Religious Authors

A Letter Concerning Toleration by John Locke was originally published in Latin in 1689. It was Locke's response to the problem of religion and government; he proposed religious toleration as the answer. For Locke, the only way a church gains genuine converts is through persuasion, not violence. Arguing that the government should not involve itself in spiritual matters, he offers three main reasons.

Martin Luther was a German theologian, priest, author, composer, and previous Augustinian monk who is best recalled as a key figure in the Protestant Reformation and the creator of Lutheranism. In the year 1507, Luther was ordained as a priest. He came to oppose certain Roman Catholic Church theories and practices, specifically the perspective on extravagances. In his 95 Theses of 1517, Luther advised a scholastic evaluation of the practice and effectiveness of extravagances.

Es un libro escrito en 1927 por Sigmund Freud. En él describe su interpretación sobre los orígenes, desarrollo y psicoanálisis de la religión así como su futuro. Freud veía la religión como un falso sistema de creencias.

How God delivered one man from demonic depression, epilepsy, and death.

Cette biographie historique et philosophique de Jésus-Christ a été écrite sur la base des Antiquités Juives de Flavius Josèphe, les évangiles canoniques, le Nouveau Testament, le dit évangile de Thomas ainsi que les manuscrits de la Mer Morte. Cette histoire romancée, ou roman historique, reprend la trame historique définit par les évangiles canoniques, c'est à dire que l'histoire commence par le baptême de Jésus par Jean-le-Baptiste et se termine par sa crucifixion.

When God calls us to some small act of faith — maybe encouraging a stranger or opening up our home — we may never know the consequences if we disobey. But when we do obey, God can do amazing things.

Does your life need more amazing adventures? Do you want more fulfillment and significance? Marlene was 22, a new baby in arms, when her husband said, “I think God’s calling us to give our lives to the Philippines.” Her response? “Sounds like an adventure!” But three years into their successful ministry, Marlene loses her entire family to a plane crash, and Don and Marlene must return home to run the family business.

When Raphael Cushnir's marriage fell apart, he decided to stop running away from the pain and embrace it. This led to an unintended explosion of “Kundalini” energy as well as a spiritual awakening. Yet, his awakening was anything but typical. At first it was chaotic, terrifying, and even sometimes demonic.

This is a story about two siblings who realize the importance of trust and the incredible power to never be afraid to ask for help when you don't know what to do. This story will change your life and help you realize there are people that care and can help make a difference. All you have to do is ask for help.

A collection of searingly honest poems to carry you through emotional turmoil to reach hope and wholeness, these were written in a difficult year in my life. Move through the seasons with me as hope is born and gains its strength.

Based on a 133-year-old true story, a small town Missouri minister crosses paths with a weary snowbound traveler who tells of his recent European visit and an unusual discovery of ancient historical documents, which result in unforeseen repercussions.

Eric David Matthews can’t imagine why God would select him for anything. He’s a longtime business owner with no interest in the Creator of the Universe, and no remaining zest for life. Unexpectedly, he meets a woman of devout faith who tells him what Jesus has done in her life. In quick order, Eric turns his middle-aged and mundane life over to God. He soon finds himself in a whirlwind of divinely guided activity, discovering that the Lord will and can use anyone—young or old.

Colleen is a God-fearing woman, committed to her religious beliefs, and refuses to do anything against them, even if it means she’ll be fired from her job. Her son, Sam, thinks this is absurd and tells her so, but she remains steadfast. When she gets a new job, something happens that she never would have imagined.

Set in Rome, Chicago, and Anchorage and spanning thirty years, The Book of Timothy: The Devil, My Brother, and Me recounts in lyric movements a sister’s journey, partly through trickery, but eventually through truth, to gain a long-absent admission from the priest who abused her brother. While on that journey, Nockels Wilson confronts not only the priest, but her personal quest for vengeance. She further seeks an understanding of how the first Book of Timothy, the alleged work of St. Paul, contributed to the silencing of women in her once loved Catholic Church.

-En Español neutro- El relato es la continuación de un libro escrito con anterioridad llamado El profeta. Cuenta cómo el personaje principal regresa a su tierra y se reúne con sus amigos en torno al jardín de su casa para dialogar de temas relacionados con las acciones cotidianas, las dudas que nos surgen como seres humanos, pero de una forma metafórica.

This unique book is a collection of fiction slam-like poetry, showcasing various adult topics, fantasy, or realistic scenarios.

Raised as a Catholic in rural Vermont, I was infused with an awareness of sin and penitence, but also absolution and forgiveness. My late teenage encounter with Dostoevsky’s Legend of the Grand Inquisitor shattered my youthful allegiance to Catholic dogma, but it’s one thing to walk away from Catholic doctrine and quite another to lose the weight of its beauty, fear, and guilt.

Incorporating poignant vignettes, reflective analysis, and original music, this audiobook, incorporating 16 original songs, creatively explores a range of psychological and spiritual themes, focusing particularly on issues arising from abuse by a trusted caregiver.

I was seven years old when I realized that I did not believe in God, or that at the very least, something was not right about the whole thing. Some of the things God said and did made no sense, and some of the things God did were just plain mean. Either God wasn't all powerful, or God was not good. Or, God wasn't there. I ultimately decided the latter was true. It was morality that made me atheist. My purpose is not to debate the existence of God. You either believe or you don't. This book is about values.

The poetry in this book shows a wide range of experience and knowledge, both at home and abroad. Some are inspired by the author’s childhood and growing up in the west coast of Scotland. Some are inspired by knowledge of literature and her deep faith in Christianity, and some are just for fun.