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Al-Ghazali and the Divine (Routledge Studies in Islamic Philosophy)
by Massimo CampaniniThis book examines the philosophy of al-Ghazali, analysing his conception of God within Islamic theology. Seeking to contribute to the greater understanding of Muslim thought, it analyses his ‘orthodox’ theory, based on the notion that the spiritual struggle (jihad) and philosophical enquiry are informed by the possession of firm science (‘ilm). Exploring a wide range of Arab texts and Arab primary literature, this book therefore examines a crucial period of Medieval Islamic history, whilst emphasizing the multifarious and by no means monolithic components of the Muslim outlook. In seeking to understand Islamic religion as a creative and progressive heritage, it also demonstrates the moderate and equilibrate character of mainstream Islam, and ultimately argues that al-Ghazali’s thought is the best expression of Islamic intellectuality and spirituality. Taking a theoretical approach, this book will be useful to students and scholars of Islamic philosophy, theology and history.
Al-Ghazali and the Qur'an: One Book, Many Meanings (Culture and Civilization in the Middle East)
by Martin WhittinghamThis book is the first of its kind to focus entirely on the Qur’anic interpretation of Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (1058-1111), a towering figure of Sunni Islam. Martin Whittingham explores both al-Ghazali’s hermeneutical methods and his interpretations of particular Quranic texts, and covers al-Ghazali’s mystical, legal and theological concerns. Divided into two parts: part one examines al-Ghazali’s legal and Sufi theoretical discussions part two asks how these theories relate to his practice, analysing the only three of al-Ghazali’s works which are centrally concerned with interpreting particular Qur’anic passages: Jawahir al-Qur’an (The Jewels of the Qur’an); Al-Qist as al-mustaqim (The Correct Balance); and Mishkat al-anwar (The Niche for Lights). Providing a new point of access to the works of al-Ghazali, this book will be welcomed by scholars and students of Islamic studies, religious studies, hermeneutics, and anyone interested in how Muslims understand the Qur’an.
Al-Ghazali's "Moderation in Belief": Al-Iqti?ad Fi Al-I ' Tiqad
by Al-GhazaliCenturies after his death, al-Ghazali remains one of the most influential figures of the Islamic intellectual tradition. Although he is best known for his Incoherence of the Philosophers, Moderation in Belief is his most profound work of philosophical theology. In it, he offers what scholars consider to be the best defense of the Ash'arite school of Islamic theology that gained acceptance within orthodox Sunni theology in the twelfth century, though he also diverges from Ash'arism with his more rationalist approach to the Quran. Together with The Incoherence of the Philosophers, Moderation in Belief informs many subsequent theological debates, and its influence extends beyond the Islamic tradition, informing broader questions within Western philosophical and theological thought. The first complete English-language edition of Moderation in Belief, this new annotated translation by Aladdin M. Yaqub draws on the most esteemed critical editions of the Arabic texts and offers detailed commentary that analyzes and reconstructs the arguments found in the work’s four treatises. Explanations of the historical and intellectual background of the texts also enable readers with a limited knowledge of classical Arabic to fully explore al-Ghazali and this foundational text for the first time. With the recent resurgence of interest in Islamic philosophy and the conflict between philosophy and religion, this new translation will be a welcome addition to the scholarship.
Al-Ghazali, Averroes and the Interpretation of the Qur'an: Common Sense and Philosophy in Islam (Culture and Civilization in the Middle East)
by Avital WohlmanThis book examines the contrasting interpretations of Islam and the Qur’an by Averroes and Al-Ghazali, as a way of helping us untangle current impasses affecting each Abrahamic faith. This has traditionally been portrayed as a battle between philosophy and theology, but the book shows that Averroes was rather more religious and Al-Ghazali more philosophical than they are usually portrayed. The book traces the interaction between two Muslim thinkers, showing how each is convinced of the existence of a Book in which God is revealed to rational beings, to whom He has given commandments, as well as of the excellence of Islamic society. Yet they differ regarding the proper way to interpret the sacred Book. From this point of view, their discussion does not address the contrast between philosophy and religion, or that between reason and revelation that is so characteristic of the Middle Ages, but rather explores differences at the heart of philosophical discussion in our day: is there a level of discourse which will facilitate mutual comprehension among persons, allowing them to engage in debate? This interpretation of sacred texts illustrates the ways religious practice can shape believers’ readings of their sacred texts, and how philosophical interpretations can be modified by religious practice. Moreover, since this sort of inquiry characterizes each Abrahamic tradition, this study can be expected to enhance interfaith conversation and explore religious ways to enhance tolerance between other believers.
Al-Ghazzali's Mishkat al-Anwar: (The Niche for Lights)
by Al-GhazzaliAbu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali's philosophical explorations covered nearly the entire spectrum of twelfth-century beliefs. Beginning his career as a skeptic, he ended it as a scholar of mysticism and orthodoxy. The Niche of Lights, written near the end of his illustrious career, advances the philosophically important idea that reason can serve as a connection between the devout and God. Al-Ghazali argues that abstracting God from the world, as he believed theologians did, was not sufficient for understanding. Exploring the boundary between philosophy and theology, The Niche of Lights seeks to understand the role of reality in the perception of the spiritual.-Print ed.
Al-Ghazālī and the Idea of Moral Beauty (Islam in the World)
by Sophia VasalouAl-Ghazālī and the Idea of Moral Beauty rethinks the relationship between the good and the beautiful by considering the work of eleventh-century Muslim theologian Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī (d. 1111). A giant of Islamic intellectual history, al-Ghazālī is celebrated for his achievements in a wide range of disciplines. One of his greatest intellectual contributions lies in the sphere of ethics, where he presided over an ambitious attempt to integrate philosophical and scriptural ideas into a seamless ethical vision. The connection between ethics and aesthetics turns out to be a signature feature of this account. Virtue is one of the forms of beauty, and human beings are naturally disposed to respond to it with love. The universal human response to beauty in turn provides the central paradigm for thinking about the love commanded by God. While al-Ghazālī’s account of divine love has received ample attention, his special way of drawing the good into relation with the beautiful has oddly escaped remark. In this book Sophia Vasalou addresses this gap by offering a philosophical and contextual study of this aspect of al-Ghazālī’s ethics and of the conception of moral beauty that emerges from it. This book will be of interest to scholars and students in Islamic ethics, Islamic intellectual history, and the history of ethics.
Al-Junayd: The Sufi Master of Baghdad
by Arin Salamah-QudsiThis book presents a full and updated portrait of al-Junayd al-Baghdādī, a towering figure in the history of Islamic piety and thought. Examining the character of Junayd as both an architect of the Sufi mainstream as well as a charismatic and pragmatic personality, the book explores Junayd’s sophisticated relationships within Sufi circles as well as the broader circle of Islamic piety. Besides constructing a balanced portrait of Junayd, this monograph also examines Junayd’s legacy in order to flesh out some of the socio-religious and historical settings of that period. This book is an important read for scholars of religion, Islamic studies, mediaeval Muslim culture, as well as historians and researchers in the field of Islamic studies.
Al-Shabaab in Somalia: The History and Ideology of a Militant Islamist Group
by Stig Jarle HansenSince early 2007 a new breed of combatants has appeared on the streets of Mogadishu and other towns in Somalia: the "Shabaab", or youth, the only self-proclaimed branch of al-Qaeda to have gained acceptance (and praise) from Ayman al-Zawahiri and "AQ centre" in Afghanistan. Itself an offshootof the Islamic Courts Union, which split in 2006, Shabaab has imposed Sharia law and is also heavily influenced by local clan structures within Somalia itself. It remains an infamous and widely discussed, yet little-researched and understood, Islamist group. Hansen's remarkable book attempts to go beyond the media headlines and simplistic analyses based on alarmist or localist narratives and, by employing intensive field research conducted within Somalia, as well as on the ground interviews with Shabaab leaders themselves, explores the history of aremarkable organisation, one that has survived predictions of its collapse on several occasions. Hansen portrays al-Shabaab as a hybrid Islamist organization that combines a strong streak of Somali nationalism with the rhetorical obligations of international jihadism, thereby attracting a notinsignificant number of foreign fighters to its ranks. Both these strands of Shabaab have been inadvertently boosted by Ethiopian, American and African Union attempts to defeat it militarily, all of which have come to nought.
Al-ghazali's Path To Sufisim: His Deliverance From Error (al-munqidh Min Al-dalal) And Five Key Texts
by William Graham Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali R. J. McCarthy David BurrellThis text has long been recognized as not only an Islamic classic, but also as a great spiritual autobiography of one of the world's greatest religious thinkers. <P><P>It is the narrative of how one dedicated seeker of true knowledge and salvation, having probed various systems of thought and differing paths of learning and enlightenment, discovered the peace of the inner life and discipline of mystical spirituality.
Alabadle!: Hispanic Christian Worship
by Justo L. GonzalezBy looking at the wide variety of Hispanic Christian worship that exists within the Hispanic community, Alabadle! highlights the cultural, generational, and denominational elements that comprise the spectrum of Hispanic worship. Justo L. Gonzalez and seven other contributors provide an insightful look into the variety of worship styles that exist among numerous church traditions including Assemblies of God, United Methodist, Catholic, American Baptist, Presbyterian, and Disciples of Christ. And yet, in the midst of this variety, is a common thread of excitement - about worship and about the gospel! Anyone interested in exploring worship, music, and liturgy styles from a particular Hispanic perspective will find Alabadle! a valuable learning tool.
Alabama Lore: The Choccolocco Monster, Huggin' Molly, the Lost Town of Cottonport and Other Mysterious Tales
by Wil ElrickAlabama is a weird and wonderful place with a colorful history steeped in folk tales passed from generation to generation. Mysterious 1989 UFO sightings brought more than 4,000 visitors to the tiny town of Fyffe, population 1,300. Legends of the Alabama White Thang--an elusive, hairy creature with a shrill shriek--persisted in the state for a century. Just outside Huntsville's historic Maple Hill Cemetery lies an eerie playground where the ghosts of departed children are rumored to play in the dead of night. After hundreds of unexplained sightings, the town of Evergreen declared itself the Bigfoot Capital of Alabama. Join author Wil Elrick as he explores the history behind some of the Cotton State's favorite tales.
Alain Badiou: Between Theology and Anti-Theology
by Hollis Phelps'Alain Badiou: Between Theology and Anti-theology' provides one of the first comprehensive analyses of the relationship between Badiou's philosophy and theology. Examining the full range of Badiou's writings, this provocative study explores how Badiou's philosophy relies on theology even if he claims otherwise and actively attempts to work against theology. Despite the complex questions discussed - ranging across ontology, the theory of truth and the subject, philosophy and its conditions, and anti-philosophy - this book presents a clear and accessible overview of the theological, religious and biblical themes which animate Badiou's philosophy.
Alan Titchmarsh's Fill My Stocking
by Alan TitchmarshA great raconteur and entertainer, Alan Titchmarsh gets together every Christmas with family and friends to celebrate the season and performs much-loved anecdotes, stories, poems and sketches - old and new. Fill My Stocking combines these well-known favourites with his own self-penned festive pieces, each beautifully illustrated with his own watercolour vignettes. Collected together for the first time, this is the perfect stocking filler for his legions of fans. Alan Titchmarsh has presented numerous television programmes including the hugely popular How To Be A Gardener and British Isles: A Natural History. He is also a best-selling writer and novelist.
Alan Watts - In the Academy: Essays and Lectures (SUNY series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology)
by Alan WattsGold Winner, 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards in the Philosophy categoryTo commemorate the 2015 centenary of the birth of Alan Watts (1915–1973), Peter J. Columbus and Donadrian L. Rice have assembled a much-needed collection of Watts's scholarly essays and lectures. Compiled from professional journals, monographs, scholarly books, conferences, and symposia proceedings, the volume sheds valuable light on the developmental arc of Watts's thinking about language and mysticism, Buddhism and Zen, Christianity, comparative religion, psychedelics, and psychology and psychotherapy. This definitive collection challenges Watts's reputation as a "popularizer" or "philosophical entertainer," revealing his concerns to be much more expansive and transdisciplinary than is suggested by the parochial "Zen Buddhist" label commonly affixed to his writings. The editors' authoritative introduction elucidates contemporary perspectives on Watts's life and work, and supports a bold rethinking of his contributions to psychology, philosophy, and religion.
Alan Watts in Late-Twentieth-Century Discourse: Commentary and Criticism from 1974-1994 (Routledge Research in Psychology)
by Peter J. ColumbusThis book is an anthology of commentary and criticism written within the transitional period between Alan Watts’ 1973 death and the twenty-first century intellectual horizon. Comprised of 16 chapters written and published between 1974 and 1994, with up-to-date introductions from the essayists and other contemporary thinkers, this volume opens a window onto unexplored grounds of Alan Watts’ impact within late-twentieth-century discourse – an intermediate space where scholars reoriented their bearings through changing times and emerging academic trends. Offering varied explanations and assessments of Alan Watts, including his influence on the Beat and Hippie generations, and his popularization of Zen Buddhism in America, it tackles unaddressed questions within the milieu of late-twentieth-century America from the Reagan Revolution and religious conservatism, to paradigm shifts in Buddhist studies and the rise of post-colonial theory. Contributors’ post-mortem analyses and critiques of Watts allow for a thematic rendering of their consonance or dissonance with noted Beat, Hippie, and Zen Buddhism themes of his lifetime. This volume will appeal to scholars and students of humanistic psychology, transpersonal psychology, the psychology of religion, comparative religion, and American studies.
Alan Watts–Here and Now: Contributions to Psychology, Philosophy, and Religion (SUNY series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology)
by Peter J. Columbus Donadrian L. RiceAlan Watts—Here and Now explores the intellectual legacy and continuing relevance of a prolific writer and speaker who was a major influence on American culture during the latter half of the twentieth century. A thinker attuned to the spiritual malaise affecting the Western mind, Watts (1915–1973) provided intellectual and spiritual alternatives that helped shape the Beat culture of the 1950s and the counterculture of the 1960s. Well known for introducing Buddhist and Daoist spirituality to a wide Western audience, he also wrote on psychology, mysticism, and psychedelic experience. Many idolized Watts as a guru-mystic, yet he was also dismissed as intellectually shallow and as a mere popularizer of Asian religions (the "Norman Vincent Peale of Zen"). Both critical and appreciative, this edited volume locates Watts at the forefront of major paradigmatic shifts in Western intellectual life. Contributors explore how Watts's work resonates in present-day scholarship on psychospiritual transformation, Buddhism and psychotherapy, Daoism in the West, phenomenology and hermeneutics, humanistic and transpersonal psychology, mysticism, and ecofeminism, among other areas.
Alankar
by PremchandAnother Brilliant story by Premchand highlighting the life of a saint which highlights the religion and spirituality in his writings.
Alaska K-9 Unit Books 1-4: A Thrilling Suspense Collection
by Terri Reed Laura Scott Sharon Dunn Maggie K. BlackLove Inspired Suspense brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Enjoy action-packed stories in the Alaska K-9 Unit series featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!This box set includes:ALASKAN RESCUEby Terri ReedSent to find a wedding party that disappeared during a hike, Alaska State Trooper Hunter McCord discovers bridesmaid Ariel Potter hanging from a cliff. Now it&’s up to Hunter and his K-9 partner to find Ariel&’s missing companions…and make sure whoever wants Ariel dead doesn&’t finish the job.WILDERNESS DEFENDERby USA Today bestselling author Maggie K. BlackWith murderous poachers targeting blue bear cubs, Alaska trooper Poppy Walsh and her K-9 partner will do whatever it takes to stop them. But having to team up with her ex-fiancé, park ranger Lex Fielding, will be her biggest test. Can Poppy and Lex overcome their past to save the cubs and protect Lex&’s young son?UNDERCOVER MISSIONby USA Today bestselling author Sharon DunnUndercover on a cruise ship with her K-9 dog, Alaska State Trooper Maya Rodriguez uses herself as bait for a murderer—and quickly becomes a target. With security officer David Garrison&’s help, they must work to stay one step ahead of a possible serial killer. But will they make it off the ship alive?TRACKING STOLEN SECRETS by USA Today bestselling author Laura ScottPositive her sister isn&’t involved in a theft ring as the police believe, Alaska trooper Helena Maddox and her K-9 must find her twin before officer Everett Brand does. But when the niece Helena didn&’t know existed is left on Everett&’s doorstep, Helena and Everett must work together to keep the baby safe.Look for the complete Alaska K-9 Unit series!From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Alaska K-9 Unit Books 5-8: Four Thrilling Suspense Novels (Alaska K-9 Unit)
by Dana Mentink Jodie Bailey Heather Woodhaven Shirlee McCoyLove Inspired Suspense brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Enjoy action-packed stories in the Alaska K-9 Unit series featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!This box set includes:DEADLY CARGOby USA Today bestselling author Jodie BaileyFollowing an anonymous tip, K-9 Trooper Will Stryker&’s drug trafficking investigation has a new suspect—Jasmine Jefferson, an Alaskan bush pilot he&’s convinced is hiding something. But when someone tries to kill them, Jasmine confesses she&’s in witness protection. Are the attacks related to the case…or is someone out for revenge?ARCTIC WITNESSby Heather WoodhavenWhen his ex-wife goes missing, Alaska State Trooper Sean West and his K-9 partner rescue her from a kidnapper. Now the criminal is on their trail, and it&’s up to Sean to protect Ivy and the little boy she plans to adopt…before they&’re silenced for good. YUKON JUSTICEby USA Today bestselling author Dana MentinkWith her ruthless uncle sabotaging her family&’s reindeer ranch, K-9 team assistant Katie Kapowski heads home to help—and becomes his target. Alaska State Trooper Brayden Ford and his K-9 partner are the last team Katie wants assigned to guard her. With their rocky past, can they work together…and survive?BLIZZARD SHOWDOWNby New York Times bestselling author Shirlee McCoyAfter months of searching for Violet Jones, Gabriel Runyon and his K-9 finally track her down—just in time to save her from her ex-fiancé. Now they must keep the single mother and her newborn daughter safe. But with a storm rolling in, they&’ll have to outrun a blizzard and an enemy who wants Violet dead…Look for the complete Alaska K-9 Unit series!From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Alaska Secrets (K-9 Search And Rescue Ser. #1)
by Sarah VarlandInvestigating a cold-case murdermight get her killed.When her first love, Seth Connors, is attacked in the Alaskan wilderness, former police officer Ellie Hardison knows the crime is linked to his sister’s unsolved murder. This time, she won’t stop until she finds the culprits—even if it means joining Seth undercover. With one last chance to find justice, success could bring Ellie and Seth back together…and failure could prove fatal.From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Alaska Twilight: Alaska Twilight, Fire Dancer, Abomination, Anathema (Thorndike Christian Mystery Ser.)
by Colleen Coble"You hide behind your camera instead of stepping out and engaging life with both hands. You're so afraid you'll fail at something, you won't even try."For some people, Alaska is a breathtaking wilderness adventure, full of light and beauty. For Haley, it is a dangerous world of dark dreams and tortured memories. On the surface, she's here to document wildlife activist Kipp Nowak's bear encounters. But her real reason is to unearth the truth about a past murder. The suspense mounts when another body turns up, and Haley beginst to wonder if the tragedies she experienced in the past are connected to the dangers and mysterious incidents of the present. From behind her camera, Haley observes it all, including Tank Lassiter, the wildlife biologist who has been forced to lead Kipp and his team into the Alaskan backcountry. As she watches him with his work, she feels a growing attraction. It will take great courage and faith to confront the truth she once ran away from. Before it's over, Haley may be viewing herself from an entirely new angle.Alaska Twilight is the story of a young woman's emergence from the shadows of past sorrow into the light of forgiveness and grace.
Alaska: A Man from Kanatak (The Story of Paul Boskoffsky)
by Lloyd Mattson Paul BoskoffskyALASKA: A Man from Kanatak first appeared in 2002. The warm reception accorded the book in Alaska and beyond led us to this revision book. The first edition told of the grave illness of Paul and Nattie's lovely daughter, Jewell. This revision tells of her sad home going in May, 2004 and includes some of her writings.
Alaska: Iditarod Dream and Christmas Dream
by Tracie PetersonFrom book jacket: Surviving the rugged frontier of Alaska is a daunting task. But even in that hostile wilderness, God allows the tender flower of love to bloom. Confident, independent Rita Eriksson travels to her hometown of Tok, Alaska, to enter the dogsled race - her Iditarod Dream. Her coach, Mark, hopes and prays against all odds that he'll become part of her dreams, too. The story of their love and future together continues in the novella Christman Dream. These stories span the range of human emotion: loneliness, anger, fear, joy, and love - and demonstrate God's leading in human lives.
Alaska: New Life for an Ancient People
by Lloyd MattsonA new life I now know, And my heart's all aglow, Trust in Jesus, and you'll see Just how happy you can be!
Alaskan Ambush: Lone Star Standoff Sheltered By The Soldier Alaskan Ambush (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Sarah VarlandHe’ll take down their pursuers…If she gets them out of the wilderness alive.Pursued through the wilderness after an ambush that left his partner dead, Anchorage police officer Micah Reed stumbles on his assailants’ other target—backcountry tracker Kate Dawson. His best friend’s sister’s just the person to help him outrun the criminals…and solve his case. But with their pursuers closing in, can they rely on each other’s strength to survive this hazardous chase?