In "The Confessions of Al Ghazzali," the revered Islamic scholar Abu Hamid Al Ghazzali delves into the depths of self-examination and the quest for spiritual enlightenment. This poignant work intertwines philosophical inquiry with lyrical prose, reflecting the rich tapestry of Islamic thought during the medieval era...

In this first anthropological study of Muslim and Hindu lives in urban Myanmar today, Judith Beyer develops the concept of “we-formation” to demonstrate that individuals are always more than members of wider groups. “We-formation” complements her rich political, legal, and historical analysis of “community,” a term ...

A Brief Bible History: A Survey of the Old and New Testaments invites readers on an illuminating journey through one of the most influential collections of texts in human history. The anthology explores the Bible's profound narratives, revealing its literary depth and historical significance. This insightful volume ...

In "English Conferences of Ernest Renan: Rome and Christianity. Marcus Aurelius," the renowned French philosopher and historian Ernest Renan delves into the intricate relationship between the Roman Empire and the rise of Christianity, focusing particularly on the philosophical underpinnings of Marcus Aurelius. Renan...

The essay is the perfect format for a crisis. Its porous and contingent nature forgives a lack of formality, while its neglect of perfection and virtuosity releases the potential for the incomplete and the unrealizable. These seven essays on The Political Possibility of Sound present a perfectly incomplete form for ...

In this book, leading law academics along with lawyers, activists and others demonstrate what legislation could look like if its concern was to create justice for women. Each chapter contains a short piece of legislation – proposed in order to address a contemporary legal problem from a feminist perspective. These r...

What drives our personal world, and our life? Our will? The will of the world? The will of God? Are these three wills mutually exclusive? We can certainly work in unison with the will of God, but the will of the world due to its rebellious and dark nature is designed to impose its commands in our will and it does it...

Knowing the Islamic rulings regarding monthly periods, or pre- and post-natal bleeding is an essential duty of every Muslim woman. However the lack of a comprehensive resource in English on this subject matter has made access to these laws almost impossible for those who are unfamiliar with Arabic, Persian, or Urdu....

This booklet discusses the evidence for the Roswell crash offered by Jesse Marcel Jr. and the New Age philosophies of Whitley Strieber. This is written from a Christian standpoint.

In der Broschüre erlernt Arik die Grundzüge des Maha Yoga, ein sehr unbekannter und individueller Yogazweig. Arik besucht nicht etwa ein Yogazentrum, um im Kreis vieler Menschen belehrt zu werden. Das wäre bei diesem Yoga gar nicht möglich, weil der Maha Yoga ein individueller Weg ist und nur im Einzelkontakt von ei...

This book develops the foundations of an ethics of mind by investigating the responsibility that is presupposed by the requirements of rationality that govern our attitudes. It thereby connects the most recent research on responsibility and rationality in a unifying dialectic. How can we be responsible for our attit...

Named one of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century (Spirituality & Practice) A 50th Anniversary edition of the bestselling Zen classic on meditation, maintaining a curious and open mind, and living with simplicity. "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are fe...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “No single book is as relevant to the present moment.”ーClaudia Rankine, author of Citizen “With unsettling insight and disturbing clarity, How Fascism Works is an essential guidebook to our current national dilemma of democracy vs. authoritarianism.”ーJelani Cobb, New Yorker staff writ...

In "The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead," James George Frazer meticulously explores the cultural and psychological underpinnings surrounding beliefs in life after death. Through a comparative analysis of various societies, he examines how rituals and customs relate to the veneration of ancestors an...

In "The Soul of the Indian: An Interpretation," Charles A. Eastman articulates a profound exploration of Native American spirituality and cultural identity, delving into the unique worldview that shapes Indigenous life. Written in a lyrical style that merges personal narrative with philosophical reflection, Eastman'...

In "A Book of Saints and Wonders according to the Old Writings and the Memory of the People of Ireland," Lady Gregory weaves together a rich tapestry of Irish folklore, hagiography, and cultural history. This seminal work draws on ancient texts and oral traditions, presenting the lives of saints and legendary figure...