Grace is a heavy topic in systematic and historical theology. It has been the center of a longstanding dispute between Catholics and Protestants. In many respects, this dispute that dates to the Reformation is about how much credit we can…
Category: Comparative Religions
A Christian’s Guide to Judaism, by Michael Lotker
A Christian's Guide to Judaism is an introduction to Jewish religion, history, culture, and holidays written especially for the curious non-Jew. This much-needed book provides Christians with a broad overview of the Jewish people and their religion, presents thorough explanations…
Eight Theories of Religion, by Daniel Pals
From the book flap: Why do human beings believe in divinities? Why do some seek eternal life, while others seek escape from recurring lives? Why do the beliefs and behaviors we typically call “religious” so deeply affect the human personality…
Black Magic: Religion and the African American Conjuring Tradition, by Yvonne Chireau
From the book flap: Black Magic looks at the origins, meaning, and uses of Conjure–the African American tradition of healing and harming that evolved from African, European, and American elements–from the slavery period to well into the twentieth century. Illuminating…
