Philosophy & Religion Books

A provocative look at the central role of slavery in Augustine's religious, ethical, and political thoughtAugustine believed that slavery is permissible, but to understand why, we must situate him in his late antique Roman intellectual context. Slaves of...

A groundbreaking work on spirituality and creativity.The Place of All Possibility is a paradigm-shifting work that reframes the whole of Torah as a contemporary guidebook for creativity. Drawing from the deep well of Jewish sacred texts and the radical...

Mastering the Art of Witchcraft contains everything that a beginner would need to build an independent practice of Witchcraft. Witchcraft is a religion and a system of magic, and this book provides a succinct but comprehensive exploration of both roles,...

Push the boundaries of your awareness and live your most metaphysical life with this mind-blowing exploration of esoteric teachings and reality-transcending practices by Maggie Wilson, author of the Metaphysical Cannabis Oracle Deck.Metaphysics explores...

Watch your own magic grow and thrive as you work through the practical and down-to-earth spells, charms, recipes, and formulas given in Bud, Blossom, & Leaf. From creating gardens for a wide variety of magical purposes to appeasing the fairies so...

Does consuming the scroll leave you feeling empty? Escape the shackles of social media and turn to Christ to set you free.By using the Bible as your handbook, you can glorify God through how you present yourself, consume, and operate on social media,...

InWar Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism,Alan Dershowitz-#1 New York Timesbestselling author and one of America's most respected legal scholars-explains why the horrific attack of Oct 7 and Israel's just response changes everything. It has...

Incisive, compassionate, and revelatory reporting from America's death row, named a 2023 Pulitzer Prize finalist for feature writing. An Atlantic Edition, featuring long-form journalism by Atlantic writers, drawn from contemporary articles or classic...

Seven essays that make the compelling case for coming to your own informed conclusions in an age of extremes. An Atlantic Edition, featuring long-form journalism by Atlantic writers, drawn from contemporary articles or classic storytelling from the...

How institutional and interpersonal policing have been central to worldmakingPolicing is constitutive of colonial modernity: normalizing, internalizing, and legalizing anti-Black violence as the ongoing condition for white life and freedom. The result,...

InWar on Woke: Why the New McCarthyism Is More Dangerous Than the Old,Alan Dershowitz-#1 New York Timesbestselling author and one of America's most respected legal scholars-warns of the danger to the future of civil liberties and equality in America.Alan...

A collection of fresh, inspiring Prayers of the People that connect to the Sunday lectionary.The needs of the church change from week to week, and the Prayers of the People should change with them. Hear Our Prayer features Prayers of the People that...

The new installment in the critically acclaimed lectionary series that focuses on women's stories. In this third volume of a three-volume lectionary, widely praised womanist bible scholar and priest Wilda Gafney selects scripture readings that emphasize...

The Rainbow Witchis a guide to colour and magic that encompasses all factions of witchcraft practices and practitioners. In this book, readers are initiated into each of seven colours of the rainbow by learning the spiritual meaning, intensity, and...

Forges a path away from polarisation toward ethical problem solving and a more humane, equitable, and healthy society.From tackling injustice to protecting the environment to ending animal cruelty to improving the strength of our communities, deep...

An investigation of what it means to have children morally, philosophically and emotionally.'Do you want to have children?' is a question we routinely ask each other. But what does it mean to create a child? Is this decision always...

Drawing on the myriad of beliefs from European witch traditions, Nathan King has created an impressive guidebook, combining mythology and folklore with operative rituals designed to enliven and quicken the metaphorical Witch Blood that courses through...

Alaric Albertsson's Travels Through Middle Earth: The Path of a Saxon Pagan is a beautifully written book that tells the reader how to incorporate these old pagan beliefs into modern magical practice. The book itself serves as a bridge to the past...

Sound of the Trumpet transcends religious boundaries, inviting readers of all faiths and backgrounds to explore the universal truths that lie at the core of human existence. Allen reminds us that genuine spiritual growth cannot be achieved through mere...

A sweeping history of how Union victory in the American Civil War inspired democratic reforms, revolutions, and emancipation movements in Europe and the AmericasThe Age of Reconstruction looks beyond postCivil War America to tell the story of how Union...

Soul Feast is a companion to the hugely popular poetry anthology Soul Food, offering up a further feast of thoughtful poems to stir the mind and feed the spirit, bringing hope and light in dark, uncertain times.The original Soul Food anthology (2007)...

An introduction to what scripture has to say about the dignity of LGBTQ people. In this bible study, Episcopal priest and former teacher Margie Baker shows teens how the Bible affirms and supports all of God's beloved children. Beginning with an...

An essential interfaith resource for university chaplains and spiritual leaders in higher education. In an increasingly heterogenous age, any university chaplains and spiritual leaders struggle to center their student communities, aware of vast...

An enriching collection of classical writings about how ancient Romans made and thought about moneyAncient Romans liked money. But how did they make a living and sometimes even become rich? The Roman economy was dominated by agriculture, but it was...

A modern translation of the ancient Roman poet Ovid's Remedies for Love a witty and irreverent work about how to fall out of loveBreakups are the worst. On one scale devised by psychiatrists, only a spouse's death was ranked as more stressful than a...

This book is conceivably the first time that a halachically-informed Jew offers a full picture of his life with the trials, tribulations, and difficulties that he encountered. It also describes the difficulties that rabbis and other Jewish religious...

An indispensable, pocket-sized guidefor incorporating labyrinths into your spiritual walk.For centuries, labyrinths have served as an essential meditation aid for Christians seeking to deepen their personal relationships with God. In this...

Luke & the Longest Night is the second story in Kathleen Converse's Wheel of the Year series, featuring a new main character and a heartwarming Yule story.Luke loves the winter solstice, a celebration filled with songs, treats, and best of all gifts...

A sweeping new account of ancient Greek culture and its remarkable diversity.Covering the whole of the ancient Greek experience from its beginnings late in the third millennium BCE to the Roman conquest in 30 BCE, Out of One, Many is an accessible and...

Most of us are regular people who have good days and bad days. Our lives are radically ordinary and unexciting. That means they're the kind of lives God gets excited about. While the world worships beauty and power and wealth, God hides his glory in the...

"Paul has provided a vital piece to our understanding of modern liberalism's origins."-Ronald J. Pestritto, Author ofAmerica Transformed: The Rise and Legacy of American Progressivism Today's political and cultural divisions leave many wondering how...

Norse Myth meets Astrology.The Eye of Odin seeks to combine classic astrology with Norse mythology, blending both in order to get a deeper understanding of human consciousness itself. Per Henrik Gullfoss presents a book that will be of interest to...

Secret Tactics offers ancient wisdom for contemporary readers - with new interpretations of Japanese martial arts classics.In the tradition of The Martial Artist's Book of Five Rings, one of America's most experienced teachers of karate...

This study guide provides first a scriptural understanding of citizenship, and second, practical insights to help Christians faithfully participate as citizens of the United States.The focus is on God's revealed will for ordering our earthly lives and...

A Floral Grimoire sets out to combine Wise Woman know-how with the Victorians' floral fascination, blending folklore, history, and magic to create an enchanting, engaging book. This updated and revised collection of spells, prayers, and correspondences...

Kenneth Johnson has written a beautiful book that will open the door to the magic of the Baltics. Explore the Amber Coast and its many magical mysteries, meet a pagan sun goddess, and explore the spirituality of a people who were the last to convert to...

Witchcraft on a Shoestring by Deborah Blake will take the reader through a fun and engaging journey of magical practices without breaking the bank. You'll have a magical time creating spells, divinations, and even recipes that cost little to no money,...

The Celtic mysteries are alive and well, and Jeremy Schewe is here to show us how to tap into these mysteries for inspiration and spiritual fulfillment. Weaving together personal experiences alongside Celtic myth and lore, we are shown how to form a...

A clear introduction to the spirituality, beliefs, rituals, and gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon from a modern practitioner.Secrets of Greek Mysticism is the first spiritual book about the Greek gods and goddesses written by a native, practicing...

The most pressing question in these uncertain times may well be, How can we bring healing and protection to the Earth?a venerated lama from Nepal. In response to her question, the old lama gave her a formidable assignment based on an ancient practice...

A hand-illustrated oracle deck designed to connect you with your personal magic and guide you on the path to self-empowerment, from the creator ofThe Wanders' Tarot.Wyrd Sistersis a sixty-card oracle deck and companion spell guide devoted to...

A guided journey of empowerment and healing through life's difficult passages, withpractical tools, including embodied rituals, writing prompts, seasonal self-care practices, and community creation. The journey ofthe Dark Goddess is a natural part of...

A practical and in-depth manual on integrating Thelemic spiritual principles into daily life by a prominent writer and teacher of the occult and the work of Aleister Crowley.In The Way of the Will, David Shoemaker explores how the spiritual discipline of...

At the root of most spiritual traditions is the aspiration to realise one's birthright: an intimate connection with the Land and the spiritual energies that inhabit it. This connection with the Land and its spirits is perhaps nowhere more powerfully felt...

'Infused with sacred practices, meditations, and rituals, Celtic Goddess Grimoire is a must read for anyone seeking to cultivate a meaningful relationship with the divine feminine across the Celtic landscape.' - Danielle Blackwood,...

A journey through the fault lines of contemporary religious warsUS-born Protestant evangelicalism has gone global to an extent of which many of us might be unaware. This book tells the story of Americans' colossal mobilization to proclaim Christianity...

Discover the tranquil wisdom of Chomei's 13th-century masterpiece, Hojoki, as it unveils the beauty of imperfection and the serenity of a simple life amidst the chaos of existence.Hojoki is an introspective poem written in the 13th century by...

An empowering antidote to one of the leading challenges facing clergy and lay ministers today: burnout.Clergy and lay ministry professionals are exhausted. The past few years of collegial loneliness, ever-changing ministry practices, illness and death,...