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A Catholic Classic—UPDATED AND EXPANDED! For 2,000 years, Catholicism—the largest religion in the world and in the United States—has shaped global history on a scale unequaled by any other institution. Triumph offers an accessible, affirmative, and exciting entry into that history. Inside...

In 1946, a single English word appeared in the Bible for the first time. That word was homosexuals. Independent historian and researcher Kathy Baldock traces how this modern term—unknown to the biblical world—was inserted into 1 Corinthians 6:9–10, reshaping Christian theology, fracturing families, and fueling decades of church policy and culture wars that continue today.

IIIT Books-In-Brief Series is a valuable collection of the Institute's key publications written in condensed form to give listeners a core understanding of the main contents of the original. Shaikh Muhammad al-Tahir ibn Ashur is the most renowned Zaytuna Imam and one of the great Islamic scholars of the 20th century. The publication of this translation of Shaikh Ibn Ashur's Treatise on Maqasid al-Shari'ah is a breakthrough in studies on Islamic law in the English language.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Is the concept of Jihad as violent as often portrayed, or are there deeper, more ethical teachings within Islam that govern its true meaning and application? In a world rife with misconceptions, isn't it crucial to understand the essence of Jihad and...

Il Vaticano è un luogo unico, un'isola di ineguagliabile bellezza. Nelle sue pietre sono incisi quasi due millenni di eventi tumultuosi, di ardente spiritualità, aberrante crudeltà e fuoco creativo. Oggi è lo Stato più piccolo del mondo, ma in esso è concentrato un patrimonio culturale e artistico immenso.

In the second century BCE, the rolling hills of Judea became the crucible for one of the most asymmetric and consequential conflicts in ancient history. The story of Judas Maccabeus is not merely a chronicle of military brilliance or a provincial revolt against a distant empire. It is the narrative of a defining moment when a civilization’s faith, identity, and future hung precariously in the balance.

With a sweeping and witty examination of religion's history, alongside fascinating doses of science and philosophy, Craig A. James has opened an exciting new way to understand the pervasiveness of modern religions. Thousands of authors have written about the how, when, and what of religion, but few have dared ask "Why?" The Religion Virus will finally give you that "Aha!" moment — that is, why religion evolved from simple spirituality into the vast monotheistic system that pervades Western society.

How did a remote desert people change the course of world history? In the seventh century AD, the Eastern Roman Empire collapsed—defeated by the rising power of Arabia. How did this happen? And why then? In this gripping new history, Nick Holmes offers a fresh view of the end of the Ancient...

From the prize-winning author of The Ottomans, a myth-busting history of Muslim–Jewish relations, tracing fourteen centuries of cooperation and conflict. Today, the dominant narrative of the relationship between Jewish and Muslim peoples assumes a long history of violent hostility. In Children...

لندرة الحصول على هذا الكتاب جاءت هذه القراءة لتلخص لنا كتاب يوم كان الرب أنثى للكاتبة مارلين ستون والذي يتحدث عن أقدم العبادات عندما كانت المرأة بطريقة عجيبة قادرة على الخلق أو ما ظنه الناس عندها خلقًا. يتضمن الكتاب ثلاثة عشر فصلًا إضافة إلى المقدمة الخاصة بالمترجم، ويتحدث الكتاب عن العديد من الأماكن التي نشأت على تقديس الربة الأنثى، منذ العصر الحجري القديم وحتى ظهور الديانات السماوية.

There has never been a nation like the United States of America. Its impact on the world is unprecedented in all of human history. After two and a half centuries of existence, it is difficult to imagine what the world would be like without it. But how did it come into existence? Who has really done justice to this astonishing story? Innumerable books have been written about the American Revolution, but the definitive treatment of the full story simply does not exist—certainly not in our generation.

A continent divided. A war that reshaped the world. The Thirty Years War (1618–1648) began as a bitter religious conflict within the fractured Holy Roman Empire—but it would erupt into one of the most devastating and transformative wars in European history. What started as a clash between Protestant and Catholic states soon spiraled into a brutal struggle for power, drawing in the great kingdoms of Europe and leaving millions dead.

A sobrevivência do povo judeu, mantendo sua identidade, durante quase 2000 anos não é algo fácil de explicar, considerando numerosos episódios de preconceitos, segregação, perseguições, conversões forçadas, massacres e expulsões. Mais ainda, este mesmo povo lutou para se transformar em nação, com território, estrutura jurídico-política, língua própria, cultura e todos os demais elementos que caracterizam um Estado Nacional.

Why did Jews become devoted Democrats, and why did the Democrats turn on them? For the past 100 years, Jews have famously been at the forefront of every liberal cause in America. They were overrepresented in the Civil Rights Movement, in the Labor movement, the pro-choice movement, and the LGBT...

The Sai Chalisa is a beautiful hymn in praise of Sai Baba, which elaborates on his miracles, teachings, and compassion. Sai Baba is considered a great saint and an incarnation of God, who grants devotees mental peace, prosperity, and relief from life's challenges. Baba's teachings emphasise universal brotherhood, service, and compassion, which convey the message of serving humanity.

El infame campo de concentración de Auschwitz fue diseñado para borrar nombres, cuerpos y conciencias. Sin embargo, algunos prisioneros sobrevivieron porque el sistema los necesitaba. Este libro cuenta la historia de uno de ellos. El dentista de Auschwitz es el testimonio de Benjamin Jacobs, quien fue obligado a ejercer su profesión en el corazón mismo del exterminio nazi.

O livro da Mitologia, de Thomas Bulfinch, nos encanta com os mais belos mitos, em que se encontram os episódios de Prometeu e Pandora, Apolo e Dafne, Juno e suas rivais, Perseu e Medusa, Minerva e Níobe, entre tantas outras lendas greco-romanas, além dos mitos nórdicos e egípcios. Embora o...

Is Christianity really a white man's religion? Is it any good for Black people? Can a faith once used to enslave also empower Black lives? In The Gospel and My Black Skin, Dr. JP Foster boldly tackles the complex, often unspoken questions many Black people are asking today. As Christian...

This complete audio presentation of Shri Garun Puran reveals the profound spiritual truths of Sanatan Dharma, offering deep insights into life, death, and the journey of the soul after death. Inside this audiobook, you will discover: The journey of the soul after death The laws of karma and...

Discover the extraordinary period of Christian history when thousands fled to the Egyptian desert and changed the faith forever. Between 270 and 450 CE, something unprecedented happened in Christianity. As the faith transitioned from persecuted minority to imperial religion, thousands of believers made a radical choice: they walked into the desert. Not fleeing persecution, but fleeing comfort. Not seeking death, but seeking a different kind of life entirely.