Religion & modern culture

Examines the existence of angels, miracles, and demons in Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, and Muslim traditions.

Presents a comprehensive analysis of meditation and spirituality practices from teachers of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity.

Presents a comprehensive analysis of the questions raised by "The Da Vinci Code" and other writings, and examines claims of secret Bible codes and other alternatives to the traditional Bible.

Describes and discusses representations of Jesus Christ, God, and Christian faith in films such as "The Passion of the Christ," television shows like "Joan of Arcadia," books such as Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code," popular music by acts such as Kanye West and U2, religious Web sites, and fads such as the "What Would Jesus Do?" bracelet trend.

Describes the religious rights of Americans and Canadians and discusses debates over religious freedom issues involving education, business, military service, public grounds, and hate crimes and profiling.

Traces the discoveries and controversies surrounding Biblical archaeology, and attempts to answer many of the questions concerning ancient sites.

Explores the various ways that cultural backgrounds influence religious beliefs and traditions.

Examines the history, science, and myths that surround a number of sacred relics including the Shroud of Turin, the mysteries of the Holy Grail, and the lost Ark of the Covenant.

Presents an overview of the history of evangelical and charismatic Christianity in North America, describing its beliefs, practice, and role in religious communities, as well as information on some famous evangelical Christians.