Religious genre books (55)
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Good Omens by Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett EN
Country: Europe / 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Description:
The world will end on Saturday. Next Saturday. Just before dinner, according to The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, the world's only completely accurate book of prophecies written in 1655. The armies of Good and Evil are amassing and everything appears to be going according to Divine Plan. Except that a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon are not actually looking forward to the coming Rapture. And someone seems to have misplaced the Antichrist. Put New York Times bestselling authors Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett together . . . and all Hell breaks loose.
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Growing Up bin Laden : Osama's Wife and Son Take Us Inside Their Secret World by Najwa bin Laden, Omar bin Laden, Jean Sasson EN
SyriaDescription:
From the New York Times bestselling author of Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia In their own words, Osama bin Laden's wife and son tell the astonishing story of the man they knew—or thought they knew—before September 11, 2001. The world knows Osama bin Laden as the most wanted terrorist of our time. But people are not born terrorists, and bin Laden has carefully guarded the details of his private life—until now, when his first wife and fourth-born son break the silence to take us inside his strange and secret world. In spine-tingling detail, Jean Sasson tells their... continue
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I, Francis by Carlo Carretto EN
ItalyDescription:
"The 40th anniversary edition of an Orbis classic-Francis of Assisi's spirituality and life explained in the inimitable voice of Carlo Carretto"--
Belgium15.
In My Own Words by Pope John Paul II EN
Country: Europe / 
Vatican City
Vatican City
Description:
Spiritual father of millions, globally influential leader: Pope John Paul II's words have brought inspiration, solace, and courage to those who have listened. The quotes and prayers collected here are both for the faithful and for those who have been touched by and want to know more about this remarkable man. His words on love, family, truth, freedom, human relationships, the power of God, and the importance of hope and prayer explore what it means to be alive and what we are doing here on Earth, and offer answers to some of life's hardest questions.
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Infinity in the Palm of Her Hand : A Novel of Adam and Eve by Gioconda Belli EN
Country: North America / 
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Description:
In a novel based on the Bible and ancient traditions, Adam and Eve discover the world around them, react to their punishment, and learn to adjust to the outside world, where it is necessary to kill to survive.
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Jesus of Nazareth : From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration by Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger EN
Country: Europe / Vatican City
Vatican City
Description:
Pope Benedict XVI’s iconic life of Jesus, a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of the central figure of the Christian faith. “This book is . . . my personal search ‘for the face of the Lord.’”—Benedict XVI In this bold, momentous work, the Pope seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from today’s “popular” depictions and to restore his true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope incites us to encounter Jesus face to face. From Jesus of Nazareth: “. . . the great question that will be with us through... continue
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Les fils de la médina by Naǧīb Maḥfūẓ FR
EgyptDescription:
Sur les ruines des somptueux palais fatimides a poussé la Gamaliyya, un quartier populaire du vieux Caire. De ce petit monde truculent, qui oscille au fil des rumeurs de la ville ou voltige sur les fumées somnolentes du haschisch, s'élève parfois la voix du poète populaire disant l'évasion, proférant l'illusion, tandis que se succèdent des protagonistes qui mobilisent les ferveurs du peuple et suggèrent les trois révélations. Toujours interdit par la censure égyptienne, qui l'identifia comme une scandaleuse transposition de l'histoire sainte dans la chronique familière des hommes, ce fastueux ... continue
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Letters to a Young Muslim by Omar Saif Ghobash EN
Country: Asia / 
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Description:
**A New York Times Editor's Pick** From the Ambassador of the UAE to Russia comes Letters to a Young Muslim, a bold and intimate exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in the twenty-first century. In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world. Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared h... continue
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Life Without Limits : Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life by Nick Vujicic EN
AustraliaDescription:
ECPA BESTSELLER—Over one million copies sold! • What Would Your Life be Like if Anything Were Possible? Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disabilities to live an independent, rich, fulfilling, and “ridiculously good” life while serving as a role model for anyone seeking true happiness. Now an internationally successful motivational speaker, Nick eagerly spreads his message: the most important goal is to find your life’s purpose and to never give up, despite whatever difficulties or seemingly impossible odds stand in your way. Nick tells the story of his physical disabilities... continue