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Book Synopsis Veiled Encounters by : Michael Harrigan
Download or read book Veiled Encounters written by Michael Harrigan and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel narratives were the principal source of knowledge about the lands of the Near East and the Indian Ocean Basin in 17th-century France. Claiming the authority of first-hand observation, they paradoxically rely for their legitimization on the tropes of an established literary tradition. The status of these texts remained ambiguous, not least because of their anecdotal depictions of great riches, brutality or sexual promise. Drawing on the insights of post-colonial scholarship, this study tackles a question given scant attention in previous work and suggests that beyond the hazy representation of the Orient, an opposition emerges between the threatening Near East and the indolent East Indies. Distinguishing recognizable representations from those generated by new encounters, this book questions the feasibility of cultural representation through travel, exploring a large corpus of original sources written by French ecclesiastics, gentlemen-travellers, ambassadors and adventurers. Linguistic, religious, cultural or geographical barriers meant most travellers remained distanced from the peoples about whom they would simultaneously become authoritative. The encounter was further transformed in narratives that were intended to entertain and to satisfy the criterion of curiosité. The ‘Oriental’ that emerges is a supremely variable entity, alternately naked or veiled, barbaric or civilized, menacing or attractive.
Book Synopsis Tearing the Veil of This Sweet Encounter by : Philip Krill
Download or read book Tearing the Veil of This Sweet Encounter written by Philip Krill and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1884, Karl Rahner predicted that ‘the Christian of the future will be a mystic or he will not exist at all.’ These many years later, Rahner’s words are no less prophetic. As organized religion continues to atrophy at an unstoppable rate, the need for a contemplative spirituality continues to grow. Tearing the Veil of this Sweet Encounter is a modest attempt to meet this need. Fr. Philip Krill’s personal mission is to ‘promote a trinitarian vision of deification and contemplative prayer.’ The author prays that all who read this book will be inspired to seek God, not in the moral platitudes of religion, but in the silent depths of contemplative prayer.
Book Synopsis Veiled Sentiments by : Lila Abu-Lughod
Download or read book Veiled Sentiments written by Lila Abu-Lughod and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1986, Lila Abu-Lughod’s Veiled Sentiments has become a classic ethnography in the field of anthropology. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Abu-Lughod lived with a community of Bedouins in the Western Desert of Egypt for nearly two years, studying gender relations, morality, and the oral lyric poetry through which women and young men express personal feelings. The poems are haunting, the evocation of emotional life vivid. But Abu-Lughod’s analysis also reveals how deeply implicated poetry and sentiment are in the play of power and the maintenance of social hierarchy. What begins as a puzzle about a single poetic genre becomes a reflection on the politics of sentiment and the complexity of culture. This thirtieth anniversary edition includes a new afterword that reflects on developments both in anthropology and in the lives of this community of Awlad 'Ali Bedouins, who find themselves increasingly enmeshed in national political and social formations. The afterword ends with a personal meditation on the meaning—for all involved—of the radical experience of anthropological fieldwork and the responsibilities it entails for ethnographers.
Book Synopsis Infidel Behind the Paradoxical Veil by : Jeanette M. English
Download or read book Infidel Behind the Paradoxical Veil written by Jeanette M. English and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Western non-Muslim women couldnt envision surrendering their freedom and being forced to comply with Saudi womens entrapped customs which have existed for the past 1,400 years. Did you know that Saudi Arabias religious police, known as the Mutawa, can take any woman to jail for not covering her hair or wearing an abaya? How would you imagine yourself living a life being compelled to abide by the power and values of men: not being able to drive, talk with your driver, shop alone without a male escort, leave the country without a male escort, or be seen alone with a non-related male? INFIDEL BEHIND THE PARADOXICAL VEIL - A Western Woman's Experience in Saudi Arabia is a personal story of startling encounters such as mentioned above while Jeanette English lived in Riyadh, the most restrictive city in Saudi Arabia, where women who by Shariah law and culture are considered to be the weaker sex. Jeanette candidly unmasks a unique experience which exposes the enigmatic issues affecting Saudi women. Their struggle for equality and freedom of choice is a hot topic with an accelerating interest in the subject of male dominance over them, stirring an intrinsic controversy over which many Westerners are confused. This is a timely book offering extraordinary insight into the real Saudi woman before, during and after the authors year in Riyadh which will turn a few cynical heads toward understanding the issues and challenges in their achieving fair treatment, particularly now in the 21st century. Forced to wear the hijab, Jeanette read the Quran and, in learning about Islam and talking with Saudi women, was able to look behind the veil which many Westerners can only read about. Most authors and journalists who write on this subject have not lived her experience.
Book Synopsis Jack Lewis and His American Cousin, Nat Hawthorne by : D. G. Kehl
Download or read book Jack Lewis and His American Cousin, Nat Hawthorne written by D. G. Kehl and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-03-29 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he was a student at Oxford University, C. S. Lewis wrote to a friend expressing his great admiration of and enthusiasm for the novels of Nathaniel Hawthorne, particularly The House of the Seven Gables and Transformation (British title of The Marble Faun). This study examines the parallels between these two kindred spirits and their works, focusing on their similar worldviews, their personal backgrounds and lifestyles, and the "Ultimates" they both pondered. It discusses common themes in their works, such as myth, scientism, and "the great power of blackness." Their respective attitudes toward these issues and others, such as faith, repentance, heaven and hell, confession, church attendance, the clergy, and Puritanism are strikingly similar. Considerable attention is given to "companion pieces" of the two writers, with discussion of the so-called "Fortunate Fall" in The Marble Faun and Perelandra, veil imagery in "The Minister's Black Veil," The Blithedale Romance, and Till We Have Faces, influence of Bunyan's allegory on The Pilgrim's Regress and "The Celestial Railroad," and multiform love in The Four Loves and The House of the Seven Gables. Examination of such affinities between these two writers and their works provides mutual illumination and enhanced appreciation of each.
Book Synopsis Mystics, Monarchs, and Messiahs by : Kathryn Babayan
Download or read book Mystics, Monarchs, and Messiahs written by Kathryn Babayan and published by Harvard CMES. This book was released on 2002 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on idealists and visionaries who believed that Justice could reign in our world, this book explores the desire to experience utopia on earth. Reluctant to await another existence, individuals with ghuluww, or exaggeration, emerged at the advent of Islam, expecting to attain the apocalyptic horizon of Truth.
Download or read book Conversion written by Donald Haggerty and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary spiritual writer Fr. Donald Haggerty offers penetrating observations of the phenomenon of Christian conversion. Arranged as a collection of concise, meditative reflections, this book discusses the essential elements of a soul's return to God, including the repercussions of sin, the proper understanding of mercy, and the importance of a more radical response to God's will. Fr. Haggerty also explores the fruits of conversion that make the difference between a mediocre relationship with God and a truly holy life. He identifies these special graces as love for the poor, simplicity of lifestyle, and devotion to the Eucharist. The author's treatment of a ""second conversion"" is a unique and thought- provoking contribution to his subject. The ever renewed invitation to embrace a deeper passion for God is the thematic undercurrent of this inspiring work.
Book Synopsis Veiled Encounters by : Michael Harrigan
Download or read book Veiled Encounters written by Michael Harrigan and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 2008 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel narratives were the principal source of knowledge about the lands of the Near East and the Indian Ocean Basin in 17th-century France. Claiming the authority of first-hand observation, they paradoxically rely for their legitimization on the tropes of an established literary tradition. The status of these texts remained ambiguous, not least because of their anecdotal depictions of great riches, brutality or sexual promise. Drawing on the insights of post-colonial scholarship, this study tackles a question given scant attention in previous work and suggests that beyond the hazy representation of the Orient, an opposition emerges between the threatening Near East and the indolent East Indies. Distinguishing recognizable representations from those generated by new encounters, this book questions the feasibility of cultural representation through travel, exploring a large corpus of original sources written by French ecclesiastics, gentlemen-travellers, ambassadors and adventurers. Linguistic, religious, cultural or geographical barriers meant most travellers remained distanced from the peoples about whom they would simultaneously become authoritative. The encounter was further transformed in narratives that were intended to entertain and to satisfy the criterion of curiosité. The 'Oriental' that emerges is a supremely variable entity, alternately naked or veiled, barbaric or civilized, menacing or attractive.
Book Synopsis Seeing Behind the Veil by : Ana Werner
Download or read book Seeing Behind the Veil written by Ana Werner and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Received through the Seer Anointing, Angelic Visitations, and Heaven Experiences Every day is a fresh invitation to step behind the veil and encounter the Holy Spirit in a new way! In this unique supernatural experience, seer, prophet, and missionary, Ana Werner shares insights she has received through prophetic encounters, angelic visitations, and supernatural visions. These inspirational entriesdrawn from Anas personal history of encounters with Godare words from Heaven that are sure to infuse every day with hope, encouragement, healing, and assurance of Gods nearness. Including both Scripture passages and prophetic words, these devotionals offer powerful insights on: Dwelling in Gods Presence: living with a consistent awareness of the Holy Spirits nearness. Spiritual warfare: how winning spiritual battles can impact your everyday life. Amplifying Gods voice: positioning yourself to hear Gods words just for you. Comfort, strength, courage, and faith: anchors of hope for the daily challenges you face. Angelic activity: how to partner with the Heavenly hosts to release Gods plans for your life. Gain new strength by encountering the supernatural presence of God, every day!
Book Synopsis Portrayals of Kashmir valley by : Bilal Parray
Download or read book Portrayals of Kashmir valley written by Bilal Parray and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2013-04-24 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2013 in the subject History - Asia, grade: A+, , course: History Asia, language: English, abstract: The aim behind writting this book is to acquaint the readers with the portrayals of Kashmiris in the Travel narratives of Francis Berneir and Thomas Moorcraft.
Book Synopsis Christian-Muslim Relations. A Bibliographical History Volume 13 Western Europe (1700-1800) by :
Download or read book Christian-Muslim Relations. A Bibliographical History Volume 13 Western Europe (1700-1800) written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-09-16 with total page 1025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian-Muslim Relations, a Bibliographical History Volume 13 (CMR 13) is a history of all works written on relations in the period 1700-1800 in Western Europe. Its detailed entries contain descriptions, assessments and comprehensive bibliographical details about individual works from this time.
Book Synopsis HPI Chronicles Volume IV: The Veil Opens by : Paul Dale Roberts
Download or read book HPI Chronicles Volume IV: The Veil Opens written by Paul Dale Roberts and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Beyond the Veil: Unveiling Hidden Worlds by : Michelle Basila
Download or read book Beyond the Veil: Unveiling Hidden Worlds written by Michelle Basila and published by Durgesh Singh kushwah . This book was released on with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Veil: Unveiling Hidden Worlds is an enthralling exploration of the mysteries that lie just beyond our everyday perception. Delving into the realms of the unknown, this captivating book takes readers on a journey of discovery, as it unravels ancient myths, examines unexplained phenomena, and delves into the metaphysical and esoteric aspects of hidden worlds. With each turn of the page, readers are invited to embrace the mystery and open themselves up to a world of infinite possibilities. Prepare to be captivated by the secrets that lie beyond the veil.
Book Synopsis Gordon Matta-Clark? Conical Intersect by : Peter Muir
Download or read book Gordon Matta-Clark? Conical Intersect written by Peter Muir and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this in-depth analysis, Peter Muir argues that Gordon Matta-Clark?s Conical Intersect (1975) is emblematic of Henri Lefebvre?s understanding of art?s function in relation to urban space. By engaging with Lefebvre?s theory in conjunction with the perspectives of other writers, such as Michel de Certeau, Jacques Derrida, and George Bataille, the book elicits a story that presents the artwork?s significance, origins and legacies. Conical Intersect is a multi-media artwork, which involves the intersections of architecture, sculpture, film, and photography, as well as being a three-dimensional model that reflects aspects of urban, art, and architectural theory, along with a number of cultural and historiographic discourses which are still present and active. This book navigates these many complex narratives by using the central ?hole? of Conical Intersect as its focal point: this apparently vacuous circle around which the events, documents, and other historical or theoretical references surrounding Matta-Clark?s project, are perpetually in circulation. Thus, Conical Intersect is imagined as an insatiable absence around which discourses continually form, dissipate and resolve. Muir argues that Conical Intersect is much more than an ?artistic hole.? Due to its location at Plateau Beaubourg in Paris, it is simultaneously an object of art and an instrument of social critique.
Book Synopsis Face-veiled Women in Contemporary Indonesia by : Eva F. Nisa
Download or read book Face-veiled Women in Contemporary Indonesia written by Eva F. Nisa and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-09-21 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Face veiling is relatively new in Indonesia. It is often stereotyped as a sign of extremism and the growing Arabisation of Indonesian Muslims. It is also perceived as a symbol that demonstrates a lack of female agency. However, increasing numbers of women are choosing to wear the cadar (the full face veil). This book provides an ethnographic study of these women: why they choose to wear the cadar, embody strict religious disciplinary practices and the consequences of that choice. The women in this book belong to two Islamic revivalist movements: various Salafi groups and the Tablīghī Jamāʿat. Indonesia has constantly witnessed transformations in the meanings and practices of Islam, and this book demonstrates that women are key actors in this process. Nisa demonstrates that contrary to stereotypes, the women in this study have an agency which is expressed through their chosen docility and obedience.
Book Synopsis Beyond the Gilded Veil Love's Resilient Journey by : suraj solanki
Download or read book Beyond the Gilded Veil Love's Resilient Journey written by suraj solanki and published by Pencil. This book was released on 2023-09-04 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beyond the Gilded Veil: Love's Unyielding Journey, Where Resilience Conquers Adversity and Perseverance Ignites the Soul." Step into a world where love knows no boundaries and the human spirit triumphs against all odds. In this emotionally charged and poignant tale, meet Lily Kensington and Aiden Sullivan, two souls bound by an extraordinary love that defies societal expectations. Lily, born into a world of opulence and privilege, seems to have everything a heart desires. Aiden, on the other hand, struggles in the shadows of poverty, facing endless challenges. Despite the stark contrast between their lives, fate weaves their destinies together in an unlikely encounter. As their love blossoms, they find themselves standing at a crossroads of tradition and desire.
Book Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Extraterrestrial Encounters by : Ronald Story
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Extraterrestrial Encounters written by Ronald Story and published by NAL. This book was released on 2001 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions by a host of experts on all things alien, this compendium of UFOria is a comprehensive A-to-Z encyclopedia containing over 800 entries. 300 drawings & photos.
