The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal
Three Begums
Three Begums revolves around the lives of three ordinary women--Hamida, Merryl and Saliha-- who lived extraordinary, interwoven lives of fabulous joy, fierce pain, and untold trauma. Like many who came before them, they loved and dreamed. Although born in different times and places, they were united through their dedication to bettering the lives of all around them. Each fell victim to disease and premature death, without fulfilling their desires; but, like all desires, these continue beyond their lifetimes. Flowing seamlessly between the biographical and autobiographical, Ziauddin Sardar captures the complexities of everyday living, human relationships and raw emotion, weaving lives and ambitions together. The great story of human societies unfolds through the eyes of an individual, with each chapter struggling to fulfil the aspirations of the last. Sardar shows how his own life was shaped by these women, and how their collective life undulated, sea-like, to the rhythms of Urdu poetry. This genre-defying book takes readers on a journey that is inimitably personal, yet reverberates universally. Powerful and unforgettable, Three Begums is a profound reminder that, in a good life, the only thing that matters is virtue-- particularly the virtue of compassion, and working for something greater than oneself.
A Few Words About the Devil, and Other Biographical Sketches and Essays
A Few Words About the Devil, and Other Biographical Sketches and Essays
The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ
Kanamori'S Life-Story
Discover the riveting journey of faith and redemption in "Kanamori's Life-Story: Told by Himself," a timeless narrative that captivates from the first page. Once lost to the sands of time, this profound work has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions, making it a must-have collector's item and cultural treasure. Paul M. Kanamori's compelling autobiography unveils the heart-wrenching tale of a Japanese Christian whose faith was shattered by the Higher Criticism, only to be rebuilt stronger than ever. This unique narrative offers an intimate glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a soul in search of truth, resonating with readers across generations. With themes of doubt, resilience, and spiritual awakening, Kanamori's story is not just a personal account but a universal exploration of belief and identity. Whether you're a casual reader or a classic literature enthusiast, this beautifully restored edition invites you to experience a journey of hope and transformation. Embrace this rare opportunity to own a piece of literary history, thoughtfully preserved for today's and future generations.
Critical Terms for Religious Studies, Second Edition
A new edition of a classic resource--composed of twenty-three essays written specifically for this volume. First published nearly thirty years ago, Critical Terms for Religious Studies proved a vital resource for an emerging interdisciplinary conversation. We still use much of the same language in the study of religion, but fresh concerns have both changed the meaning of terms and given rise to new terms altogether. This edition consists of twenty-three entirely new essays that offer students and scholars alike the tools to historicize and evaluate the shifting role of familiar and emerging critical terms in religious studies. These are "critical terms" both because they are important in our cultural moment and because thinking through them reveals how religions are embedded in and shaped by material, social, economic, and political forces. A shared conviction unites contributors from a range of traditions and methodologies: a recognition that our world is saturated by the persistence of religious traditions as shape-shifting (not static or transcendent) forces of authority, as powerful today as ever before.
Twenty-Four Short Sermons On The Doctrine Of Universal Salvation
