Offers an introduction to the field of Chinese religion and culture. This work seeks to guide readers through some of the primary source material and to introduce them to continuing, contemporary debates and interpretations of religious ideas, concepts and practices in China and beyond.

Noam Chomsky is one of the influential thinkers of the twentieth-century. His work in linguistics, philosophy and political theory has spanned six decades, and has been met with critical acclaim and controversy in equal measure. This book is not only an introduction to Chomsky's theoretical writings, but also a critical engagement with his work.

Intends to answer key questions about Christian ethics. This book adopts a narrative and 'concentric ring' approach, giving the overall picture right from the start, and expanding out from there, giving progressively more detail which can then be fitted into the overall picture, so that the initial picture can be seen clearly.

Dealing with the Jewish background to Jesus, this book provides an introductory account of the emergence of Christianity. It presents eschatology as the mainstay of early Christian belief, and uses this as a lens through which to view the development of the Early Church, the writings of Paul and the further growth of the Church.

Illustrates the contemporary issues facing Christianity in contemporary society. This title provides an overview of the faith, its history and basic theological tenets. It covers the contemporary themes such as sources of authority in Christianity, science and Christianity, fundamentalism, mission and ecumenism, and women and Christianity.