A classic of modern religious thought, Schleiermachera -- s On Religion: Speeches to its Cultured Despisers is here presented in Richard Croutera -- s acclaimed English translation of the 1799 edition, originally published in Cambridge Texts in German Philosophy. Written when its youthful author was deeply involved in German Romanticism and the ...
In this work, here presented in a complete English edition for the first time, the problem of knowing God is confronted in an original and stimulating way. Taking up the Prophets teaching that Ninety-nine Beautiful Names are truly predicated of God, the author explores the meaning and resonance of each of these divine names, and reveals the ...
The son of a London mercer, Thomas Browne pursued a career as doctor and scholar; after extensive travels in Europe he settled down in Yorkshire and wrote, over time, the series of reflections now known as Religio Medici. As a self-portrait of a mind and soul and a prominent landmark in the history of ideas, Religio Medici proved a document of ...
This is the first English translation of the last chapter of Al-Ghazali's "Revival of the Religious Sciences" (Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din), widely regarded as the greatest work of Muslim spirituality. After expounding his Sufi philosophy of death and showing the importance of the contemplation of human mortality to the mystical way of self-purification, ...
Written reputedly by an Egyptian magus, Horapollo Niliacus, in the fourth century C.E., "The Hieroglyphics of Horapollo" is an anthology of nearly two hundred "hieroglyphics," or allegorical emblems, said to have been used by the Pharaonic scribes in describing natural and moral aspects of the world. Translated into Greek in 1505, it informed much ...
Volume 1 of 2. This work contains a theological and geographical history of Asia, Africa and America, with the lands adjacent, declaring the ancient religions before the Flood, the Heathenish, Jewish and Saracenical in all ages since, in those parts professed, with their several opinions, idols, oracles, temples, priests, fasts, feasts, sacrifices ...
An interpretive translation of "The Secret of Secrets", which was written by Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani, who was considered by many to be one of the greatest saints of Islam, and was founder of the Qadiriyya order. The book contains the very essence of Sufism, giving a Sufi explanation of the fundamental duties of Islam - prayer, fasting, almsgiving ...
Malebranche's Dialogues on Metaphysics and on Religion is in many ways the best introduction to his thought, and provides the most systematic exposition of his philosophy as a whole. In it, he presents clear and comprehensive statements of his two best-known contributions to metaphysics and epistemology, namely, the doctrines of occasionalism and ...
This translation of "Al-Hisba fi al-Islam" is an exposition if the theory of "Hisba" in the wider context of a just society and an efficient market economy.
Christopher Columbus returned to Europe in the final days of 1500, ending his third voyage to the Indies not in triumph but in chains. Seeking to justify his actions and protect his rights, he began to compile biblical texts and excerpts from patristic writings and medieval theology in a manuscript known as the "Book of Prophecies". This ...
1901. Part of the Universal Classics Library. The religious beliefs, observances, philosophic opinions and social customs of the nations of the East translated from the original Persian. With a special introduction by A. V. Williams Jackson. Contents: Invocation; Cult of the Parsees; The Sipasian Sect; The Code of Mahabad; The Jamshaspian Sect; ...
Ibn Rushd's "Bidayat al-Mujtahid" ("The Distinguished Jurist's Primer") occupies a unique place among the authoritative manuals of Islamic law. It is designed to prepare the jurist for the task of the mujtahid, the independent jurist, who derives the law and lays down precedents to be followed by the judge in the administration of justice. In this ...
The books in this series contain short texts from the original stories from Viking Age. These new translations unlock the treasures of the Classical texts and will make a valued gift for friends, relatives or business associates. This is the authentic Havamal, the famous northern guide on how to manage everyday life, which gave spiritual ...
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