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The Elixir of the Gnostics

Philosophy, Şadrā argues, is the most direct means to self-knowledge—and thus the best tool for navigating this journey.
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Middle Commentary on Aristotle’s De anima

The Middle Commentary—actually Averroës’s last writing on the text-remains one of his most refined and politically discreet treatments of Aristotle.
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Third Nephi

The articles include discussions on what Jesus taught and did, as well as how Third Nephi fits into the larger purposes that are outlined in the Book of Mormon’s title page.

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Decisive Treatise & Epistle Dedicatory

The Book of the Decisive Treatise was and remains one Averroës’ most important works and one of history’s best defenses of the legitimate role of reason in a community of faith.
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The Philosophy of Illumination

The subject of his hikmat al-Ishraq—now available for the first time in English—is the “science of lights".
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The Niche of Lights

Exploring the boundary between philosophy and theology, The Niche of Lights seeks to understand the role of reality in the perception of the spiritual.
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Mormon’s Codex

Here Sorenson reveals that the Book of Mormon exhibits what one would expect of a historical document produced in the context of ancient Mesoamerican civilization.

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The Incoherence of the Philosophers

Despite its attempted refutation by the twelfth-century philosopher Ibn Rushd, al-Ghazali’s work remains widely read and influential.
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On Poisons and the Protection against Lethal Drugs

This treatise—assembled from the existing medical literature as well as Maimonides’ own practice—proved highly influential amongst scholars and laypersons in both Jewish and non-Jewish circles alike.
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Temples of the Ancient World

Twenty-four essays in this 1994 publication focus on the temple in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near East, the New Testament, Jewish writings, and the Book of Mormon and ancient America.
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Oliver Cowdery: Scribe, Elder, Witness

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The Legal Cases in the Book of Mormon

The Legal Cases in the Book of Mormon begins with a discussion of important background information

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Isaiah in the Book of Mormon

The essays in this book, written by some of the finest LDS scholars, take a variety of approaches to help readers make the most of the Isaiah passages in the Book of Mormon.

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King Benjamin’s Speech Made Simple

The speech of King Benjamin in the Book of Mormon is a masterpiece of Christian literature.

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Visualizing Isaiah

Visualizing Isaiah is a full- color book filled with beautiful photographs, maps, and charts that illuminate the words of the prophet Isaiah.

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Hebrew Law in Biblical Times

This book presents the scholar, historian, lawyer, and general student of the Bible with a highly readable and useful handbook.

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Journey of Faith

Like the DVD, the book will enrich one’s study of the opening chapters of the Book of Mormon.

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Scripture Study

Cultivate your love for the scriptures and deepen your knowledge with the help of a scripture study process compiled by James E. Faulconer.

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