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  • af RK Fenn
    657,95 kr.

    * Explores the current status of the sociology of religion, and how it might look at the beginning of the next millennium. * Traces the boundaries between sociology and other closely related disciplines, such as theology and social anthropology.

  • af Frederick C Bauerschmidt
    1.893,95 kr.

    Provides a broad and deep survey of Roman Catholic life and thought, updated and expanded throughoutThe Wiley Blackwell Companion to Catholicism provides an authoritative overview of the history, doctrine, practices, and expansion of Catholicism. Written by a group of distinguished scholars, this comprehensive reference work offers an illuminating account of the global, historical, and cultural phenomena of Catholicism. Accessible chapters address central topics in the practice of Catholic theology and the development of doctrine, including God and Jesus Christ, creation and Church, the Virgin Mary, the sacraments, moral theology, eschatology, and more. Throughout the text, the authors illustrate the unity and diversity of Catholic life and thought while highlighting the ways Catholicism overlaps with, and transforms, other ways of living and thinking.Now in its second edition, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Catholicism is fully updated to include recent developments in the study of Catholicism. Extensively revised and expanded chapters, many of which written by new authors, address contemporary issues such as theology and politics, environmentalism, and the clerical sexual abuse crisis. Entirely new chapters cover the early modern Church, the Bible in Catholic theology, the Eastern Catholic churches, liturgy, care for creation, the consecrated life, challenges for the Catholic Church, and more.An informed and engaging intellectual journey through the past and present of Roman Catholicism, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Catholicism:* Illustrates the diversity of modern Catholic life and thought* Describes Catholics in different lands, including the Holy Land, India, Africa, Europe, the British Isles, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas* Surveys spirituality and ecumenism, inter-religious dialog, Catholic schools and hospitals, art and the sciences, the Holy See, and other central Catholic institutions and practices* Covers major eras in Catholic history, from the Scriptures and the early Church to Post-Modernity* Features new material on diverse practices of Catholicism across cultures, the global dimensions of the Catholic Church, race and ethnicity, and Eastern Catholic ChurchesThe Wiley Blackwell Companion to Catholicism, Second Edition, is the ideal textbook for surveys classes on Catholicism and Catholic theology in Catholic, Protestant, and non-confessional colleges and universities. It is also an invaluable resource for scholars and general readers interested in broadening their knowledge of Catholicism.

  • af LG Perdue
    2.286,95 kr.

    This comprehensive companion to the Hebrew Bible offers an overview and survey of Old Testament study. It consists of articles from a range of international Old Testament scholars. It covers the history, archaeology, theology, sociology and ancient Near Eastern context of the Hebrew Bible.

  • - 2 Volume Set
    af I. Markham
    3.188,95 kr.

    "As browsable as it is useful, this encyclopedic volume reads like a leisurely conversation among old friends. It will refresh professors, inspire students, and delight all who love the church. This is a book that will be fun to read in the short term but will last a long time on your library shelf.

  • af W Schweiker
    661,95 kr.

    Written by internationally renowned scholars, this Companion maps the moral teachings of the world's religions, and also charts new directions for work in the field of religious ethics.

  • af S Westerholm
    556,95 - 883,95 kr.

    The Blackwell Companion to Paul presents a distinctive dual focus approach that encompasses both the historical Paul and the history of Paul's influence. In doing so, expert contributors successfully address the interests of students of early Christianity and those of Christian theology.

  •  
    1.658,95 kr.

    Now available in paperback, this Companion offers an unparalleled survey of the history, theology, doctrine, worship, art, culture and politics that make up the churches of Eastern Christianity.

  •  
    665,95 kr.

    * An authoritative overview of modern theology written by the world's leading theologians * Covers theology's relation to other disciplines, the history of theology, major themes, key figures and contemporary issues * Can be used as the basis for an introductory course or as an essential reference source.

  • af Ward
    1.780,95 kr.

    A collection of essays on postmodern theology. It covers aesthetics, ethics, gender, hermeneutics, phenomenology, heideggerians, and derrideans.

  •  
    1.681,95 kr.

    * A stimulating, readable, one-volume reference source about twenty-first century approaches to the Bible. * Consists of 30 articles written by distinguished specialists from around the world.

  •  
    634,95 kr.

    Written by a team of international experts, drawn from various traditions of political theology, this outstanding resource brings together 35 newly-commissioned essays in the field. Demonstrates that Christian theology is inherently political and shows how theology impacts on present-day political issues.

  •  
    2.202,95 kr.

    Maps the moral teachings of the world's religions, and also charts different directions for work in the field of religious ethics. This resource is suitable for understanding the moral teachings and practices of the world's religions. It includes detailed discussions of issues in moral theory.

  •  
    1.668,95 kr.

    * A timely publication, reflecting the variety of trends, voices, and opinions in the contemporary Muslim intellectual scene. * Challenges Western misconceptions about the modern Muslim world in general and the Arab world in particular. * Consists of 36 important essays written by contemporary Muslim writers and scholars.

  • af G Flood
    633,95 kr.

    * Presents the most recent scholarly thinking about Hinduism in an accessible way. * Leading scholars make their views and research available to a wider readership. * Divided into four sections covering theoretical issues, textual traditions, science and philosophy, and Hindu society and politics.

  •  
    666,95 kr.

    Presents a definitive collection of essays on postmodern theology, drawing on the work of those individuals who have made a contribution to the field, and whose work is significant for the theologies. This title discusses the following desciplines: Aesthetics, Ethics, Gender, Hermeneutics, Phenomenology, Heideggerians, and Derrideans.

  •  
    659,95 kr.

    Offers an overview and survey of Old Testament study. This work explores the history, archaeology, theology, sociology, and ancient Near Eastern context of the Hebrew Bible. It addresses questions of methodology, interpretation, and the academic study of the Old Testament.

  • af B Miller-McLemore
    592,95 kr.

    Through a series of essays contributed by leading experts in the field, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology presents an introduction to practical theology as a major area of Christian study and practice, including an overview of its key developments, themes, methods, and future directions.

  • af G Jones
    2.007,95 kr.

    Offers an overview of modern theology. This title covers theology's relation to other disciplines, the history of theology, major themes, key figures and contemporary issues.

  • af Neusner
    656,95 kr.

    This Companion explores the history, doctrines, divisions, and contemporary condition of Judaism. aeo Surveys those issues most relevant to Judaic life today: ethics, feminism, politics, and constructive theology. aeo Explores the definition of Judaism and its formative history.

  • af George Hunsinger & Keith L. Johnson
    1.006,95 - 3.143,95 kr.

  • af Matthew J. Goff & Samuel L. Adams
    1.311,95 kr.

  •  
    345,95 kr.

    In the face of the current environmental crisis-which clearly has moral and spiritual dimensions-members of all the world's faiths have come to recognize the critical importance of religion's relationship to ecology.

  • af K Parry
    554,95 - 1.423,95 kr.

    This comprehensive volume brings together a team of distinguished scholars to create a wide-ranging introduction to patristic authors and their contributions to not only theology and spirituality, but to philosophy, ecclesiology, linguistics, hagiography, liturgics, homiletics, iconology, and other fields.

  • - 3 Volume Set
    af W Schweiker
    4.193,95 kr.

    Eine umfassende, innovative und maßgebliche Perspektive der moralischen Betrachtung, basierend auf den Quellen der WeltreligionenIn drei ausführlichen Bänden führt die Encyclopedia of Religious Ethics in grundlegende Fragen der moralischen Betrachtung ein, untersucht die großen Moraltraditionen der Welt und gibt einen Überblick über konkrete moralische Fragen zu einem breiten Spektrum menschlicher Erfahrungen. Die wegweisende Enzyklopädie definiert die Bedeutung, die Aufgabe und die verschiedenen Formen der religiösen Ethik und begleitet den Leser durch eine kritische Betrachtung des religiösen und moralischen Lebens in unterschiedlichen geschichtlichen Epochen, verschiedenen Teilen der Welt und zahlreichen kulturellen Traditionen. Das Werk enthält Beiträge einer außergewöhnlichen Gruppe von Ethikern, Historikern, Theologen, Philosophen, Politiktheoretikern und anderen Experten, die religiöse Quellen heranziehen und kritisch betrachten, um grundlegende Themen der Moraltheorie zu untersuchen und sich mit aktuellen ethischen und politischen Problemen zu befassen.Mit ihrem Bestreben, die moralischen Herausforderungen und Möglichkeiten unseres globalen Zeitalters zu ergründen und zu thematisieren, ist die Enyclopedia of Religious Ethics ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die sich für das Verhältnis zwischen Religion und Ethik in der modernen Welt interessieren, und insbesondere für diejenigen, die sich mit vergleichenden Religionswissenschaften, religiöser und vergleichender Ethik und Moraltheorie beschäftigen.

  • af L Sanneh
    1.586,95 kr.

    The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to World Christianity presents a collection of essays that explore a range of topics relating to the rise, spread, and influence of Christianity throughout the world.

  • af RA Segal
    1.763,95 kr.

    Explore a rigorous but accessible guide to contemporary approaches to the study of religion from leading voices in the fieldThe Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Study of Religion delivers an expert and insightful analysis of modern perspectives on the study of religion across the humanities and the social sciences. Presupposing no knowledge of the approaches examined in the collection, the book is ideal for undergraduate students who have yet to undertake extensive study in the humanities or social sciences.The book includes perspectives from those in fields as diverse as globalization, cognitive science, the study of emotion, law, esotericism, sex and gender, functionalism, terror, the comparative method, modernism, and postmodernism. Many of the topics covered in the book clearly hail from religious studies, while others are grounded in other areas of academia.All of the chapters contained within are written by recognized authors who show how their chosen discipline contributes to the understanding of the phenomenon of religion. This book also includes topics like:* A comprehensive exploration of multiple approaches to religious study, including anthropology, economics, literature, phenomenology, philosophy, psychology, sociology, and theology* A review of various topics germane to the study of religion, including the study of the body, cognitive science, the comparative method, death and the afterlife, law, magic, music, and myth* A selection of subjects touching on modern trends in extremism and violence, including chapters on terror and violence, fundamentalism, and nationalism* A discussion of the influence of modernism and postmodernism in religionIdeal for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students in humanities and social science programs taking courses on religion and myth, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Study of Religion will also earn a place in the libraries of specialists working in the fields of Religious Studies, Theology, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Political Science, History, and Philosophy.

  • af M Poceski
    1.423,95 kr.

    The Wiley Blackwell Companion to East and Inner Asian Buddhism is a collection of 26 original and outstanding contributions, tracing key historical trajectories and examining the growth of diverse traditions. It features a broad range of viewpoints and methods adopted by foremost experts working in the field of Buddhist studies.

  •  
    746,95 kr.

    "As browsable as it is useful, this encyclopedic volume reads like a leisurely conversation among old friends. It will refresh professors, inspire students, and delight all who love the church. This is a book that will be fun to read in the short term but will last a long time on your library shelf.

  • af DE Aune
    576,95 kr.

    The Blackwell Companion to the New Testament is a detailed introduction to the New Testament, written by more than 40 scholars from a variety of Christian denominations. This Companion treats the 27 books and letters of the New Testament systematically, beginning with a review of current issues and concluding with an annotated bibliography.

  •  
    562,95 kr.

    The Blackwell Companion to the Qur'an is the ideal resource for anyone who wishes to read and understand the Qur'an as a text and as a vital piece of Muslim life. The volume includes an initial orientation to the text for the first-time reader.