A renowned Buddhist teacher turns to two of the most influential figures in history for guidance on how to face the ethical challenges of our time The Buddha's revolutionary teachings transformed Asia, and his contemporary Socrates laid the...

The renowned political speechwriter and New York Times bestselling author of As a Jew rediscovers Judaism, finding timeless wisdom and spiritual connection in its age-old practices and traditions.“Sarah Hurwitz was Michelle Obama’s head speechwriter, and...

"The texts are first-rate, and the introductions are informative and reliable. The books will be a welcome...addition to the bookshelf of every literate religious person." Spiritual Life John Comenius: The Labyrinth of the World and The Paradise of the...

This important study explores the revolution in thought and action that occurred during the first four centuries of the Christian era as a result of the impact of Christianity upon the Graeco-Roman world.

Learn the full back story behind the world's greatest book on military strategy! The Art of War is one of the world's great masterpieces--presenting timeless strategies that are as important in the boardroom as on the battlefield. Now, experience Sun...

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With this book, Dr. Cecil Roth upsets previous theories on the origin of the Dead Sea Scrolls. From a study of all the historical evidence now available, he concludes that the Scrolls were from the library of the Zealots, an ultraorthodox, warlike Jewish...

Here is the story of Dona Gracia, one of the most remarkable women in Jewish history. The pride of sixteenth century Jewry, she is acknowledged today for her courageous defense of her people and the promotion of their culture. This JPS classic presents...

In recent decades, religious fundamentalism has played an increasingly significant role in Western and Middle Eastern politics and culture. In this volume, an international group of scholars from fields such as religious studies, sociology, political...

"An acknowledged classic. Katz has transformed our conception of Jewish history from the 16th to the 18th century. Because of his work, we now understand that the ghetto was no longer sealed off at that time from outside opinions and that the movement...

Cultivating religious literacy through diverse stories and dynamic learning tools A breakout success in its first edition, Religion Matters employs an innovative four-part model for understanding the uniqueness of each religion. It builds religious...