WOWIO New Releases - Religion & Spirituality

The Works of James Arminius: Volume 03

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:16:57 CST

James Arminius

This volume is subtitled "A Friendly Discussion Between James Arminius & Francis Junius, Concerning Predestination, Conducted By Means Of Letters," the origin of which was a discussion on the subject of Predestination, where Junius endeavoured to defend the opinion of Calvin, by rendering it a little more palatable. The letter of Arminius was divided by Junius into twenty-seven propositions in answering it, and each of them is here presented, with the answer of Junius, and the reply of Arminius...

The John Wycliffe Translation of the Holy Bible: Old Testament

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:07:07 CST

John Wycliffe

Here is John Wycliffe's greatest accompliment: the translation of the Bible into English. Producing the first complete English bible, Wycliffe was the first to set aside Latin as the language of the Scriptures and to reach the English people in their own tongue. Working from contemporary manuscripts of the Latin Vulgate, he sought “no strange English” but only the easiest, most common — albeit the most Latin-like — language possible. (Latin constructions and word order were preserved even where...

The Daemon

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:05:13 CST

Anthony Peake

Anthony Peake’s first book, "Is There Life After Death: The Extraordinary Science of What Happens When We Die," caused a considerable stir. In "The Daemon: A Guide to Your Extraordinary Secret Self," Peake expands on one of the most enigmatic areas of his previous book, the proposition that all consciously aware beings consist of not one but two separate consciousnesses — everyday consciousness and that of The Daemon, a higher being that seems to possess knowledge of future events. Integral to...

The Works of James Arminius, Volume Two

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:49:05 CST

James Arminius

“Concerning God, the primary object of theology, two things must be known, (1.) His nature, or what God is, or rather what qualities does he possess? (2.) Who God is, or to whom this nature must be attributed. These must be known.”
— James Arminius
Disputation Fifteen
“On the Nature of God”

Angels are substances merely spiritual, created after the image of God, not only that they might acknowledge, love and worship their Creator, and might live in a state of happiness with him, but that...

The Master's Indwelling

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:11:14 CST

Andrew Murray

We all know what the power of joy is; we know there is nothing so attractive as joy, there is nothing can help a man to ear and endure so much as joy...The Master's Indwelling!

Delivered by the author in a series of addresses at the Northfield Conference of 1895, but later rewritten and revised by him for this permanent and authorized publication.

Lamp Post and the Christian Classics Ethereal Library are proud to present some of the finest Christian literary works of all time — writings...

The Cloud of Unknowing

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:59:10 CST

Anonymous, with an Introduction by Evelyn Underhill

A practical spiritual guidebook, The Cloud of Unknowing was thought to have been written in the latter half of the 14th century, by an anonymous English monk, possibly a Carthusian, who counsels a young student to seek God not through knowledge but through what he speaks of as a “naked intent” and a “blind love.”

“Our intense need to understand will always be a powerful stumbling block to our attempts to reach God in simple love [...] and must always be overcome. For if you do not overcome...

Theologica Germanica

Wed, 21 May 2008 18:12:39 CST

Anonymous: Originally published by Martin Luther

This work was discovered and published in 1516 by MARTIN LUTHER, who said of it that “Next to the Bible and St. Augustine, no book has ever come into my hands from which I have learnt more of God and Christ, and man and all things that are.” It has since appealed to Christians of all persuasions.

Lamp Post and the Christian Classics Ethereal Library are proud to present some of the finest Christian literary works of all time — writings that have affected the Church, touched the hearts of its...

Nature and Grace

Wed, 21 May 2008 17:58:12 CST

Thomas Aquinas

“A work of divine justice invariably presupposes a work of divine mercy as its foundation...mercy is present from the very beginning of every work of God.” — Thomas Aquinas

This volume presents the view taken by Thomas Aquinas of the moral and spiritual world in which we live, and of the conditions of man’s self-realization which are consequent upon it. The final end of man lies in God, through whom alone he is and lives, and by whose help alone he can attain his end.

Lamp Post and the...

St. Anselm's Proslogium: Discourse on the Existence of God

Wed, 21 May 2008 16:35:38 CST

Saint Anselm and Archbishop of Cantebury

In this brief work the author aims at proving in a single argument...the existence of God. The author writes as one who contemplates God, and seeks to understand what it is he believes.

He originally titled this work “Faith Seeking Understanding.” He finally named it Proslogium...simply, “A Discourse.”

Often called the second Augustine, St. Anselmus starts out from the same principle as the first; he holds that faith precedes all reflection and all discussion concerning religious things...

Uniformity with God's Will

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:58:28 CST

Saint Alphonsus de Liguori

The subject of God's will was for Alphonsus a theme of predilection, a theme dearest to his heart. Just as St. Ignatius stressed "the greater glory of God,' St. Alphonsus in all his works, gave prominence to "the greater good pleasure of God." The death of a friend deeply affected the Saint and he expressed his sentiments in a poem on God's will. The wide acclaim it received may have suggested to him the thought that a tract on the same subject would be helpful to the souls of others. His...

On Cleaving to God

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:49:06 CST

St. Albert the Great

This famous and much loved little treatise, "On Cleaving to God," (De Adhaerendo Deo) has always been attributed to Saint Albert the Great, who lived from about 1200 to 1280, and was one of the most respected theologians of his time.

Lamp Post and the Christian Classics Ethereal Library are proud to present some of the finest Christian literary works of all time — writings that have affected the Church, touched the hearts of its leaders, and helped shape Christianity for two thousand years...

True Stories of Messages from Beyond

Tue, 06 May 2008 15:27:19 CST

Julie Aydlott

Often the most influential evidence of life after death comes in the form of messages from loved ones who have passed on. Sometimes these messages are relayed by very convincing images or visuals, while other times they come as voices, slight touches and even written notes. Messages from the ‘other side’ are often thoughts of comfort and tranquility, and often evidence that someone is still watching over us. ‘True Stories of Messages From Beyond’ tells 14 different stories of the bond we all...

Reincarnation: Remarkable Stories of People Who Recall Past Lives

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:46:39 CST

Paul Roland

Do you ever get the feeling that you don't quite belong to the present, or that you've lived before? Reincarnation — the belief that we are all reborn many times — lies at the heart of many of the oldest religions, philosophies and faiths and is being recognised by more and more people today as the truth behind who we really are.

If you want evidence of reincarnation, you'll find it wihin these pages. Read about the children who identified long-dead family members from photographs they had...

Selections from the Britannica Encyclopedia of World Religions

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:32:28 CST

Encyclopaedia Britannica

An authoritative and up-to-date guide to the religions of the world and to the concepts, movements, people, and events associated with them. Provides coverage of the information needed to understand both living and ancient religions, including their dogma, rituals and ceremonies, historical figures, sacred objects, and texts.

The Prophecies of Nostradamus

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:49:46 CST

Pamela Ball

Nearly 500 years after the death of alchemist and astrologer Michel Nostradamus, his prophecies continue to fascinate us. Beautifully illustrated in full color, The Prophecies of Nostradamus offers explanations for a selection of his most intriguing texts. Among the startling predictions gathered within these covers you will find insights that are strikingly pertinent to a modern readership. Nostradamus foretold:

The sinking of the liner Lusitania
The rule of Saddam Hussein
The 2004 Asian...

Crop Circles

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:34:13 CST

Steve and Carol Alexander

Each summer all over the world, gigantic and magnificent works of art are sculpted in fields of wheat, barley and other crops. Usually formed under the veil of darkness, in the few short hours between sunset and sunrise, they become visible as the mists of early morning evaporate under the rays of the sun. But are they elaborate hoaxes or eternal mysteries?

World authorities Karen and Steve Alexander reveal that hidden within the proportions and shapes of many of these spectacular designs...

Every Day Tarot: A Choice Centered Book

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:11:59 CST

Gail Fairfield

Everyday Tarot is an accessible, thorough introduction to the tarot. Gail Fairfield focuses on the psychological meanings that can be found in the symbolism of the cards. Rather than simply predicting a future in which we have no real choice, her clear, concise interpretations provide meaningful guidelines that will lead readers to powerful insights and greater self-understanding. Fairfield makes the tarot an easy-to-use tool for intuitive information gathering, personal empowerment, and...

Angels, Demons & Gods of the New Millennium: Musings on Modern Magick

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:08:05 CST

Lon Milo DuQuette

One of the most widely respected members of the magic community, Lon Milo DuQuette is known for his ability to address the rather intimidating aspects of magick with a casual candor; he makes the subject accessible to the initiate while still holding the interest of the experienced reader. Angels, Demons & Gods of the New Millennium is a collection of loosely connected essays surveying the state of magick in the face of the new millennium. It showcases DuQuette's knack for combining wit with...

The Theology of Arithmetic

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:01:01 CST

Iambilichus, translated by Robin Waterfield

Attributed to Iamblichus (4th cent. AD), The Theology of Arithmetic is about the mystical, mathematical and cosmological symbolism of the first ten numbers. Its is the longest work on number symbolism to survive from the ancient world, and Robin Waterfield's careful translation contains helpful footnotes, an extensive glossary, bibliography, and foreword by Keith Critchlow. Never before translated from ancient Greek, this important sourcework is indispensable for anyone intereted in Pythagorean...

Human Types: Essence and the Enneagram

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:50:47 CST

Susan Zannos

The Socratic injunction, "Know Thyself," is the foundation for all work on self-development. Susan Zannos opens an illumination window on human behavior and temperament in her study of the basic human essence types. These types differ so much from each other, and are so greatly modified by the dominant type of intelligence operating in a particular person, that persistent and prolonged self-observation is required to verify one's own type, or to recognize others. Recognition of these types and...

Tarot Dictionary and Compendium

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:38:07 CST

Jana Riley

Shows you how to work with the basic psychological and archetypal symbolism so you can really understand the synchronicity of the major arcana. Riley recommends working with the Crowley Thoth Tarot deck, the Motherpeace Round Tarot, the Barbara Walker Tarot, or the Yeager Tarot.

Working Toward Enlightenment: The Cultivation of Practice

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:27:01 CST

Master Nan Huai-Chin

Through examples from the Zen school, Taoism, the school of esoteric Buddhism and Confucianism, Master Nan presents exercises and meditation techniques to help one attain Tao.

The Way of Karma

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:17:57 CST

Charles Breaux

Karma is a misunderstood word. It symbolizes many things to many people. It is a complex topic. Many feel that it is more than a cosmic form of punishment founded on a simplistic eye-for-an-eye morality. Multifaceted as the psyche itself, karma is both a web of self-related psychic forces (the fabric of our veil of individuality and the guiding hand that provides the lessons which point the way beyond illusion -- the illusion that binds us to a self that suffers. Karma is a web of intrigue...

The Practical Psychic: Practical Techniques for Enlisting the Resources of Your Own Ability

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:07:58 CST

John Friedlander and Cynthia Pearson

Human beings have always longed for more power over their lives. The allure of becoming psychic is a reflection of this wish -- one that has persisted through centuries and across cultures. It is the premise of this book that mankind's wish has already been granted.

The Inner Guide Meditation: A Spiritual Technology for the 21st Century

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:50:18 CST

Edwin C. Steinbrecher

The Inner Guide Meditation describes the transformational journey to enlightenment and awareness using the tarot, astrology, the Qabalah, the alchemy of transformation, and analytical psychology.