Religion & Mysticism (comparative & cross-cultural)

From the New York Times bestselling author of Nickel and Dimed comes a brave, frank, and exquisitely written memoir that will change the way you see the world.

In this timely and important book, one of the world's leading commentators on religious affairs examines the lost art of Scripture as a medium to lift humanity and change our perception of reality while evading logical explanation.

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of God: A Biography, an erudite, hugely informative portrait of the God of Islam, the world's second largest, fastest-growing, and perhaps most tragically misunderstood religion.

An anthropologist examines the nature of religiosity, and how it shapes and benefits humankind.

An exploration into the lives of people who embrace two or more religious traditions, and what this growing community tells us about change in our society

Named a best book of 2018 by Library Journal

Frithjof Schuons perspective of pure esoterism focuses on the inward and universal dimension of religion, also referred to as the sophia perennis (perennial wisdom). His works provide invaluable keys to understanding the formal contradictions between the worlds religions as well as their transcendent unity.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The bestselling author of Zealot and host of Believer explores humanitys quest to make sense of the divine in this concise and fascinating history of our understanding of God.