Religion

The Closed Circle offers an unprecedented inside view into how one of the world's most influential Islamist groups operates. Lorenzo Vidino marshals unique interviews with prominent former members and associates of the Muslim Brotherhood in the West, shedding light on why and how people join and leave the organization.

Aliens, nuclear war and talking dolphins; this book is a study of the weird and wonderful world of the Posadists

The Enneagram of Belonging Workbook, the interactive companion to Chris Heuertz's The Enneagram of Belonging, offers a groundbreaking guide for practicing self-compassion as the next journey beyond self-awareness.

Fascinated by the myth of Cupid and Psyche throughout his life, C. S. Lewis reimagines their story from the perspective of Psyche's sister, Orual.

Arranged thematically, Vikings: A History of the Norse People is an illustrated guide to the Norsemen, from exploration, trade and settlement to weaponry, religion, and their legacy.

Happily, we do not have to remain trapped by the past. His Holiness reveals how life-enhancing Buddhist practices, as relevant today as they have ever been, can help us break free from the cycles of suffering that ensnare us. He encourages us to broaden our outlook and to adjust our personal values. And he gives us the tools to deal with any negative emotions we may experience in the process.Practical, step-by-step exercises, steeped in wisdom, show how to make the most of each moment; how to undo the negative effects of past deeds; and how you can enjoy spiritual growth and find deep inner happiness.

As Smith Wigglesworth explains the role and function of spiritual gifts, he provides important safeguards for the proper exercise of these manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Through his simples yet inspiring words, you will find out how to-Deal with evil powers-Use your spiritual gifts wisely-Minister healing to others-Guard against false words of guidance-Receive God's wisdom for your life-Serve others in Christ's love-Follow the leading of the Holy SpiritLearn from Smith Wigglesworth's personal experiences as he ministered to thousands through the power of the Holy Spirit! By discovering how to receive and operate in the gifts of the Spirit, you can be the instrument God uses to transmit His love and miracles to others.'Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts." -I Corinthians 14:1 NKJVGod confirmed Smith Wigglesworth's ministry through powerful signs and wonders. A few of these included the restoration of hearing and sight, the creative formation of missing limbs, the disappearance of cancerous growths, the recover of mental wholeness by the violently insane, and the raising of several people from the dead. His words continue to provide spiritual, financial, emotional, and physical healing as they inspire and build faith.

For the first time in a printed book, New Testament Hebrew manuscripts. Dr. Al Garza has put together some of the most neglected Hebrew New Testament texts in the world. Rarely seen or studied. Can they go back to the time of the Apostles? Was the New Testament written in Hebrew and Greek? See photos of Hebrew Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Look at Hebrew Paul, James, Jude, and Revelation. This is a breakthrough in textual studies of the New Testament.Dr. Al Garza is an Associate Scholar in Linguistic Context of the Bible from Hebrew University's Israel Institute of Biblical Studies.

Long after ordination in 1963, John Main discovered that the form of prayer advocated by the swami already existed within the mainstream of Western Christianity but had fallen into disuse. From then on, he was to devote his life to restoring this form of Christian meditation to its rightful place within the Church. His work began with the foundation of a meditation centre at Ealing Abbey in London and led, some years later, to the foundation of the Benedictine Priory of Montreal and the establishment of a worldwide spiritual family linked through the daily practice of meditation. Neil McKenty paints an attractive portrait of this compelling Irish monk whose teaching and writing on meditation were to transform the lives of thousands of men and women.

Almost every day for 35 years, Arthur Stace spent hours writing a single word - Eternity - on and around the streets of Sydney. Sometimes his mission took him much further afield, to country New South Wales and even to Melbourne.Stace's identity was a mystery for more than two decades. Then, after his 'unmasking' in 1956, he became a reluctant folk hero. By the time he died, in 1967, his was a household name and the word Eternity was ingrained in the soul of Sydney. It still is.In this long-awaited biography, the full story of Arthur Stace's life is told for the first time in vivid and often surprising detail. Drawing upon many original sources, some never before made public, this book will engross Christians and non-believers alike - anyone who loves a great Australian story.

This classic work of Reformed theology is the second of four volumes now available in English.

This translation presents the Analects in a revolutionary new format that, for the first time in any language, distinguishes the original words of the Master from the later sayings of his disciples and their followers, enabling readers to experience China's most influential philosophical work in its true historical, social, and political context.