John Bowker Knihy

Hľadanie pravdy viedlo človeka k významným úspechom vo vede a technológii. Takisto viedlo k Bohu: táto kniha hovorí práve o príbehu hľadania Boha.Vysvetľuje:- ako sa hľadanie Boha začalo a vyvíjalo- ako ľudský mozog a telo otvárajú cestu k Bohu- ako je význam Boha vysvetlený v umení, dejinách, hudbe, architektúre- ako veda a Boh patria k sebe pri hľadaní pravdy- ako toto hľadanie viedlo k veľkým objavomObjasňuje:- prečo sa zlé skutky páchajú v mene Boha- prečo sa smrť Boha tak často objavuje, ale Boh naďalej pretrváva- prečo je modlitba dôležitou súčasťou ľudskej prirodzenosti- prečo hľadanie Boha smeruje k jeho odhaleniuV tejto jedinečnej publikácii autorov text dopĺňa množstvo fotografií, ilustrácií, máp, tabuliek a citátov z posvätných kníh, výber z poézie, filozofických traktátov a modlitby. V knihe je zhrnuté odveké pátranie človeka po nekonečnej pravde.

Mimoriadne zaujímavá a podnetná encyklopédia, ktorá osvetľuje celú židovsko-kresťanskú tradíciu od jej vzniku. Odborné úvahy o každej knihe Biblie. Podrobný náboženský výklad na historickom pozadí danej doby. Jedinečné usporiadanie zoznamujúce s jednotlivými biblickými knihami, ich príbehmi a učeniami, robí toto dielo čitateľsky veľmi príťažlivým aj pre tých, ktorí Bibliu doteraz bližšie nepoznali. Viac než 500 farebných ilustrácií, fotografií biblických miest, podrobných máp, historických reálií a umeleckých diel s náboženskou tematikou otvára udivujúci pohľad do sveta Biblie.... celý text

This reference book provides a book-by-book breakdown of the Bible as well as background information that brings the Bible stories to life. Photographs show biblical sites as they are today and detailed maps pinpoint where biblical events took place. Also included are devotional paintings and sculptures to assist in interpreting the stories. All denominations of the Christian Church are accommodated, with special sections on Jewish history and different intrepretations of the biblical texts. The reference section includes an A-Z of significant places and important biblical figures, and a glossary of key terms.

Explains Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism and more key faiths with annotations and illustrations. This book provides insight into the key practices, figures and images of each religion. It is aimed at those beginning their exploration into faith, or at those just needing a reference tool.

IThe Oxford Dictionary of World Religions is an exceptionally wide-ranging A-Z reference guide to the history, beliefs, dogmas, practices, individuals, customs, and artifacts of the worlds religions past and present. As well as detailed information on individual religious traditions, there arefascinating general entries on common topics such as prayer, ethics, asceticism, confession, cosmology, art and architecture, and music.

Religious beliefs have shaped the history of the world. Their effect can be seen in culture, philosophy and politics, and they have inspired people to serve others and to create great works of art, architecture and music. Yet differences in belief can cause bloodshed and war. Never before has it been more urgent to understand the great religions if we are to make sense of our 21st century world, its achievements and its conflicts. This new, revised edition of Beliefs That Changed the World tells the story of the major faiths from their earliest beginnings to their present day impact.

The Cambridge Illustrated History of Religions is a comprehensive survey of world religions from pre-history to the present day. Each religion is treated in depth, with text written by a recognized academic expert, and supported by extensive illustrations. The religions covered include Jainism, Chinese and Japanese religions, Hindu religions, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism, along with smaller sections on Zoroaster and Parsis, Greek and Rome, Egypt and Mesopotamia, aboriginal religions, Shamanism, and modern religions such as Bahai. The book includes a substantial bibliography, a full chronology for each section, a general chronology giving the most significant dates from all religions, and information on religious phenomena such as festivals and calendars. This is an authoritative reference book which will appeal equally to students of religion, teachers, and general interested readers. John Bowker is the author of The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (Oxford, 2000), The Complete Bible An Illustrated Companion (DK Publishing, 1998) and and The Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (Oxford, 1997). He is Greshan Professor, Greshan College, London and Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and North Carolina State University.

Drawn from interviews conducted for the BBC World Service, this text addresses such contemporary issues as the interpretation of the Qu'ran, penalties for theft and adultery, the concept of Holy War, the role of women, and the scope of Islamic education.

Abridged from the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of World Religions, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of religion available in paperback. Written by an expert team of 80 international and multi-faith contributors, the volume contains over 8,200 entries, an extensive topic index, and an original and in-depth introductory essay. There is also a detailed system of cross-references so that readers can explore related topics in the book. Readers will find information on: Religions: Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, and much more Movements, Sects, and Cults: Over 500 entries on everything from Cargo Cults and the New Age movement to Rastafarians and Soka Gakkai Sacred Texts: Over 1,000 entries covering the sacred writings of religions worldwide Individuals: Including founders, leaders, gurus, philosophers, mystics, and heretics Sacred Sites: Cities, buildings, centers of pilgrimage Customs: Religious practices, dogmas, beliefs, traditions, festivals and fasts, and artifacts such as altars, rosaries, icons, and torah ornaments Ethics: Entries cover world-wide religious teachings on abortion, animals, birth control, war, sexuality and homosexuality, and suicide

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