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Book Synopsis Playing Host to Deity by : Paul Younger
Download or read book Playing Host to Deity written by Paul Younger and published by Oxford : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The annual festivals that are central to the south Indian religious tradition are among the largest religious gatherings in the world. This text offers a fieldwork-based study of 14 different religious festivals.
Book Synopsis Nine Nights of the Goddess by : Caleb Simmons
Download or read book Nine Nights of the Goddess written by Caleb Simmons and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the contemporary nature and the diverse narratives, rituals, and performances of the Navar?tri festival. Nine Nights of the Goddess explores the festival of Navarātri—alternatively called Navarātra, Mahānavamī, Durgā Pūjā, Dasarā, and/or Dassain—which lasts for nine nights and ends with a celebration called Vijayadaśamī, or "the tenth (day) of victory." Celebrated in both massive public venues and in small, private domestic spaces, Navarātri is one of the most important and ubiquitous festivals in South Asia and wherever South Asians have settled. These festivals share many elements, including the goddess, royal power, the killing of demons, and the worship of young girls and married women, but their interpretation and performance vary widely. This interdisciplinary collection of essays investigates Navarātri in its many manifestations and across historical periods, including celebrations in West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. Collectively, the essays consider the role of the festival's contextual specificity and continental ubiquity as a central component for understanding South Asian religious life, as well as how it shapes and is shaped by political patronage, economic development, and social status.
Book Synopsis When the Goddess was a Woman by : Alf Hiltebeitel
Download or read book When the Goddess was a Woman written by Alf Hiltebeitel and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-07-27 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together Hiltebeitel's major essays on the the Mah?bh?rata, the R?m?ya?a, and the south Indian cults of Draupad? and K?tt???avar along with new articles written especially for this collection, this two volume work offers a comprehensive re-reading of the Indian epic tradition by the foremost scholar in Indian epic studies today.
Download or read book New Homelands written by Paul Younger and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mauritius : a parallel society -- Guyana : invented traditions -- Trinidad : ethnic religion -- South Africa : reform religion -- Fiji : a segregated society -- East Africa : caste religion.
Download or read book Islam written by Colin Turner and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the doctrines of Islam and the practices of Muslims, to the significance of Islam in the modern world, this volume provides a concise introduction to all aspects of the Islamic faith.
Book Synopsis Diaspora and Visual Culture by : Nicholas Mirzoeff
Download or read book Diaspora and Visual Culture written by Nicholas Mirzoeff and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In examining the visual culture of the "classic" African and Jewish diasporas, contributors address different aspects of the multiple viewpoints inherent in diasporic cultures.
Book Synopsis Judaism Is About Love by : Shai Held
Download or read book Judaism Is About Love written by Shai Held and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A profound, startling new understanding of Jewish life, illuminating the forgotten heart of Jewish theology and practice: love. A dramatic misinterpretation of the Jewish tradition has shaped the history of the West: Christianity is the religion of love, and Judaism the religion of law. In the face of centuries of this widespread misrepresentation, Rabbi Shai Held—one of the most important Jewish thinkers in America today—recovers the heart of the Jewish tradition, offering the radical and moving argument that love belongs as much to Judaism as it does to Christianity. Blending intellectual rigor, a respect for tradition and the practices of a living Judaism, and a commitment to the full equality of all people, Held seeks to reclaim Judaism as it authentically is. He shows that love is foundational and constitutive of true Jewish faith, animating the singular Jewish perspective on injustice and protest, grace, family life, responsibilities to our neighbors and even our enemies, and chosenness. Ambitious and revelatory, Judaism Is About Love illuminates the true essence of Judaism—an act of restoration from within.
Book Synopsis Russia is the blood enemy of Ukraine. The true history of Ukraine and Russia from the 2nd century BC. not distorted by Russian propaganda. by : Nashchubskiy
Download or read book Russia is the blood enemy of Ukraine. The true history of Ukraine and Russia from the 2nd century BC. not distorted by Russian propaganda. written by Nashchubskiy and published by Oleg Nashchubskiy. This book was released on 2024-04-13 with total page 799 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historical book reveals the secrets of the past, casting light on the dark corners of the relationship between Ukraine and Russia. It unfolds a large-scale picture of an age-old relationship, shedding light on the tragic events and indescribable feats of both nations. As we travel through time, we will discover that the history of these two peoples is intertwined with threads of complex events dating back to ancient times. Each page of the book reveals not only the fascinating drama of historical vicissitudes, but also pronounced features of national character that shape the fate of peoples. This deep dive into the past opens eyes to the true causes of much of Ukraine's suffering, revealing complex knots of political and cultural influences from Russia. But at the same time, it offers a new perspective on the relationship between these peoples, calling for understanding and healing of historical wounds. This historical book is a ruthless expose of Russia as the root of all Ukraine's ills. I will tear the covers off the centuries-old lies and manipulations of the Kremlin. I will prove that every historical tragedy in Ukraine has roots in Russian influence. From ancient times to modern times, we will look at the shocking truth hidden from us and see the real face of Russia as the main aggressor and oppressor of Ukraine. This is a guide to the true history of the two peoples, which will convince you to rethink the shared history of these countries.
Book Synopsis Sharing Sovereignty by : Georg Berkemer
Download or read book Sharing Sovereignty written by Georg Berkemer and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2021-10-11 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The refereed series ZMO-Studien publishes monographs and edited volumes which mirror the interdisciplinary research programme and approach of the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient.
Book Synopsis How to Outlive God by : Michael H Riley
Download or read book How to Outlive God written by Michael H Riley and published by . This book was released on 2006-06-11 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Handbook of Religions in Ancient Europe by : Lisbeth Bredholt Christensen
Download or read book The Handbook of Religions in Ancient Europe written by Lisbeth Bredholt Christensen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-09-11 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Handbook of Religions in Ancient Europe" surveys the major religious currents of Europe before Christianity - the first continental religion with hegemonic ambition - wiped out most local religions. The evidence - whether archaeological or written - is notoriously difficult to interpret, and the variety of religions documented by the sources and the range of languages used are bewildering. The "Handbook" brings together leading authorities on pre-Christian religious history to provide a state-of-the-art survey. The first section of the book covers the Prehistoric period, from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age. The second section covers the period since writing systems began. Ranging across the Mediterranean and Northern, Celtic and Slavic Europe, the essays assess the archaeological and textual evidence. Dispersed archaeological remains and biased outside sources constitute our main sources of information, so the complex task of interpreting these traces is explained for each case. The "Handbook" also aims to highlight the plurality of religion in ancient Europe: the many ways in which it is expressed, notably in discourse, action, organization, and material culture; how it is produced and maintained by different people with different interests; how communities always connect with or disassociate from adjunct communities and how their beliefs and rituals are shaped by these relationships. The "Handbook" will be invaluable to anyone interested in ancient History and also to scholars and students of Religion, Anthropology, Archaeology, and Classical Studies.
Book Synopsis Local Religion in North China in the Twentieth Century by : Daniel Overmyer
Download or read book Local Religion in North China in the Twentieth Century written by Daniel Overmyer and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009-09-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive survey of the structure, organization and institutionalization of local community religious traditions in north China villages in the twentieth century. These traditions have their own forms of leaders, deities and beliefs. Despite much local variation one everywhere finds similar temples, images, offerings and temple festivals, all supported by practical concerns for divine aid to deal with the problems of everyday life. These local traditions are a structure in the history of Chinese religions; they have a clear sense of their own integrity and rules, handed down by their ancestors. There are Daoist, Buddhist and government influences on these traditions, but they must be adapted to the needs of local communities. It is the villagers who build temples and organize festivals, in which all members of the community are expected to participate and contribute. With chapters on such topics as historical origins and development, leadership and organization, temple festivals, temples and deities, and beliefs and values.
Book Synopsis Smoke Signals for the Gods by : F. S. Naiden
Download or read book Smoke Signals for the Gods written by F. S. Naiden and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animal sacrifice has been critical to the study of ancient Mediterranean religions since the 18th century. Two leading views on sacrifice have dominated the subject: the psychological approach of Walter Burkert and the sociological one by Jean-Pierre Vernant and Marcel Detienne. These two perspectives have argued that the main feature of sacrifice is allaying feelings of guilt at the slaughter of sacrificial animals. Naiden redresses the omission of these salient features to show that animal sacrifice is an attempt to make contact with a divine being, and that it is so important for the worshippers that it becomes subject to regulations of unequaled extent and complexity.
Book Synopsis State Sacrifices and Music in Ming China by : Joseph S.C. Lam
Download or read book State Sacrifices and Music in Ming China written by Joseph S.C. Lam and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1998-02-27 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents historical, ritual, and musical data preserved in authentic Ming documents illustrating the significance of state sacrifices in imperial China.
Book Synopsis Jewish Muslims by : David M. Freidenreich
Download or read book Jewish Muslims written by David M. Freidenreich and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-01-10 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction : Jewish Muslims? -- Biblical Muslims -- Judaizing Muslims -- Anti-Christian Muslims -- Afterword : Rhetoric about Muslims and Jews today.
Book Synopsis In Search of God in the Hebrew Bible by : Tryggve N. D. Mettinger
Download or read book In Search of God in the Hebrew Bible written by Tryggve N. D. Mettinger and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tryggve Mettinger's much-praised work analyzes the major names for God in the Old Testament to trace, through the many confrontations and challenges of individuals and groups that mark Israel's story, the historical development of Israel's conception of God.
Book Synopsis A Press Conference with God by : Jeffrey Melvin Hutchins
Download or read book A Press Conference with God written by Jeffrey Melvin Hutchins and published by Infinity Publishing. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the new God in town! For the first time, an atheist goes on record about what God thinks. Read on as Jeremiah, God's press secretary, answers 250 intriguing questions.
