The seven Manichaean papyrus codices of the fourth or fifth century were discovered in illicit excavation in 1929 in the Egyptian desert. They were acquired in about equal halves by A. Chester Beat…
First published in 1978, The Nag Hammadi Library was widely acclaimed by critics and scholars alike. Containing many of the writings of the Gnostics since the time of Christ, this was the work that…
Featuring both careful exegetical study and exciting contemporary exposition, the fifteen chapters of Called to Be Church each first interpret the text of Acts as Scripture and then engage Acts for…
White privilege and racial injustice persist in the Church; and despite a commitment to promote justice for all, racism is a reality of life, and has been since before the founding of our nation. I…
This bestselling text by Haddon Robinson, considered by many to be the "teacher of preachers," has sold over 300,000 copies and is a contemporary classic in the field. It offers students, pastors, …
Volume 5; The Islamic world in the age of western dominance , offers a fascinating glimpse into the local dimensions of that revival and how, by extension, regional connections have been forged. Sy…
This introductory presents to students the twelve major world religious traditions including ancient religions, western and eastern religions traditions. Each religion is considered in three equal …
The New Cambridge History of Islam is a comprehensive history of Islamic civilization, tracing its development from its beginnings in seventh-century Arabia to its wide and varied presence in the g…
Muslim and Modernity: Culture and Society since 1800 provides a comprehensive overview of Muslim culture and society since 1800. Robert Hefner's thought-provoking account of the political and intel…
The New Cambridge History of Islam is devoted to the history of the western Islamic lands from the political fragmentation of the eleventh century to the beginnings of European colonialsm towards …