Arcadia Public Library

"Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life"--

Offers spiritual fulfillment through an understanding of God's plan for a meaningful life.

An introduction to Haitian Vodou, exploring its historical roots and contemporary practices.

Explores the mythology of ancient Egypt and the relationships of the people and their gods.

India is home to the world s oldest religions, Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as Jainism. All three evolved from shared beliefs and traditions, such as reincarnation, karma, and liberation and achieving nirvana. These beliefs and traditions evolved in the Indus River Valley around 3500 BCE. This volume explores the religions of ancient India, including rituals practiced and deities worshipped, to provide students with an understanding of the beliefs...

What if religions are neither all true nor all nonsense? The long-running and often boring debate between believers and non-believers is finally moved forward by Alain de Botton's inspiring book, which boldly argues that the supernatural claims of religion are entirely false--but that it still has some very important things to teach the secular world. Religion for Atheists suggests that rather than mocking religion, agnostics and atheists should instead...

"A guide to the practices, tools, and rituals of New Orleans Voodoo as well as the many cultural influences at its origins"--Provided by publisher.