Showing results for "Gods" in Social Sciences

The final and most personal work from Pulitzer Prize - winning author and historian Will Durant - discovered 32 years after his death - is a message of insight for everyone who has sought meaning in life or the council of a wise friend in navigating life's journey. From 1968 to 1978, Will Durant made four public allusions to the existence of Fallen Leaves. One, in 1975, hinted at its contents: "a not very serious book that answers the questions of what I think about government, life, death, and God."

Discover Bakunins most renowned work, God and the State, presented in its most comprehensive form to date. Originally titled Dieu et létat, this piece was intended to be a part of a larger, unfinished project titled The Knouto-Germanic Empire and the Social Revolution. The title refers to a treaty between Russia and Germany during Bakunins time, providing a rich historical context to the ideas he explores.

The Garden God A Tale of Two Boys is a poignant and deeply reflective exploration of adolescence, pantheism, Platonism, and the complexities of homoerotic desire, penned by Forrest Reid. This classic work of “Uranian” literature follows the journey of Graham Iddesleigh, a fifteen-year-old boy who has spent his early years in a sheltered environment. Wandering through his familys enchanting country estate, he dreams of a friendship with an ancient Greek god. However, his world is turned upside down when he is sent to boarding school. There, Graham encounters the ethereal Harold Brocklehurst...

Sport of the Gods is a powerful novel by Paul Laurence Dunbar, first published in 1902, that dives deep into the complexities of urban black life. As a family is forced to leave the South, they confront the harsh realities of life in the Northern inner city, revealing the struggles and challenges that often shatter the dreams of African Americans. This poignant exploration from 1902 remains strikingly relevant today.

What if you came face to face with the gods? Phones stop working. Smartwatches die. And arms start glowing with blue scars. This is what happens to Aman Chandra and ten other Souls of Samsara when they are kidnapped from modern-day India and transported to a hidden valley in the Himalayas. In...

In Sex Life of the Gods, we meet Beth Danson, a striking young woman with deep auburn-brown hair and an alluring presence. Captivated by her beauty, a man grapples with the shocking realization that this enchanting stranger has just declared them married. As he navigates the thrill and terror of this unexpected connection, he cant help but wonder could love blossom from such an unfamiliar beginning? With each gentle touch, he confronts the mystery of her essence and the complexities of commitment.

Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes in this bestselling A-to-Z encyclopedia detailing classic myths and legends—perfect for curious readers and academics alike. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and...

Thomas Aquinass Summa Contra Gentiles, composed between 1259 and 1265, is a profound exploration of faith and reason divided into four books that address God, Creation, Providence, and specific Christian doctrines. Unlike his later work, Summa Theologiae, which is aimed at a Christian audience, this earlier text engages with non-Christian thinkers, serving as a rational defense of Catholic beliefs. The first three books offer philosophical arguments that uphold Christian thought, often referencing Scripture to demonstrate harmony with reasoned conclusions. The fourth book, however, embraces a ...

From stories of resurrected mummies and thousand-year-old curses to powerful pharaohs and the coveted treasures of the Great Pyramids, ancient Egypt has had an unfaltering grip on the modern imagination. Now, in Egyptian Mythology, Geraldine Pinch offers a comprehensive introduction that untangles the mystery of Egyptian myth.

The story of how high profile speakers have come to Leamington Spa to lead Listening to God conferences dates back to before Rev Anne Hibbert was given the vision for The Well. In 2000, Rev Anne Hibbert was visiting the Toronto Airport Church and listening to Steve Witt talk about prophecy. At first she found the practical nature of the session quite different to what she was used to but as it continued she turned to her friend Ruth and said they had got to invite Steve to Leamington. It was a bold step into the unknown but Steve Witt duly arrived to lead what by then had been named a ...

Once again, the poet casts her spell as she resumes one of the greatest personal narratives of our time. In this continuation, Angelou relates how she joins a "colony" of Black American expatriates in Ghana--only to discover no one ever goes home again...

A transformative journey exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom, sound, and consciousness. We delve into the pressing questions of how to manifest our individuality, trust ourselves, and recognize our own truths in a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable.

While religion and science often seem at odds, there’s one thing they can agree on: people who take part in spiritual practices tend to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. The big question is: Why? In How God Works, professor Dave DeSteno takes us on a journey to find out how spirituality impacts our minds and bodies, as well as the world in which we live.He speaks to leading scientists and philosophers, religious thinkers, and thought leaders to explore what we can learn from the world’s faith traditions to help us meet some of life’s biggest challenges. Along the way, he’ll ...

God’s Word, Our Walk is a faith-based podcast where Scripture meets everyday life. Through honest conversations, biblical teaching, and real-world application, we explore how God’s Word guides our daily walk through triumphs, trials, healing, and growth.Each episode encourages listeners to deepen their relationship with Christ, strengthen their faith, and live out God’s truth with purpose and obedience. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges or seeking spiritual renewal, this podcast is a reminder that we never walk alone; God’s Word lights the path.

How to live in a supposedly faithless world threatened by religious fundamentalism? Terry Eagleton, formidable thinker and renowned cultural critic, investigates in this thought-provoking audiobook the contradictions, difficulties, and significance of the modern search for a replacement for God. Lucid, stylish, and entertaining in his usual manner, Eagleton presents a brilliant survey of modern thought that also serves as a timely, urgently needed intervention into our perilous political present.

What if Batman knew your name and wanted to be friends with you? What if you were the one that Tony Stark died to save? What if it was you that Luke Skywalker would stop at nothing to redeem? Hollywood Heroes will awaken you to these questions and help you to see a God who stops at nothing to redeem you. Fictional stories about heroes help us realize that there is evil to fight, souls to be won, and growth to be achieved. It helps us recognize - regardless of religious or cultural beliefs - that sacrificing your life for another’s is a powerful and beautiful display of love.

C’mon Woman of God is a faith-based platform and podcast created to encourage, uplift, and empower Christian women to walk boldly in obedience — even when it’s not popular. Through real conversations, scripture, humor, and sisterhood, we remind women they are not alone, not behind, and not crazy for choosing God’s way.

Once considered an outdated embarrassment, demands for exorcism have increased since the mid-twentieth century, becoming a popular product in our therapeutic marketplace and a weapon against groups that resist state, corporate, and ecclesiastical powers. Are the 'possessed' suffering from mental health problems? Is the world falling victim to the devil and demons? Charting the history of exorcism in an allegedly secular age, Purging the Devil is an inquiry into the nature of belief and a meditation on our fascination with evil.

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