Avoiding the traps of sensational political exposes and specialized scholarly Orientalism, Carl Ernst introduces readers to the profound spiritual resources of Islam while clarifying diversity and debate within the tradition. Framing his argument in terms of religious studies, Ernst describes how Protestant definitions of religion and anti-Muslim prejudice have affected views of Islam in Europe and America. He also covers the contemporary importance...

The traditional Jew has always accepted the study of Torah as central to his or her way of life. But without the ability to effectively analyze and interpret the text, one misses the opportunity to gain a deep and authentic appreciation of the Torah's beauty and profundity. In “Studying the Torah: A Guide to In-Depth Interpretation”, Avigdor Bonchek equips the reader with the proper analytic methods to make reading the Bible both a serious pursuit...

A varied and fascinating look at sin, confession and pardon in Judaism. Through a series of lively introductions and commentaries, almost forty contributors-men and women, scholars, rabbis, theologians and poets, representing all Jewish denominations-examine the history of confession in Judaism, its roots in the Bible, its evolution in rabbinic and modern thought, and the very nature of confession for men and women today. Featuring the traditional...

This book will help you to appreciate the wisdom of the world's oldest monotheistic religion; to understand what it means to be a Jew; to recognize the key Jewish festivals and the different aspects of Jewish practice and belief; to avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling and in personal relationships. Judaism is the world's oldest monotheistic religion. While the number of its adherents has always been small, its principles and ethics have...

Chakras are energy helms of light that actually receive, accomplish, regulate and emit energy. They always attach the emotional, physical and divine energy within you to the divine and higher-dimensional loveliness around you. From the view of spiritual and healing development, each chakra is a sole and a perfect reflection of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Like discrete and multifaceted computer disks, chakras include a wealth...

Covenant & Conscience-A Groundbreaking Journey to the Heart of Halakha "Anyone curious about the Jewish way of life, yet dissatisfied with much of contemporary Jewish theology and practice-repelled, perhaps, by the cheap and vulgar apologetics of those who seek to justify and sustain some of the tradition's systematic immoralities, who smugly deny expression to any doubt or uncertainty, claiming a monopoly on absolute truth-is invited to join me on...

This book is a collection of letters and treatises by Bediuzzaman about resurrection and its basis in Islam. It includes the famous 10th Word from the book The Words.

Practical Guidance for Pastors Each compact topical ministerial handbook in the new Pastoral Pocket Guides series helps equip and empower pastors and church leaders to carry out the day-to-day work of Christian ministry with excellence and confidence. In the Communion guide you'll find: • Communion meditation prompts • Scriptures and suggested prayers • Communion service ideas for particular occasions and special days • Guidelines for Communion...

Practical Guidance for Pastors Each compact topical ministerial handbook in the new Pastoral Pocket Guides series helps equip and empower pastors and church leaders to carry out the day-to-day work of Christian ministry with excellence and confidence. In the Hospital Visits guide you'll find: • Tips for preparing for a visit • Practical guidance for your visit and follow up ideas • Scriptures and prayers to share • Active listening tips,...

A step-by-step guide to cultivating volunteers who thrive within the Jewish community. We can never forget that volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers must be motivated, but volunteer organizations also need to maximize volunteer satisfaction. Blaming one or the other for the failures prevalent today in the world of Jewish volunteering helps no one. The search is for a win-win strategy. Cultivating successful volunteers in the twenty-first century...