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An Introduction to Waldorf Education and Other Essays
By Rudolf Steiner. 2012
Collected here are fourteen essays by Rudolf Steiner covering subjects such as Waldorf Education, The Reordering of Society, The Human…
Soul, Karma, and Knowledge. These essays are informative and lively. Rudolf Steiner was an Austrian philosopher, literary scholar, educator, artist, playwright, social thinker, and esotericist. His contributions to society were immense.Milton and the Puritan Dilemma, 1641-1660
By Arthur E. Barker. 1976
This analysis of the progressive definition of John Milton's social, political, and religious opinions during the fertile years of the…
Puritan Revolution has become a classic work of scholarship in the thirty-five years since it was first published. Professor Barker interprets Milton's development in the light of his personal problems and of the changing climate of opinion among his revolutionary associates.Internal Family Systems Therapy
By Richard C. Schwartz. 1995
Most theorists who have explored the human psyche have viewed it as inhabited by subpersonalities. Beginning with Freud's description of…
the id, ego, and superego, these inner entities have been given a variety of names, including internal objects, ego states, archetypes and complexes, subselves, inner voices, and parts. Regardless of name, they are depicted in remarkably similar ways across theories and are viewed as having powerful effects on our thoughts and feelings.In his important new book, Richard C. Schwartz applies systems concepts of family therapy to this intrapsychic realm. The result is a new understanding of the nature of people's subpersonalities and how they operate as an inner ecology, as well as a new method for helping people change their inner worlds. Called the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, this approach is based on the premise that people's subpersonalities interact and change in many of the same ways that families or other human groups do. The model provides a usable map of this intrapsychic territory and explicates its parallels with family interactions.The IFS model can be used to illuminate how and why parts of a person polarize with one another, creating paralyzing inner alliances that resemble the destructive coalitions found in dysfunctional families. It can also be utilized to tap core resources within people. Drawing from years of clinical experience, the author offers specific guidelines for helping clients release their potential and bring balance and harmony to their subpersonalities so they feel more integrated, confident, and alive. Schwartz also examines the common pitfalls that can increase intrapsychic fragmentation and describes in detail how to avoid them. Finally, the book extends IFS concepts and methods to our understanding of culture and families, producing a unique form of family and couples therapy that is clearly detailed and has straightforward instructions for treatment.Offering a comprehensive approach to human problems that allows therapists to move fluidly between the intrapsychic and family levels, this book will appeal to both individual- and family-oriented therapists. Easily integrated with other orientations, the IFS model provides a nonpathologizing way of understanding problems or diagnoses, and a clearly delineated way to create an enjoyable, collaborative relationship with clients.A Place at the Altar: Priestesses in Republican Rome
By Meghan J. Diluzio. 2017
A Place at the Altar illuminates a previously underappreciated dimension of religion in ancient Rome: the role of priestesses in…
civic cult. Demonstrating that priestesses had a central place in public rituals and institutions, Meghan DiLuzio emphasizes the complex, gender-inclusive nature of Roman priesthood. In ancient Rome, priestly service was a cooperative endeavor, requiring men and women, husbands and wives, and elite Romans and slaves to work together to manage the community's relationship with its gods. Like their male colleagues, priestesses offered sacrifices on behalf of the Roman people, and prayed for the community's well-being. As they carried out their ritual obligations, they were assisted by female cult personnel, many of them slave women. DiLuzio explores the central role of the Vestal Virgins and shows that they occupied just one type of priestly office open to women. Some priestesses, including the flaminica Dialis, the regina sacrorum, and the wives of the curial priests, served as part of priestly couples. Others, such as the priestesses of Ceres and Fortuna Muliebris, were largely autonomous. A Place at the Altar offers a fresh understanding of how the women of ancient Rome played a leading role in public cult.The Money Cult: Capitalism, Christianity, and the Unmaking of the American Dream
By Chris Lehmann. 2016
A grand and startling work of American historyAmerica was founded, we're taught in school, by the Pilgrims and other Puritans…
escaping religious persecution in Europe--an austere and pious lot who established a culture that remained pure and uncorrupted until the Industrial Revolution got in the way. In The Money Cult, Chris Lehmann reveals that we have it backward: American capitalism has always been entangled with religion, and so today's megapastors, for example, aren't an aberration--they're as American as Benjamin Franklin. Tracing American Christianity from John Winthrop to the rise of the Mormon Church and on to the triumph of Joel Osteen, The Money Cult is an ambitious work of history from a widely admired journalist. Examining nearly four hundred years of American history, Lehmann reveals how America's religious leaders became less worried about sin and the afterlife and more concerned with the material world, until the social gospel was overtaken by the gospel of wealth. Showing how American Christianity came to accommodate--and eventually embrace--the pursuit of profit, as well as the inescapability of economic inequality, The Money Cult is a wide-ranging and revelatory book that will make you rethink what you know about the form of American capitalism so dominant in the world today, as well as the core tenets of America itself.Religiones del mundo
By Gerald R Mcdermott. 2013
Una introducción básica sobre las ocho religiones más importantes del mundo. Gerald R. McDermott explica lo que debes saber sobre…
las religiones más importantes del mundo para involucrar a personas de otra fe, al mismo tiempo que comprendes de una mejor manera tu propia fe y práctica cristiana. McDermott ofrece una visión general de las creencias principales del cristianismo, el judaísmo, el islam, el hinduismo, el budismo, el confucianismo, el daoísmo y el sintoísmo. Cada capítulo incluye explicaciones de sus tradiciones y rituales. Además, McDermott analiza las figuras más importantes dentro de cada religión. Características:Perspectivas de los miembros de cada comunidad religiosa Glosario de términos importantesZen and the Unspeakable God: Comparative Interpretations of Mystical Experience
By Jason N. Blum. 2015
Zen and the Unspeakable God reevaluates how we study mystical experience. Forsaking the prescriptive epistemological box that has constrained the…
conversation for decades, ensuring that methodology has overshadowed subject matter, Jason Blum proposes a new interpretive approach—one that begins with a mystic’s own beliefs about the nature of mystical experience. Blum brings this approach to bear on the experiential accounts of three mystical exemplars: Meister Eckhart, Ibn al-ʿArabi, and Hui-neng. Through close readings of their texts, he uncovers the mystics’ own fundamental assumptions about transcendence and harnesses these as interpretive guides to their experiences.The predominant theory-first path to interpretation has led to the misunderstanding and misrepresentation of individual mystical experiences and fostered specious conclusions about cross-cultural comparability among them. Blum’s hermeneutic invites the scholarly community to begin thinking about mystical experience in a new way—through the mystics’ eyes. Zen and the Unspeakable God offers a sampling of the provocative results of this technique and an explanation of its implications for theories of consciousness and our contemporary understanding of the nature of mystical experience.Religion in a Liberal State
By Gavin D'Costa, Gavin D'Costa Malcolm Evans Tariq Modood, Julian Rivers, Malcolm Evans, Tariq Modood. 2013
As religion has become more visible in public life, with closer relations of co-operation with government as well as a…
force in some political campaigns, its place in public life has become more contested. Fudged compromises of the past are giving way to a desire for clear lines and moral principles. This book brings the disciplines of law, sociology, politics and theology into conversation with one anther to shed light on the questions thrown up by 'religion in a liberal state'. It discusses practical problems in a British context, such as the accommodation of religious dress, discrimination against sexual minorities and state support for historic religions; considers legal frameworks of equality and human rights; and elucidates leading ideas of neutrality, pluralism, secularism and public reason. Fundamentally, it asks what it means to be liberal in a world in which religious diversity is becoming more present and more problematic.Winner of the 2002 John Gilmary Shea Prize and the 2002 Howard R. Marraro Prize of the American Catholic Historical…
Association. When Saint Francis of Assisi died in 1226, he left behind an order already struggling to maintain its identity. As the Church called upon Franciscans to be bishops, professors, and inquisitors, their style of life began to change. Some in the order lamented this change and insisted on observing the strict poverty practiced by Francis himself. Others were more open to compromise. Over time, this division evolved into a genuine rift, as those who argued for strict poverty were marginalized within the order. In this book, David Burr offers the first comprehensive history of the so-called Spiritual Franciscans, a protest movement within the Franciscan order. Burr shows that the movement existed more or less as a loyal opposition in the late thirteenth century, but by 1318 Pope John XXII and leaders of the order had combined to force it beyond the boundaries of legitimacy. At that point the loyal opposition turned into a heretical movement and recalcitrant friars were sent to the stake. Although much has been written about individual Spiritual Franciscan leaders, there has been no general history of the movement since 1932. Few people are equipped to tackle the voluminous documentary record and digest the sheer mass of research generated by Franciscan scholars in the last century. Burr, one of the world's leading authorities on the Franciscans, has given us a book that will define the field for years to come.Taste of Home Church Supper Recipes
By Editors at Taste of Home. 2015
Based on the remarkable success of Taste of Home's best-selling Church Supper cookbooks, this 2015 edition offers more than 350…
all new recipes perfect for sharing with a large group. From appetizers and main courses to salads and desserts, you'll always find the ideal potluck contribution with Taste of Home More Church Supper Cookbook.Fellowship, friends, fun and, of course fantastic food...that's what has drawn people to church suppers for years. Now, finding the perfect contribution to a church supper has never been easier. This edition of Taste of Home More Church Suppers Cookbook offers more than 350 large-yield recipes that are ideal for family reunions, charity fundraisers, classroom treats and bake sales...in addition to suppers, holiday programs and picnics held at the church! An icon identifies 30-minute recipes, and special sections and hundreds of color photographs promise to catch the eye of buyers. Mealtime blessings are featured on chapter openers making this cookbook different than competing potluck titles. Whether cooking for a church event, a graduation party or a backyard barbecue, buyers simply can't go wrong with the unbeatable assortment of potluck recipes, tips and photographs in Taste of Home More Church Suppers Cookbook. CHAPTERS Church Supper Classics Appetizers & Snacks Comforting Casseroles Slow Cooker Favorites Breakfast & Brunch Salads & Side Dishes Hearty Main Dishes Soups & Sandwiches Quick & Easy Delightful Desserts Seasonal Fare Recipes Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings Smokin' Hot Deviled Eggs Party Shrimp Brunch Egg Bake Ginger Pear Muffins Cherry Oat Bars Apple Country Ribs Barbecue Picnic Chicken Best Lasagna Ham It Up Primavera Pizza Ring Presto Sloppy Joes Super Easy Spaghetti Sauce Loaded Potato Salad Fudgy Patriotic Brownies Summer Dessert Pizza Honey-Pecan Squares Loaded-Up Pretzel CookiesReligion and European Philosophy: Key Thinkers from Kant to Žižek
By Philip Goodchild, Hollis Phelps. 2017
Religion and European Philosophy: Key Thinkers from Kant to Žižek draws together a diverse group of scholars in theology, religious…
studies, and philosophy to discuss the role that religion plays among key figures in the European philosophical tradition. Designed for accessibility, each of the thirty-four chapters includes background information on the key thinker, an overview of the main themes, concepts, and concerns that occupy his or her attention, and a discussion of the religious and theological elements present in his or her thought, in light of contemporary issues. Given the scope of the volume, Religion and European Philosophy will be the go-to guide for understanding the religious and theological dimensions of European philosophy, for both students and established researchers alike.Lee y comparte juntos Biblia y Devocional
By Gwen Ellis. 2013
Historias de la Biblia fáciles de entender y devocionales entretenidos son la forma perfecta para que los pequeños se vayan…
a dormir sintiéndose seguros y bendecidos. Perfecta para leer antes de irse a dormir, o a cualquier hora, Lee y comparte juntos Biblia y devocional será una fuente de referencia para los padres que están enseñando a sus hijos las historias de la Biblia y desean compartir el increíble gozo y la maravilla de la Palabra de Dios. Incluye más de 200 historias de la Biblia y 50 devocionales con versículos para aprender de memoria, canciones, actividades, oraciones y aspectos para comentar. El texto y el diseño gráfico han sido evaluados cuidadosamente para lograr la mayor precisión y que los temas sean adecuados según la edad. Además, las vívidas y brillantes ilustraciones capturarán la imaginación de los niños. Con el éxito de los productos Lee y comparte, que han alcanzado más de un millón de ventas en inglés, Lee y comparte juntos Biblia y devocional resulta ideal para las familias jóvenes en busca de herramientas que les ayuden a enseñarles a sus hijos a compartir el amor de Dios y, a la vez, aprovechar el tiempo juntos al máximo.12 Days of Christmas Prayer: Scripture and Stories to Celebrate the Season
By Adams Media. 2011
Ring in this joyous season with a lovely selection of uplifting holiday stories and prayers. 12 Days of Christmas Prayer…
offers reflections on how the Christmas spirit brightens our lives during this merry time. Whether it is the unique style of gift exchange that brings a family closer together or the faith of a child that restores the holiday spirit in all, you will feel the warmth and cheer of these holy days leading up to your holiday celebrations. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!Sacred Paths of the West
By Theodore M Ludwig. 2006
This text combines study of the dynamic historical development of each religious tradition with a comparative thematic structure. Students are…
encouraged to discover and explore the nature of religious experience by comparing basic themes and issues common to all religions, finding connections with their own personal experiences. By sensitively introducing descriptive material within a comparative thematic structure, this text helps students to understand how each religion provides, for its adherents, patterns and meanings that make up a full way of life.Contemporary Religiosities
By Bruce Kapferer, Annelin Eriksen, Kari Telle. 2010
The last decade has seen an unexpected return of the religious and with it the creation of new kinds…
of social forms alongside new fusions of political and religious realms that high modernity kept distinct For a fuller understanding of what this means for society in the context of globalization it is necessary to rethink the relationship between the religious and the secular the contributors - all leading scholars in anthropology - do just that some even arguing that secularization itself now takes a religious form Combining theoretical reflection with vivid ethnographic explorations this essential collection is designed to advance a critical understanding of social and personal religious experience in today s worldLe meilleur de Bernard Levine
By El Asma. 2018
Islamic Populism in Indonesia and the Middle East
By Vedi R. Hadiz. 2016
In a novel approach to the field of Islamic politics, this provocative new study compares the evolution of Islamic populism…
in Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, to the Middle East. Utilising approaches from historical sociology and political economy, Vedi R. Hadiz argues that competing strands of Islamic politics can be understood as the product of contemporary struggles over power, material resources and the result of conflict across a variety of social and historical contexts. Drawing from detailed case studies across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, the book engages with broader theoretical questions about political change in the context of socio-economic transformations and presents an innovative, comparative framework to shed new light on the diverse trajectories of Islamic politics in the modern world.Rawlsian Explorations in Religion and Applied Philosophy (G - Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects)
By Daniel A. Dombrowski. 2011
To probe the underlying premises of a liberal political order, John Rawls felt obliged to use a philosophical method that…
abstracted from many of the details of ordinary life. But this very abstraction became a point of criticism, as it left unclear the implications of his theory for public policies and life in the real political world. Rawlsian Explorations in Religion and Applied Philosophy attempts to ferret out those implications, filling the gap between Rawls’s own empyrean heights and the really practical public policy proposals made by government planners, lobbyists, and legislators. Among the topics examined are natural rights, the morality of war, the treatment of mentally deficient humans and nonhuman sentient creatures, the controversies over legacy and affirmative action in college admissions, and the place of religious belief in a democratic society. The final chapter explores how Rawls’s own religious beliefs, as revealed in two works posthumously published in 2009, played into his formulation of his theory of justice.Fortune And The Cursed
By Katherine Swancutt. 2012
Innovation-making is a classic theme in anthropology that reveals how people fine-tune their ontologies live in the world and…
conceive of it as they do This ethnographic study is an entrance into the world of Buryat Mongol divination where a group of cursed shamans undertake the race against time to produce innovative remedies that will improve their fallen fortunes at an unconventional pace Drawing on parallels between social anthropology and chaos theory the author gives an in-depth account of how Buryat shamans and their notion of fortune operate as strange attractors who propagate the ongoing process of innovation-making With its view into this long-term cursing war between two shamanic factions in a rural Mongolian district and the comparative findings on cursing in rural China this book is a needed resource for anyone with an interest in the anthropology of religion shamanism witchcraft and genealogical changeAnimism In Rainforest And Tundra
By Vanessa Elisa Grotti, Marc Brightman, Olga Ulturgasheva. 2014
Amazonia and Siberia classic regions of shamanism have long challenged western understandings of man s place…
in the world By exploring the social relations between humans and non-human entities credited with human-like personhood not only animals and plants but also things such as artifacts trade items or mineral resources from a comparative perspective this volume offers valuable insights into the constitutions of humanity and personhood characteristic of the two areas The contributors conducted their ethnographic fieldwork among peoples undergoing transformative processes of their lived environments such as the depletion of natural resources and migration to urban centers They describe here fundamental relational modes that are being tested in the face of change presenting groundbreaking research on personhood and agency in shamanic societies and contributing to our global understanding of social and cultural change and continuity