Religion & Philosophy; Linguistics
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THE IMPARTIAL SPECTATOR
Adam Smith's Moral PhilosophyD D RAPHAEL
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You Save: 38%The summation of a lifetime's work, this is a critical account of the moral philosophy of Adam Smith, presented in his first book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Smith sees the origin of consc... Learn More -
WHAT IS CIVILISATION?
And Other EssaysANANDA K COOMARASWAMY
£20.00The scholarship of A K Coomaraswamy (1877-1947) is legendary. But the range and depth of his knowledge were never used for the purpose of anything like a personal philosophy. In expounding in unparall... Learn More -
A HOLY TRADITION OF WORKING
Passages from the Writings of Eric GillERIC GILL
Edited by BRIAN KEEBLE£6.95A reappraisal of Gill's art — his sculpture, his engravings and his inscriptions — has led to renewed admiration for him. A new generation, recognising the necessity of a view of life in w... Learn More -
NO ORDINARY ANGEL
Celestial Spirits and Christian Claims about JesusSUSAN R GARRETT
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You Save: 64%In this highly original work, Garrett argues that angel talk has never been merely about angels. Rather, talk about angels has served as a vehicle for reflection on other fundamental life questions, i... Learn More -
NOBILITY OF SPIRIT
A Forgotten IdealROB RIEMEN
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You Save: 51%This brief testament to the transformative power of ideas has been translated into ten languages. In its pages the author argues that 'nobility of spirit' is the quintessence of a civilised world. It ... Learn More -
THE ROUTLEDGE COMPANION TO CHRISTIAN HISTORY
Edited by CHRIS COOK
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You Save: 38%This Routledge Companion provides a comprehensive account of Christian history over the last two millennia, from the early Church of the Roman Empire to the major developments of today. It inc... Learn More -
MARRIAGE AND MORALS
BERTRAND RUSSELL
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You Save: 57%Marriage and Morals> is a compelling cross-cultural examination of individual, familial and societal attitudes towards sex and marriage. By exploring the codes by which we live our sexual lives... Learn More -
MASTERS OF THE SACRED PAGE
Manuscripts of Theology in the Latin West to 1274LESLEY SMITH
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You Save: 60%Starting with the premise that the history of a medieval subject cannot be properly written 'without recourse to the materials it produced', Smith here provides an illuminating study of theology and s... Learn More -
SAVING THE HOLY SEPULCHRE
How Rival Christians Came Together to Rescue Their Holiest ShrineRAYMOND COHEN
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You Save: 13%The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is Christianity's most sacred shrine. Yet half a century ago, earthquake, war and fire had left its structure on the brink of collapse. This is the story ... Learn More -
RATIONALE DIVINORUM OFFICIORUM OF WILLIAM DURAND OF MENDE
A New Translation of the Prologue and Book OneGUILLAUME DURAND
Translated by TIMOTHY M THIBODEAUList Price: £62.95
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You Save: 74%The 'Rationale Divinorum Officiorum' is arguably the most important medieval treatise on the symbolism of church architecture and rituals of worship. Written by the French bishop William Durand of Men... Learn More
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