"From the late Roman Empire onwards, monasteries and convents were a common sight throughout Europe. But who were monasteries for? What kind of people founded and maintained them? And how did monasticism change over the thousand years or so of the Middle Ages?...

"John Calvin's greatest work, published in several editions as early as 1536 and finally in this definitive edition in 1559, was intended as a theological introduction to the Bible and a vindication of the principles of the Reformation. The central doctrines...

"Finding the path to radiance through deeply felt, sitting meditation. Shares practices to show how sitting meditation can be reconnected to lived, bodily experience and help you rediscover your natural somatic radiance. Explores how the modern thought-focused...

"Lost for many years, this collection draws together over 30 years of spells old and new created by Fiona Horne for everything from traditional topics such as love and relationships, self-care and wellbeing, and money and work, to up-to-the-minute issues such...

"A work intended to uncover the basis of a pessimistic Christianity based on the concept of "original sin" and to recover a spirituality based on the original goodness or "original blessing" of creation"--Publisher's description.

"Join the bestselling author of The Benedict Option and Live Not by Lies on an exploration of the mystery and meaning of the supernatural world and discover that the universe is not what we think it is: it is far more strange, exciting, connected, and...

"Expertly drawing on primary sources to tell the story of the Agapemonites in details for the first time, Stuart Flinders shines a light on the people drawn to the cult -- the forced marriages; the swindled fortunes; the women condemned to asylums; and those...

"Alchemise your unique dreams and desires, glean the magickal tools you need and direct them toward your visions and goals to achieve a Wild Dream Life that you never imagined was possible. Build your Wild Dream Life - a life that is designed by you, that...

"Explores the role hymns play in worship. What shall we sing today, in this time and place? It examines the hymns written by six contemporary hymnwriters in Aotearoa New Zealand. It identifies themes and emphases, and assesses their contribution. The book...

"Drift no more" is a short exploration of tethered faith, helping you consider four tethering points - Christ, church, tradition and gospel - and how to use these anchors well to experience a flourishing faith."--publisher's information.

"One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, ‘Mere Christianity’ has sold millions of copies worldwide. The book brings together C.S. Lewis’s legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out...

"Published to celebrate the Chartwell Trust’s 50th anniversary, Being, Seeing, Making, Thinking: 50 Years of the Chartwell Project conveys the passion and energy driving Chartwell’s visionary work and its impact on the visual arts in New Zealand. Illustrating...

The author presents evidence which he believes proves that the Shroud of Turin "is actually the creation of a clever medieval artist. ... Nickell traces the historical, iconographic, pathological, forensic, and physical and chemical investigations of the...

"A compelling history of how popular phrenology featured in the fates of people living in, and moving through, the settler-colonial world of nineteenth-century Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Innovatively using historical newspapers and other archives,...

How is religious faith affected by our life's experiences? Trish McBride started with a traditional Christian faith. Over time this has evolved into a belief in a God who is free of denominational church boundaries. One poem and prose step at a time, Trish...

"Although the number of Chinese who have become Christians in Aotearoa New Zealand has never been particularly large, the impact and influence of the Christian church on the Chinese communities in this country has been significant. Chinese and European...

"Anthropologists David A. Palmer and Elijah Siegler explore the globalization of Daoism: the interactions between international spiritual tourists, traditional Chinese monks, and American scholar-practitioners at the sacred Daoist mountain of Huashan, China....

"Today's technology has overtaken religion as the chief influence on twenty-first century life and community. In Tech Agnostic, Harvard and MIT's influential humanist chaplain Greg Epstein explores what it means to be a critical thinker with respect to this...

"EACH OF YOU ARE A SHEPHERD AND EACH OF YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR FLOCK" This profound statement by Prophet Muhammad (s) compels us to recognise that we are all leaders at some level. But what makes someone a good leader? And how does each and everyone of...

"The author walks through each verse in Psalm 23, thoroughly examining its 3 depictions of the believer's union with Christ as sheep and shepherd, traveler and companion, and guest and host"--Publisher's description.

"Is Atheism more rational than Monotheism? Atheists claim so, but this fascinating, original and meticulously researched masterpiece proves otherwise. Exploring the Modern Atheistic movement in its failed attempts to confront the baffling scientific mysteries...

"In a literary showdown with the Four Horsemen of the New Atheism--Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Sam Harris--Metaxas neatly skewers them with their own swords. Along the way he presents breathtaking evidence from the fields of...

"The Grimoire Encyclopaedia is a work of unparalleled magical scholarship which expands the field of grimoire study far beyond its previous boundaries. Including one hundred chapters on individual grimoires and important books, a table of the spirits found in...

"The Grimoire Encyclopaedia is a work of unparalleled magical scholarship which expands the field of grimoire study far beyond its previous boundaries. Including one hundred chapters on individual grimoires and important books, a table of the spirits found in...

"Hinduism is a fascinating and widespread religion with a diverse array of traditions, practices, scriptures, and deities. In Hinduism For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you'll get a clear view into this widely-practiced and ancient creed. The book contains an...

"The myths, legends, and superstitions of the past offer a window into how common people made sense of their world. Because they were excluded from the halls of academia and the seats of power, they had no choice but to get on with day-to-day life, healing,...

"Presents magickal techniques with crystals for warding off harmful energies, binding, and curse breaking, including crystal grids, amulets, spells, and rituals; Explains how to discern the symptoms of psychic attack and offers multiple methods for cleansing...

"Shows how the revelations emerging from quantum physics can wake us up from the disempowering spell of the scientific materialist worldview and help dispel the collective madness that has befallen our species. Explains for readers with no physics background...

"Love and Numbers reveals the significance of numbers and helps you to uncover hidden truths about your personality and how you relate to the people in your life"--Publisher's description.

"Brenna Blain explores the idea that God can handle our toughest questions, struggles, and doubts, challenging the assumption that voicing these concerns leads to shame or rejection. Blain encourages readers to see these questions not as obstacles but as...

"In recent years, many of us have been asking: How do we rest well? Changing patterns of work, and social, and economic pressures have left people wondering is there a better way to rest-to really rest? We're convinced that there is, and we've created a...

"Jesus Warned the World Would Hate Christians. "If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you" (John 15:18). As cultural hostility toward Christianity intensifies, many Christians have grown more reluctant to advocate for biblical...

"Christians today are hungry for authentic spiritual experiences, yet all too often they don't have the knowledge of or relationship with the Holy Spirit that is the key to a fully alive spirituality. In The Familiar Stranger, pastor and author Tyler Staton...

"We are told that, in dreaming, anything is possible. Dreams are imaginings that are not supposedly linked to concrete experience or action or inhibited by the social and political disadvantages that may come from one's class position, race, ethnicity, or...

"How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel over an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, showing how...

"In this landmark work, internationally beloved teacher of meditation and mindfulness Jack Kornfield reveals that you can be happy now, this minute, with the keys to inner freedom. In his first major book in several years, the inspiring author of the classic A...

"Do you ever wish you had more faith, but struggle to make religious belief fit with modern assumptions about the world and human life? With a rare combination of empathy, open-mindedness, and persuasive argument, Ross Douthat offers a blueprint for thinking...

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"In this positive and practical book, Gavin Ortlund looks to the Scriptures to discover a way in which to disagree with others that leads to greater understanding, peace and love -- and that shows a watching world something of Jesus. This is a much-needed...

"Where will you go? After more than 20 years of devotion to the Mormon church, Alyssa Grenfell decided it was time to find out. Join her in a journey of faith deconstruction with this definitive manual to rebuilding after Mormonism. Consider this the last...

"An actual and objective guide to understanding Kabbalah - a spiritual practice, also known as the "received tradition," that's connected to Judaism. This easy-to-follow resource walks you through how to connect to and better understand the Kabbalistic way of...

"An enticing and entrancing new telling of ancient Greek myths Gripping tales that abound with fantastic characters and astonishing twists and turns, Greek myths confront what it means to be mortal in a world of powerful forces beyond human control. Little...

"Are you ready to change your narrative and live a different story today? If you're weary from the struggle and ready to experience life as God intended, this book will help you explore the tactics of Satan, equip you to overcome spiritual battles, and remind...

"Filled with examples of ritual, symbolism and an extensive collection of Artemis myths and folklore, this work is a comprehensive compilation of all things Artemis, and her fundamental role in the communal, political and ritual development of the Greco-Roman...

"The Goddess is essential to the heart of all existence. To meet her is to love her and to be embraced by her love in return. Feel her essence and dance her into the wild and free expression of the life force she is. Through the Goddess, you will connect to...

"From the bestselling author of The Art of Stillness, a revelatory exploration of the abiding clarity and calm to be found in quiet retreat. Pico Iyer has made more than 100 retreats over the past three decades to a small Benedictine hermitage, high above the...

"Schniedewind draws on ancient inscriptions, archaeology, and anthropology, as well as a close reading of the biblical text itself, to trace the communal origin of biblical literature. Scribes were educated through apprenticeship rather than in schools. The...

"Kyle Gray wants you to know that angels are with you. You don't have to be a believer to invite the angels into your life. You don't have to be religious to have felt their presence. The angels see you, they love you, and they are ready to support you if you...

"Stacey and Paul Martino are finally releasing their book to share their unique Relationship Development Methodology with the world. The surprising paradigm the Martinos' have uncovered has been The Missing Piece in our knowledge of human relationships. They...

"Times of transition, especially in midlife or later life, are ideal moments for recalibrating our priorities and habits. Ken Boa and Jenny Abel give us the practical tools and eternal perspective needed to evaluate our God-given gifts, skills, wisdom,...

"Filled with encouraging and honest reflections, beautifully designed Scripture memory pages, and wonderful questions to help you process, Fighting Words is a place where you can wrestle, respond to, and take hold of precious truths in God's Word to help you...

"Organized by the seasons of the zodiac, from Aries to Pisces, this guide will showcase the archetypal powers of each season and teach you how to create a ritual regimen you can honor all year long. Filled with fun spells and DIY projects"--Publisher's...

"How, over the course of five centuries, one particular god and one particular Christianity came to dominate late Roman imperial politics and piety The ancient Mediterranean teemed with gods. For centuries, a practical religious pluralism prevailed. How, then,...

"A guide to connecting with the nine dimensions of consciousness Examines how each dimension influences Earth, its levels of creative expression, and the sciences that describe each one. Provides meditations to open you to the experience of each dimension and...

"A fresh, graceful translation of one of the most important and timeless classics--the foundational work of Daoism--by award-winning novelist Ken Liu, who contextualizes and demystifies this famously enigmatic text. Laozi's Dao De Jing was written around 400...

"Delve into the beguiling history of witches and uncover a fascinating world laden with myth, magic and superstition. The Story of Witches offers a tantalising insight into the dark past and modern fascination with the occult in its many forms. Demonic and...

"Do you have a lucky number? Ever wondered why you're instinctively drawn to some numbers more than others? This fascinating insight into the world of numerology explains why--and how to make those numbers work for you. Explore some of the different systems of...

"Featuring a "Who's Who" of voices from the contemporary witchcraft community, A Confluence of Witches is an invitation to practicing witches, and those newly drawn to the craft, to explore the authentic intersections of magic, spirituality, personal...

"In this enchanted sibling to the cult classic Modern Tarot, literary and tarot icon Michelle Tea returns to her magical roots, offering stories, little-known history, traditions, rituals, and spells for any witch seeking a deeper spiritual practice. A...

"The Wiccan Almanac invites you to celebrate eight Wiccan festivals across the year: Imbolc, spring equinox, Beltane, summer solstice, Lammas/Lughnasadh, autumn equinox, Samhain, and winter solstice. From the dawning of spring, through the changing melody of...

"Do you resonate with aspects of Christianity, but struggle with the coherence of its claims? After having a mystical experience that upended her traditional evangelical beliefs, Heather Hamilton reluctantly found herself in this place. Her seeking led to the...

"A compendium of witches through the ages, from earliest prehistory to some of the most significant modern practitioners, Witches explores who and what is a witch. Ranging from such famed historical figures as Marie Laveau, Tituba, Sybil Leek, Isobel Gowdie,...

"There are heroes -- and then there are Greek heroes. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece, and see Atalanta outrun all men before being tricked with golden apples. Soldier through Heracles' twelve labours, shiver in terror under the...

"The next generation of scholars charts new paths for continuing the quest for Jesus of Nazareth. After a decade of stagnation in the study of the historical Jesus, James Crossley and Chris Keith have assembled an international team of scholars to renew the...

"Updated and expanded for a new generation of leaders, Bob Buford's bestseller shows you how to make the second half of life more rewarding than the first.Are you ready to move into the second half of your life? Bob Buford believes the second half of your life...

"New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer explores a life lived in complete and total dependence on God. Drawing on her own experiences and inspiration from the Word of God, Joyce makes the case that in every area of your life--spiritually, relationally,...

"Mysticism is about existential ecstasy - an experience of heightening ones senses and self into a sheer feeling of aliveness. Mystical experiences offer us a practical way to open our thoughts and deepen the sense of our lives, whether through a mainstream...

"Discover your personal animal familiar and open yourself to a new way of working alongside the animal kingdom in your magical practice. More than simple elements to be added to spells, animals are allies who can teach any witch about energy, life force, and...

"God and Sex: the two most powerful and misunderstood words in the English language. The presumed separation between God and Sex has vulgarized both and made them painful, anxiety inducing, and useless to our lives. Lucid, radical and gentle, this long-awaited...

"Do you wrestle with institutional religion but have a desire to encounter God as Divine Love? Trish's book of distilled wisdom, from her 70-year spiritual journey, will encourage and support you on your own journey. Her stories, poems and liturgies will...

"Dis-Ordered: A Christian Journey Through the Problem of Evil & Suffering is a foundational introduction to the common questions and responses Christians have given to the problem of evil throughout time. Paul Anleitner (Master in Christian Thought, Bethel...

"Chanting is more than just words. In Mantra Meditation, renowned Kirtan artist Radhika Das introduces us to the world of modern chanting and reveals its profound origins, showing us that we do not need to be a good singer, a yoga practitioner, or a follower...

"As witches, we tread an ancient path first walked by our mighty ancestors. Many wish for a chance to partake in the same traditions and sacred rituals of days gone by, not realizing that they have the ability to tap into that hereditary knowledge of the first...

"Get ready to make some magic, because Patricia Telesco has crafted a definitive collection of spells, rituals, and more in her enchanting classic, Spinning Spells, Weaving Wonders. The Secrets of Spellcraft Unveiled. Have you ever spent all your time casting...

"Discover hidden lore, walk the wheel of the year, and align yourself with ancient wisdom with the help of Raven Grimassi's classic title, Witchcraft: A Mystery Tradition. Witchcraft's Mysteries Unveiled. The down-to-earth writings of Raven Grimassi are...

"This text is an in-depth study of the old ways of witchcraft, preserving many forgotten or misplaced practices. The book demonstrates that witchcraft is an evolving religion, not a modern construction"--Publisher's description.

"Take your magic to the next level by tapping into the power of invasive plants and applying these recipes and workings to your magical practice. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the magical and practical uses of invasive plants while providing...

"Discover a magical variety of candle spells and rituals for both the advanced and the novice witch with Patricia Telesco's Mastering Candle Magic. Learn the Secret to Successful Candle Spells. Get ready to set your magic alight! Mastering Candle Magic by...

""The Miracle of Right Thought" is a self-help book written by Orison Swett Marden, a prominent figure in the New Thought movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into the power of positive thinking, the impact of thoughts on...

"A visionary but practical sharing of how spiritual insights, and deepening our inner lives, can impact leadership for social change. Over the past half-century, the issues facing activists have changed, as has our understanding and awareness of spirituality....

"Ghost stories, their origins and why we love them. We all know the same ghosts: it's simply a question of how doggedly they haunt us. Part-chilling tale, part-memoir, part-cultural exploration, Haunted: Ghost Stories and Their Afterlives takes us through some...

"Almost every ancient culture believed that human civilization and consciousness has progressively declined since an erstwhile Golden Age or Satya Yuga till the current age of greed and lies, discord and strife, called the Iron Age or Kali Yuga. Unfortunately,...

"The history of the Teutonic Knights is one of crusading in an era of wars, intrigues, assassinations and betrayals. Originally established as a hospital order during the Third Crusade in the Holy Land in the late 12th century, the order evolved into a...

""The Daily Tao" is an invitation to choose peace over distraction, flexibility over fear, and wisdom over turmoil. The Tao Te Ching was written in 400 BCE by the Chinese sage Laozi and has since become one of the most often translated works of literature,...

"Discover the 7 powers of cat magick - protection, independence, affirmation, healing, communication, the supernatural, and connection - and tap into the benevolent energy and wisdom of feline magick that will nourish and elevate you to awaken your own...

"Discover the Manifesting Powers of Your Mind. Before the bestsellers of The Secret and The Law of Attraction, Neville Goddard was conveying the revolutionary message that reality is directly impacted by the perspective and consciousness of the observer....

"A radical exploration of the power and public (mis)representation of women's bodies, from ancient mysteries to the present day.Wild and strange stories have been told about the female body since antiquity. While legends of poisoned hymens and fanged vaginas...

"A Wild Witch is someone who has discovered the true source of magic. She finds it in the elements of the earth, the ways of healing herbs and scented flowers, the ocean's tides, the cycle of the moon, and the energies of the planets. By becoming intimate with...

"Returning to the topic of her beloved classic bestseller Return to Love, spiritual guide Marianne Williamson builds on the ideas introduced in that book to lead us toward the light through the inspiring guidance of the mystic Jesus. In Return to Love:...

"Looks at the history of Christian persecution from the early Church to the present, the causes of that persecution, and what Christians can do about it"--Publisher's description.

"One of the most eminent poets and essayists of the last century in Italy, Tito Casini (1897-1987) devoted the last years of his life to a passionate protest against the desecration of the centuries-old Roman liturgy, the spiritual home of millions and a...

"What to Believe? is an engaging introduction to radical theology for spiritual seekers, "Nones," and others outside the academy as well as students in philosophy, religion, and theology departments who are curious about what religion can mean today, 60 years...