A thematic and phenomenological exploration of apocalypticism in the Judaic and Christian traditions.
The legitimacy of the Zionist project--establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine--has been questioned since its inception. In recent years, the... Læs mere
In this book, Lewis Baldwin explores King's complex relationship with the Christian church, from his days growing up at Ebenezer Baptist, to his work as a pastor, to his battles with American churches over civil rights, to his vision for the global church.
This rendering of the Sugata Saurabha, in a long line of accounts of the Buddha's life dating back almost 2,000... Læs mere
This is the first book-length study in any language of Jokei (1155-1213), a prominent Buddhist cleric of the Hosso (yogacara) school, whose life bridged the momentous transition from Heian (794-1185) to Kamakura (1185-1333) Japan, the dawn of the medieval era.
In this book, eleven leading scholars of Hinduism explore the complex relationship between Hindu women's ritual activities and their lives beyond ritual.
The author begins by offering a brief history of the idea of the Antichrist and its origins in the apocalyptic thought in the Judeo-Christian tradition, and traces the eventual migration of the Antichrist legend across the Atlantic.
Written by one of the foremost historians of American Catholicism, this book presents a comprehensive history of the... Læs mere
She Preached the Word offers a timely and comprehensive examination of support for women's ordination in America's congregations and the effect... Læs mere