Religion

A visually stimulating journey for anyone interested in learning more about the world of the Bible.The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary offers a wealth of insight into the historical, chronological, archaeological, geographical, social, theological, and biographical aspects of the Bible. Through the articles, sidebars, charts, maps, and full-color images included in this volume, the text of the Old and New Testaments will come alive for you as never before. As a condensation of the Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Bible, the information contained within this reference work is solid and biblically sound. The material is based completely on the NIV and cross-referenced to the King James Version.Features include:Over 7,200 entries with up-to-date scholarship, archaeological findings, and more75 full-color maps created with new mapping technologiesOver 500 full-color photographs, charts, and illustrationsUnderstanding the Bible can be difficult. The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary will help you make sense of the Bible's context, people, places, and objects so you can better understand and apply the scripture. Ideal for pastors, Sunday school teachers, students, and general Bible readers.

A riveting account of how a popularly elected leader has steered the world's largest democracy toward authoritarianism and intoleranceOver the past two decades, thanks to Narendra Modi, Hindu nationalism has been coupled with a form of national-populism that has ensured its success at the polls, first in Gujarat and then in India at large. Modi managed to seduce a substantial number of citizens by promising them development and polarizing the electorate along ethno-religious lines. Both facets of this national-populism found expression in a highly personalized political style as Modi related directly to the voters through all kinds of channels of communication in order to saturate the public space.Drawing on original interviews conducted across India, Christophe Jaffrelot shows how Modi's government has moved India toward a new form of democracy, an ethnic democracy that equates the majoritarian community with the nation and relegates Muslims and Christians to second-class citizens who are harassed by vigilante groups. He discusses how the promotion of Hindu nationalism has resulted in attacks against secularists, intellectuals, universities, and NGOs. Jaffrelot explains how the political system of India has acquired authoritarian features for other reasons, too. Eager to govern not only in New Delhi, but also in the states, the government has centralized power at the expense of federalism and undermined institutions that were part of the checks and balances, including India's Supreme Court.Modi's India is a sobering account of how a once-vibrant democracy can go wrong when a government backed by popular consent suppresses dissent while growing increasingly intolerant of ethnic and religious minorities.

A decadent collection of magical dishes and feasts created by the herbalist, witch, chef and co-owner of Catland Books, Melissa Madara.

A Christian pathway into mindfulness, using the gospels, poetry and storytelling

Do we work to live, or live to work?

The new book from Pete Greig - his first since 2007 - which continues the story of 24-7, the global prayer movement he founded, as begun in Red Moon Rising.

"The Grand Grimoire is a foundational book of magic from the 19th century. This translation is the most accurate ever, and is presented with parallel French & English text. A comprehensive introduction covers the development of magic, the history of the grimoire, the witch trials & the Inquisition, the themes & key insights, and much more. The complete translation of a contemporary novel that provides relevant social context to the grimoire is also included. The foreword is by noted author and occultist Baal Kadmon."--Publisher's description.

THE ARTIST'S WAY for writing, with a Zen twist and a dash of BIG MAGIC.

The first book to explore the meaningful dreams and visions that bring comfort as death nears

The ESV Journaling Bible provides the perfect way for you to keep a journal of your spiritual life right in the 2-inch margins of the Bible that you read and study every day.

Decree your victory and defeat hell's schemed against your family! In an age where our families are under attack from all sides, you have a sure strategy to secure Heaven's victory over your marriage, children, and household: boldly decree the Word of God! Bestselling author and dynamic prophetic voice Brenda...

Yes, And . . . is a collection of 366 meditations from one of the world's greatest spiritual writers to help us work out what it means to wrestle with our Christian faith.

In The Story of You bestselling author Ian Morgan Cron explores how to use the enneagram to become more of the true self God intended you to be.

Encounter the Heart of God The Passion Translation(R) is a modern, easy-to-read Bible translation that unlocks the passion of God's heart and expresses his fiery love--merging emotion and life-changing truth. This translation will evoke an overwhelming response in every reader, unfolding the deep mysteries of the Scriptures. If you are hungry for God, The Passion Translation will help you encounter his heart and know him more intimately. Fall in love with God all over again. New features: Over 500 new footnotesOver 500 revised footnotesUpdated text16 pages of full-color maps locating and identifying: Jesus' birth, early years, ministry, and last daysmajor New Testament storiesevery epic journey of the Apostle Paulthe missions of Philip and Peterthe early church and seven churches of Revelationpolitical background to New Testament eventsthe territory of the Roman Empirethe Holy Land today and in the time of JesusStandard features: In-depth footnotes with insightful study notes, commentary, word studies, cross references, alternate translationsIntroductions and outlines for each bookTwo-column formatContemporary fontFormat-specific features for STANDARD HARDCOVER: Font size - 9 pt.Premium Bible paperMatte laminationSpecial debossingSpot UV glossSmyth-sewn bindingRibbon marker Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart. > "All you thirsty ones, come to me! Come to me and drink! Believe in me so that rivers of living water will burst out from within you, flowing from your innermost being just like the Scripture says!" > I continue to pray for your love to grow and increase more and more until it overflows, bringing you into the rich revelation of spiritual insight in all things. And with this revelation you will come to know God fully as he imparts to you the deepest understanding of his ways. - Philippians 1:9

The Book of Tea, written in English in 1906 for a Western audience, celebrates the secular art of the Japanese tea ceremony and linking its importance with Zen Buddhism and Taoism. Covering cultural life, aesthetics and philosophy, this is an exquisitely produced edition using traditional Chinese bookbinding techniques.

This volume presents an outline of Greek religion in the classical period. It offers a view of the great gods and heroes as well as their sanctuaries and also the main myths, rituals and mysteries. This second edition has been fully updated to account for recent developments in scholarship, and is useful for students and teachers alike.

The first book to fully explore and explain the concept of yin yang, breaking it down in easy-to-follow terms for all those interested in Daoism, alternative medicine, martial arts and other Eastern fields of study. Illustrated with striking red/black graphics that make the concepts more accessible.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA soul-searching meditation on the foundations that shape us, Like Streams to the Ocean is an essential guide for the crossroads of life.