Bøger udgivet af University of Scranton Press,U.S.

The author finds in the poetry and other writings of Spanish mystic Saint John of the Cross a wisdom that she argues can assist caregivers in comforting their patients through the trying times just before death. This title offers instruction to those providing care for terminally ill patients.

Of the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, matrimony is the most discussed, debated, disputed, and adjudicated. This book employs the fundamental question 'What brings a marriage into existence?' as the legal and scholarly means to explore the very nature of marriage within the framework of the canon law of the Catholic Church.

Offers information and practical guidelines for board members and executives of nonprofit organizations large and small. This title addresses topics that include: the historical roots of the voluntary sector in America, a complete discussion of the key responsibilities of nonprofit boards, and useful tools for self-assessment.

Presents a detailed account of Hegel's religious thought. This book analyzes the historical importance of transcripts of Hegel's lectures that emerged in the 1980s. It also presents Hegel's concepts of religion, determinate religion, and consummate religion.

Presents the story of various railroad cars that transported commodities to markets. This book offers a study of freight cars that conveyed coal across broad swaths of land before the invention of steam engine. It traces the history and evolution of coal cars from their earliest use in England, to the end of the steam era on American railroads.

Immerses readers in the medieval historical context that gave rise to the Sephardic tradition, arguing that the golden age of Jewish culture in Spain would not have been possible without the stimulus and inspiration of Islamic civilization. This book also covers such topics as the flourishing of Jewish culture and science, and Hebrew poetry.

Combines the traditional rabbinic approach and the modern academic perspective to forge a different understanding of Maimonides. This work includes an essay on Maimonides' approach to superstition in rabbinic literature.