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Insular Christianity: Alternative models of the Church in Britain and Ireland, c.1570–c.1700 (Politics, Culture and Society in Early Modern Britain)
by Robert Armstrong Tadhg HAnnracháinThis collection of essays on the alternative establishments which both Presbyterians and Catholics attempted to create in Britain and Ireland offers a dynamic new perspective on the evolution of post-reformation religious communities. Deriving from the Insular Christianity project in Dublin, the book combines essays by some of the leading scholars in the field with work by brilliant and upcoming researchers. The contributions, all of which were commissioned, range from synoptic essays which fill in gaps in the existing historiography to tightly coherent research essays that break new ground with regard to a series of central institutional and intellectual issues and problems.This is a book which will appeal to all those interested in the religious history of early modern Britain and Ireland.
Christian responses to Islam: Muslim-Christian relations in the modern world
by Emma Loosley Anthony O'MahonyIn the aftermath of 9/11 there has been much talk of a need to engage on a meaningful level with Islam, but where do we begin and what is the right approach? This book, available in paperback for the first time, looks at case studies from around the world in order to explore how Christian groups, sometimes as minorities and sometimes as the majority, engage with their Muslim neighbours in the search for a peaceful society. Some of the initiatives are politically motivated, others run by Church authorities and a number are community based, but all offer different approaches to a variety of situations that are encountered in Christian-Islamic dialogue. This is the first time that global strategies for dialogue have been published in one book by a series of leading academics. Whilst previous publications have concentrated on a particular geographical area, usually the Middle East or Europe, this book casts a wider net and considers issues such as the rise of radical Islam in post-Soviet states, Indonesian immigration in Australia and the spread of Islam amongst the Black South Africans after the fall of apartheid. Scholars and all those interested in politics, current affairs, religion or peace studies will find this book essential reading as a guidebook to the state of contemporary Christian-Islamic relations.
Witchcraft, magic and culture 1736–1951
by Owen DaviesThe only serious study of witchcraft and magic from 1736 to 1951. Brings together matters ranging from upper class spiritualism to rural witchcraft in an exciting and intellectually stimulating way.Essential reading for all social historians and all h. . . .
Black British Gospel Music: From the Windrush Generation to Black Lives Matter (Congregational Music Studies Series)
by Monique M. Ingalls Dulcie Dixon McKenzie Pauline MuirBlack British Gospel Music is a dynamic and multifaceted musical practice, a diasporic river rooted in the experiences of Black British Christian communities. This book examines gospel music in Britain in both historical and contemporary perspectives, demonstrating the importance of this this vital genre to scholars across disciplines. Drawing on a plurality of voices, the book examines the diverse streams that contribute to and flow out of this significant genre. Gospel can be heard resonating within a diverse array of Christian worship spaces; as a form of community music-making in school halls; and as a foundation for ‘secular’ British popular music, including R&B, hip hop and grime.
Black British Gospel Music: From the Windrush Generation to Black Lives Matter (Congregational Music Studies Series)
Black British Gospel Music is a dynamic and multifaceted musical practice, a diasporic river rooted in the experiences of Black British Christian communities. This book examines gospel music in Britain in both historical and contemporary perspectives, demonstrating the importance of this this vital genre to scholars across disciplines. Drawing on a plurality of voices, the book examines the diverse streams that contribute to and flow out of this significant genre. Gospel can be heard resonating within a diverse array of Christian worship spaces; as a form of community music-making in school halls; and as a foundation for ‘secular’ British popular music, including R&B, hip hop and grime.
Paradises Lost: "A masterful novel" (Le Figaro)
by Eric-Emmanuel SchmittNoam is a young man when the Flood wreaks havoc on the world, destroying the peaceful lakeside village he called home, and turning his whole life upside down. Destined to live forever as an immortal, Noam travels through the centuries in search of the meaning of life, and the events which shaped who we have become today. Paradises Lost is the first installment of Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt’s monumental project of recounting the history of humanity, the fruits of more than thirty years of research. The first in a series, and in the form of a stylistic novel much like Yuval Noah Harari crossed with Alexandre Dumas. Schmitt combines his scientific, religious and philosophical research to propel readers from one world to another, and from pre-history to today.
The Joy of an Uncluttered Life
by Joyce MeyerBattle burnout, simplify your life, and change your thinking with #1 New York Times bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer. Many of us understand how easy it is for life to become hectic, stressful, and busy. We are overcommitted, have no free time, and feel trapped in the daily demands of life. But there is good news—you don&’t have to live this way! In The Joy of an Uncluttered Life, you will find relief from burnout and unnecessary stress with 100 ways to simplify your life. These doable tips will teach you to set boundaries, stay positive, clear out clutter in your life, deal with other people in healthy ways, and more. Even the smallest things we do in a day have the power to bring about more peace, and this book will empower you to make lasting changes in your life. Discover a life beyond stress and frustration and develop a mindset of simplicity and peace! Derived from material previously published in 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life.
Excellence
by Joel Osteen#1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen helps readers achieve new levels of success and hope in their lives, no matter their current circumstances. You were created to be a cut above, to stand out in a crowd, and rise above average to exceptional. Indeed, the only way to be truly happy and successful is to live with a commitment to excellence and integrity in all you do. Favor, increase, promotion, and reaching your highest potential are all tied to a spirit of excellence. When you strive to be excellent, you&’re always taking steps to grow, to make the most of every opportunity, to go the extra mile. You do your best and do what&’s right whether anyone is watching or not. When you live a life of excellence, you will outperform, outclass, and outshine, and God will promote you and set you in a place of honor. This compact digest by #1 New York Times bestselling author JOEL OSTEEN helps you to keep improving, to stay focused, to stay passionate, and to make a habit of excellence. He encourages readers to get out of their comfort zones and make the rest of their life the best of their life. Joel can be heard 24/7 on SiriusXM 128—Joel Osteen Radio. Connect with Joel on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit his website at joelosteen.com. Derived from material previously published in You Can, You Will, The Power of I Am, and Break Out!
Connect to Your Calling Digest
by T. D. JakesBestselling author Bishop T.D. Jakes shares this essential guide to recognizing, understanding, and utilizing your spiritual instincts to find God's calling in your life. Instant smash hit and #1 New York Times bestseller for six weeks, Bishop T.D. Jakes' Instinct showed readers how to tap into their intuition to achieve ultimate success. Now, you can apply those lessons with this collection, designed to encourage you on your faith journey. Combining social, business, and personal examples with biblical insights, this personal application guide will show you how to rediscover your natural aptitudes and reclaim the wisdom of past experiences. Knowing when to close a deal, when to take a risk, and when to listen to your heart will become possible when you're in touch with the instincts that God gave you. If you're ready to unlock your destiny and discover where you were meant to go, then this book is your key!
Enjoy Life Forever!-an Interactive Bible Course
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New Yorkكيف سنُؤمِّن لقمة عيشنا أو كيف تكون عائلتنا سعيدة. لقد وجد كثيرون أن الكتاب المقدس يجيبهم عن الأسئلة المهمة في الحياة. وأكثر من ذلك، وجدوا فيه نصائح تفيدهم في حياتهم اليومية. يعطينا الكتاب المقدس نصائح تفيدنا. مثلًا، يعلِّم العائلات كيف تعيش بسعادة. ونصائحه تساعدنا أن نتحمَّل ضغوط الحياة ونفرح في عملنا. ستتعلم ماذا يقول الكتاب المقدس عن هذه المواضيع ومواضيع غيرها. ونتمنى أن تقول في النهاية: «كل الأسفار المقدسة [ Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future. We are also concerned about day-to-day matters, such as making a living or having a happy family. Many people find that the Bible not only helps them answer life’s big questions but also gives them practical advice for daily living. For example, it teaches families how to be truly happy. It offers advice on how to deal with stress and how to enjoy our work. You will learn what the Bible teaches about these topics and much more. You may come to agree that “all Scripture [everything in the Bible] is . . . beneficial.”—2 Timothy 3:16.
Enjoy Life Forever!-an Interactive Bible Course
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New Yorkكيف سنُؤمِّن لقمة عيشنا أو كيف تكون عائلتنا سعيدة. لقد وجد كثيرون أن الكتاب المقدس يجيبهم عن الأسئلة المهمة في الحياة. وأكثر من ذلك، وجدوا فيه نصائح تفيدهم في حياتهم اليومية. يعطينا الكتاب المقدس نصائح تفيدنا. مثلًا، يعلِّم العائلات كيف تعيش بسعادة. ونصائحه تساعدنا أن نتحمَّل ضغوط الحياة ونفرح في عملنا. ستتعلم ماذا يقول الكتاب المقدس عن هذه المواضيع ومواضيع غيرها. ونتمنى أن تقول في النهاية: «كل الأسفار المقدسة [ Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future. We are also concerned about day-to-day matters, such as making a living or having a happy family. Many people find that the Bible not only helps them answer life’s big questions but also gives them practical advice for daily living. For example, it teaches families how to be truly happy. It offers advice on how to deal with stress and how to enjoy our work. You will learn what the Bible teaches about these topics and much more. You may come to agree that “all Scripture [everything in the Bible] is . . . beneficial.”—2 Timothy 3:16.
Enjoy Life Forever!-an Interactive Bible Course
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York何のために生きているんだろう。何でつらいことがこんなに多いんだろう。死ぬとどうなるんだろう。この先どうなるんだろう。そんなふうに考えたことはありますか。聖書に答えがあります。どのように生計を立てたらいいか，どうすれば家族で幸せに暮らせるか，といったことも考えるかもしれません。聖書には日常生活に役立つアドバイスも載っています。誰にとっても役立つ本です。 例えば，どうすれば家族が幸せになれるか，ストレスを感じた時どうしたらいいか，どうすれば仕事を楽しめるかなどが分かります。聖書が教えていることをほかにもたくさん知ることができます。「聖書全体」が「役立」つということがきっと分かると思います。（テモテ第二 3:16） Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future. We are also concerned about day-to-day matters, such as making a living or having a happy family. Many people find that the Bible not only helps them answer life’s big questions but also gives them practical advice for daily living. For example, it teaches families how to be truly happy. It offers advice on how to deal with stress and how to enjoy our work. You will learn what the Bible teaches about these topics and much more. You may come to agree that “all Scripture [everything in the Bible] is . . . beneficial.”—2 Timothy 3:16.
Enjoy Life Forever!-an Interactive Bible Course
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York何のために生きているんだろう。何でつらいことがこんなに多いんだろう。死ぬとどうなるんだろう。この先どうなるんだろう。そんなふうに考えたことはありますか。聖書に答えがあります。どのように生計を立てたらいいか，どうすれば家族で幸せに暮らせるか，といったことも考えるかもしれません。聖書には日常生活に役立つアドバイスも載っています。誰にとっても役立つ本です。 例えば，どうすれば家族が幸せになれるか，ストレスを感じた時どうしたらいいか，どうすれば仕事を楽しめるかなどが分かります。聖書が教えていることをほかにもたくさん知ることができます。「聖書全体」が「役立」つということがきっと分かると思います。（テモテ第二 3:16） Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future. We are also concerned about day-to-day matters, such as making a living or having a happy family. Many people find that the Bible not only helps them answer life’s big questions but also gives them practical advice for daily living. For example, it teaches families how to be truly happy. It offers advice on how to deal with stress and how to enjoy our work. You will learn what the Bible teaches about these topics and much more. You may come to agree that “all Scripture [everything in the Bible] is . . . beneficial.”—2 Timothy 3:16.
Enjoy Life Forever!-an Interactive Bible Course
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York우리 대부분은 삶과 고난과 죽음과 미래에 대해 궁금한 점이 많습니다. 또한 우리는 생계를 유지하거나 화목한 가정을 이루는 것과 같은 일상적인 문제에 대해서도 관심이 있습니다. 많은 사람들은 삶의 중요한 문제들에 대한 답과 일상생활을 위한 실용적인 조언이 성경에 들어 있다는 것을 알게 되었습니다. 당신도 성경이 사람들에게 도움이 되는 책이라고 생각합니까? 예를 들어, 성경은 행복한 가정생활을 하는 방법을 알려 줍니다. 또한 성경은 스트레스를 잘 극복하고 즐겁게 일하는 방법을 알려 줍니다. 이러한 점들과 그 밖의 다양한 주제들에 관한 성경의 가르침을 배우게 될 것입니다. 그러면 “모든 성경[성경 내용 전체]이 ··· 유익하다”는 것을 알게 될 것입니다.—디모데 후서 3:16. Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future. We are also concerned about day-to-day matters, such as making a living or having a happy family. Many people find that the Bible not only helps them answer life’s big questions but also gives them practical advice for daily living. For example, it teaches families how to be truly happy. It offers advice on how to deal with stress and how to enjoy our work. You will learn what the Bible teaches about these topics and much more. You may come to agree that “all Scripture [everything in the Bible] is . . . beneficial.”—2 Timothy 3:16.
Enjoy Life Forever!-an Interactive Bible Course
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York우리 대부분은 삶과 고난과 죽음과 미래에 대해 궁금한 점이 많습니다. 또한 우리는 생계를 유지하거나 화목한 가정을 이루는 것과 같은 일상적인 문제에 대해서도 관심이 있습니다. 많은 사람들은 삶의 중요한 문제들에 대한 답과 일상생활을 위한 실용적인 조언이 성경에 들어 있다는 것을 알게 되었습니다. 당신도 성경이 사람들에게 도움이 되는 책이라고 생각합니까? 예를 들어, 성경은 행복한 가정생활을 하는 방법을 알려 줍니다. 또한 성경은 스트레스를 잘 극복하고 즐겁게 일하는 방법을 알려 줍니다. 이러한 점들과 그 밖의 다양한 주제들에 관한 성경의 가르침을 배우게 될 것입니다. 그러면 “모든 성경[성경 내용 전체]이 ··· 유익하다”는 것을 알게 될 것입니다.—디모데 후서 3:16. Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future. We are also concerned about day-to-day matters, such as making a living or having a happy family. Many people find that the Bible not only helps them answer life’s big questions but also gives them practical advice for daily living. For example, it teaches families how to be truly happy. It offers advice on how to deal with stress and how to enjoy our work. You will learn what the Bible teaches about these topics and much more. You may come to agree that “all Scripture [everything in the Bible] is . . . beneficial.”—2 Timothy 3:16.
Enjoy Life Forever!-an Interactive Bible Course
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New YorkВсе мы порой задумываемся о жизни, страданиях, смерти и о будущем. Но нас волнуют не только такие глубокие темы. Нас также заботят вопросы, связанные с работой и семьёй. Многие люди убедились, что Библия не только отвечает на важные вопросы о жизни, но и даёт практические советы на каждый день. В Библии есть советы на все случаи жизни, и они всегда работают. Например, в ней объясняется, что делать, чтобы семья была дружной и счастливой. В ней говорится, как справляться со стрессом и как полюбить свою работу. Всё это и многое другое вы узнаете во время нашего библейского курса. Вы убедитесь, что «всё Писание [всё, что записано в Библии]... полезно» (2 Тимофею 3:16). Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future. We are also concerned about day-to-day matters, such as making a living or having a happy family. Many people find that the Bible not only helps them answer life’s big questions but also gives them practical advice for daily living. For example, it teaches families how to be truly happy. It offers advice on how to deal with stress and how to enjoy our work. You will learn what the Bible teaches about these topics and much more. You may come to agree that “all Scripture [everything in the Bible] is . . . beneficial.”—2 Timothy 3:16.
Enjoy Life Forever!-an Interactive Bible Course
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New YorkВсе мы порой задумываемся о жизни, страданиях, смерти и о будущем. Но нас волнуют не только такие глубокие темы. Нас также заботят вопросы, связанные с работой и семьёй. Многие люди убедились, что Библия не только отвечает на важные вопросы о жизни, но и даёт практические советы на каждый день. В Библии есть советы на все случаи жизни, и они всегда работают. Например, в ней объясняется, что делать, чтобы семья была дружной и счастливой. В ней говорится, как справляться со стрессом и как полюбить свою работу. Всё это и многое другое вы узнаете во время нашего библейского курса. Вы убедитесь, что «всё Писание [всё, что записано в Библии]... полезно» (2 Тимофею 3:16). Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future. We are also concerned about day-to-day matters, such as making a living or having a happy family. Many people find that the Bible not only helps them answer life’s big questions but also gives them practical advice for daily living. For example, it teaches families how to be truly happy. It offers advice on how to deal with stress and how to enjoy our work. You will learn what the Bible teaches about these topics and much more. You may come to agree that “all Scripture [everything in the Bible] is . . . beneficial.”—2 Timothy 3:16.
Enjoy Life Forever!-an Interactive Bible Course
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New YorkСви ми размишљамо о свакодневним стварима. На пример, како да зарадимо за живот и како да нам породица буде срећна. Исто тако, размишљамо и о питањима о животу, патњи, смрти и будућности. Свето писмо, које је познато и као Библија, помогло је многима на оба поља – и да већ данас живе квалитетније и да добију одговоре на дубока питања. Да ли познајеш некога коме би Свето писмо могло да помогне? Неки од њих су како да нам породица буде срећна, како да се изборимо са стресом или како да нађемо задовољство у свом послу. И сам ћеш се уверити да је „цело Писмо [дакле, све што пише у Светом писму] корисно“ (2. Тимотеју 3:16). Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future. We are also concerned about day-to-day matters, such as making a living or having a happy family. Many people find that the Bible not only helps them answer life’s big questions but also gives them practical advice for daily living. For example, it teaches families how to be truly happy. It offers advice on how to deal with stress and how to enjoy our work. You will learn what the Bible teaches about these topics and much more. You may come to agree that “all Scripture [everything in the Bible] is . . . beneficial.”—2 Timothy 3:16.
Enjoy Life Forever!-an Interactive Bible Course
by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New YorkСви ми размишљамо о свакодневним стварима. На пример, како да зарадимо за живот и како да нам породица буде срећна. Исто тако, размишљамо и о питањима о животу, патњи, смрти и будућности. Свето писмо, које је познато и као Библија, помогло је многима на оба поља – и да већ данас живе квалитетније и да добију одговоре на дубока питања. Да ли познајеш некога коме би Свето писмо могло да помогне? Неки од њих су како да нам породица буде срећна, како да се изборимо са стресом или како да нађемо задовољство у свом послу. И сам ћеш се уверити да је „цело Писмо [дакле, све што пише у Светом писму] корисно“ (2. Тимотеју 3:16). Nearly all of us have questions about life, suffering, death, and the future. We are also concerned about day-to-day matters, such as making a living or having a happy family. Many people find that the Bible not only helps them answer life’s big questions but also gives them practical advice for daily living. For example, it teaches families how to be truly happy. It offers advice on how to deal with stress and how to enjoy our work. You will learn what the Bible teaches about these topics and much more. You may come to agree that “all Scripture [everything in the Bible] is . . . beneficial.”—2 Timothy 3:16.
Retired Missionaries and Faith in a Changing Society (Routledge Studies in Religion)
by Carmel GallagherRetired Missionaries and Faith in a Changing Society offers a sociological study of the Irish missionary diaspora. It draws on a series of interviews with female and male Catholic missionaries, mainly nuns and priests, who have worked in Asia, Africa and Central and South America, and who have returned to live in Ireland. The chapters provide unique insight into their experiences, exploring how they have navigated life-course changes in the context of changing church and changing societies. Retired missionaries have several vantage points from which to communicate their understandings, having worked across cultures and encountered some of the most challenging global social problems. Responding to significant changes in the Catholic Church, in Irish society, in their host countries and in mission work itself, their lives offer valuable perspectives on what it is to be Christian in contemporary society. The rich narrative data illuminates deep and complex processes of meaning-making as missionaries have sought to integrate their religion and spirituality in dynamic and diverse settings. The book suggests that the holistic character of the work of missionaries raises important questions about the different ways of being ethical, religious and acting justly in the world today. It will be of particular interest to scholars of Christianity, missiology, and the sociology of religion.
Political Theology in Chinese Society (Transforming Political Theologies)
by Joshua MauldinThis book provides an itinerary for studying political theology in Chinese society, including mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. It explores the changing role of religion in Chinese history, from the rise of Buddhism alongside Confucianism and Daoism, through the arrival of Christianity and Islam, to the suppression of religion under communism. Since the reform and opening period beginning in 1978, China has experienced a resurgence of religiosity, with powerful societal implications. Governing authorities have sought to regulate religious practice in line with their governing system. Political theology in Chinese society is very much in flux and the chapters in this volume provide an array of windows through which to view the evolving reality. They include historical approaches and descriptive analyses, with an interdisciplinary and international range of perspectives by contributors based in and outside China. The book will be of particular interest to scholars of theology, religious studies, and contemporary China studies.
Political Theology in Chinese Society (Transforming Political Theologies)
This book provides an itinerary for studying political theology in Chinese society, including mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. It explores the changing role of religion in Chinese history, from the rise of Buddhism alongside Confucianism and Daoism, through the arrival of Christianity and Islam, to the suppression of religion under communism. Since the reform and opening period beginning in 1978, China has experienced a resurgence of religiosity, with powerful societal implications. Governing authorities have sought to regulate religious practice in line with their governing system. Political theology in Chinese society is very much in flux and the chapters in this volume provide an array of windows through which to view the evolving reality. They include historical approaches and descriptive analyses, with an interdisciplinary and international range of perspectives by contributors based in and outside China. The book will be of particular interest to scholars of theology, religious studies, and contemporary China studies.
Retired Missionaries and Faith in a Changing Society (Routledge Studies in Religion)
by Carmel GallagherRetired Missionaries and Faith in a Changing Society offers a sociological study of the Irish missionary diaspora. It draws on a series of interviews with female and male Catholic missionaries, mainly nuns and priests, who have worked in Asia, Africa and Central and South America, and who have returned to live in Ireland. The chapters provide unique insight into their experiences, exploring how they have navigated life-course changes in the context of changing church and changing societies. Retired missionaries have several vantage points from which to communicate their understandings, having worked across cultures and encountered some of the most challenging global social problems. Responding to significant changes in the Catholic Church, in Irish society, in their host countries and in mission work itself, their lives offer valuable perspectives on what it is to be Christian in contemporary society. The rich narrative data illuminates deep and complex processes of meaning-making as missionaries have sought to integrate their religion and spirituality in dynamic and diverse settings. The book suggests that the holistic character of the work of missionaries raises important questions about the different ways of being ethical, religious and acting justly in the world today. It will be of particular interest to scholars of Christianity, missiology, and the sociology of religion.
Feminism and the Religious Significance of Laughing Bodies
by Nicole GrahamThis book identifies the significance of the body through a feminist reconceptualisation of laughter as a means of insight.It positions itself within the emerging scholarship on religion and humour but distinguishes itself by moving away from the emphasis on humour and instead focuses on the place and role of laughter. Through a feminist reading of laughter, which is grounded in the philosophical and psychological works of William James, this book emphasises the importance of the body to offer an exploration of laughter as a means of insight. In doing so, it challenges the classificatory orders of knowledge by recognising and arguing for the value of the body in the creation of knowledge and understanding. To demonstrate the centrality of the body for insight laughter, and thus the creation of knowledge, this book engages with laughter within three thematic areas: religious experience, gendered experiences of laughter, and the ethics of laughter.This book will be of interest to students and researchers in religious studies, theology, gender studies, humour studies, philosophy, and the history of ideas.
Feminism and the Religious Significance of Laughing Bodies
by Nicole GrahamThis book identifies the significance of the body through a feminist reconceptualisation of laughter as a means of insight.It positions itself within the emerging scholarship on religion and humour but distinguishes itself by moving away from the emphasis on humour and instead focuses on the place and role of laughter. Through a feminist reading of laughter, which is grounded in the philosophical and psychological works of William James, this book emphasises the importance of the body to offer an exploration of laughter as a means of insight. In doing so, it challenges the classificatory orders of knowledge by recognising and arguing for the value of the body in the creation of knowledge and understanding. To demonstrate the centrality of the body for insight laughter, and thus the creation of knowledge, this book engages with laughter within three thematic areas: religious experience, gendered experiences of laughter, and the ethics of laughter.This book will be of interest to students and researchers in religious studies, theology, gender studies, humour studies, philosophy, and the history of ideas.