Books like The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Paganism by Carl McColman

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Gandhi's autobiography is a profound exploration of his non-violent resistance to racism and colonialism, as well as his efforts to seek purity and truth through simple living and spiritual devotion.

Pagan Paths offers an expert, accessible guide to contemporary Pagan traditions, explaining the beliefs, practices, and cultural significance of Wicca, Druidry, Shamanism, and related paths.

James Redfield explores how modern spiritual practices and human potential are shaping a new evolutionary era of consciousness, offering hopeful insights into the future of humanity.

Early Christianity in the context of Roman society raises important questions for historians, sociologists of religion and theologians alike. This work explores the differing perspectives arising from a changing social and academic culture. Key issues concerning early Christianity are addressed, such as how early Christian accounts of pagans, Jews and heretics can be challenged and the degree to which Christian groups offered support to their members and to those in need. The work examines how non-Christians reacted to the spectacle of martyrdom and to Christian reverence for relics. Questions are also raised about why some Christians encouraged others to abandon wealth, status and gender-roles for extreme ascetic lifestyles and about whether Christian preachers trained in classical culture offered moral education to all or only to the social elite. The interdisciplinary and thematic approach offers the student of early Christianity a comprehensive treatment of its role and influence in Roman society.

Irish mystic Lorna Byrne recounts a lifetime of angelic encounters that guide and heal people around the world, offering hope and love through her unique spiritual gifts.

A compelling look at the rise and fall of the Fox sisters and the birth of Spiritualism in America, blending historical narrative with supernatural elements.

Barefoot on Holy Ground guides modern seekers through practical exercises and meditations that blend ancient wisdom with contemporary thought, helping readers align mind, body, emotions, finances and careers for conscious evolution and service to the world.

You're no idiot, of course. you know that the earth has a colorful and diverse history among its many cultures--full of people who practice many different ways of recognizing a higher power or spiritual presence. You can understand--even if you don't practices--what others preach. The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Religions, Third Edition, points out the differences--and similarities --of spiritual worship around the world. In this newly updated and revised Complete Idiot's Guide, you get information on: How each major religion views such controversial issues as war and peace, euthanasia, suicide, and abortion. Rituals and holidays as celebrated through Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and other spiritual beliefs. Sacred texts written in such books as the Bible, Torah, Qur'an, Bhagavad Gita, and other doctrines. Religious extremism in the post-9/11 world--and the responses of the major religious scriptures to those who pursue terror and hate in the name of God.

Jacob Needleman explores the nature of God by blending Western philosophy with Eastern mysticism, questioning both atheistic skepticism and traditional religion.