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Religion & beliefs
Hardback. Studying how people become religious, this volume offers a perspective for the study of religion, one that examines the works of transmission and innovation through the prism of learning. It argues that religious culture is socially and dynamically constructed by agents who are not mere passive recipients but engaged in active learning processes. Editor(s): Berliner, David; Sarro, Ramon. Series: Methodology & History in Anthropology. Num Pages: bibliog., index. BIC Classification: HRA; JFSR; JHM. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845453749
- ISBN
- 9781845453749
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Condition: New
€ 156.31
€ 156.31
Hardback. Researchers of Paganism from a variety of disciplines examine how they have been affected by their contact with this nontraditional religion, how this religion has been affected by academic researchers and what this reveals about participative research methods. Editor(s): Blain, Jenny; Ezzy, Douglas; Harvey, Graham. Series: Pagan Studies Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: GB; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 171 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759105225
- ISBN
- 9780759105225
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Condition: New
€ 159.14
€ 159.14
Paperback. Researchers of Paganism from a variety of disciplines examine how they have been affected by their contact with this nontraditional religion, how this religion has been affected by academic researchers and what this reveals about participative research methods. Editor(s): Blain, Jenny; Ezzy, Douglas; Harvey, Graham. Series: Pagan Studies Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 150 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759105232
- ISBN
- 9780759105232
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Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
Hardback. Visit our website for sample chapters! Editor(s): Blasi, Anthony J.; Duhaime, Jean; Turcotte, Paul-Andre. Num Pages: 832 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 161 x 56. Weight in Grams: 1410.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 832
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759100152
- ISBN
- 9780759100152
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Condition: New
€ 232.32
€ 232.32
Hardback. To what extent does the Greek translation of the Bible contain stylistic and rhetorical elements that are not present in the Hebrew source text? This title examines this question. It investigates the stylistic and rhetorical elements present in various books of the Bible (for example: "Psalms", "Amos", and "Solomons Book of Wisdom"). Editor(s): Bons, Eberhard; Kraus, Thomas J. Num Pages: 165 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Weight in Grams: 1209.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 165
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783525532614
- ISBN
- 9783525532614
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Condition: New
€ 109.31€ 83.48
€ 109.31
€ 83.48
Paperback. The Canadian Society for Coptic Studies is a Toronto-based nonprofit organization whose purpose is to bring together individuals interested in Coptic studies and to promote the dissemination of scholarly information on Coptic Studies through the organization of meetings and conferences and through the preparation of scholarly works for publication. Editor(s): Boutros, Ramez; Dijkstra, Jitse; Moussa, Helene. Series: Journal of the Canadian Society for Coptic Studies. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HRCM; HRKP1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 267 x 203 x 5. Weight in Grams: 848.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Lockwood Press United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781937040215
- ISBN
- 9781937040215
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Condition: New
€ 54.93
€ 54.93
Hebrew Bible / Old Testament. the History of Its Interpretation
. Ed(S): Brekelmans, C; Haran, Menahem; Saebo...
Hardback. Editor(s): Brekelmans, C; Haran, Menahem; Saebo, Magne. Series: Hebrew Bible / Old Testament. Num Pages: 847 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 179 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1466.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 847
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783525536360
- ISBN
- 9783525536360
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Condition: New
€ 246.19
€ 246.19
Paperback. Editor(s): Brown, Dr Montague, Ph.D. Num Pages: 292 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- American Maritain Association United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780982711934
- ISBN
- 9780982711934
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Condition: New
€ 33.09
€ 33.09
Studies the different ways religions have coped with the pressures of modernization in America. This work examines how these religions have confronted changing attitudes regarding the meaning and purpose of sex, the definition of marriage, the responsibility of fathers, and the status of children. Editor(s): Browning, Don S.; Clairmont, David A. Num Pages: 288 pages, 4 illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAC; HRLM; LNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231138000
- ISBN
- 9780231138000
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Condition: New
€ 94.29
€ 94.29
Hardback. Contains writings and teachings about sex, marriage, and family from the Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, and Confucian traditions. This volume includes traditional texts, as well as contemporary materials, showing the similarities and differences among the religions, and the development of ideas and teachings within each tradition. Editor(s): Browning, Don S.; Green, M. Christian; Witte, John, Jr. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: HRLP5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 31. Weight in Grams: 908.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231131162
- ISBN
- 9780231131162
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Condition: New
€ 166.50
€ 166.50
paperback. To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Editor(s): Broyde, Michael J.; Witte, John, Jr. Num Pages: 307 pages. BIC Classification: HRJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jason Aronson Inc. Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780765799777
- ISBN
- 9780765799777
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Condition: New
€ 68.36
€ 68.36
Hardback. This text paints a picture of conversion far more complex than its customary image in anthropology and religious studies. Editor(s): Buckser, Andrew S.; Glazier, Stephen D. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLK; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742517776
- ISBN
- 9780742517776
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Condition: New
€ 187.36
€ 187.36
Paperback. This introductory text serves as a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of practical theology. Edited by two past presidents of the Association of Practical Theology, each chapter is written by a leader in the field, incorporating a spectrum of Christian denominations. Editor(s): Cahalan, Kathleen A.; Mikoski, Gordon S. Num Pages: 342 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRCX4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 162 x 27. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742561250
- ISBN
- 9780742561250
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Condition: New
€ 164.62
€ 164.62
paperback. Jacques Derrida and an international group of philosophers of religion discuss Augustine in the light of postmodernism Editor(s): Caputo, John D.; Scanlon, Michael J. Series: Indiana Series in the Philosophy of Religion. Num Pages: 280 pages, 3 b&w photos, 1 index. BIC Classification: HPC; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253217318
- ISBN
- 9780253217318
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.35
€ 29.99
€ 26.35
The Sacred and the Sovereign. Religion and International Politics.
. Ed(S): Carlson, John D.; Owens, Erik C.
paperback. This work considers the roles that religion should - and should not - play in a post-Cold War age distinguished by humanitarian intervention, terrorism, globalization, and challenges to state sovereignty. It shows that religious traditions are essential elements of the quest for human rights. Editor(s): Carlson, John D.; Owens, Erik C. Num Pages: 312 pages, bibliographical references , index. BIC Classification: HR; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 425.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878409082
- ISBN
- 9780878409082
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Condition: New
€ 72.58
€ 72.58
Hardback. Editor(s): Casanova, Professor at the Department of Sociology Jose (Georgetown University); Wyller, Trygve; Van Den Breemer, Rosemarie. Series: Research in Contemporary Religion. BIC Classification: HRAM2; HRCC9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Weight in Grams: 27.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Germany
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783525604496
- ISBN
- 9783525604496
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.49
€ 196.49
Paperback. Presents essays on the intersections of money and religion. This book investigates how money moves and how it affects religious organizational behavior. It explores how attitudes toward money have altered over time. Editor(s): Chaves, Mark; Miller, Sharon L. Num Pages: 308 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRA; JHM; KF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 148 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761990376
- ISBN
- 9780761990376
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.38
€ 66.38
Hardback. This critical volume focuses on the issue of continuity and discontinuity ofthe Christian concept of theosis, or deification, in the intellectual history of ideas. It addresses the origin, development, and function of theosis from its antecedents in ancient Greek philosophy to its nuanced use in contemporary theological thought. Editor(s): Christensen, Michael J.; Wittung, Jeffery A. Num Pages: 325 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 168 x 22. Weight in Grams: 653.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781611473445
- ISBN
- 9781611473445
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Condition: New
€ 148.28
€ 148.28
Paperback. Providing a comparative view of religion and politics at the state level, these essays look at the issues facing states and how religious lobbies and organizations are addressing them. It examines the responses of different denominations and their rationales for involvement and also explores the diversity of interests present at the state level. Editor(s): Cleary, Edward L.; Hertzke, Allen D. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HR; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 176 x 15. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742534384
- ISBN
- 9780742534384
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Condition: New
€ 65.56
€ 65.56
Paperback. A key theme in the anthropology of beliefs is the relationship between socio-economic change and changes in the belief system. It has been widely argued that rapid economic change, particularly the introduction of capitalism, leads to an increase in beliefs in, and representations of, evil and the devil. Editor(s): Clough, Paul; Mitchell, Jon P. Num Pages: 266 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HR; JHM; VX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571813138
- ISBN
- 9781571813138
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.26
€ 44.26
Hardback. A key theme in the anthropology of beliefs is the relationship between socio-economic change and changes in the belief system. It has been widely argued that rapid economic change, particularly the introduction of capitalism, leads to an increase in beliefs in, and representations of, evil and the devil. Editor(s): Clough, Paul; Mitchell, Jon P. Num Pages: 264 pages, 11 ills. BIC Classification: HR; JHM; VX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571819925
- ISBN
- 9781571819925
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 157.14
€ 157.14
In this collection of original essays, leading scholars of East Asian studies seek to define the deeply religious dimensions of Confucian and Neo-Confucian thought and practice in order to demonstrate its intellectual connections with other traditions of thought--such as Taoism, Buddhism, and Shintoism--at specific junctures in history. Editor(s): Cohen, Irene; Fogel, Joshua A. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1FP; HPDF; HRAB; HRKN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231103527
- ISBN
- 9780231103527
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Condition: New
€ 124.79
€ 124.79
Paperback. Editor(s): Contreras, Jaime; Martinez de Codes, Rosa Maria. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DSE; HRAX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 222 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Iberoamericana Editorial Vervuert S.L.U Spain
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788484897118
- ISBN
- 9788484897118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.17
€ 37.99
€ 27.17
Hardback. "Superb.. The contributors probe the degree of positive interactions between Jews and Christian and also uncover heretofore-hidden Jewish contributions to the Western intellectual tradition."-Choice Editor(s): Coudert, Allison P.; Shoulson, Jeffrey S. Series: Jewish Culture & Contexts. Num Pages: 328 pages, 23 illus. BIC Classification: 1D; HBJD; HRJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812237610
- ISBN
- 9780812237610
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 103.58
€ 103.58