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How we explain the evils of the world, and the darkest parts of ourselves, has preoccupied humans throughout history. A sweeping and comprehensive search for the origins of belief in a Satanic figure across the centuries, The Devils Best Trick is a keen investigation into the inescapable reality...

Life is not short, Seneca argues. We simply waste too much of it. In On the Shortness of Life, the Roman philosopher and statesman examines how people squander their most precious resource: time. With clarity and conviction, Seneca challenges the pursuit of wealth, status and distraction, urging readers instead to devote themselves to what truly matters. Combining sharp observation with practical wisdom, he shows how mindful living can free us from needless busyness and help us make better use of the years available to us.

Neste volume, Francisco Catão defende que, na cultura ocidental, para refletir sobre Deus, é necessário partir de duas tradições distintas: a tradição filosófica iniciada pelos gregos e a tradição religiosa consagrada pelos...

While the Puranas mention that Lord Brahma becomes an avatar whenever Lord Vishnu comes to Earth to establish dharma, it is in the Dasam Granth (one of the holy books of the Sikhs) that the avatars are actually listed. The common point in Hinduism and Sikhism regarding the avatars of Brahma is...

Young adults today want authentic answers to their soul-deep questions about God. They want meaningful ways to communicate those answers to others. Most of all, they want to know that they are living a life that matters. In A Good and True Story, philosopher, apologist, and international speaker Paul Gould leads listeners on an engaging journey through eleven clues that suggest Christianity is not only true but satisfies our deepest longings. 

'Heresy is a brilliant book' - The Times 'Enthralling' - The Sunday Telegraph ‘In the beginning was the Word,’ says the Gospel of John. This sentence – and the words of all four gospels – is central to the teachings of the Christian church and has shaped Western art, literature and...

Who is Jesus Christ? In The Third Jesus, bestselling author and spiritual leader Deepak Chopra provides an answer to this question that is both a challenge to current systems of belief and a fresh perspective on what Jesus can teach us all, regardless of our religious background. There is not...

Who is Jesus Christ? In THE THIRD JESUS, bestselling author and spiritual leader Deepak Chopra provides an answer to this question that is both a challenge to current systems of belief and a fresh perspective on what Jesus can teach us all, regardless of our religious background. There is not...

Teil 2 des Klassikers der stoischen Philosophie. Nach der Lesung der ersten 52 Briefe des 1. Teils findet mit dem hier vorliegenden 2. Teil die Lesung der Briefe an Lucilius nun ihre Fortsetzung. Auch in den hier zu hörenden Briefen 53 bis 84 widmet sich Seneca der tiefsinnigen Einführung seines Freundes und Schülers Lucilius in die Philosophie der Stoa. Im Zentrum der Briefe steht dabei die Tugend als das einzig wirklich anzustrebende Gut. Dieses Hörbuch vereint als 2. Teil der vierteiligen Hörbuchreihe „Seneca – Briefe an Lucilius" in vollständiger Lesung die Briefe 53 bis 84.

In a world overflowing with to-do lists and self-help manuals, where pragmatism has a strong gravitational pull, it may feel like spending time in contemplation of the beauty and glory of the Lord is at best impractical and at worst irresponsible. After all, there is so much to do. Yet before we...

Bridge the conflict between scientific evidence and spiritual faith to discover lasting harmony and profound meaning. Whether commuting or seeking calm reflection, this thought-provoking journey lowers the temperature on humanity's oldest debate. You will navigate complex intellectual crossfires...

Em O problema da dor, C.S. Lewis, um dos mais renomados autores e pensadores cristãos, aborda assuntos que afligem os pensadores de todas as gerações, tendo como ponto de partida um questionamento feito com frequência: "Se Deus é bom e Todo-poderoso, por que ele permite que suas criaturas...

Bloomsbury presents The Good Book by A. C. Grayling, read by Gordon Griffin Drawing on the wisdom of 2,500 years of contemplative non-religious writing on all that it means to be human - from the origins of the universe to small matters of courtesy and kindness in everyday life - A. C. Grayling...

Bloomsbury presents The God Argument by A. C. Grayling, read by Gordon Griffin. A powerful argument for humanism as an alternative to organized religion, by New York Times bestselling author A.C. Grayling, one of the world's leading public intellectuals. What are the arguments for and against...

Theology is the study of the nature of God and of religious belief. But why should that matter to us? What's the point of theology? In this wonderfully accessible book, renowned theologian Alister McGrath answers that question--What's the point of theology?--and explores the depth and breadth...

From one of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world, a profound exploration of the spiritual power of nature—and an urgent call to reclaim that power in everyday life. "Much has been written on the scientific and technological aspects of climate change.... But...

From the beloved author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, deeply moving and illuminating reflections on what it means to live a good life. As a congregational rabbi for half a century and the best-selling author of twelve books on faith, ethics, and how to apply the timeless wisdom of...

Moving from the Paleolithic age to the present, Karen Armstrong details the great lengths to which humankind has gone in order to experience a sacred reality that it called by many names, such as God, Brahman, Nirvana, Allah, or Dao. Focusing especially on Christianity but including Judaism...

Known around the globe for her indefatigable work on behalf of the poor, the sick, and the dying, Mother Teresa has devoted her life to giving hope to the hopeless in more than one hundred and twenty countries. She inspires us all to find a way to translate our spiritual beliefs into action in...

Discover one of the most influential works of Stoic philosophy ever written. The Enchiridion is a concise guide to living with wisdom, resilience, and inner peace. Compiled by Arrian from the teachings of the Greek philosopher Epictetus, this timeless manual offers practical advice on focusing only on what is within our control, accepting life's challenges with grace, and cultivating virtue above all else.