Religion from Hopkins Books

Oversized trade paperback, first printing, published by Harper Collins, 1994. An in-depth look at the ancient Mesoamerican mythology and history. Focused on the Popul Vuh, the gods of the city of Monte Alban, creation myths, and mythic hero stories. 7-1/2" X 9-1/4", 456 pages with Index, Bibliography and Notes. No creases to the cover or spine. No writing on the… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover, published by Blackwell, 2005. Professor Miles presents the history of Christian thought, tracing the ideas and practices from the first century to modern times. Also includes a CD which includes over 150 visual aids and examples as discussed in the text. 435 pages, with Index, Bibliography, and several maps. 6-7/8" X 9-7/8". This is the UK edition.… Read more about this item

Trade paperback edition, published by Vintage, 1998. A later printing. Examines the story of the forced conversion of Edgardo Mortara, a 6 year old Jewish boy, abducted by officials of the Inquisition. 350 pages with Notes and Bibliography. 5-1/4" X 8". No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Crossway, 2004. The story of Ivan, who learns what he has a special purpose. 9-1/2" X 10-1/4", 32 pages. Illustrated by David Wenzel. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Sturdy, illustrated cover boards are flat, the… Read more about this item

First trade paperback edition, published by St. Vladimirs Seminary Press, 1990. Originally published in French, this is the first English language translation. A collection of essays on the ministry of women. 229 pages with Appendix and Bibliography, 6" X 9". No creases to the cover or spine. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the… Read more about this item

Trade paperback edition,published by the Biblical Archaeology Society. Six essays on the topic of The Gospels, authors include; Hershel Shanks, Stpehen Patterson, Marcu Borg, and John Crossan. This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder. No creases to the cove or spine. Please note that there are some underlined passages, in black ink, and some check marks and… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by HaprerOne, 2005. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. An in-depth view of the historical Jesus, What Did Jesus really say and do? This is not a remainder, not a library discard. There is some underlining of passages through the text - underlining is in black ink -… Read more about this item

Trade paperback edition, published by Yale University Press, 1994. In-depth history of the Shakers, from the origins in the 18th Century to the present. 6" X 9-1/4", 552 pages with Index and Notes. 57 illustrations through the text. A later edition. This is not a library discard. No creases to the spine or cover. There is a square of hand… Read more about this item

Trade paperback edition, published by University of Nebraska Press, 1992. Originally published in 1964, this is a first trade paperback copy of this edition from the U of Nebraska Press. From the Pulitzer prize winning author, this is an in-depth history of the thousand mile Mormon migration. 330 pages with Index and a section of photos. This copy is not… Read more about this item

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket, published by Harper, 2015. Professor Crossan tries to reconcile the two conflicting revelations of God - love and grace versus judgment and punishment. 262 pages with Index. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. The… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Simon & Schuster, 2006. Biblical scholar James Tabor provides a detailed analysis of the life of Jesus and the origins of Christianity, using the earliest Christian documents and archaeological discoveries. 362 pages, with Index, Notes, illustrated with photos through the text. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former… Read more about this item

Hardcover first edition with dust jacket, published by Little, Brown, 2001. The Dalai Lama offers a basic understanding of Buddhism. Drawing on three ancient Buddhist texts, he explains the key ways that Buddhist practitioners have cultivated compassion in their lives. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Jacket has some minor wear at the tips of the… Read more about this item

First trade paperback edition, published by Routledge, 2007. A collection of essays from the intellectual father of Islamic fundamentalism. 175 pages with Notes, and Index, 7" X 10". This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Please note that there is extensive underlining in colored highlighter and hand written notes in pencil on the first 50 pages. No writing… Read more about this item

Hardcover published by Harper Collins, 1990. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. This is a book club edition. 288 pages with Index and two sections of photos. The autobiography of the religious and secular head of Tibet, and the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize. This copy has no former ownership marks, no writing on… Read more about this item

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Multnomah, 2003. 158 pages. Bruce Wilkinson guides readers on their quest to live a more fulfilling life, how to conquer fears, and overcome obstacles. The boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased. The binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. No… Read more about this item