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This study written by Bishop Kenneth Cragg, one of the world's leading Islamicists, is an introduction to the New Testament that takes into account the issues of central interest to Muslims. Exploring the significance of the figure of Jesus not only in the Christian Bible, but also in the Qur'an, Muslim poetry and Muslim devotion.

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This comprehensive study traces the long history of the Jewish people and their faith from the land of Canaan in the second millennium BCE to the controversies of the twenty-first century.

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Prominent Iranian journalist and political activist, Houshang Asadi was used to being arrested. This time, however, was different. Little did he know in 1983 he would spend the next six years being brutally, mindlessly tortured by the very people he supported. Brother Hamid, Asadi's torturer, stopped at nothing to extract his 'confessions'.

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A visionary novel about our interconnected world, about the collision of horror and humanity, from the Man Booker-shortlisted master of the spine-tingling tale

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The second volume in a series offering a global approach to religious and ethical questions, this book brings together original work from some of the world's most well-known specialists in the field of of religion, sex and gender.

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Science and religion have always been at each others throats, right

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Presents exciting new feminist research that challenges gender discrimination and male authority in Islamic legal tradition

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The prophet Muhammad is thought to be one of the most influential figures in human history, but how should he be acknowledged by Christian culture Bishop Kenneth Cragg attempts to give this question a direct answer.

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A biography of Muhammad which provides insight into his life and his role in the development of Islam, and looks at his continued influence today, with regards to issues such as jihad, apostasy, the status of women, the Salman Rushdie incident and interfaith relationships.

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This is a collection of prayers and devotional writings in contemporary worship in the Muslim world. Drawing on a range of sources representing the spiritual influence, this book traces and analyzes the evolution of Islamic theological thought from the early saints and mystics to the present day.

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Zebiri analyses modern Muslim writings on Christianity and Christian writings on Islam to provide an overview of the more important contrasts and similarities between the two religions, and to shed light on some of the reasons for misunderstandings and failures in communication, past and present.

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Aiming to provide clues to the many forms and expressions of mysticism, by considering some of the major religious traditions of both East and West, this book explores two principal areas: monistic mysticism and theistic mysticism. The search for the mystical through other means is also discussed.

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Often quoted yet highly divisive, Nietzsche remains an enigma long after his death. This title examines the philosopher's work in the context of his tumultuous childhood and Christian upbringing. It discusses his infamous declaration that God is dead, his posthumous association with Nazism, and his criticisms of conventional morality.

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Islamist, Scholar, Bomb-maker Spy

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How should we conquer death Our eternal existential question. The unspokenwhyof all action and thought. Death is all around us but unseen. A shadow companion who haunts our gnawing anxieties over what the future holds. The virus. The stab of doubt in every lump beneath the skin. Can anyone overcome the fear of dying

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The chilling modern classic on the disastrous war in Afghanistan, now available in paperback

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A jargon-free guide to how investment funds operate and how they have broken free of financial crises to grow and prosper

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Opera is often dismissed as outdated and excessive, and perceived to be characterised by excessive passions, sumptuous costumes, and ill-mannered divas. Revealing the diverse reasons behind opera's lasting appeal, this title introduces the agendas that have governed its composition, production and reception over the last four centuries.

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A hilarious andanarchic portrait of a downwardly mobile family in post-crash Dublin

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A wide-ranging tour of the field, from its beginnings in nuclear physics to the discovery of quarks to present-day research into string theory, the mystery of antimatter, and the search for the elusive God particle.

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This text explores the central role of prayer in the history and psychology of religion through the ages, from ancient indigenous prayer rituals to large-scale public worship. It includes coverage of prayer in philosophy, mysticism, in prophetic religion and in public worship.