Today people around the world are discovering the benefits ofTai-chi, an ancientChinese system of exercise based on calm,graceful movements that condition thebody from the inside out. Withbenefits like reduced stress and anxiety, plusimproved flexibilityand concentration, Tai-chi has become the ultimate form ofexercisefor relaxing and strengthening both body and spirit. Master Huang's Complete Tai-chi is the definitive introduction tothe CondensedForm of Wu-style Tai-chi, a form that has gainedenormous popularity as a healingexercise because it stresses thedevelopment of internal energy for self-healing.The 36 postures ofthis style are beautiful in their simplicity and completelysafe,regardless of one's age or physical condition. Included inthis book are a detailedguide to the 36 postures (with inore than250 illustrative photographs), a historicaloverview of Tai-chi, andtranslationg of classic works by Tai-chi masters. The demands of Tai-chi are small, but the rewards are great. Afew minute

One of the most fascinating men of his generation, W.H.R. Rivers was a British doctor and psychiatrist as well as a leading ethnologist. Part of his appeal lay in an extraordinary intellect, mixed with a very real interest in his fellow man.Medicine, Magic and Religion is a prime example of this. In it, Rivers introduced the then revolutionary idea that indigenous practices are indeed rational, when viewed in terms of religious beliefs.

Nothing is sacred. Sex, morality, politics, society - all are fair game for Bertrand Russell's acerbic wit and keen eye. With What I Believe first published in 1925, Russell took on organized religion. Along with Why I Am Not a Christian, this essay must rank as the most articulate example of Russell's famed atheism. It is also one of the most notorious. Used as evidence in a 1940 court case in which Russell was declared unfit to teach college-level philosophy, What I Believe was to become one of his most defining works. The ideas contained within were and are controversial, contentious and - to the religious - downright blasphemous. More than three-quarters of a century after it was written, the arguments within this essay continue to challenge one's faith and assumptions. A remarkable work, it remains the best concise introduction to Russell's thought.

The history of Bible translation within the Catholic Church is characterized by a rich tradition of rendering the Scriptures into the language of the faith community. The CCNT features eight complete Catholic New Testaments that show the full range of expression for this central text of study, worship, prayer, and contemplation. A wide spectrum of people - including new and experienced Bible readers, homilists, and teachers - will gain from having this resource on their bookshelves. The Douay-Rheims, RSVCB, NRSVCB, and NAB are called formal equivalent translations (popularly referred to as "word-for-word" translations). This means that scholars rendered the New Testament's original language into English that is as close as possible to its original wording. The result is a translation that is particularly valuable for careful analysis of the text. Meanwhile, the JB, GNB, NJB, and Christian Community Bible represent the "thought-for-thought" school of Bible translation (technically described as dynamic or funct

Like no other resource, The Holman Illustrated Bible takes you there. Using over 1,000 color graphics, maps, photographs, reconstructions, and charts to enliven the Bible world, this special Bible edition enlightens readers to the contextual details of every major character and moment. In addition, helpful introductions list the author, date, original audience, and purpose of each book; give a key text and term; show Christ in each book; and place each book in the overall story of Scripture.

Using more than 1,000 color graphics, maps, photographs, reconstructions, and charts to enliven the biblical world, this special edition enlightens readers on the contextual details of every major character and moment. Helpful introductions list the author, date, original audience, and purpose of each book.

This rich treasury of India's religious iconography was assembled from the work of one of the 19th-century's leading scholars. Its 300 captioned illustrations feature dramatic engravings and line drawings, including scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as temple images of Krishna, Vishnu, Siva, and other major deities.

Indonesia has been home to some of the most vibrant and complex developments in modern Islamic thought anywhere in the world. Nevertheless little is known or understood about these developments outside South East Asia. By considering the work of the leading Indonesian thinkers of the twentieth century, Michael Feener, an intellectual authority in the area, offers a cogent critique of this diverse and extensive literature and sheds light on the contemporary debates and the dynamics of Islamic reform. The book highlights the openness to, and creative manipulation of, diverse strands of international thought that have come to define Islamic intellectualism in modern Indonesia. This is an accessible and interpretive overview of the religious and social thought of the world's largest Muslim majority nation. As such it will be read by scholars of Islamic law and society, South East Asian studies and comparative law and jurisprudence.

In God’s Mechanics, Brother Guy tells the stories of those who identify with the scientific mindset—so-called “techies”—while practicing religion. A full fledged techie himself, he relates some classic philosophical reflections, his interviews with dozens of fellow techies, and his own personal take on his Catholic beliefs to provide, like a set of “worked out sample problems,” the hard data on the challenges and joys of embracing a life of faith as a techie. And he also gives a roadmap of the traps that can befall an unwary techie believer. With lively prose and wry humor, Brother Guy shows how he not only believes in God but gives religion an honored place alongside science in his life. This book offers an engaging look at how—and why—scientists and those with technological leanings can hold profound, “unprovable” religious beliefs while working in highly empirical fields. Through his own experience and interviews with other scientists and engineers who profess faith, Brother G

In this new edition contemporary Judaism is presented in allits rich diversity, including both traditional and moderntheologies as well as secular forms of Jewish identity. While thefocus of the book is on developments that have taken place in thepast two hundred years, they are set against a historicalbackground, going back to the Bible. Beginning with a de*ionof the Jewish people as it exists in today's world, it studies theunique concept of Jewish peoplehood and its survival over thecenturies in the face of many challenges. An account of the keytexts is followed by studies of the different interpretations ofthe religion, and the ways that life is lived out both in the homeand in the community. Jewish theology is described bothhistorically and in terms of contemporary issues. An important anddistinctive section considers the goals of Jewish life andfaith.

Not just another youth Bible - it's edgy, appealing, feature-packed, and challenging. Planet Word will push tweens to find ways they can impact their community and the world. This Bible is designed to appeal to the global and multicultural perspective of young people. It challenges them to see beyond themselves and make a difference in the world now - instead of waiting until they are adults.

Archaeological evidence shows there was contact between Muslimsand the British Isles from the 8th century. Beginning with thesehistorical roots, Sophie Gilliat-Ray traces the major points ofencounter between Muslims and the British in subsequent centuries,and explores Muslim migration to Britain in recent times. Drawingupon sociology, anthropology, politics, and geography, thiscomprehensive survey provides an informed understanding of thedaily lives of British Muslims. It portrays the dynamic ofinstitutions such as families, mosques and religious leadership,and analyses their social and political significance in today'sBritain. Through the study of the historical origins of majorIslamic reform movements, it draws attention to the religiousdiversity within different Muslim communities, and sheds freshlight on contemporary issues such as the nature of religiousauthority and representation. It also considers British Muslimcivic engagement and cultural life, particularly the work ofjournalists, artists, sports p

BLACK STARSMeet the black religious leaders who helpedshape the African American experience--from colonial to modern times、 Absalom Jones、 Richard Allen、 Jarena Lee、Lemuel Haynes、 Peter Williams Sr.、 Peter Williams Jr.、 John Marrant、 Denmark Vesey、 Sojourner Truth、 Nat Turner、 Maria tewart、 John Jasper、 Alexander Crummell、 Henry Highland Garnett、 Henry McNeal Turner、 Richard Henry Boyd、 Bishop C. M. "Sweet Daddy" Grace、 Vernon Johns、 Elijah Muhammad、 Howard Thurman、 Adam Clayton Powell Jr.、 Joseph E. Lowery、 Malcolm X、 Martin Luther King Jr.、 Andrew J. Young、 James L. Bevel、 John Lewis、 Prathia Hall Wynn、 Jesse L. Jackson、 Vashti Murphy McKenzie、 Fredrick J. Streets、 Al Sharpton、 Renita J. Weems、 T. D. Jakes .

From The Message comes an entirely new way to experience God's Word. The Message with Its Translator is a special annotated edition that features commentary from Eugene Peterson, one of today's most influential pastors and teachers. Filled with a wealth of insights, this study Bible enriches the text with notes from Peterson's own studies and sermons. Peterson's personal style will engage readers as he guides them through Scripture and encourages contemplative study. Features * Presented in the beloved Message translation * Companion commentary from one of today's most valued pastors * A personalized approach to studying Scripture * Notes and insights from Peterson's own sermons and studies * A fresh approach to studying God's Word

John Worth is a painter with a genuine calling,and a real gift.But he seems in some sense subdued,His radical girlfriend has a ready diagnosis:she tells him that his work will never come to more than decoration if he does not infuse it with social meaning,political meaning Because she in a substantial person he has to consider what she says,and it hurts-he's just not the man for the job.Stubbornly,instinctive-ly,worth resists. His life becomes disordered,unhappy.But somehow,ion his trouble and loneliness,he finds himself breaking new ground,He has always been workmanlike and steady.Now he works endlessly,with a pertinactiy that look like rage,as he begins to see h8is way.And as his art changes,his life is not spared the accidents of mortality,His girl leaves him,a good friend has a breakdown and kills himself.But within a year a big London exhibition of his work is arranged,the precocious climacteric of his life and art-bes expressed in the violent shock of one large canvas,a modern Christ's entry int

The holy sites in Jerusalem exist as objects of international veneration and sites of nationalist contest. They stand at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, yet surprisingly, the many efforts to promote peace, mostly by those outside the Middle East, have ignored the problem. This book seeks to address this omission by focusing upon proposals of development of a legal regime to protect the holy sites separable from the final peace negotiations to not only protect the holy sites but promote peace by removing these particularly volatile icons from the field of conflict. Peace and the protection of the holy sites cannot occur without the consent and cooperation of those on the ground. This book supports local involvement by developing a comprehensive plan for how to negotiate: outlining the relevant history, highlighting issues of import, and identifying effective strategies for promoting negotiation.