VIVA BOOKS

Fair Game: The Incredible Untold Story of Scientology in Australia by Steve Cannane

$32.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION

As astonishing as it is compelling - Steve Cannane's extraordinary insight into Scientology in Australia is investigative journalism at its very best. From Rugby League players trying to improve their game, to Hollywood superstars and the depressed sons of media moguls, Scientology has recruited its sha re of famous Australians. Less known is that Australia was the first place to ban Scientology, or that Scientology spies helped expose the Chelmsford Deep Sleep Scandal. Numerous Australians have held senior posts in the organisation only to fall foul of the top brass and lose their families as a result. Based on years of interviews and research, Walkley Award-winning journalist Steve Cannane tells for the first time the fascinating story of Australia's vital involvement with this powerful, secretive and punitive cult. ...Show more

A Blood And Guts Good News Story by Peter A. Pearson

$19.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION

The story of the transforming power of God in the journey of one man whose brutal honesty will connect with anyone who has known adversity and hardship.From an isolated and sometimes traumatic upbringing in rural Australia to a life time of Offcership in The Salvation Army THE STORY takes you into the r eality of personal struggle on the road to victory and usefulness. Transformed lives attest to the power of the GOOD NEWS, while a unique openness identifies with real life issues for those from the gutter to the board room.In a world of dislocation and fear one finds hope and security. BLOOD AND GUTS honesty, from a survivor of a suicide attempt, the author undresses the realities of temptation within the ministry, again revealing the transforming power of faith in Christ.A must read for any on the journey to spiritual discovery and maturity. ...Show more

The Way Ahead is Christ - a Personal Journey by Donald Alexander Hancock

$30.00 AUD

Category: RELIGION

The House of Islam by Ed Husain

$29.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION

'Not just timely but important too. Ed Husain does not just set out the fundamentals of Islam as a religion but explains how and why understanding it properly matter. This should be compulsory reading' Peter Frankopan, author of The Silk Roads A fascinating and revelatory exploration of the intricacies of Islam and the inner psyche of the Muslim world from the bestselling author of The Islamist Islam began as a stranger, ' said the Prophet Mohammed, and one day, it will again return to being a stranger. ' The gulf between Islam and the West is widening. A faith rich with strong values and traditions, observed by nearly two billion people across the world, is seen by the West as something to be feared rather than understood. Sensational headlines and hard-line policies spark enmity, while ignoring the feelings, narratives and perceptions that preoccupy Muslims today. Wise and authoritative, The House of Islam seeks to provide entry to the minds and hearts of Muslims the world over. It introduces us to the fairness, kindness and mercy of Mohammed; the aims of sharia law, through commentary on scripture, to provide an ethical basis to life; the beauty of Islamic art and the permeation of the divine in public spaces; and the tension between mysticism and literalism that still threatens the House of Islam. The decline of the Muslim world and the current crises of leadership mean that a glorious past, full of intellectual nobility and purpose, is now exploited by extremists and channelled into acts of terror. How can Muslims confront the issues that are destroying Islam from within, and what can the West do to help work towards that end' Ed Husain expertly and compassionately guides us through the nuances of Islam and its people, contending that the Muslim world need not be a stranger to the West, nor its enemy, but a peaceable ally. ...Show more

Little Golden Books: Inspirational Stories by Golden Books

$29.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION

This boxed set of five Little Golden Books doesn't even need gift wrap! It includes a mix of classic and newer inspirational titles: "My Little Golden Book About God; Prayers for Children; The Story of Jesus; Bible Heroes;" and "Bible Stories of Boys and Girls."

Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion by Alain de Botton

$27.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION

From the author of The Architecture of Happiness, a bold argument on how we can still benefit, without believing, from the wisdom, the beauty, and the consolatory power that religion has to offer. What if religions are neither all true nor all nonsense? The long-running and often boring debate between fundamentalist believers and non-believers is finally moved forward by Alain de Botton's inspiring new book, which boldly argues that the supernatural claims of religion are entirely false -- but that religion still has some very important things to teach the secular world. ...Show more

Letter to a Christian Nation by Sam Harris

$29.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION

'Thousands of people have written to tell me that I am wrong not to believe in God. The most hostile of these communications have come from Christians. This is ironic, as Christians generally imagine that no faith imparts the virtues of love and forgiveness more effectively than their own. The truth is that many who claim to be transformed by Christ's love are deeply, even murderously, intolerant of criticism. While we may want to ascribe this to human nature, it is clear that such hatred draws considerable support from the Bible. How do I know this? The most disturbed of my correspondents always cite chapter and verse.' So begins "Letter to a Christian Nation", Sam Harris' hard-hitting rebuttal of religious fundamentalism and blind belief. With deceptively simple arguments, he demolishes the myths on which Christianity was built, challenges believers to open their eyes to the contradictions of their faith and warns us of the dangers of America's ever increasing unification of Church and State. ...Show more

Ark Before Noah: Decoding the Story of the Flood by Irving L. Finkel

$22.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION

In THE ARK BEFORE NOAH, British Museum expert Dr Irving Finkel reveals how decoding the symbols on a 4,000 year old piece of clay enable a radical new interpretation of the Noah's Ark myth. A world authority on the period, Dr Finkel's enthralling real-life detective story began with a most remarkable ev ent at the British Museum - the arrival one day in 2008 of a single, modest-sized Babylonian cuneiform tablet - the palm-sized clay rectangles on which our ancestors created the first documents. It had been brought in by a member of the public and this particular tablet proved to be of quite extraordinary importance. Not only does it date from about 1850 BC, but it is a copy of the Babylonian Story of the Flood, a myth from ancient Mesopotamia revealing among other things, instructions for building a large boat to survive a flood. But Dr Finkel's pioneering work didn't stop there. Through another series of enthralling discoveries he has been able to decode the story of the Flood in ways which offer unanticipated revelations to readers of THE ARK BEFORE NOAH. ...Show more

Heaven Is for Real Movie Edition by Todd Burpo; Lynn Vincent (As told to)

$24.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION

Heaven Is for Real is the true story of Colton Burpo, the four-year old son of a small town Nebraska pastor who, during emergency surgery, slips from consciousness and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking about being able to look down and see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the wait ing room. Colton said he met his miscarried sister, whom no one had told him about, and his great grandfather who died 30 years before Colton was born, then shared impossible-to-know details about each. Told by his father, but often in Colton's own words, the disarmingly simple message is: heaven is a real place, Jesus really loves children, and be ready, there is a coming last battle. ...Show more

The Nativity (My First Bible Stories) by Charlotte Guillain

$14.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION | Series: Chameleons

Do you know the Christmas story? Read with your little one as you join the shepherds, travel with the wise kings, and visit the stable. A gentle introduction to a well-known and well-loved Bible story. With charming, bright illustrations, and all the magic of Christmas!

Holy Bible by Thomas Thomas Nelson

$11.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION

The Thomas Nelson KJV Thinline Bible, featuring the timeless beauty of the trustworthy King James translation, is lightweight and convenient--ideal for everyday use. Striking the perfect balance between portability and readability, the KJV Thinline Bible fits easily in purses, backpacks, or glove compar tments. Wherever you're going, the KJV Thinline Bible is built to travel with you. This easy-to-carry Bible comes with features that will enhance your reading experience, including beautifully-designed covers, an all-new typesetting in the elegant and readable Thomas Nelson KJV font, double ribbon markers, and the words of Christ in red. Invite your eyes to linger and engage God's Word with new, easy-to-read Comfort Print® KJV Bibles from Thomas Nelson. Blending modern technology with old-world craftsmanship, Comfort Print® KJV Bibles are designed with exclusive fonts, reflecting the beautiful and timeless character of the King James translation, to enhance your scripture reading experience. Features Include: Exclusive KJV Comfort Print® Words of Christ in red Full-color maps Easy-to-read, 9.3-point type Double ribbon markers Gilded page edges ...Show more

NRSV Catholic Edition by Harper Bibles

$35.99 AUD

Category: RELIGION

The New Revised Standard Version is recognized in scholarly circles as the most accurate translation into English of the original Hebrew and Greek texts and is the most commonly used translation by the global Catholic Church. This special Catholic edition includes: The Catholic Scriptures with inclusive language; Imprimatur; Anglicized text; Special lightweight Bible paper; Introductory materials for every book; Timeline of Catholic Church and world history; Concordance to help readers find specific words and passages; Sixteen page map section. ...Show more