Religious Studies

The name “Aleister Crowley” instantly conjures visions of diabolic ceremonies and orgiastic indulgences—and while the sardonic Crowley would perhaps be the last to challenge such a view, he was also much more than “the Beast,” as this authoritative biography shows. Perdurabo—entitled after the magical name Crowley chose when inducted into the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn—traces Crowley’s remarkable journey from his birth as the only son of a wealthy lay preacher to his death in a boarding house as the world’s foremost authority on magick.

For centuries there has been a battle between the institutions of science and spirituality. This divisive struggle has forced people to choose between the observable evidence of scientific discovery and the emotional experience of the spirit. But as technology continues to develop and more is learned about the marvel of human anatomy, these two realities are not as separate as our predecessors believed. Listen as Dr. Wayne Dyer and Dr. Bruce Lipton come together to enlighten us with revelations of the spirit and amazing biological facts uncovered by years of research!

The earth and distant extraterrestrial worlds are reeling in the wake of war and ruin. A powerful insubordinate prince, personified as the dragon, the devil, and the satan, has mounted an unsuccessful insurrection against the kingdom of heaven in a battle of unimaginable destruction. The planets in our solar system, once teeming with life, have been laid waste and left to careen in their orbits tohu va-bohu—desolate and empty. After untold eons of inundated oblivion, the time has finally come to restore the terrestrial realm and appoint a new regent to govern it—Adam, the first man.

The early modern era in Europe set the mold for the Western world today. It was a complex, tragic, yet pivotal time. It marked the transition between the dominance of the Catholic church throughout Western Europe and the present age of science, reason, and skepticism. The path through this transition was an exciting yet bloody and sorrowful one. The wars between Catholics and Protestants in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries rivaled those of the present in cruelty and atrocity. Durant takes us through the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants in France.

In Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart, Russ Ramsey digs into these artists' stories for readers who may be new to art, as well as for lifelong students of art history, to mine the transcendent beauty and hard lessons we can take from their masterpieces and their lives. Each story from some of the history's most celebrated artists applies the beauty of the gospel in a way that speaks to the suffering and hope we all face.

This is the almost-forgotten story of Victorian Britain's strangest religious sect and its wealthy, mostly female, followers who believed they could ascend directly to heaven. Henry James Prince was a rogue Anglican Priest with a flare for the dramatic, and the founder of the Agapemone, or 'Abode of Love'. He also claimed to be the immortal conduit of The Holy Spirit and purportedly engaged in free love and ceremonial sex with his mostly female followers. But Prince's eventual death didn't mark the end of this strange set... he was promptly replaced by another.

From the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through all the major myths born in ancient Greece and Rome, such as Achilles's involvement in the Trojan War; Pluto's kidnapping of the beautiful Proserpina; and the slaying of Medusa by Perseus, the heroic demi-god. You'll also learn all about the wonders of the world as well as the greatest creatures ever recorded in history.

From conception to resurrection, challenge yourself whenever you read God's Word to allow the Spirit's truth to transform and renew us through His written Word.

The first book that explains how to open to the immensity of living with death—and how participating fully in life is the perfect preparation for whatever may come next. In Who Dies?: An Investigation of Conscious Living and Conscious Dying, the Levines provide calm compassion rather than the frightening melodrama of death. A meaningful insight how to participate fully in life as the perfect preparation for whatever may come next, be it sorrow or joy, loss or gain, death or a new wonderment at life.

Religion lurks in the floorboards of our daily lives, whether we want it to or not. A departure from more traditional approaches to "Religion 101," Religion Is Not Done with You gives thought-provoking context to the basics of religious studies by challenging listeners to consider the origins of their assumptions about religion and broaden their perspectives on what religion is and does. Religion scholars and Keeping It 101 podcast duo Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst and Megan Goodwin offer their straightforward, plainspoken overviews of religious studies theory.

This book is a well written concise topical study about what it means to be a soldier for Christ. This is essential in this season where such topics are no longer a feature on the pulpit or discussion points during our bible study sessions.

This book is for those with no church background or a lot of church background. Scripture supports the Five Discipleship Values discussed that all disciples of Christ will need to build an ongoing relationship with Jesus and fulfill His work on earth. Listeners will gain insight and be challenged as the book unfolds through the discovery process of fervent prayer, compassionate outreach, comprehensive Biblical learning, intentional mentoring and equipping, and authentic relationships.

Plunge into the divine insights found within the pages of "The Council of Living Saints; The Meditation of Christian Saint". This enlightening journey reveals the intrinsic wisdom and meditations of Christian saints, unmasking the essence of sainthood. Understand human frailties and discover pathways to transcend personal and worldly limitations through the profound revelations contained within. Let this sacred meditations guide you to deeper self-development, unlocking spiritual and prosperous life of possibilities and potentials.

Character is a significant factor that has been and continues to impact today's generation. Despite its relevance, it is one thing that is not taught in various levels of education and even in some churches. The Bible, along with other articles and research, has proven that character is crucial for the success of every individual. This is why God gave man an image (character) before granting him dominion.

Are you tired of feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from your true purpose? Do you long to unleash your creativity, ignite your passion, and live a life of profound joy and fulfillment? Then it's time to enter The God Zone.

Dieses Buch ist Teil der Reihe “Soziale Fitness“, die sich kritisch mit sozialen Themen auseinandersetzt und hinterfragt, was in Bezug auf das jeweilige Thema allgemein für wahr und für gültig gehalten wird.

In Apocalypse Flame: The Condemned World We Live In, the world teeters between salvation and ruin, offering a deep dive into the calamities of the 21st century. This book combines a provocative narrative with well-researched insights to reveal the flaws within modern civilization. Begin your journey on Earth’s perilous cliffs, navigating the climate crisis and humanity's impact on our planet. Chapter 1 presents a shocking portrayal of our world’s fever, prompting introspection.

"O Sermão da Montanha é a nova forma de viver de quem é discípulo de Cristo". É assim que o Padre Ricardo Neves define o texto bíblico que deu origem a esta publicação. Nela estão reunidas as catequeses que apresentou entre 2012 e 2014 ao chamado «Grupo de Peregrinos» da Paróquia de Santo António do Estoril, à qual se dedicou incondicionalmente nos últimos quatro anos da sua vida.

Have you ever been wrong? What if the Christians are right about Eternity and you are on the wrong side. Will you spend eternity in Hell in a lake of fire? This is too important of a decision to ignore. Do you have children that you are responsible for?

The Jesus Music explores the history, evolution, and redemptive thread of Contemporary Christian music over the last fifty years as it spans the convergence of rock and roll, country, and gospel music.

This book explores both the existence and nature of GOD (Yahweh El Elyon) as well as the many different ways He interacts with creation.

This book is unique in its premise that separated, soulwinning, independent Baptists are better suited than any other group in the world to reach Muslims with the truth of the gospel. While the author seeks to persuade you with a preponderance of the evidence supporting this view, he also seeks to inspire you to get involved yourself in this urgent and thrilling business of Winning Muslims to Christ.

Preterism is the belief that most, if not all prophecies in the New Testament were already fulfilled including the Great Commission, the general resurrection, the judgment, the return of Christ. Preterism From The Beginning takes a look at how preterism affects the foundational accounts in the Bible, such as the creation of Earth, of Adam and Eve, of the Fall, of the Flood and so much more. This book takes on the consequences of preterism from the beginning.

La bruja habita dentro y fuera de nosotros, vagando en senderos olvidados, aguardando en territorios familiares y en la oscuridad de la habitación que es nuestra mente. Las brujas han habitado en las sombras de la noche mucho antes de que decidiéramos cazarlas, se han presentado ante la humanidad bajo múltiples máscaras, deformadas e instrumentalizadas por el poder. Pero entre todas ellas, hay una máscara que jamás desaparece, aquella que personifica nuestros miedos más primitivos, y que, al mismo tiempo, nos atrae.

In He Is There and He Is Not Silent, Francis Schaeffer—philosopher, popular speaker, and founder of L’Abri Fellowship in the Swiss Alps—addresses some of the most perplexing questions to believers and unbelievers alike: Does God exist? Does it make sense to believe in God? Can we ever know God?