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Spirituality and Religion March 2017
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The Islamic Jesus : how the king of the Jews became a prophet of the Muslims
by Mustafa Akyol
An exploration of the connection between Christianity and Islam through the lost "heresy" of Jewish Christianity reveals new truths about Islam in the context of the first Muslims and the early origins of Christianity, explaining how key differences in early beliefs diverged and evolved.
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Pontius Pilate : deciphering a memory
by Aldo Schiavone
The renowned classicist and author of Spartacus: Revealing Antiquity presents a revisionist portrait of the controversial biblical figure that reconstructs the social, religious and political climates behind his fateful encounters with Jesus.
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Katharina and Martin Luther : the radical marriage of a runaway nun and a renegade monk
by Michelle Derusha
Their revolutionary marriage was arguably one of the most scandalous and intriguing in history. Yet five centuries later, we still know little about Martin and Katharina Luther's life as husband and wife. This unique biography tells the riveting story of two extraordinary people and their extraordinary relationship, offering refreshing insights into Christian history and illuminating the Luthers' profound impact on the institution of marriage.
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Beyond belief : the secret Gospel of Thomas
by Elaine H. Pagels
Provides an analysis of the early origins of Christianity, based on the teachings from the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas, exploring the faith of the early Christians and offering new interpretations of a range of topics
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Lost scriptures : books that did not make it into the New Testament
by Bart D. Ehrman
A companion volume to Lost Christianities, this remarkable anthology of long-lost Christian writings that were never included in the New Testaments includes fifteen additional gospels, thirteen epistles, five non-canonical Acts of the Apostles, Apocalypes and Secret Books, and brief introductions to each.
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