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Innovative global research, reference & textbooks in religious studies. Open access options are also available. See T&T Clark for theology & biblical studies.
Out now: Religion in the Classroom
An indispensable resource for understanding religion's place in American schools and in matters concerning the separation of church and state in the United States.
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Religion and War by Timothy J. Demy & Gina Granados Palmer Ph.D. shows that even in an increasingly secular society, religious roots and values run deep and are elevated in times of war.
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Religion and Identity in the Indian Ocean World edited by Mark Fielding & Joshua Esler examines the impact of six major religious traditions on societies across the region, particularly as they relate to migration.
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Publishing now: Atheism and Agnosticism
Explore the background and significance of atheism and agnosticism in modern society through 50 reference entries.
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Out now: The Persistence of Faith
A powerful book for readers of all faiths today, Rabbi Sacks argues that religious values must remain a strong force within our culture.
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Solidarity and Power edited by Rosemary Kellison & Shannon Dunnilluminates the voices of a diverse group of contemporary feminist scholars from a wide range of religious traditions.
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Real Presence by Michael Hickey discusses how the "real presence" of God manifests in the world across a broad scope and range of humanity.
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This #OAWeek, we are reflecting on our role, as a publisher, in removing potential barriers and helping academics assert control over the knowledge they produce.
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Minority Religions and Religious Tolerance edited by Zoe Knox & Emily B. Baran is founded on a simple premise: that Jehovah's Witnesses are a crucial litmus test for tolerance.
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Christianity as a World Religion by Sebastian Kim & Kirsteen Kim locates the Christian faith within its global context.
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Bluegrass and Religion by Pete Ward tracks how songs that first arose from a close relationship to the conservative religion of the American South have taken on new meanings in a post-religious environment.
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Christians in the City of Lagos by Caleb O. Oladipo explores the origins, developments, and expansion of Christianity in Lagos, as well as the lived experience of Christians in the city.
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Tibetan Sky-Gazing Meditation and the Pre-History of Great Perfection Buddhism by Flavio Geisshuesler offers the first comprehensive introduction to the famous and secret Tibetan sky-gazing meditation known as “Skullward Leap."
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The Bloomsbury Handbook of Material Religion in the Ancient Near East and Egypt edited by Nicola Laneri & Sharon R. Steadman presents innovative perspectives on an overview of religions of the ancient Near East and Egypt.
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Ecocosmological Spirituality of Southern Queer Black Women by Tomeka C. Jacobs argues for the positionality of the spirituality of queer Black women through the construction of an ecocosmological spiritual framework.
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Metamorphosis of Buddhism in China’s New Era edited by
David L. Wank , Ji Zhe, & Yoshiko Ashiwa studies a 'new era' Chinese Buddhism that explores the relationship between religion and the state in China.
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Bringing together contributions from North America, UK, Europe and Asia into a single volume, 'Mind, Text, and Reality in Buddhist Studies' advances scholarship and celebrates Rupert Gethin’s immense contribution to the field.
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‘The Ministry of Louis Farrakhan in the Nation of Islam’ is the first scholarly biography of Minister Farrakhan, leader of the controversial religious movement, the Nation of Islam (NOI).
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Drawing on extensive fieldwork, 'Metamorphosis of Buddhism in China's New Era' focuses on how Buddhism has synchronized with changes in political ideology, economic growth, and evolving societal demands in China’s new era.
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In ‘Ritual and Social Dynamics in Christian and Islamic Preaching’, Christian and Islamic sermons from past and present, and their preachers, are analysed to reveal the socio-cultural dynamics of religious speeches.
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This beautiful book is now out! It's freely available as an open-access ebook from @bloomsburyrs.bsky.social (thanks to funding from @templetonrelig.bsky.social).
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Now in paperback, the second edition of ‘The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religion and Popular Music’ provides an updated, state-of-the-art analysis of the most important themes and concepts in the field.
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‘Shame, Modesty, and Honor in Islam’ edited by Ayang Utriza Yakin, Adis Duderija, An Van Raemdonck examines the historical role and function of haya’ – or feelings of shame, modesty, and honor – in Islamic theology and law.
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In ‘Islam and Muslims in Victorian Britain’, Jamie Gilham collates the work of leading and emerging scholars of Islam in Britain and Victorian Studies to offer fresh perspectives on Islam and Muslims in Victorian Britain.
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Bringing together contributions from North America, UK, Europe and Asia into a single volume, 'Mind, Text, and Reality in Buddhist Studies' advances scholarship and celebrates Rupert Gethin’s immense contribution to the field.
Learn more: bit.ly/44mICM6
In 'Ecocosmological Spirituality of Southern Black Queer Women', Tomeka C. Jacobs travels through space, place, and time to rediscover the parts of queer Black women that have been quieted due to systems of domination.
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Is Britain a multicultural country or is this a false dichotomy?
Positive relations between Muslims and non-Muslims are important in Britain. 'Integration in Multicultural England' employs a new approach to explore urban community relations.
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New release 🎉
Drawing on extensive fieldwork, 'Metamorphosis of Buddhism in China's New Era' focuses on how Buddhism has synchronized with changes in political ideology, economic growth, and evolving societal demands in China’s new era.
Learn more: bit.ly/3GmC87W
Now in paperback!
‘The Ministry of Louis Farrakhan in the Nation of Islam’ is the first scholarly biography of Minister Farrakhan, leader of the controversial religious movement, the Nation of Islam (NOI).
Order now: bit.ly/44KJfAD
