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In Praise of Polytheism

Author : Maurizio Bettini
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520974581
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book In Praise of Polytheism written by Maurizio Bettini and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What ancient polytheistic religions can teach us about building inclusive and equitable futures At the heart of this book is a simple comparison: monotheistic religions are exclusive, whereas ancient polytheistic religions are inclusive. In this thought-provoking book, Maurizio Bettini, one of today’s foremost classicists, uses the expansiveness of ancient polytheism to shine a bright light on a darker corner of our modern times. It can be easy to see ancient religions as inferior, less free, and remote from shared visions of an inclusive world. But, as Bettini deftly shows, many ancient practices tended to produce results aligned with contemporary progressive values, like pluralism and diversity. In Praise of Polytheism does not chastise the modern world or blame monotheism for our woes but rather shows in clear, sharp prose how much we can learn from ancient religions, underscoring the limitations of how we view the world and ourselves today.

God Against the Gods

Author : Jonathan Kirsch
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780142196335
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (963 download)

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Download or read book God Against the Gods written by Jonathan Kirsch and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-01-25 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lively… points out that the conflict between the worship of many gods and the worship of one true god never disappeared." —Publishers Weekly "Jonathan Kirsch has written another blockbuster about the Bible and its world." —David Noel Freedman, Editor-in-Chief of the Anchor Bible Project "Kirsch tackles the central issue bedeviling the world today - religious intolerance… A timely book, well-written and researched." —Leonard Shlain, author of The Alphabet and the Goddess and Sex, Time and Power "An intriguing read." —The Jerusalem Report "A timely tale about the importance of religious tolerance in today’s world." —San Francisco Chronicle "Kirsch is a fine storyteller with a flair for rendering ancient tales relevant and appealing." —The Washington Post

Hellenic Polytheism : Household Worship

Author : Christos Panopoulos
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781503121881
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book Hellenic Polytheism : Household Worship written by Christos Panopoulos and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within this publication, the reader is presented with explanations for the central concepts and basic guidelines to the ceremonies that form a part of Hellenic Household Worship as has been established and is currently practiced by the LABRYS Polytheistic Community in Hellas (Greece).It serves as a useful introductory manual for the newcomer to contemporary Hellenic Polytheism as they take the first steps on their journey to worship the Hellenic Gods in a traditional manner.

Of God and Gods

Author : Jan Assmann
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN 13 : 0299225534
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book Of God and Gods written by Jan Assmann and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2008-06-17 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years, our world has been shaped by biblical monotheism. But its hallmark—a distinction between one true God and many false gods—was once a new and radical idea. Of God and Gods explores the revolutionary newness of biblical theology against a background of the polytheism that was once so commonplace. Jan Assmann, one of the most distinguished scholars of ancient Egypt working today, traces the concept of a true religion back to its earliest beginnings in Egypt and describes how this new idea took shape in the context of the older polytheistic world that it rejected. He offers readers a deepened understanding of Egyptian polytheism and elaborates on his concept of the “Mosaic distinction,” which conceives an exclusive and emphatic Truth that sets religion apart from beliefs shunned as superstition, paganism, or heresy. Without a theory of polytheism, Assmann contends, any adequate understanding of monotheism is impossible. Best Books for General Audiences, selected by the American Association of School Librarians, and Best Books for Special Interests, selected by the Public Library Association

The Case for Polytheism

Author : Steven Dillon
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782797343
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (827 download)

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Download or read book The Case for Polytheism written by Steven Dillon and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-27 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The philosophy of religion has been dominated by monotheists and atheists for centuries now. But, polytheism deserves to be restored to its respected position, and The Case for Polytheism sets out some reasons why. By developing a notion of godhood and employing a set of novel and neglected arguments, the author constructs a rigorous but accessible case for the existence of multiple gods.

In Praise of Olympus: Prayers to the Greek Gods

Author : Hearthstone
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1105553272
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book In Praise of Olympus: Prayers to the Greek Gods written by Hearthstone and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prayers to the Greek gods by a modern devotee.

The New Yearbook for Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy

Author : Burt C. Hopkins
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040114199
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Book Synopsis The New Yearbook for Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy by : Burt C. Hopkins

Download or read book The New Yearbook for Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy written by Burt C. Hopkins and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-10-11 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume XXII Special Issue 1: Celebrating Wilhelm Schapp, In Geschichten verstrickt Special Issue 2: Theodor Conrad and the early phenomenological tradition Aim and Scope: The New Yearbook for Phenomenology and Phenomenological Philosophy provides an annual international forum for phenomenological research in the spirit of Husserl’s groundbreaking work and the extension of this work by such figures as Reinach, Scheler, Stein, Hering, Heidegger, Sartre, Levinas, Merleau-Ponty, Gadamer, and others. Contributors: Theodor Conrad, Francesca D’Alessandris, Johannes Daubert, Alexis Delamare, Neal DeRoo, Daniele De Santis, Karen Joisten, Emanuele Mariani, Ronny Miron, Daniele Nuccilli, Gianfranco Pecchinenda, Margaret Stark, Hamit Taieb, and Andrij Wachtel Submissions: Manuscripts, prepared for blind review, should be submitted to the Editors ([email protected]) electronically via e-mail attachments.

Egyptian Solar Religion in the New Kingdom

Author : Jan Assmann
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136159061
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (361 download)

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Download or read book Egyptian Solar Religion in the New Kingdom written by Jan Assmann and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and expanded, this volume deals with the religious traditions of ancient Egypt, which have come down to us in a state which is both extremely fragmentary and complex. New material - especially hymns collected in Theban tombs - now allows a much more precise allocation of religious texts and ideas in terms of time, place and social context. Within the field of solar religion, no less than five different traditions have to be distinguished: 1) the liturgical traditions of the royal solar cult, which for their secrecy and exclusivity are labelled the "mysteries" of the sun cult; 2) the traditional mythology of the solar course expressed in hymns and pictorial representations; 3) the revolutionary process culminating in the Amarna period, which discards the mythic images and gives a monotheistic construction of the solar course, a process which starts before Akhenaten's revolution; 4) the theology of Amun-Re, the God of Thebes, before the Amarna Period, a theology of primacy where one god acts as chief of a pantheon; and 5) the quite different theology of this same Amun-Re after Amarna, a theology which answers the monotheistic experience by developing a kind of pantheism - the concept of the hidden god - who is both cosmic god and personal saviour.

Sacred Disobedience

Author : Sharon L. Coggan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1793606552
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (936 download)

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Download or read book Sacred Disobedience written by Sharon L. Coggan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sacred Disobedience: A Jungian Analysis of the Saga of Pan and the Devil traces the ancient Greek God Pan, who became distorted into the image of the Devil in early Christianity. When Pan was demonized, the powerful qualities he represented became repressed, as Pan’s visage twisted into the model of the Devil. This book follows a Jungian analysis of this development. In ancient Greek religion, Pan was worshipped as an honored deity, corresponding to an inner psycho-spiritual condition in which the primitive qualities he represented were fully integrated into consciousness, and these qualities were valued and affirmed as holy. But in the era of early Christianity Pan “dies,” and the Devil is born, a twisted inflation, possibly due to an underlying repression. In the Jungian system, repressed psychic contents do not disappear, as proponents of the new order tacitly assume, but distort and grow more powerful, or “inflate,” to cripple the psyche that refuses to incorporate these split-off elements. Repressed contents will expand to explosive force as the repressed elements eventually return regressively from below. It becomes important then, to understand what qualities the primitive Goat God carried, to appreciate what was repressed in the Western psycho-spiritual system, and what subsequently needs reintegration.

Ancient Greek Religion

Author : Jon D. Mikalson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119565626
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Greek Religion written by Jon D. Mikalson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides undergraduate students with a vibrant account of the religious world of ancient Greece, now in its third edition Ancient Greek Religion offers a detailed yet accessible introduction to the beliefs, myths, rituals, and deities of Greek religion. Author Jon D. Mikalson provides a vivid depiction of Greek religious practice in Athens, Delphi, and Olympia during the Classical period and in select other cities during the Hellenistic period. This reader-friendly textbook explains basic concepts of Greek polytheism, describes major deities and cults, and discusses various aspects of Greek religious life in the context of the city-state, the village, the family, and the individual. The revised third edition features new contributions by Andrej and Ivana Petrovic. It has two new chapters: one highlighting Roman, Christian, and modern scholars’ approaches to Greek religion and one identifying the types of sources used to understand and reconstruct ancient Greek religion. This edition also expands discussion of magic and personal practices and includes an updated and expanded bibliography for each chapter. This popular textbook: Offers thorough coverage of major Greek gods, heroes, myths, and cults Presents translations of ancient texts to promote reflection and discussion Features a glossary of recurring Greek terms and a wealth of high-quality color maps, images, figures, and illustrations Describes Greek religious practice from the perspectives of different worshippers, such as priests, slaves, family members, and public officials Discusses various interpretations of the gods and the afterlife, the nature of piety and impiety, and the larger social and political context of ancient Greece Ancient Greek Religion, Third Edition, remains the ideal introductory textbook for undergraduate courses including Greek Civilization, Greek Religion, Greek and Roman Religion, Ancient Religions, and Greek History. It is also an excellent source of reference for graduate students, instructors, and scholars studying religious life in Classical Greece.

Hellenismos

Author : Tony Mierzwicki
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780738725932
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (259 download)

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Download or read book Hellenismos written by Tony Mierzwicki and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The religion of the ancient Greeks has lain dormant for too long. In Hellenismos, Tony Mierzwicki shows how to bring it back in all of its primal glory. Learn how to forge personal relationships with the ancient Greek deities. Recreate the practices of the Greeks and enjoy the richness of their spiritual practice"--

An Ancient Theory of Religion

Author : Nickolas Roubekas
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317535308
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book An Ancient Theory of Religion written by Nickolas Roubekas and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Ancient Theory of Religion examines a theory of religion put forward by Euhemerus of Messene (late 4th—early 3rd century BCE) in his lost work Sacred Inscription, and shows not only how and why euhemerism came about but also how it was— and still is—used. By studying the utilization of the theory in different periods—from the Graeco-Roman world to Late Antiquity, and from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century—this book explores the reception of the theory in diverse literary works. In so doing, it also unpacks the different adoptions and misrepresentations of Euhemerus’s work according to the diverse agendas of the authors and scholars who have employed his theory. In the process, certain questions are raised: What did Euhemerus actually claim? How has his theory of the origins of belief in gods been used? How can modern scholarship approach and interpret his take on religion? When referring to ‘euhemerism,’ whose version are we employing? An Ancient Theory of Religion assumes no prior knowledge of euhemerism and will be of interest to scholars working in classical reception, religious studies, and early Christian studies.

Reasonable Doubt

Author : Hanz Gutierrez Salazar
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Reasonable Doubt written by Hanz Gutierrez Salazar and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2024-10-29 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bible itself generates in the reader legitimate doubts. Those doubts do not concern wrong readings but rather the correct ones because every correct reading is always partial and unilateral. No reading ever catches and reflects the whole biblical horizon. That would be idolatrous and dangerous. A healthy interpretation of the Bible acknowledges both, the structural unavailability of the text and the inevitable unilateralism of every reading. Therefore, a biblical hermeneutics of paradox does not aim and stop at the answer, but rather aims at the extension and enrichment of the question. Biblical hermeneutics is not and cannot be a synthetic and resolving instance of meaning. It is not a hermeneutic of clarity, but of complexity. Indeed, of dynamic complexity, that is, of paradox. The meaning sought thus always remains elusive, both in the text from which one starts (Bible), account taken of its structural ambivalence, and in the interpretation to which the reader arrives, because that legitimate and necessary interpretation, derived with effort and enthusiasm, nevertheless remains partial and transitory capable of touching the meaning only tangentially and provisionally. For this reason, the “reasonable doubt” is the best way to stand and marvel in front of the text.

The Origins of Biblical Monotheism

Author : Mark S. Smith
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195167686
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book The Origins of Biblical Monotheism written by Mark S. Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-11-06 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the leading scholars of ancient West Semitic religion discusses polytheism vs. monotheism by covering the fluidity of those categories in the ancient Near East. He argues that Israel's social history is key to the development of monotheism.

A Million and One Gods

Author : Page duBois
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674728831
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book A Million and One Gods written by Page duBois and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As A Million and One Gods shows, polytheism is considered a scandalous presence in societies oriented to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim beliefs. Yet it persists, even in the West, perhaps because polytheism corresponds to unconscious needs and deeply held values of tolerance, diversity, and equality that are central to civilized societies.

Beyond the Bible, Beyond the West

Author : Hanz Gutierrez Salazar
Publisher : Mimesis
ISBN 13 : 886977466X
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (697 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Bible, Beyond the West written by Hanz Gutierrez Salazar and published by Mimesis. This book was released on 2023-12-01T00:00:00+01:00 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading can become the grave of meaning or the place of its resurrection. It becomes a tomb when meanings follow one another uninterruptedly, but in an automatic, mechanical, predictable and tautological way. It becomes a tomb when reading becomes calculation, when the result excludes and erases surprise and mystery. Instead, it’s the place of resurrection when meanings are not automatic, but intermittent, unpredictable, fragile and fragmentary; when reading becomes like childbirth, an experience marked by fatigue and suffering, but in the expectation of something new and unique. Our reflection is an essay of ontological hermeneutics: it is critical of “textual positivism”–which makes the univocity and clarity of a text the main goal of its task–and also of “cultural positivism”–a cultural matrix that elevates univocity and clarity as the ultimate goal of contemporary systems. This essay indirectly sketches a cultural critique and not only a theological one. Means, medium and guarantor of this ontological indelible reserve are ambivalence and paradox. We will try to follow the trace of these throughout the hermeneutic arc–and not only at its beginning.

Farewell to Matters of Principle

Author : Odo Marquard
Publisher : Odéon
ISBN 13 : 0195051149
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Farewell to Matters of Principle written by Odo Marquard and published by Odéon. This book was released on 1989 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of translated essays covering German philosophy, literary theory and modern intellectual history, by the person considered to be the heir to Gadamar, Habermas and Blumenberg. The topics include the nature of myth and attempts to account for it and the questions of hermaneutics.