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Mining information from mythology, folklore, religious texts, and fairy tales from around the world, a foremost expert on symbols explains word origins and their meanings. The ultimate symbols are the letters and words in language as Bayley moves beyond mere pictures to understand the vital messages that have been ignored or lost across the centuries.

One Light, Many Lanterns is a contemplative journey through the rituals that connect people across faiths, cultures, and time. The world’s religions can look endlessly different—different names, buildings, prayers, customs, and rules. But beneath those differences, many traditions return to the same human needs: to begin again, to remember, to cleanse, to fast, to gather, to walk toward what matters, to practice mercy, and to sit quietly before mystery.

The Cult of Nefertiti: Initiation, Mysticism, and the Forbidden Doctrine of Light is a profound work of esoteric apocrypha and comparative Egyptian theology. Written, compiled, and edited by Marilynn Hughes, the book presents a meticulously reconstructed master system of Solar Gnosticism that traces the evolution of the soul’s relationship with raw creation. Moving beyond traditional anthropomorphic gods and institutionalized priesthoods, the text serves as a transformative map across six distinct volumes and seventeen liturgical books.

In The Revolt Against Religion, celebrated rationalist Joseph McCabe examines one of the defining intellectual movements of the modern age: humanity’s growing rejection of traditional religious authority. In this survey of history from the Renaissance and the Enlightenment through the rise of...

The five world religions are Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Each religion has a different history, a different prophet, and a different set of rituals and traditions, all coming to the same conclusion. That conclusion is this: To honor that which is divine is to honor one’s self and to honor one’s fellow man. A good, righteous, virtuous life looks the same in every religion: It is to live with truth, kindness, respect, and forgiveness, for one’s self and for others.

The Thomas Keating Reader gathers for the first time 30 articles (some never published elsewhere) to offer a valuable overview of some of the main strands of Fr. Thomas’ thinking and practice on centering prayer, lectio divina, and interreligious dialogue. Rich with insight and humanity, The Thomas Keating Reader offers a broad introduction to the concepts that have animated Contemplative Outreach and reveals the gifts and challenges of the practice of the spiritual life.

Ostensibly written by an English knight, The Book of Marvels and Travels claim to recount his experiences in Egypt, the Levant, India, and China. It describes a journey from Europe to Jerusalem and further into Asia, and the many weird and wonderful peoples and practices of the East. The author claims to have traveled in land populated by Amazons, dog-headed people, cannibals, one-footed tribes, and Pygmies.

Finally! A clear, concise, and informative overview of the beliefs and practices of the world’s great world religions. As both a wellspring of hope and an author of tragedy, religion has profoundly shaped the great civilizations of human history. An unequivocal force in the ancient world, religion continues to fire the imagination of millions in our own time and remains a fascinating index of human aspiration and creativity.

何かわからないけどおもしろそう. この直感を大事にしていますかまずはこの直感に向かって行動してみると今よりももっと楽しく恵まれた生き方を授かるかもしれません.

Now in an updated second edition, Gabriel Said Reynolds tells the story of Islam in this brief survey, beginning with Muhammad's early life and rise to power, then tracing the origins and development of the Qur'an juxtaposed with biblical literature, and concluding with an overview of modern and fundamentalist narratives of the origin of Islam. Reynolds offers a fascinating look at the structure and meaning of the Qur'an, revealing the ways in which biblical language is used to advance the Qur'an's religious meaning. 

You've seen them riding down the street...dark pants, white shirts, dark ties, with a black, square name badge over their breast pocket. Baby-faced, and oddly handsome, these young missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seem to be everywhere. They have been lampooned on TV, in the movies, and on Broadway. They are endlessly mocked, yet they seem to always take the criticism with a smile. You've seen them, but do you really know their story? I do.

This deeply personal book explores faith, agency, and spiritual discernment. Marlene Z Kaiser, a lifelong seeker and social worker, blends memoir, observation, and practical reflection to address an important question: What separates a true religion from a cult? Beginning with childhood experiences shaped by visual disability, family illness, and exposure to Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, and Latter-day Saint traditions, she traces her lifelong effort to understand God, conscience, and choice.

Acclaimed author, process-oriented therapist, and earlier Jungian analyst Arnold Mindell teaches us how to find the power to make our own choices and control our own lives. Drawing on his experiences with "witch-doctors" and shamans in Africa, Japan, Russia, and India, Mindell leads us on a "death walk" through our worst fears and deepest emotional crises to wake our inner shaman - which he calls our "dreamingbody." Methods for tapping the wisdom hidden in crises free our own internal sorcery for use in our daily lives. These methods enable us to become whole from within and to avoid the phantoms of unrealistic hopes and desires that limit our lives.

How do we make sense of the world's different religions? In today's globalized society, religion is deeply intertwined with every issue we see on the news. But talking about multiple religions can be contentious. Are different faiths compatible somehow? And how can we know whether one religion is more true than another? In this creative thought experiment, Peter Kreeft invites us to encounter dialogues on the world's great faiths.

David Suchet sets out to establish what connects three of the world's major religions - and critically what divides them - as he travels the world on a personal pilgrimage of discovery.

Catholic Order of the Holy Mass is a clear and reverent audiobook designed to help you better understand, follow, and appreciate the Holy Mass. Whether you're preparing for Mass, deepening your faith, or simply seeking a greater understanding of Catholic worship, this audiobook offers a meaningful and engaging listening experience.

Explore the mysterious winged messengers uniting Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in this captivating religious history. Whether you are seeking spiritual comfort during a quiet morning commute or winding down for a reflective evening, this calm and reverent audio journey bridges the gap between...

Confront the ultimate mystery of mortality through a gripping global history of the soul's journey beyond the grave. Whether you are navigating personal grief or seeking a contemplative listen during your daily commute, this deep dive into comparative religion offers profound comfort and...

The human quest for the divine didn't just build world religions; it actively forged the foundations of global history. Whether you are seeking deeper meaning during a daily commute or reflecting on the forces that unite us, this thought-provoking journey delivers sweeping historical insights...

Uncover awe-inspiring world mythology and ancient origin stories that define humanity's oldest search for cosmic meaning. Perfect for an evening wind-down or a reflective morning commute, this captivating exploration reveals how our ancestors answered the ultimate question: where did we come...