Religion
The Pagan Christ
Tom Harpur
Format: Paperback
A radical, ground-breaking examination of the role of ancient myth in the origins of Christianity, challenging the idea of the Gospels as historical truth - it will change the way many think about religion, faith, history, myth and belief.
Fury For God
Malise Ruthven
Format: Paperback
A powerful and provocative examination of the world of Islam.
What is Dying?
Charles Brent, illustrated by Ben Ecclestone
Format: Hard Cover
This statement of comfort and hope is one of the most widely known metaphors for death in the world. It is widely known and has appeared in a number of versions over the years. With exquisite line drawings by Ben Eccleston to accompany the text, it is one of the most moving meditations on death ever composed, with a reassuring power and purity of expression that speaks directly to those who have suffered loss and bereavement.
Islam in Australia
Abdullah Saeed
Format: Paperback
A clear and complete introduction to the world of Islam: the history, beliefs, practices and laws of this ancient religion. With particular focus on the contemporary Muslim world, and on Islam in Australia.
A Long Way from Rome
Edited by Chris McGillion
Format: Paperback
Explains why Catholicism in Australia has failed to maintain its relevance despite widespread evidence of a hunger for meaning, values and a renewed sense of community.
Reflections on a Mountain Lake
Tenzin Palmo
Format: Paperback
Teachings on meditation and Buddhist philosophy from the Western nun portrayed in Vicki Mackenzie's best-selling biography, Cave in the Snow.
Why Buddhism?
Vicki Mackenzie
Format: Paperback
A series of in-depth accounts exploring the lives and spiritual journeys of fifteen western Buddhists - from the famous to the ordinary.
A History of the Australian Churches
Ian Breward
Format: Paperback
A History of the Australian Churches is the first general history about the role of churches in Australian society. It offers a balanced and thoughtful historical analysis of how the Christian churches have shaped and been shaped by a number of key issues, and breaks new ground in comparing denominations and setting the development of Aboriginal and Islander Christianity in context.
