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Author
Publisher
Allen Lane
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
No society on Earth lacks beliefs about where it has come from, its place in the world, and the connection of individuals to the eternal. Neil MacGregor traces how different societies have understood and articulated their place in the cosmic scheme. He turns his kaleidoscope of objects, monuments and ideas to examining mankind's beliefs - not from the perspective of institutional religions, but by focusing on the shared narratives that have shaped...
Author
Publisher
Franciscan Media
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
With simple, down-to-earth language, Rolheiser illustrates the importance of prayer and offers techniques for how to pray, using examples from daily life, Scripture, and contemporary writers. He delves into the places that we fear to go with our issues about prayer, encouraging us with gentle kindness and words of hope and inspiration. The book is divided into five sections.Why Pray? Illustrates the purposes and benefits of prayer for ourselves, as...
Author
Publisher
Robinson
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Meditation is simply a way of giving our brains a well-deserved break and can actually help our brains to function healthy and happily. This illustrated guide is an inspiring and practical book which shows you how to meditate without the need for uncomfortable lotus positions or prayer beads!
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Each year the Archbishop of Canterbury chooses a religious author to write his Lent book, for which he provides the foreword. This year however Archbishop Justin Welby will write the book himself, constituting his first major book project. In 'Dethroning Mammon', Archbishop Justin asks the question 'On what cross will we be crucified? The Cross of Christ - the cross of wood - or the Cross of Mammon - the cross of gold?' The former leads to new life,...
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Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Secularism, the belief that religion should not be part of the affairs of the state or part of public education, is an increasingly hot topic in global public, political, and religious debates. Andrew Copson tells the story of secularism, discussing secular republics and the challenges they can face from resurgent religious identity politics.
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