A well-researched biography of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, this book corrects many misconceptions about his life, and answers Western criticism. The biography discusses in detail the high moral character of the prophet, his love for orphans, the poor and downtrodden, his persecution by the Meccans, his flight to Madina.
At the very heart of Islam lies the spiritual way of Sufism. Far removed from the negative portrayal of Islam in the headlines, Sufism is rooted in the harmonious qualities of peace, love, beauty, and wisdom. Its primary focus is to return human beings to unity with God. This select treasury of Sufi wisdom includes nearly 400 short sayings from as ......
The definitive guide for followers of Islam and students of religion. A comprehensive and monumental work on the sources, principles and practices of Islam.
Genuine Theism, Moderate Hope, and Practical Morality
An examination of David Hume’s philosophy of religion that situates his conception “true religion” within the context of his overall science of human nature, his rejection of popular religion, and his Ciceronian influence.
Genuine Theism, Moderate Hope, and Practical Morality
An examination of David Hume’s philosophy of religion that situates his conception “true religion” within the context of his overall science of human nature, his rejection of popular religion, and his Ciceronian influence.
Serving the Amish is a targeted guide for professionals who care for or interact with Plain people: doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers, judges, social workers, psychotherapists, and addiction counselors, among others. For these professionals, knowing the 'what' of Amish life is not enough. They must go deeper, understanding the 'why'the ......
The Phonograph and the Shaping of Modern African American Religion
From 1925 to 1941, African American clergymen teamed up with leading record labels such as Columbia, Paramount, Victor-RCA to record and sell their sermons on wax. These phonograph preachers significantly shaped the development of black religion during the interwar period. This book offers a religious history of the phonograph industry.
The Phonograph and the Shaping of Modern African American Religion
From 1925 to 1941, approximately one hundred African American clergymen teamed up with leading record labels such as Columbia, Paramount, Victor-RCA to record and sell their sermons on wax. This book offers the account of the oft-overlooked religious history of the phonograph industry.
Singing occurs in nearly every setting of Amish life. It is a sanctioned pleasure that frames all Amish rituals and one that enlivens and sanctifies both routine and special events, from household chores, road trips by buggy, and family prayer to baptisms, youth group gatherings, weddings, and 'single girl' sings. But because Amish worship is ......
