Outlines a mystical theology and experience of the sacred founded on the absence of god.

Bridges theory, art, and practice to discuss emerging issues in transnational religious movements in Latina/o and African diasporas.

Explores the rise of the idea of nothing in Western modernity and how its figuration is transforming and offering new possibilities.

Explores how medieval Muslim theologians constructed a female gender identity based on an ideal of maternity and how women contested it.

Considers Jewish studies as an academic discipline from its origins to the present.

A wide-ranging exploration of Buddhism and family in Asia--from biological families to families created in monasteries.

Exploring homegrown movements and figures, proclaims “American Hinduism” as a distinct religious tradition.

Argues that homophobia will not be eradicated in the United States until religion is ended.

Considers the legacy of Thomas Merton and his relevance for contemporary times.

Reflections on, and analysis of, ethical issues facing military service in the United States.

Discusses Gandhi’s creative use of ascetic practice, particularly his practice of celibacy, for nonviolent activism.

Offers new ways of comparing features of the world’s religions.

Uses the thought of John Dewey to address the ethics of historical belief within religious and critical historiographical traditions.

A fascinating study of the gemstone industry of Jaipur with special emphasis on its ownership class.

An anthology of English translations of primary texts of the Quanzhen (Complete Perfection) school of Daoism.

Explores the spiritual obligations of humans to animals from a religious naturalist’s perspective.

Surveying spiritual and philosophical traditions, this volume revives the search for wisdom for modern times.

A literary anthology exploring contemporary Catholic women’s experiences.

Explores the end-of-life spiritual needs of people who do not identify with traditional religions.

The first book-length study in English of the Chinese classic, the Li sao (Encountering Sorrow). Includes translations of the Li sao and the Nine Songs.

Discusses the notion of a spiritual master and looks at examples in a variety of world religions.

Robert Baker Aitken’s correspondence with Buddhist sympathizers and solo practitioners reveals a significant, little-understood aspect of American Buddhism.

Buddhist-Christian reflection that uses friendship as a model for interreligious understanding.

Discusses philosopher Mullā Ṣadrā’s commentary on the opening chapter of the Qur’ān.

Explores the religious, political, and cultural significance attributed to music in early China.