Religion
A Labyrinth of Kingdoms: 10,000 Miles through Islamic Africa
Paperback
"Kemper’s majestic account of Barth’s journey restores the reputation of an explorer who was as passionate about science as he was about rigorous travel. It’s an enthralling adventure, captivatingly told." —Ziauddin Sardar, Times (London)
The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation
Paperback
The Bhagavad Gita, the Song of the Lord, is an ancient Hindu scripture about virtue, presented as a dialogue between Krishna, an incarnation of God, and the warrior Arjuna on the eve of a great battle over succession to the throne.
The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary
Paperback
First time in paperback: “One of the most ambitious literary projects of this or any age.”—Adam Kirsch, New Republic
The Religious Test: Why We Must Question the Beliefs of Our Leaders
Hardback
A manifesto seeking to exhort both believers and atheists to behave better in the public sphere.
The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary
Hardback
A magnificent new volume in Robert Alter’s award-winning, landmark translation of and commentary on the Hebrew Bible.