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Book A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion

Download or read book A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion written by Anthony C. Thiselton and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise, authoritative encyclopedia from one of the world's most renowned theologians explores all the major themes in the philosophy of religion.

Book A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion

Download or read book A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion written by Anthony C. Thiselton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering thinkers from Plato to Freud, offering detailed explanations of key themes such as evil, and outlining clear definitions of complex ideas like‘the doctrine of analogy,’ this is a comprehensive reference tool for all those studying, or interested in, the philosophy of religion.

Book The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy and Philosophers

Download or read book The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy and Philosophers written by J. O. Urmson and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully revised third edition of this Concise Encyclopedia brings it completely up-to-date. Featuring lively and engaging entries by some of the leading philosophers of our age, it is a readable reference work and engaging introduction.

Book The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion written by Gert Woerner and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1994-05-10 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than four thousand entries and over one hundred illustrations, this encyclopedia offers a complete survey of the four major religious traditions of Asia. It is designed not only for students and scholars but also to help general readers find their way through the thicket of unfamiliar words and concepts that are often encountered today in various fields such as the health professions, psychotherapy, the sciences, and the media. Among the subjects covered are: • Important terms such as chakra, karma, koan, nirvana, tantra, Tao, and yin-yang • The lives and teachings of mystics, philosophers, and masters of meditation • Basic texts and scriptures • Sects and schools of thought • Mythological figures and events In addition, pronunciation tables, a comprehensive bibliography, and a Ch'an/Zen Lineage Chart are provided.

Book Approaching Philosophy of Religion

Download or read book Approaching Philosophy of Religion written by Anthony C. Thiselton and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book opens with an engaging history of the subject, mapping the major landmarks and outlining the main issues of current debate. The rest of the book falls into three parts: Part 1: Approaches. Descriptions of the main approaches developed by scholars to study the subject, with lively case histories and working examples showing the approaches in action, and assessing their lasting value. Part 2: Concepts and Issues. Brief introductions to their origins and evolution, highlighting their significance in the work of major thinkers. Part 3 Key Terms. Concise explanations of all the words and phrases that readers need to know in order to fully grasp the subject.

Book A Concise Encyclopedia of the Baha i Faith

Download or read book A Concise Encyclopedia of the Baha i Faith written by Peter Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a well-known author in the field of Baha'i studies, this is a comprehensive and accessible encyclopedia to the youngest of the world religions. Regarded as the second most widespread faith after Christianity, with adherents in almost every country around the globe, the Baha'i faith is nevertheless unfamiliar to many. here Dr Smith traces the origins and development of the religion from 19th century Iran to the modern day, introducing its central figures and major historical events. combining breadth with a readable yet concise style, he provides a balanced overview of Baha'i scriptures, doctrines and practices, social teachings and organization. This reference work presents a clear and knowledgeable view of a fascinating new religion.

Book Philosophy of Religion for A2 Level

Download or read book Philosophy of Religion for A2 Level written by Michael B. Wilkinson and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-07-07 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: >

Book Encyclopedia of Theology

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Theology written by Karl Rahner and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1975-01-01 with total page 1868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential and reliable reference work and manual of the Christian faith this book provides both students and interested readers with a basic text presenting the findings of modern scholarly thought and research. Ecumenical in spirit and approach, no responsible and inquiring Christian can afford to be without it.

Book Philosophers and Religious Leaders

Download or read book Philosophers and Religious Leaders written by Christian von Dehsen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophers and Religious Leaders provides a synopsis of the lives and legacies of 200 men and women from the areas of religion and philosophy who have "changed the world." These individuals have developed, extended, or exemplified ideas fundamental to the way human beings perceive the meaning and purpose of their own lives and of their societies. Some have challenged prevailing convictions and worked for immediate change during their lifetimes; others have proposed new modes of thinking that have flourished only after their passing.

Book The Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Religion  4 Volume Set

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Religion 4 Volume Set written by Stewart Goetz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unprecedented multi-volume reference work on philosophy of religion, providing authoritative coverage of all significant concepts, figures, and movements Unmatched in scope and depth, The Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Religion provides readers with a well-balanced understanding of philosophical thought about the nature of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and other religious traditions around the globe. Spanning across four comprehensive volumes, this groundbreaking resource contains hundreds of specially commissioned entries covering the key themes, thinkers, works, and ideas in the field. Organized alphabetically, the Encyclopedia addresses an unmatched range of both historical and contemporary topics which reflect a diversity of theoretical and cultural perspectives. The entries encompass an extraordinary range of topics, from Aquinas and Kierkegaard, to teleological and ontological arguments, to cognitive science and psychology of religion, and many more. Each peer-reviewed entry is written by an acknowledged expert on the topic and includes short bibliographies, suggestions for further reading, and extensive cross-references. Accessible to scholars and non-specialist readers alike, this invaluable reference work: Provides balanced coverage of Abrahamic religions as well as different traditions from Asia, Africa, and other geographic regions Presents more than 450 entries which have been carefully reviewed by an editorial advisory board of world-renowned scholars Explores topics in various historical contexts, such as Jewish and Islamic contributions to medieval philosophy Discusses recent developments and new approaches to the study of philosophy of religion Examines significant theories and concepts including free will, atonement, moral argument, natural law, process theology, evolutionary theory, and theism Offers a fully cross-referenced and searchable online edition; The first work of its kind, The Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Religion is an indispensable resource for scholars and advanced students in philosophy, theology, religious studies, and relevant areas of humanities and sciences at both secular universities and theological colleges and seminaries.

Book A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion  Second Edition

Download or read book A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion Second Edition written by Charles Taliaferro and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion is an indispensable resource for students and scholars. Covering historical and contemporary figures, arguments, and terms, it offers an overview of the vital themes that make philosophy of religion the growing, vigorous field that it is today. It covers world religions and sources from east and west. Entries have been crafted for clarity, succinctness, and engagement. This second edition includes new entries, extended coverage of non-Christian topics, as well as revisions and updates throughout. The first edition was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year.

Book Encyclopedia of World Religions

Download or read book Encyclopedia of World Religions written by Bruno Becchio and published by Foreign Media Group. This book was released on 2006 with total page 972 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhanced by more than one thousand full colour illustrations, a concise guide features thousands of references to literature, art, history, famous figures, and philosophy with respect to religion, covering the beliefs, doctrines, practices, teachings, rites of passage, and specific rituals of the world's major religions.

Book Encyclopedia of Health Psychology

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Health Psychology written by Alan J. Christensen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-01-16 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Not only is Health Psychology, a field that focuses on the promotion and maintenance of both physical and mental health, a rapidly growing area of interest, but it is also a field that draws on and contributes to the other varied fields of psychology, medicine, nursing, sociology, anthropology, among others. - Provides a relatively comprehensive and accesible overview of the central concepts, issues, conditions and terms that comprise the broad discipline of health psychology - Covers more than 200 contributions by more than 150 of the leading researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field

Book The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy

Download or read book The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy written by A. C. Grayling and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics   Philosophy of Religion

Download or read book Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics Philosophy of Religion written by C. Stephen Evans and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2010-03-17 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as a companion to the study of apologetics and philosophy of religion, this pocket dictionary by C. Stephen Evans offers 300 entries covering terms, apologists, philosophers, movements, apologetic arguments and theologies.

Book Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics

Download or read book Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics written by Norman L. Geisler and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 1998-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference volume covers every key issue, person, and concept related to Christian apologetics from Anselm to Zen.

Book Concise Encyclopedia of Preaching

Download or read book Concise Encyclopedia of Preaching written by William H. Willimon and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Concise Encyclopedia of Preaching' is the most comprehensive reference work on Christian preaching available in the English language. No other book so richly combines concerns for the practice of preaching with theological themes and historical tradition.