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The Theology of Louis-Marie Chauvet provides a much needed accessible introduction to the philosophical and theological foundations of Chauvet”s sacramental theology. Particular attention is given t …

Drawing on the thought of Durkheim, this volume focuses on societal changes at the symbolic level to develop a new conceptualisation of the emergence of postsecular societies. Neo-Durkheimian categor …

A book of modern, engaged prayers following the rhythm of the Iona Community’s daily prayer cycle. Concerns include: health and wholeness and the ministry of healing * church renewal * the ecumenical …

The Bible is of central importance within Caribbean life but is rarely used as an agent for social change. Caribbean biblical hermeneutics focus more on the meaning of biblical texts for today and le …

During the Soviet period, Islam was largely ignored in Moscow and viewed as a bourgeois phenomenon which would fade over time. Nowadays, from the ongoing conflict in Chechnya to recent upheavals in K …

Evil perplexes us all and threatens to undermine the meaningfulness of our existence. How can we reconcile the reality of evil with the notion of a God who is perfectly good and powerful? Process the …

The Encyclopedia of Cremation is the first major reference resource focused on cremation. Spanning many world cultures it documents regional histories, ideological movements and leading individuals t …

In the era of ”post-Christendom”, how can church as a sociological reality be switched on to the destructive dangers, yet constructive possibilities, of ”power” flowing in and around its communit …

This is a ground breaking collection of essays that takes a hard look at the Reform Movement today. Opening essays look at the problem of building a religous community, the competition in the ‘spirit …

In all cultures and at all times, humans have told stories about where they came from, who they are and how they should live their lives. ”Myths and Mythologies” brings together the key classic and …