Kniha se zabývá legendou o papežce Janě, která měla usednout na papežský stolec v 9. století. Sleduje historické záznamy tohoto příběhu a snaží se nalézt odpověď na otázku, do jaké míry jde o smyšlenku a kolik je v něm pravdy. Zahrnuje také reflexy této legendy v beletrii a dramatu. Autor čtenáři poskytne přehled historického vývoje postavení a role žen v církvi.
Catholicism: An Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the history, key beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith.
Interviews with people of faith including Sara Maitland | Sister Wendy Beckett | Delia Smith | The Revd Richard Coles | Dermot O'Leary | Cherie Blair | Archbishop Desmond Tutu | Bronwen Astor | Amos Oz | Nick Cave
A thought-provoking and entertaining twenty-first century look at what was once referred to as 'angelology', which searches out the origins of angels in religious thought, history, psychology and wider culture, and asks why, in an age of disbelief, they remain more compelling and comforting for many than God.
Exploring the concept of heaven, this book delves into the thoughts and interpretations of theologians, artists, writers, psychologists, and historians from various backgrounds. It examines the diverse perspectives on this great religious mystery, reflecting on humanity's enduring hope for an afterlife. Through these insights, the book invites readers to contemplate the significance of heaven in their own beliefs and experiences.
Judas: the most famous traitor in all of human history. But who was he really - and what does he mean for us today?
This title addresses the rarely discussed topic of child death, offering perspectives from parents, siblings, grandparents, and godparents. It is aimed at those who have experienced the shock and loss associated with such tragedies.
A unique history of Christianity in the British Isles, told through its sacred buildings - from ancient, wooden churches to lofty cathedrals