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These 12 lectures are an engaging and comprehensive introduction to one of the world's greatest faiths....

For thousands of years, Jews have looked to the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament by Christians, for their origins, and have located in them the tenets of their faith....

These 24 inspirational lectures will inspire you by the many ways these figures found to live lives of faith....

Why does evil exist in the world? Join a deeply insightful teacher in facing this fascinating, primordial question....

As you delve into this fascinating saga, you'll quickly see that the Catholic Church actually takes many forms....

You'll become engrossed in "the romance of the intellect," as Professor Sugrue opens a path for you into the inner structure of these timeless dialogues....

In this 36-lecture course, you'll find an engaging way to explore profound religious questions and the many responses believers, scholars, and theologians have developed....

Despite his continuing influence and the fairly ample writings about him that date from his own time, Francis remains somewhat elusive in history....

Discover why Buddhism is such an astonishingly lively and adaptable religion in this 12-lecture series....

Improve your biblical literacy with these 24 insightful lectures about the cast of vivid characters in the New Testament....

Moving from the early centuries of the Christian era and the Middle Ages to our own day, Professor Principe examines St. Augustine's profound ideas about reason and faith....

Using such textual and archaeological evidence, these 48 marvelous lectures explore the religious cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world....

The professors trace the narrative of Augustine's early life and the key events that led to his Christian conversion at age 31....

This course is an extremely useful addition to the shelves of anyone who is fascinated by the history of ancient Christianity and its evolution into the dominant religion it is today....

Throughout this series, you'll look deeply into the nature and role of faith, the ethos of our civilization....

In this inspiring series of 36 lectures, Professor Ambrosio charts how these questions about life's meaning have been pursued and grasped through the ages....

You'll investigate the mechanisms by which the church not only ministers to its worldwide flock but also deals with the practical realities of its administration....

In these 36 lectures, explore the spiritual, literary, and intellectual heritages of three great faiths as they unfold over three millennia....

Professor Koester focuses on what John actually wrote in the Apocalypse, what his situation tells us about his meaning, how that meaning can be applied to our own lives....

Throughout the lectures, you'll study Judaism as it was understood by its adherents in the past and by those who practice or identify with Judaism today....