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| African and African-American Religions
by Victor Anderson
Some thirty to forty percent of Africans practice traditional religions, many of which survived transportation into the West with the slave trade by combining with elements of Christianity. |
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| Alan Watts Podcast
by Alan Watts
Alan Watts is one of the most widely read philosophers of the 20th century. In addition to his 28 books, Alan Watts delivered hundreds of public lectures and seminars... |
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| America's Changing Religious Landscape
by Martin Marty
A great public theologian and historian, Martin Marty offers personal and historical perspective on religion in modern life — including the nature of fundamentalism, and the decline of America's mainline Protestant majority as Evangelical Christianity gains in influence. |
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| Aquinas for Armchair Theologians
by Timothy Renick
Thomas Aquinas was one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Christianity and in western civilization. Yet his theological views are complex and presume acquaintance with technical philosophical language. |
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| Autobiography of a Yogi
by Paramahansa Yogananda
This is not an ordinary audiobook. It is a spiritual treasure. To hear its message of hope to all truthseekers is to begin a great adventure. |
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| The Bahai Revelation
by Thornton Chase
Thornton Chase (1847 – 1912) is commonly recognized as the first convert to the Bahá'í Faith of Occidental background. During his life he organized many Bahá'í activities in Chicago and Los Angeles and was considered a prominent Bahá'í. |
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| Basic Christianity
by John Stott
In this book, John Stott embarks on a compelling course of study that first defends the fundamental claims of Christianity and then defines the proper outworkings of these basic beliefs in the daily lives of believers. |
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| Becoming Enlightened
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, Nobel Prize winner, and bestselling author helps listeners begin the path to enlightenment in this special audiobook. |
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| Beginner's Guide to Kabbalah
by Rabbi David A. Cooper
Guarded for centuries, its secrets once passed by word of mouth only, the Kabbalah remains one of our oldest mystical paths for union with the divine. |
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| The Bhagavad Gita
by Mohandas Gandhi
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the primary sacred Hindu religious texts and has been cherished for generations as a guide for proper living. |
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| Buddha
by Karen Armstrong
This rich, timely, and highly original portrait of the Buddha explores both the archetypal religious icon and Buddha the man.... |
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| Buddha, Man, and Jesus
by Robert Thurman
In this panel discussion Robert Thurman (preeminent Buddhist scholar), Phillip Kitcher (Professor of Philosophy of Science), and Finny Kuruvilla (Medical Doctor) comprise a learned and religiously diverse panel that speak frankly about their own core beliefs... |
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| Buddhism for Beginners
by Jack Kornfield
At the heart of all Buddhist wisdom lies one astonishing truth: that a way out of suffering and into a more deeply fulfilling life is not a myth, but a reality available to you the moment you open your eyes through the power of skillful inquiry. |
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| Can Evangelicals Learn from World Religions?
by Gerald McDermott
Arguably, the church's greatest challenge in the next century will be the problem of the scandal of particularity. More than ever before, Christians will need to explain why they follow Jesus and not the Buddha or Confucius or Krishna or Muhammed. |
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| The Catholic Church in the Modern Age
by Thomas F. Madden
As the world entered the modern age, the Catholic Church faced new challenges to its authority, both from without and within. As one of the planet's oldest institutions, the Church had already survived sixteen centuries, but as winds of change altered the global landscape, the Church's very existence would be called into question. |
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| The Christian World: A Global History
by Martin Marty
A National Book Award winner, Martin E. Marty is a University of Chicago Professor Emeritus, Lutheran minister, and prolific writer on history, culture, and theology. In his comprehensive yet concise The Christian World, Marty outlines the life and teachings of Christ and details how his followers spread the gospel to the world. |
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| Comparative Religion
by Charles Kimball
What, exactly, is religion? And why does one religious tradition often differ so markedly from another, even when you might not expect it to? |
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| The Confucian Analects
by Confucius
The Confucian Analects (literally translated as "discussion over Confucius' words") collects a record of the philosophy, discussions and day to day life of the great chinese scholar Confucius (551-479 BCE). |
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| Confucianism and Taoism
by Julia Ching
Confucius (551-479 BCE) taught a moral wisdom that would become a predominant social force in China from the second century BCE until the mid-20th century. |
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| Crash Course on Jewish History
by Rabbi Ken Spiro
Journey through the pages of time—from the Jewish perspective. Vivid, illuminating, and always entertaining, Rabbi Ken Spiro presents a "Crash Course in Jewish History"... |
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| The Dead Sea Scrolls
by Lawrence H. Schiffman
In this course, Professor Lawrence H. Schiffman presents the real Dead Sea Scrolls. In so doing, this widely published authority on Judaic studies imparts a clear understanding of what the Scrolls are, and even more importantly, what they are not. |
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| The Dhammapada
by Buddha
In our latest exploration of the Eastern world and its spiritual practices, LearnOutLoud.com presents The Dhammapada. This ancient Buddhist scripture is traditionally understood as a collection of answers that the Buddha gave to important spiritual and ethical questions. |
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| Don't Know Much about the Bible
by Kenneth C. Davis
Bringing to life the world of the Old and New Testaments, the acclaimed creator of the bestselling Don’t Know Much About® series transforms dry, difficult reading into colorful and realistic accounts. |
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| The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita
by Paramahansa Yogananda
Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people's lives and transform future generations. This is such a book. |
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| The Essential Kamasutra
by Wendy Doniger
The cultivation of pleasure was brought to its height with the Kamasutra... |
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| The Future of God
by Karen Armstrong
What does tomorrow hold for the way we worship God? On The Future of God, Karen Armstrong guides us through a bewildering landscape, over many centuries and civilizations... |
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| The Golden Bough
by James Frazer
The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion is a wide-ranging comparative study of mythology and religion, written by Scottish anthropologist Sir James George Frazer (1854–1941). It offered a modernist approach, discussing religion dispassionately as a cultural phenomenon, rather than from a theological perspective. |
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| Great Lives: Moses
by Chuck Swindoll
Swindoll's candid portrait of Moses, a man who overcame his doubts about his leadership abilities when he surrendered to the Lord, will show you that God can work through you, too---in spite of your insecurities! |
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| Great World Religions: Hinduism
by Mark W. Muesse
Terms such as "religion", "Hinduism", and "India" are Western creations that for much of history have not accurately reflected the thinking of those who practice this most ancient of faiths. |
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| The Hebrew Bible
by Lawrence H. Schiffman
The Hebrew Bible, known to Jews as the Tanakh and to Christians as the Old Testament, is the basis for the West's tradition of monotheism, as well as our civilization's ethics and mores. |
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| Hinduism
by Gregory Kozlowski
Hinduism is a very broad term for the religious practices and doctrines of the Indian people. This tradition is believed to have begun in about 1800 BCE with religious poems known as the Vedas |
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| The History of Ancient Israel
by Eric H. Cline
Israel conjures up myriad associations for peoples of all cultures and religious backgrounds. Inextricably associated with the world's three most prominent religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), Israel is steeped in history and conflict, much of which is known through the tales of biblical figures such as Moses, David, Solomon, and, of course, Jesus Christ. |
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| The History of God
by Karen Armstrong
Strange as it may seem, the idea of 'God' developed in a market economy in a spirit of aggressive capitalism, Karen Armstrong asserts in her fascinating work "A History of God." |
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| The Holy Bible - New Testament
The New English Standard Version translation is founded on the belief that the words of the Bible are the very words of God. |
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| Introduction to the Study of Religion
by Charles B. Jones
Religion undoubtedly plays an important part in the lives of people around the world. As Professor Charles B. Jones notes, many people "would say [religion] is the most important part" of their lives and participate in the practices of their faith as a means of deepening their commitment to and understanding of the world around them. |
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| Islam
by Malise Ruthven
Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant versions, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the nature of Islam.... |
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| Islam and the West
by Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Islam and Christianity share both remarkable similarities and remarkable differences. In the grand scheme, both are relatively recent religions, with Christianity taking hold in Northern Europe at about the same time that Islam took hold in the Persian world (although Christianity appeared on the scene six centuries before Islam). |
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| Islam, A Short History
by Karen Armstrong
Karen Armstrong presents a concise and articulate history of Islam, the world's fastest-growing faith... |
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| Judaism
by Norman Solomon
This Very Short Introduction discusses Judaism as a living religion in all its contemporary richness and variety.... |
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| Judaism, Christianity and Islam
by F. E. Peters
Attempting to understand religion in all its forms has forever been a source of frustration. In this course, Professor F.E. Peters defines Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as three faith communities of believers, each with its own ideology, history, traditions, and members—past and present. |
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| The Koran
The Koran is not only one of the most influential books of prophetic literature but also a literary masterpiece in it’s own right. |
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| Living Buddha, Living Christ
by Thich Nhat Hanh
World-renowned thinker and scholar Thich Nhat Hanh, considered by many to be a "Living Buddah," explores the spiritual crossroads where the traditions of Christianity and Buddhism meet. |
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| The Lotus and the Cross
by Ravi Zacharias
Jesus and Buddha agreed that Truth could withstand scrutiny. Listen in as the Soul of Truth speaks with the Heart of Compassion. It could change your life. |
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| The Meaning of the Glorious Koran
by Mohammed Marmaduke Pickthall
The Koran (Qur'an) is regarded by Muslims as the word of God (Allah) as revealed to the prophet Muhammad. It is divided into 114 chapters (surahs), arranged roughly by length. |
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| Mere Christianity
by C.S. Lewis
Mere Christianity brings together what Lewis sees as the fundamental truths of the religion. |
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| The Middle Way: The Story of Buddhism
by Jinananda
General interest in Buddism has never been higher. The story and teachings of a man who lived 2,500 years ago have a special resonance for us today... |
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| Native Religions of the Americas
by Ake Hultkrantz
North, Central, and South American Indians have a rich religious heritage, though much has been lost since these peoples were conquered by Europeans. |
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| The Nature of Islam
by Cader Asmal
The September 11, 2001 attacks on America, thought to have been carried out by religious zealots, have caused an intense examination of the tradition the suspects claim as justification for their acts. |
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| The Nature of Religion
by Stephen Prothero
In this lecture Professor Stephen Prothero discusses what religion is and why it still matters in the modern age. |
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| Poems of Rumi
by Rumi
Rumi (1207-1273) was one of the world’s most profound and influential spiritual masters. |
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| Quick History of Christianity from Jesus to the Crusades
by Thomas F. Madden
If you're curious about the Crusades, this lecture from professor Thomas F. Madden sets the stage for what became a 400 year war between Christians and Muslims over the Holy Land and between competing sects within these religious ideologies. |
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| The Reformation
by Patrick Collinson
Renowned scholar Patrick Collinson is Regius Professor of Modern History, Emeritus, Cambridge. He states, “The Reformation (and Counter Reformation) was the blast furnace in which the modern state was forged.” |
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| Religion, Myth, and Magic
by Susan A. Johnston
Anthropologist Susan Johnston turns a scholarly eye on one of humankind's primary interests throughout history: the spiritual belief system. |
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| Religions of the World
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Remarkable people from all walks of life tell how universal wisdom and personal faith help them lead positive, satisfying lives. |
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| Revealing World Religions Podcast
by Cynthia Eller
The narrated text of Revealing World Religions, by Cynthia Eller. A compelling look at the principles and practice of the world's major religions. |
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| The Seven Storey Mountain
by Thomas Merton
From one of the 20th century's best-loved Christian writers comes this extraordinary spiritual testament. Thomas Merton (1915-1968) is a man who experienced life to its fullest "in the world" before entering a Trappist monastery. |
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| Spiritual Classics Podcast
LearnOutLoud.com's Spiritual Classics Podcast collects key texts from a wide range of religious traditions throughout human history... |
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| Taoism
by Ken Cohen
Over 2,000 years ago, the great sage Lao-Tzu was disillusioned that others were unwilling to learn... |
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| The Tibetan Book of the Dead
by Francesca Fremantle
In this classic scripture of Tibetan Buddhism—traditionally read aloud to the dying to help them attain liberation—death and rebirth are seen as a process that provides an opportunity to recognize the true nature of mind. |
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| Toward a True Kinship of Faiths
by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
No person today is untouched by what happens in the rest of the world. With this historic development, the Dalai Lama understands that the essential task of humanity is to cultivate peaceful coexistence. |
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| What Is Religion?
by Peter Kreeft
In this lecture Professor Kreeft explores what religion is and what questions it tries to answer. He goes over a brief history of philosophical definitions of religion. |
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| Wisdom From World Religions
by Sir John Templeton
Wisdom from World Religions: Pathways toward Heaven on Earth is designed to offer people of all ages and all nations an opportunity to learn more about the laws, principles, and teachings of a variety of religions worldwide. |
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| Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
by Shunryu Suzuki-roshi
Shunryu Suzuki (1905-1971) was a direct spiritual descendant of the renowned 13th-century Zen... |
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| Zencast Podcast
by Gil Fronsdal
Zencast is a soothing transmission of peaceful music combined with inspiring Buddhist Dharma talks. |
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