theology

"In his new book, . . . scholar Jack Miles poses a question: How did our forebears begin to think about religion as a distinct domain, separate from other activities that were once inseparable from it? Starting at the birth of Christianity-a religion inextricably bound to Western thought-Miles reveals how we in the West have come to isolate religion as an object of study, and how drastically our perception has changed over time and across societies"--Provided by publisher.

With over two billion adherents worldwide, Christianity is the most widespread religion in the world today. It is also the largest religious group in the United States and Canada. In this accessible, highly illustrated book, the history, teachings, and practices of Christianity are explained. Each of the major periods and branches of Christianity are covered, offering readers a view of the religion's scope and the diverse ways it is celebrated and practiced around the globe.

An exploration of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, its life applications, and related Scripture.

"A quick-reference overview of all 66 biblical books; includes themes, outlines, maps, time lines, charts, and full-color photos"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated time line of key events of the Bible.

Introduces readers to the basic tenets of Christianity, its origins, and the challenges faced by Christians in the present day.

Through an exploration of Muslim principles, this title demystifies Islam and provides a greater context in which to understand the Islamic faith.

The man we call Averroes was one of the great thinkers of the Muslim world during the Middle Ages. An accomplished physician and judge, Averroes is most renowned for writing comprehensive commentaries on Aristotle, ranging from short paraphrases of the great Greek philosopher’s words to lengthy, line-by-line analyses approachable by only the most learned scholars. In time, Averroes’s commentaries introduced Europe, which had been plunged into the Dark Ages, to the breadth of Greek philosophy. As one of the greatest interpreters of Aristotle, Averroes and his work forged a crucial link between ancient and modern thought.

"" Bonhoeffer: the cost of freedom is the true story of an unlikely hero -- a theologian and pacifist who finds himself risking everything to battle against the tyranny of Nazi Germany. This Peabody Award winning drama captures the tense moral conflict of a man at odds between loyalty to his country and his faith as a Christian. At what cost will Dietrich Bonhoeffer stand against the Third Reich? How is it possible that this avowed pacifist finds himself in the midst of a plot to assassinate Hitler."" --Container.