 Christian Motifs and Symbols CD-ROM and Book
by Alan Weller
This inspiring collection of 256 black-and-white Christian symbols depicts angels, saints, and a variety of biblical images — the Good Shepherd, the serpent in the Garden of Eden, and more.
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by Dover
Vast array of emblems — selected from Old and New Testaments as well as the medieval and modern Church — depict signs that represent the Trinity, the Apostles, saints, sacraments, holy days, the Ten Commandments, and other elements of Christianity. 456 black-and-white designs.
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 The Book of Kells
by Blanche Cirker
Painstakingly reproduced from a rare facsimile edition, this volume contains full-page decorations, portraits, illustrations, plus a sampling of textual leaves with exquisite calligraphy and ornamentation. 32 full-color illustrations.
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 The Rule of St. Benedict
by St. Benedict, Cardinal Gasquet
A 6th-century handbook for aspiring monks, this masterpiece of spiritual wisdom endures as the preeminent monastic legislative code. Its concise guidance promotes self-discipline, supported by community worship.
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 Mohammed and Charlemagne
by Henri Pirenne
Remarkable classic that developed the revolutionary theory of how the advance and influence of Islam caused the Europe of the Roman Empire to evolve into the Europe of the Middle Ages.
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by G. K. Chesterton
Focusing on "heretics" — those who pride themselves in their superiority to conservative views — Chesterton appraises prominent figures from the literary and art worlds such as Kipling, Shaw, Wells, and Whistler.
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 The Everlasting Man
by G. K. Chesterton
Chesterton's view of Christianity — as a blend of philosophy and mythology, satisfying intellect and spirit — applies to his brilliant book, which appeals to readers' heads as well as their hearts.
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by G. K. Chesterton
Chesterton explains the values and ideals that constitute the foundation of Christianity, adopting an informal style in his scholarly arguments in favor of faith as an affirmation of human freedom.
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 St. Francis of Assisi
by G. K. Chesterton
This accessible spiritual biography by a phenomenally popular author chronicles the beloved saint's calling, order, and influence. Its charm and wit will appeal to even the most secular-minded readers.
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by G. K. Chesterton
Chesterton's customary wit and engaging storytelling provide a brief but vivid profile. He focuses on the saint's life, rather than on theology, to illustrate Thomas's relevance to modern readers.
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 The Consolation of Philosophy
by Boethius
Landmark of medieval Western thought written by a 6th-century Roman statesman and philosopher awaiting execution. How to achieve and maintain spiritual peace amid life's inevitable pain.
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by Selwyn Gurney Champion, Dorothy Short
Concise volume introduces eleven "living" religions of the world — Hinduism, Shintoism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, Confucianism, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhism — in simple terms and without bias.
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 The Essence of Christianity
by Ludwig Feuerbach
Asserting that religion and divinity are outward projections of inner human nature, this 1841 polemic excited immediate international attention and influenced the development of Marxist theory.
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by St. Augustine, J. F. Shaw
Since the dawn of the fifth century, theology students, religious scholars, and ordinary Christians have turned to this volume for guidance on how to read the Bible and understand the true meaning of scripture.
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by St. Augustine
Influential work recalls author's mid-4th-century origins in rural Algeria; lavish lifestyle in Milan; his struggle with sexual desires; eventual renunciation of secular ambitions and marriage; and recovery of his Catholic faith.
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 120 Great Paintings of the Life of Jesus Platinum DVD and Book
by Dover
This treasury sings with 120 full-color masterpieces of famous New Testament scenes by Raphael, Vermeer, Giotto, Memling, and other renowned artists. The paintings can be printed at poster size and you can play a stunning slideshow of the images on your TV or computer.
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by Anne Catherine Emmerich
A 19th-century German nun's ecstatic visions offer a compelling visionary account of the events surrounding the Crucifixion. A primary source for Mel Gibson's epic movie, The Passion of the Christ.
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 Doré's Life of Jesus CD-ROM and Book
by Gustave Doré
Extraordinary interpretations, carefully reproduced from early editions, capture all the dramatic intensity of scenes from the New Testament, among them the Nativity, the flight into Egypt, the Last Supper, and the Crucifixion. 63 black-and-white illustrations.
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by Gustave Doré
Detailed plates from the Bible: the Creation scenes, Adam and Eve, horrifying visions of the Flood, the battle sequences with their monumental crowds, depictions of the life of Jesus, 241 plates in all.
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 The Quest of the Historical Jesus
by Albert Schweitzer, W. Montgomery, F. C. Burkitt
Groundbreaking study that examines the works of more than fifty 18th- and 19th-century authors and scholars and concludes that many of the earlier historical reconstructions of Christ were largely fantasies.
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by Nicolas Notovitch
A visitor to a Tibetan monastery in the 1890s discovered this intriguing, controversial account of Christ's life from the ages of 13 to 29, when Jesus reputedly studied in Asia among Buddhists.
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by Hilaire Belloc
This 1902 memoir of a pilgrimage on foot across the Alps and Apennines in order to "see all Europe which the Christian Faith has saved." Includes 77 of the author's original line drawings.
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by Martin Luther, Thomas S. Kepler
The Protestant Reformation's most prominent leader comments on life, the Church, and the Bible, in absorbing informal anecdotes recounted to his students and colleagues.
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 The Theologia Germanica of Martin Luther
by Martin Luther, Susanna Winkworth
Luther popularized this work by a 14th-century author who focuses on the "divine life," which is directed or guided by the "true light" of God. It offers insightful spiritual advice relevant to all Christians.
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