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In Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, J. P. Moreland and William Lane Craig offer a comprehensive introduction to philosophy from a Christian perspective. In their broad sweep, they introduce listeners to the principal subdisciplines of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, ethics, and philosophy of religion. They do so with characteristic clarity and incisiveness. Arguments are clearly outlined, and rival theories are presented with fairness and accuracy.

Written between AD 413 and 426, The City of God is one of the great cornerstones in the history of Christian thought, a book vital to understanding modern Western society. Augustine originally intended it to be an apology for Christianity against the accusation that the Church was responsible...

This pioneering study of the social and political lives of Muslim women has shaped a whole generation of scholarship. In it, Leila Ahmed explores the historical roots of contemporary debates, ambitiously surveying Islamic discourse on women from Arabia during the period in which Islam was founded to Iraq during the classical age to Egypt during the modern era. The book includes a new foreword by Kecia Ali situating the text in its scholarly context and explaining its enduring influence.

“The Puritans, as a body, have done more to elevate the national character than any class of Englishmen that ever lived. Ardent lovers of civil liberty, and ready to die in its defense—mighty at the council board, and no less mighty in the battlefield—feared abroad throughout Europe, and...

An essential resource on the names of Jesus Christ This timeless volume originally published in 1988 includes eighty short studies on the names and titles of Christ. These simple and enduring messages continue to provide enlightening devotional studies for believers as well as outlines for...

How a Quartet of American Musicians Outwitted the KGB – The Untold History of a Daring Cold War Spy Mission In 1985, while the United States engaged in a battle of nuclear brinkmanship, four Americans landed in Moscow on a mission to smuggle secret information in and out using music as their...

Explore profound spiritual wisdom and rich historical philosophy in a living faith that evolved without a founder. Whether you are seeking spiritual growth during your morning commute or finding grounding peace in a relaxing evening, this calm and warm exploration welcomes you. It maps the...

Uncover the ancient rituals and spiritual evolution of South Asia to understand the origins of humanity's oldest faith. Perfect for an educational commute or a contemplative evening of deep learning, this chronological exploration demystifies a complex global religion. You will seamlessly...

Trace three millennia of religious history and discover how an ancient community survived exile to shape world theology. Perfect for an educational commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transforms complex cultural studies into an accessible, gripping timeline of human resilience. Whether you are...

Journey through five millennia of epic world history and Eastern philosophy to uncover the roots of human spirituality. Perfect for your daily commute or a contemplative weekend, this immersive narrative transports you from ancient Indus settlements to bustling trade routes. Experience the...

Explore Middle Eastern history and geopolitics as a harsh desert periphery transforms into a global energy powerhouse. Perfect for your daily commute, this objective and thought-provoking narrative immerses inquisitive listeners in the clash between ancient tribal traditions and rapid...

Step inside one of South India’s most awe-inspiring sacred spaces with this immersive architectural and cultural history. Perfect for an afternoon commute or pre-trip travel preparation, this vivid journey transforms ancient stone corridors and crowded courtyards into a vibrant, living...

Experience the epic religious history of a persecuted ancient sect that defied and transformed the Roman Empire. Perfect for a thought-provoking daily commute, this captivating historical narrative explores how a radical network of everyday believers survived immense hostility to shape global...

ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist—Christian Living WORLD Magazine Book of the Year Short List—Science Discover this adapted edition of two bestselling books! The human body holds endlessly fascinating secrets. The resilience of skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic...

First time on audio! You Are Here: Keywords for Life Explorers is the magnum opus of our most important living Catholic author, David Steindl-Rast, the beloved Benedictine monk, living mystic, and pioneer of interfaith dialogue. Unlike anything he’s written before, You Are Here offers...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A major narrative history of Christianity's first thousand years by acclaimed educator and #1 New York Times bestselling author William J. Bennett. Full of larger-than-life characters, stunning acts of bravery, and heart-rending sacrifice, Tried by Fire narrates the...

The Unbecoming will help you to : See how identity, ego, and expectations can blur our experience of the present moment. Understand what real detachment looks like - free from fear and greed. Realize that creativity is born from stillness, not struggle. Embrace honest, authentic self-expression...

Of all of his works, The Philosophy of Spiritual Activity is the one that Steiner himself believed would have the longest life, and the greatest spiritual and cultural consequences. It was written as a phenomenological account of the results of observing the human soul, according to the methods of natural science.

Step into a captivating poetic conversation that spans centuries. The Role of the Moon explores the timeless themes of faith, loss, transcendence, human struggle, and renewal, echoing John Donne, George Herbert, and other 17th-century metaphysical poets. In vivid dialogue with John Milton, William Shakespeare, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and many others, D.S. Martin engages them in our modern world.

Now a major new series on Disney+ starring Andrew Garfield A provocative look at the twisted roots of American fundamentalism.' Will Self, Evening Standard Books of the Year ‘Excellent . . . a lucid, judicious, even sympathetic account not just of Mormon Fundamentalism but of the seductive...