Religion & Philosophy

Compact, scholarly, and nonjudgmental, this also includes a pronunciation guide.

A multidisciplinary examination of religion in American life, examining how religious history and practices are woven into the political, social, cultural, and historical landscape of North America.

From mainstream to New Age, and from Asian traditions to the African diaspora, these five volumes provide food for thought as well as for serious scholarly study.

With a broad scope and extensive bibliographic support, this provides big and small pictures of historic struggles to worship freely.

The ancients studied the natural world closely (giving rise to today's sciences) because they believed the earth was a concrete expression of the divine. These two volumes explore the still-living connection between God and nature.

Four illustrated volumes that emphasize religion in daily life.

In alphabetical order by church (or temple, meeting house, or sweat lodge), this is a practical, one-stop guide to cultural and spiritual practices in a wide variety of faiths.

Here, American Indians themselves explain their religious practices, providing a scholarly guide to religions that were nearly exterminated and are often misunderstood. With maps and a list of 500 tribes.

A major world religion gets comprehensive A to Z treatment, complete with maps and historical timelines. With an index as well as reference lists for further reading.

Edited by a practicing Muslim who is also an Islamic scholar.

Hailed as a "brilliant" translation into modern English, with an introduction that discusses the Qur'an's history.

From Orthodox to Conservative to Reform, this distills Jewish faith and practice into a single book. For an even more comprehensive look at Judaism, see the 22-volume .

This concise, accessible glossary of key Islamic terms is written by two of France's most eminent scholars of Islam. It offers brief explanations of the core background elements required by those beginning the study of Islam and covers the following:* Famous historical figures* Theological schools* Juridicial schools* Qur'anic symbols and themes* Religious rites and institutionsFocusing primarily on classical Islam, the historical references are mainly to the Sunni, Arab and Ottoman realms. This short book is an ideal text for those new to the subject of Islamic Studies and Islamic and Middle Eastern History.Key Features* Written by two of France's most eminent scholars of Islam* Offers brief, clear definitions of the key background elements needed by anyone new to the study of Islam: an ideal foundation text* There is no competing text - glossaries within textbooks are limited in number and definitions in (expensive) encyclopedias are often very long and overly detailed for beginning students* Ideal for exam revision