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Feminist Edges of the Qur'an by Aysha A. Hidayatullah
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Christ and Culture
H. Richard Niebuhr - 1951
Marty, who regards this book as one of the most vital books of our time, as well as an introduction by the author never before included in the book, and a new preface by James Gustafson, the premier Christian ethicist who is considered Niebuhr’s contemporary successor, poses the challenge of being true to Christ in a materialistic age to an entirely new generation of Christian readers.
Tell My Horse: Voodoo and Life in Haiti and Jamaica
Zora Neale Hurston - 1938
Tell My Horse is an invaluable resource and fascinating guide. Based on Zora Neale Hurston’s personal experience in Haiti and Jamaica, where she participated as an initiate rather than just an observer of voodoo practices during her visits in the 1930s, this travelogue into a dark world paints a vividly authentic picture of ceremonies and customs and superstitions of great cultural interest.
The Gender Knot: Unraveling Our Patriarchal Legacy
Allan G. Johnson - 1997
Explains what patriarchy is (and isn't), how it works, and what gets in the way of understanding and doing something about it.
Religion Explained: The Evolutionary Origins of Religious Thought
Pascal Boyer - 2001
And Man Creates God tells readers, for the first time, what religious feeling is really about, what it consists of, and how it originates. It is a beautifully written, very accessible book by an anthropologist who is highly respected on both sides of the Atlantic. As a scientific explanation for religious feeling, it is sure to arouse controversy.