Henry Carter Hull

William Lobdell's journey of faith-and doubt-may be the most compelling spiritual memoir of our time. Lobdell became a born-again Christian in his late 20s when personal problems-including a failed marriage-drove him to his knees in prayer. As a newly minted evangelical, Lobdell-a veteran journalist-noticed that religion wasn't covered well in the mainstream media, and he prayed for the Lord to put him on the religion beat at a major newspaper. In...

"This elegantly written and thoroughly researched ethnography" is the definitive study of the Mixe people of mountain Oaxaca (Ethnohistory). The Mixe of Oaxaca is the first extensive ethnography of the Mixe, with a special focus on Mixe religious beliefs and rituals and the curing practices associated with them. It records the procedures, design-plan, corresponding prayers, and symbolic context of well over one hundred rituals. First published...

Equip yourself to fall deeply in love with God's Word through this unique, interactive Bible study. Delving into the book of Ephesians, Dive Deeper is a tool for women-those who might be satisfied and content with their Bible study and for those who find themselves fearful or numb-to d.i.v.e.(define, investigate, visualize, embrace) deeper into the living and active Word of God. Dive Deeper comes from Jenifer Jernigan's heart. As a preacher's daughter,...

"Jesus wants his religion back...so it can be for the world again" So begins this expertly written book by Ken Wilson, a pastor, practitioner and pilgrim to engage those drawn to the fascinating figure buried in the messy field of religion. Jesus Brand Spirituality is for those disillusioned by the current swirl of cultural conflict, moralism, and religious meanness that amounts to a form of trademark infringement on the movement that bears his name....

In the second half of the twentieth century, the failure of Enlightenment rationalism and the spiritual bankruptcy of Western materialism have opened the door for Eastern religions, especially the nontheistic religions that promise enlightenment and peace of mind. Any major bookstore today has copies of the I Ching, the Tao Te Ching, and books on Taoism, Zen, and other forms of Buddhism. This volume and the volume on Hinduism in this series together...

Though many today accuse Christianity of being a white, imperialistic religion, it is actually, the source for cherished Western ideals of racial and gender equality. In More Than a White Man's Religion, author and speaker Abdu Murray shares stories from the Bible and his own experiences as a global apologist, a member of an ethnic minority, a son of immigrants, and a former Muslim to show that the gospel message provides dignity and liberty to non-whites...

How can we think of the “aura” of (sacred) contexts and (sacred) works? How to think of individual and collective (esthetic/religious) experiences? What to make of the manipulative dimension of (religious and esthetic) “auratic” experiences? Is the work of art still capable of mediating the experience of the “sacred,” and under what conditions? What is the significance of the “eschatological” dimension of both art and religion (the...

Are you disillusioned with religion? Or are you just curious about spirituality? Then this book is for you. What do you leave behind when you walk away from religion? What do you walk towards when you embrace spirituality? There are so many beliefs and practices that are labelled as spirituality. The purpose of this series of books is to separate the wheat from the chaff and explain a variety of spiritual practices. Do you know the Golden Rule that...

Sacred Pathways: Navigating the Depths of Religion and Spirituality is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted dimensions of human belief, faith, and spiritual practices. The book invites readers to embark on a transformative journey, delving into the rich tapestry of religious traditions, spiritual paths, and their profound impact on individuals and societies. The book begins by setting the stage for this immersive journey, highlighting the...

Tragedy plays a central role in Hegel's early writings on theology and politics. Hegel's overarching aim in these texts is to determine the kind of mythology that would best complement religious and political freedom in modernity. Peter Wake claims that, for Hegel at this early stage, ancient Greek tragedy provided the model for such a mythology and suggested a way to oppose the rigid hierarchies and authoritarianism that characterized Europe of his...