Religion : History

At a time of renewed interest in Empire, this stimulating volume explores the complex relationship between the Bible and the colonial enterprise, and examines some overlooked aspects of this relationship. Sugirtharajah offers both practical and theoretical insights, providing compelling evidence of the continuing importance of postcolonial discourse for biblical studies. more...

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This comprehensive companion to the Hebrew Bible offers an overview and survey of Old Testament study. It consists of articles from a range of international Old Testament scholars. It covers the history, archaeology, theology, sociology and ancient Near Eastern context of the Hebrew Bible. more...

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The book of Proverbs is the mainspring of the biblical wisdom tradition. Dell explores the possible social contexts for its varied material and provides an overview of the characterisation of its theology by scholars. She discusses how individual proverbs, instructions and poems came to form the collections we have today. more...

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The act of death itself and the rituals surrounding it vary enormously and shed a fascinating light on the cultures of which they are a part. In this brief and lively history, Douglas Davies – internationally acknowledged as one of the leading experts in this field – tackles some of the most significant aspects of death and weaves them into a compelling story about our changing attitudes to dying.; Offers a fascinating examination of this subject which is of enduring interest in every culture in the world.; Considers the profound influence death has had on subjects ranging from philosophy to anthropology, through to art, literature, and music - inspiring some of our most enduring artistic highpoints.; Broaches some of the most significant aspects of death, such as the act of dying, grieving, burial, artistic interpretations of death, places of memory, the fear of death, and disasters/tragedies.; Weaves these numerous approaches to death into a compelling story about our changing attitudes to dying.; Contains several illustrations, and is written in an accessible and lively style. more...

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This short and accessible book introduces readers to the problems of heresy, schism and dissidence over the last two millennia. The heresies under discussion range from Gnosticism, influential in the early Christian period, right through to modern sects. The idea of a heretic conjures up many images, from the martyrs prepared to die for their beliefs, through to sects with bizarre practices. This book provides a remarkable insight into the fraught history of heresy, showing how the Church came to insist on orthodoxy when threatened by alternative ideals, exploring the social and political conditions under which heretics were created, and how those involved were 'tested' and punished, often by imprisonment and burning. Engaging written, A Brief History of Heresy is enlivened throughout with fascinating examples of individuals and movements.:.; A short, accessible history of heresy.; Spans the last two millennia, from the Gnostics through to modern sects.; Considers heresy in relation to ecclesial separatism, doctrinal disagreement, church order, and basic metaphysics.; Enlivened with intriguing examples of individuals and movements.; Written by a leading academic in the field of Religious History. more...

Price: $77.95