[PDF] Religion In Five Minutes eBook

Author : Aaron W. Hughes
Publisher : Equinox Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,19 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781781794647

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Religion in Five Minutes provides an accessible and lively introduction to the questions about religion and religious behaviour that interest most of us, whether or not we personally identify with - or practice - a religion. Suitable for beginning students and the general reader, the book offers more than 60 brief essays on a wide range of fascinating questions about religion and its study, such as: How did religion start? What religion is the oldest? Who are the Nones? Why do women seem to play lesser roles in many religions? What's the difference between a religion and a cult? Is Europe less religious than North America? Is Buddhism a philosophy? How do we study religions of groups who no longer exist? Each essay is written by a leading authority and offers succinct, insightful answers along with suggestions for further reading, making the book an ideal starting point for classroom use or personal browsing.

Author : Matthew Hedstrom
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 12,10 MB
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 0195374495

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Winner of the Frank S. and Elizabeth D. Brewer Best First Book Prize of the American Society of Church History Society for U. S. Intellectual History Notable Title in American Intellectual History The story of liberal religion in the twentieth century, Matthew S. Hedstrom contends, is a story of cultural ascendency. This may come as a surprise-most scholarship in American religious history, after all, equates the numerical decline of the Protestant mainline with the failure of religious liberalism. Yet a look beyond the pews, into the wider culture, reveals a more complex and fascinating story, one Hedstrom tells in The Rise of Liberal Religion. Hedstrom attends especially to the critically important yet little-studied arena of religious book culture-particularly the religious middlebrow of mid-century-as the site where religious liberalism was most effectively popularized. By looking at book weeks, book clubs, public libraries, new publishing enterprises, key authors and bestsellers, wartime reading programs, and fan mail, among other sources, Hedstrom is able to provide a rich, on-the-ground account of the men, women, and organizations that drove religious liberalism's cultural rise in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Critically, by the post-WWII period the religious middlebrow had expanded beyond its Protestant roots, using mystical and psychological spirituality as a platform for interreligious exchange. This compelling history of religion and book culture not only shows how reading and book buying were critical twentieth-century religious practices, but also provides a model for thinking about the relationship of religion to consumer culture more broadly. In this way, The Rise of Liberal Religion offers both innovative cultural history and new ways of seeing the imprint of liberal religion in our own times.

Author : Elizabeth J. Harris
Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 35,8 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 9781800500891

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In Buddhism in Five Minutes, academic specialists offer answers to over 80 questions about Buddhism that people curious about Buddhism might ask. The questions cover the Buddha, what the Buddha taught, Buddhist monasticism and the role of lay people, the historical development of Buddhism, Buddhist art, Buddhist ethics, Buddhist responses to other religions, and Buddhist thought on contemporary issues. They include: Who is the fat Buddha figure? Can we know what the historical Buddha taught? What is Nirvāṇa? Why do Buddhists meditate? Does Buddhism support gender equality? What is Zen Buddhism? Are Buddhists pacifist? What do Buddhists think about those who are LGBTQI? Are alcohol and drugs ever acceptable to Buddhists? How do Buddhists view Artificial Intelligence? Are there Buddhists in Latin America? Taken together the questions cover most aspects of Buddhist belief and practice in the contemporary world. The collection is sponsored by the UK Association for Buddhist Studies but contributors are drawn from Asia, North America and Latin America, as well as Europe. The questions are answered in accessible, non-specialist language without too many footnotes. Each should take not much more than five minutes to read.

Author : Alan Lurie
Publisher : FT Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 10,30 MB
Release : 2009-03-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0137011660

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Imagine the leaders of one of New York City’s top real-estate firms coming together every Monday morning to hear…the moral and spiritual thoughts of a Rabbi. Wouldn’t you like to be a fly on the wall? To hear the paths Alan Lurie traced for his listeners, how he helped them bring together their spiritual and business lives, the sacred and the profane? Five Minutes on Mondays compiles these talks for the first time, sharing Lurie’s deep and profound inspiration on the challenges we all face–at work, and in life. Lurie draws on millennia of philosophy, theology, and science to help us answer our deepest questions, comfort our deepest yearnings, and become better people–more connected to each other, and to the Greater Purpose. • Prosper while keeping your integrity • Balance faith, honor, and ambition • Use your workplace as your moral and spiritual "gymnasium" • Find deeper meaning and purpose in your work • Face your fears and failures, and keep going • Gain real respect–and give it • Live one authentic life–at work, and everywhere else

Author : Tama Fortner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,38 MB
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1982133023

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A gorgeously wrought year-long daily devotional for anyone who wishes to carve out a few minutes a day to reflect on the grace of God. It is by grace you have been saved, through faith. —Ephesians 2:8 NIV With uplifting quotes from the Bible, guided reflections, and more, Five Minutes of Grace allows you to bring God and His grace into your life a little more each and every day.

Author : Marcus Weeks
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 33,21 MB
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1681441675

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Religion in Minutes covers everything you need to know about faith and religious practices around the world, condensed into key topics, and focused on the major world religions of Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Islam. Each faith is described, including the sacred texts, religious artifacts, rites and ceremonies, practices and traditions, art and architecture. Also includes a map, time line, and history of each religion for a thorough study of the diverse ways people worship around the world. Following the latest research showing that the brain best absorbs information visually, each description is accompanied by illustrations to aid quick comprehension and easy recollection. This convenient and compact reference book is ideal for anyone interested in touching on the major religions of the world.

Author : Sheila Walsh
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 16,69 MB
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0718032543

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Five Minutes with Jesus provides bursts of inspiration for every reader’s relationship with Jesus. Brief but profound, these daily readings from Sheila Walsh will help busy people draw close to Him and walk with Him throughout the day. It will become clear that, even in the midst of a busy lifestyle, every minute we spend in the powerful presence of Jesus makes a difference in our lives!

Author : Rhonda McKnight
Publisher :
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 13,2 MB
Release : 2019-04-18
Category :
ISBN : 9781095231999

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Draw closer to Jesus in minutes...Life can be busy. Many are ashamed to admit they struggle with carving out time with God. 5 minutes can make a difference in your spiritual growth. This book is your resource to make it happen. You simply read a scripture and the accompanying prayer for spiritual growth and let the Holy Spirit do the rest.

Author : Rick Cornish
Publisher : Tyndale House
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 28,96 MB
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1615214445

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Explaining spiritual concepts can be difficult—especially when you are bombarded with difficult, honest questions. In short, 5-minute readings, Rick Cornish (author of 5 Minute Theologian) gives you powerful yet humble words to speak persuasively about your faith. Talk to your friends, coworkers, and family about your faith with a new sense of clarity and purpose. Important topics such as worldviews and Jesus’ resurrection are clearly marked so you can refer back to the book for instant reference.

Author : Craig Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 10,36 MB
Release : 2017-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1315474395

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A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex relations between religion and society. The aim is to provide readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This thoroughly revised second edition has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including: Essentialism Functionalism Authority Domination. All ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with new and engaging examples and case studies throughout, making this the ideal textbook for students approaching the subject area for the first time.