Lapsed by Monica Dux

$34.99 AUD

Category: Religion

Losing your religion is harder than it looks ... From devout ten-year-old performing the part of Jesus in a primary school play to blaspheming, undergraduate atheist, Monica Dux and her attitude to the Catholic Church changed profoundly over a decade. Another ten years and she'd calmed right down. Now she was just 'lapsed'. Then, on a family trip to Rome, her young daughter suddenly expressed a desire to be baptised. Monica found herself re-examining her own childhood and how Catholicism had shaped her. Was Catholicism really out of her system or was it in her blood for life? In Lapsed, Monica sets out to find the answer. Her investigations lead her to test a miracle cure in Lourdes and to steal from a church. She visits the grave of a headless Saint who claimed to be married to Christ (and wore a wedding ring made of his foreskin to prove it), and speaks to cannon lawyers, abuse survivors and even a nun who insists that the Virgin Mary starts her car every morning. She ponders the big questions, such as would Jesus really make a great dinner party guest or would he end up calling Einstein a blasphemer? And, far more seriously, given what she now knows about clerical abuse and its extent, is it enough to turn her back on the Church, or did she have a deeper, more enduring obligation? With the wry humour of David Sedaris and the razor-sharp observations of Nora Ephron, Lapsed is the story of one woman's attempt to exorcise her religious upbringing, and to answer the question, is Catholicism like a blood group and, if so, is it possible to get a total transfusion? 'It made me laugh, cry and swear.' Jane Caro   ...Show more

The Koran by Alan Jones (Consultant Editor); J. M. Rodwell (Foreword by)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Religion

The Koran, the holy scripture of Islam, is the record of Muhammad's oral teaching delivered between the years immediately preceding the hegira in AD 622 and the Prophet's death in AD 632. It has exerted untold influence upon the history of mankind. Apart from its specifically religious content, inspirin g the triumphant arms of Islam throughout vast areas of Asia, Africa and southern Europe, it was the starting point of a new literary and philosophical movement which powerfully affected the most cultivated minds among both Christians and Jews in the Middle Ages; and the movement inaugurated has resulted in some of the finest products of genius and learning. Alan Jones has restored the traditional ordering of the Suras enabling the reader to trace the development of the Prophet's mind from the early flush of inspiration to his later roles of warrior, politician and founder of an empire. ...Show more

Miss God by C. MIKOSCH

$29.99 AUD

Category: Religion

When 11-year-old Olivia meets an old woman walking on the beach who claims to be God, her first doubts arise simply because she has always been told that God is a man. But when "Miss God" asks for her help in writing Ten Commandments to give them meaning in the modern world, she starts to think in diffe rent ways. What should she put in her list? What would you put in yours? And if the old woman isn't God, why does her hot chocolate taste so divine? Miss God is a book that makes you question your own beliefs, while at the same time inviting you to believe in something. It is a book about two people, young and unimaginably old, spending an afternoon talking about life, looking out to sea, and finding new ways to interpret old wisdoms. ...Show more

Acts Against God - A Short History of Blasphemy by David Nash

$44.99 AUD

Category: Religion

Blasphemy is a phenomenon that spans human experience, from the ancient world right up to today's ferocious religious debates. Acts Against God is the first accessible history of this crime--its prosecution, its impact, and its punishment and suppression. While acknowledging blasphemy as an act of indiv iduals, Acts Against God also considers the act as a widespread and constant presence in cultural, political, and religious life. Beginning in ancient Greece and the genesis of blasphemy's link with the state, David Nash moves on to explore blasphemy in the medieval world, where it was used both as an accusation against outsiders and as a method of crusading for piety in the West. He considers how the medieval world developed the concept of heresy as a component of disciplining its populations, the first coherent phase in state control of belief. This phenomenon reached its full flowering in the Reformation, where conformity became a fixation of confessional states. The Enlightenment created agendas of individual rights where room for religious doubt pushed blasphemy into the twilight as modern humankind hoped for its demise. But, concluding in the twenty-first century, Nash shows how individuals and the state alike now seek to adopt blasphemy as a cornerstone of identity and as the means to resist the secularization and globalization of culture. ...Show more

Illustrated Children's Bible by Heather Amery

$19.99 AUD

Category: Religion

This illustrated children's Bible has carefully written text which is suitable for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read by themselves.

Baby's First Bible and Book of Prayers Gift Set by Melody Carlson; Tish Tenud (Illustrator)

$29.99 AUD

Category: Religion

Ideal for commemorating your little one's birth, baptism, or first birthday, these beloved family classics are sure to be keepsakes your child will treasure for years to come. Perfectly-sized for little hands and specially written for little hearts, the bestselling Baby's First Bible and Baby's First B ook of Prayers are perfect for bedtime, mealtime, story time, or anytime. Colorful, playful illustrations accompany each engaging Bible story and rhyming prayer. Thank you, God, for this great day The sun is up, and I must say, as happy as can be For each new day you give to me. Amen ...Show more

Bible - KJV Gift Black Imitation Leather by Thomas Thomas Nelson

$12.99 AUD

Category: Religion

The Thomas Nelson KJV Thinline Bible, featuring the timeless beauty of the trustworthy King James translation, is lightweight and convenient--ideal for everyday use. Striking the perfect balance between portability and readability, the KJV Thinline Bible fits easily in purses, backpacks, or glove compar tments. Wherever you're going, the KJV Thinline Bible is built to travel with you. This easy-to-carry Bible comes with features that will enhance your reading experience, including beautifully-designed covers, an all-new typesetting in the elegant and readable Thomas Nelson KJV font, double ribbon markers, and the words of Christ in red. Invite your eyes to linger and engage God's Word with new, easy-to-read Comfort Print® KJV Bibles from Thomas Nelson. Blending modern technology with old-world craftsmanship, Comfort Print® KJV Bibles are designed with exclusive fonts, reflecting the beautiful and timeless character of the King James translation, to enhance your scripture reading experience. Features Include: Exclusive KJV Comfort Print® Words of Christ in red Full-color maps Easy-to-read, 9.3-point type Double ribbon markers Gilded page edges ...Show more

My First Communion by Precious Moments Staff; Jamie Calloway-Hanauer

$22.99 AUD

Category: Religion

Treasure this special step in faith with Precious Moments in My First Communion. This beautiful book commemorates and explores the significance of receiving communion and what it means to be a member of the Christian faith. With space to write about this important ceremony, along with places for others sharing the day to leave words of congratulations and encouragement, My First Communion is the perfect keepsake to commemorate receiving this important sacrament. ...Show more

A Child's Book of Prayers by Michael Hague

$16.99 AUD

Category: Religion

Michael Hague's beautifully illustrated, best-selling classic collection of traditional prayers is now available as a padded board book. From "The Lord's Prayer" to "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep," the verses included are familiar, comforting, and appropriate for even the youngest child. The art is full of love and spirit, presenting a reassuring vision of the world. ...Show more

Koran by N. J. Dawood (Introduction by, Translator)

$19.99 AUD

Category: Religion | Series: Penguin Classics

N. J. Dawood's masterful translation of The Koran in a fully revised edition   The Koran is universally accepted by Muslims to be the infallible word of God as first revealed to the prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel nearly fourteen hundred years ago. Its 114 chapters recount the narratives and ru les of conduct central to Islamic belief, and together they form one of the world's most influential prophetic works and a literary masterpiece in its own right. This newly revised edition of N. J. Dawood's classic translation is also available in a larger edition with the original Arabic in parallel text.   For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. ...Show more

The Case for Christ : A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel

$29.99 AUD

Category: Religion

NIV Tiny Bible Pink with Zip by New International Version

$28.99 AUD

Category: Religion | Series: Pink Soft-tone With Zip

The world's most popular Bible, the NIV, in a conveniently tiny size and beautiful pink soft-tone binding with a zip. The print size is 5.3PT. This stylish pink Bible in soft-tone binding is an attractive new presentation of the New International Version. In a very small format, with a zip to protect the pages, this edition is the ideal Bible to carry with you at all times. It includes a presentation page at the front of the book, making it perfect for giving as a gift. This Bible has a pink ribbon marker, silver gilt page edges and very pretty endpapers with a butterfly design.The New International Version is the most popular modern English Bible translation in the world. It is acclaimed for its accurate scholarship, its lucid, dignified English and the clarity with which it communicates the timeless truths of Scripture. ...Show more