Zarathustra: Being a Translation of the Gathas Together With Introduction and Commentary by Jacques Duchesne-Gullemin (Wisdom of the Ea)