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Born in Saxony in 1096, Hugh became an Augustinian monk and in 1115 moved to the monastery of Saint Victor, Paris, where he spent the remainder of ...

What are our human rights? What are their philosophical justifications and historical origins? Focusing on highly topical issues such as torture,...

Why was Jesus, who said "I judge no one," put to death for a political crime? Of course, this is a historical question--but it is not only historic...

* Covers topical issues such as human trafficking, asylum seekers, and terrorism. Draws on recent political debates to show how migration is a glo...

* Offers insights into the structure and beliefs of this major world religion. * Looks at issues surrounding why Islam has major divisions between...

In this highly accessible discussion, Bart Ehrman examines the most recent textual and archaeological sources for the life of Jesus, along with the...

* Oulines the basics of practical Judaism, including: festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects. * Includes the history of Judaism and its de...

Fun-filled stories starring an ordinary boy called Smidge and the extraordinary Karlsson, the flying man who lives on the roof!

Imagine Smidge's delight when, one day, a little man with a propeller on his back appears hovering at the window! It's Karlson and he lives in a ho...

Fun-filled stories starring an ordinary boy called Smidge and the extraordinary Karlsson, the flying man who lives on the roof!

What are we to make of the Latina schoolteacher who considers herself a good Catholic, rarely attends Mass, but meditates daily at her home altar (...

[Språk: Engelska] Häftad

The Gospel of Judas presents an entirely new view of Jesus, his disciples, and the man who allegedly betrayed him. It raises many questions. Bart...

While most people think that the twenty-seven books of the New Testament are the only sacred writings of the early Christians, this is not at all t...

A collection of fun, engaging and gently humorous stories about Lotta, the little sister who can find trouble anywhere. Join in the fun as she and ...

* Presents an overview of Luther's life, his writings, his world, and his legacy. * Dispels some myths about Luther without destroying the elusive...

When Pippi Longstocking moves in next door to Tommy and Annika they are completely amazed by their new playmate. Pippi is cheeky, courageous and co...

Around the world and throughout history, in cultures as diverse as ancient Mesopotamia and modern America, human beings have been compelled by beli...

[Språk: Engelska] Häftad

A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, multi-authored guide to contemporary Jewish life and thought, focusing on social, cultural and historical aspe...

The New Testament: A Very Short Introduction locates the New Testament in its historical and literary context and explains why the religious experi...

For the children of Noisy Village fun and adventure is just around the corner-Lisa and her friends play pirates, take a lamb to school, and camp ou...

* Engages with a crucial debate in contemporary Catholicism and offers a new argument for the coherence and motivation of nouvelle théologie and th...

»Operation Solomon» was one of the most remarkable rescue efforts in modern history, in which more than 14,000 Ethiopian Jews were airlifted to Isr...

This new edition of the Oxford Bible Atlas, with 27 maps and 81 full-color illustrations, has been thoroughly revised to bring it up to date with r...

The Oxford Bible Commentary is an exciting new ecumenical verse-by-verse commentary on the whole Bible, including all the books of the Apocrypha, f...