Exploring Religion

Robert Barron is one of the Catholic Church's premier theologians and author of the influential The Priority of Christ. In this volume, Barron sets forth a thoroughgoing vision for an evangelical catholic theology that is steeped in the tradition and engaged with the contemporary world. Striking a balance between academic rigor and accessibility, the book covers issues of perennial interest in the twenty-first-century church: who God is, how to rightly worship him, and how his followers engage contemporary culture.

A denial of the sufficiency of Scripture is at the core of almost every form of opposition to the Christian faith today. Scripture Alone is written to instill a passionate love for and understanding of the Bible. In this defense of God's inspired Word, listeners will comprehend what "God's Word" is, the nature of Scripture, the relationship of the Bible to tradition, how to apply Scripture to today's issues, and much more. Included is a faith-inspiring study of the canon - what it is and where it came from.

An enlightening exploration of one of the most intriguing and controversial texts of early Christian literature. This book presents the complete text of the Gospel of Mary Magdalene alongside a detailed commentary and analysis.

If you would like to know more than just bits and pieces of God's plans for the future, pastor Skip Heitzig is your guide to gaining a fuller understanding of the Book of Revelation. You will explore everything from the rapture to Christ's eternal kingdom and gain a deeper appreciation for the majesty and power of God; examine all the key events that will take place in the last days; discover how God's plans for the future apply to you right now; and learn how to be ready for Christ's return.

Shamanism’s ancient spirituality is as relevant today as it was 100,000 years ago. We focus here on the traditions of a spirituality that has existed for as long as 100,000 years.

If you are a serious seeker of the spiritual path, here is advice and encouragement on finding the one that is right for you. If your interest lies in the people and ideas that shape the way we think, here is an introduction to one of the most influential contemporary philosophers...

Sex. God. You know the two subjects are connected; you just don't have the words for how they are connected. And they cannot be separated. Where the one is, you will always find the other. When you actually live and feel and engage, you discover that the physical things around us are like windows into more. And when you talk about sexuality, you quickly end up in the spiritual - because "this" is always about "that". Something deeper. Something behind it all.

Embark on an enlightening journey and explore the resilient spirit and profound legacy of the Sikhs. Through engaging storytelling and detailed analysis, this work offers a comprehensive look into the remarkable history of Sikhism, from its origins in the fertile lands of India to its spread across the globe.

Do you find it difficult to experience sensual self-pleasure? You may have a mental block that might prevent you from indulging in it. To stop yourself from doing so, and bottling up the desire, could lead to greater social ills. You are a child of nature and should feel free to explore your sensuality in a healthy way. Being intimate with yourself could help you improve your mental health and feel liberated. To make it happen, you need to relax and let go. In the Exploring Self-Pleasure series, you will be guided in the exploration of your body and how it reacts to your emotions.

This volume offers an accessible investigation of the Naassene discourse embedded in the anonymous Refutation of All Heresies (completed about 222 CE), in order to understand the theology and ritual life of the Naassene Christian movement in the late second and early third centuries CE. The work provides basic data on the date, genre, and provenance of the Naassene discourse as summarized by the author of the Refutation (or Refutator).

In this eight-session Bible study, well-known Bible scholars N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird team up to take you on a tour of the story behind the explosive story of the New Testament. You will discover things you never knew about Jesus’ baptism and journey into the wilderness, the meaning behind his parables and miracles, the significance of his death and resurrection, the incredible expansion of the early church into the Greco-Roman world, and how the transforming mission of Jesus can still turn the world upside down today.

These are your beloved Bible stories like you’ve never experienced them before. Discover modern insights that breathe fresh life into these timeless tales.

Many believers today yearn for an encounter with the supernatural. They hunger to experience the glory of God they’ve only read about in the Bible. Joshua Mills believes that all Christians are intended to live, move, and operate within what he calls "glory realms". Now Joshua opens up God's glory by explaining the different realms, spheres, and dimensions of the kingdom. He systematically builds a faith framework in which the listener can begin to move into the glory of God with ease.

Why is Christ called “the Son of God”? Discover an answer so simple you’ll wonder why you never saw it before—and so beautiful it’ll take your breath away. No matter who you are or what position you have taken on the Sonship of Christ, you have no doubt felt the tension and complexity involved in trying to make sense out of the two apparently contradictory claims in Scripture.

Preteen life is full of new experiences, challenges, and ups and downs. From school assignments to sports activities, friendships, and figuring out who they are, being a preteen boy can feel overwhelming at times. They might wonder what's right and wrong or how to make sense of it all.

Join the adventure and guide your child to put on each piece of God's Armor, living out the victorious Christian life God has planned. This book is a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom, interactive learning, and foundational principles, aimed at deepening understanding of the Bible and fostering a strong, impactful faith.

Is it time for your church to go multisite? How do you know if it's the right solution for your congregation? MultiChurch brings clarity to the multisite movement and assembles the lessons it has learned over the past 15 years. Combining insights from multisite church pastor Brad House and Christian theology professor Gregg Allison, this book will help anyone interested in multiplying gospel-centered churches to effectively evaluate and develop the best multisite model for their own church context.

Take 90 days and walk through the pages of the Bible with the definitive voice today in Christian spirituality. Eugene Peterson provides brief commentary and challenging thoughts designed to stir the biblical imagination and encourage even the weary believer.

Japanese folklore is abundant with tales of ghostly creatures and the supernatural. In Haunted Japan, author Catrien Ross reveals the legends that have been passed down for generations and continue to terrify us today.

At the edges of consciousness, between waking and sleeping, there’s a swirling, free associative state of mind that is the domain of liminal dreams. Working with liminal dreams can improve sleep, mitigate anxiety and depression, help to heal trauma, and aid creativity and problem-solving. Listeners of Liminal Dreaming will learn step-by-step how to create a dream practice outside of REM-sleep states that they can incorporate into their lives in personally meaningful ways.