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An important new monograph that re-examines Hobbes's political writings in the context of the rest of his corpus and the work of his contemporaries.

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Thomas Hobbes' most enduring work, "Leviathan", is a key text in the study of political philosophy. Explaining the philosophical background against which the text was written, this book guides the reader to a clear understanding of the text as a whole, and then, explores the reception and influence of this classic philosophical work.

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Thomas Hobbes is widely considered to have been ahead of his time. His work, "Leviathan", is a key text in the study of political philosophy. This book explains the philosophical background against which the book was written and the key themes inherent in the text.

Thomas Hobbes is one of the foremost British philosophers. This title covers those areas of philosophy where Hobbes is a key player: metaphysics; epistemology; moral philosophy; political philosophy; the philosophy of religion. It explores Hobbes' philosophical method and offers an account of the historical background to Hobbes' thought.

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Thomas Hobbes is one of the foremost British philosophers. This title covers those areas of philosophy where Hobbes is a key player: metaphysics; epistemology; moral philosophy; political philosophy; the philosophy of religion. It explores Hobbes' philosophical method, and offers an account of the historical background to Hobbes' thought.

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It breaks new ground in using sociological theory to interpret the importance of the search for the self and will be of interest to students of American religious history and life, contemporary social trends and problems, and mass media, politics and religion.

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This text, written by an American scholar, highlights one of the lesser-known aspects of Islam called Mahdism, which centers belief on a rightly guided one, a prophet who will at some point return to earth to rally Muslims and make the world right.

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Donna Orsuto examines the Hebrew Scriptures and shows how the concept of holiness is intimately intertwined with the idea of God, who is "Wholly Other" and transcendent, and yet paradoxically calls us into intimacy. She offers a contemporary Christian understanding of holiness.

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Social scientists, philosophers of religion, feminists, biblical scholars, historians, moral theologians and systematic theologians reflect on "holiness". The book is divided into: the idea of holiness, holiness and scripture, holiness and Christian tradition, and holiness and contemporary issues.

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Social scientists, philosophers of religion, feminists, biblical scholars, historians, moral theologians and systematic theologians reflect on "holiness". The book is divided into: the idea of holiness, holiness and scripture, holiness and Christian tradition, and holiness and contemporary issues.

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American church-related liberal arts colleges are dedicated to two traditions: Christian thought and liberal learning. Haynes presents a convincing argument that the post-Holocaust church-related college can participate in the restoration of these ruptured traditions through a commitment to Holocaust Education.

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Composed on the occasion of the poet's near-fatal bout with typhus in 1623, the Devotions contains the essential germ of John Donne's mature thought, embodied in obscurely structured verse/prose divisions. Because of its seeming digressiveness, critics have struggled to understand this most significant of Renaissance texts as a whole. Kate Gartner

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Chris Castaldo takes readers on a fascinating and practical exploration of the challenges and opportunities encountered by Catholics who become Evangelicals. More than just theological insight and historical background, Holy Ground shows you how to emulate the grace and truth of Jesus as you relate to your own Catholic past and the Catholic faith of those you love.

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This book explores the intersection of religion and monstrosity. The first section contains fresh research on the Middle Ages and Early Modern period, and the second explores the topic of religion and monstrosity from the Early Modern to Modern period.

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Bestselling author and worship leader Chris Tomlin and Bible teacher Darren Whitehead guide group members through seven Hebrew words that will help them develop a deeper practice of worship to God.

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The author gives a plain and intellectual statement of what faith is, and how it can honestly and meaningfully be expressed today.

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What religion does not serve as a theater of tears This work addresses this universal phenomenon ranging from Mycenaean Greece up through the tragedy of 9/11. It offers essays on specific topics in religious weeping while also considering issues such as gender, memory, physiology, and spontaneity.

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In his final work Baird offers a critical introduction to the historical paradigm, pointing out its limitations in terms of tracing the paradigm of New Testament formation. Beginning at the start of the Holy Word, he notes its development through context, theological interpretation and application.