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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship

Thinking Through Rituals - Philosophical Perspectives (Hardcover, New Ed): Kevin Schilbrack Thinking Through Rituals - Philosophical Perspectives (Hardcover, New Ed)
Kevin Schilbrack
R3,914 Discovery Miles 39 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Many philosophical approaches today seek to overcome the division between mind and body. If such projects succeed, then thinking is not restricted to the disembodied mind, but is in some sense done through the body. From a post-Cartesian perspective, then, ritual activities that discipline the body are not just thoughtless motions, but crucial parts of the way people think. Thinking Through Rituals explores religious ritual acts and their connection to meaning and truth, belief, memory, inquiry, worldview and ethics. Drawing on philosophers such as Foucault, Merleau-Ponty and Wittgenstein, and sources from cognitive science, pragmatism and feminist theory, it provides philosophical resources for understanding religious ritual practices like the Christian Eucharistic ceremony, Hatha Yoga, sacred meditation or liturgical speech. Its essays consider a wide variety of rituals in Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism - including political protest rituals and gay commitment ceremonies, traditional Vedic and Yogic rites, Christian and Buddhist meditation and the Jewish Shabbat. They challenge the traditional disjunction between thought and action, showing how philosophy can help to illuminate the relationship between doing and meaning which ritual practices imply.

Reframing Pilgrimage - Cultures in Motion (Paperback): Simon Coleman, John Eade Reframing Pilgrimage - Cultures in Motion (Paperback)
Simon Coleman, John Eade
R1,353 Discovery Miles 13 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Reframing Pilgrimage argues that sacred travel is just one of the twenty-first century's many forms of cultural mobility. The contributors consider the meanings of pilgrimage in Christian, Mormon, Hindu, Islamic and Sufi traditions, as well as in secular contexts, and they create a new theory of pilgrimage as a form of voluntary displacement. This voluntary displacement helps to constitute cultural meaning in a world constantly 'en route'. Pilgrimage, which works both on global economic and individual levels, is recognised as a highly creative and politically charged force intimately bound up in economic and cultural systems

A Select Liturgical Lexicon (Paperback): J.G. Davies A Select Liturgical Lexicon (Paperback)
J.G. Davies
R729 Discovery Miles 7 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A classic title now republished, this reference work is devoted to matters of worship. It does not limit itself to any specific period, but covers all the Christian centuries. Nor is it devoted to one Church only, but attempts to be truly ecumenical. This lexicon contains over 800 entries, ranging from simple definitions to full-length articles tracing the history of the object or practice described. The entries selected are those that the student of liturgy is likely to encounter most frequently. Bibliographical references are given for the main items and a special feature where a liturgical document is concerned, is the listing of original texts and, when available, of translations together with critical studies if there are any directly bearing upon the subject. Cross-references are indicated by an asterisk. This book is an indispensable tool for all students of worship and indeed anyone interested in the history and practice of Christian liturgy.

Catholic Prayers for All Occasions (Paperback): Jacquelyn Lindsey Catholic Prayers for All Occasions (Paperback)
Jacquelyn Lindsey
R400 R327 Discovery Miles 3 270 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Girls and Women in Classical Greek Religion (Paperback, Paperback ed): Matthew Dillon Girls and Women in Classical Greek Religion (Paperback, Paperback ed)
Matthew Dillon
R1,210 Discovery Miles 12 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


It has often been thought that participation in fertility rituals was women's most important religious activity in classical Greece. Matthew Dillon's wide-ranging study makes it clear that women engaged in numerous other rites and cults, and that their role in Greek religion was actually more important than that of men. Women invoked the gods' help in becoming pregnant, venerated the god of wine, worshipped new and exotic deities, used magic for both erotic and pain-relieving purposes, and far more besides.
Clear and comprehensive, this volume challenges many stereotypes of Greek women and offers unexpected insights into their experience of religion. With more than fifty illustrations, and translated extracts from contemporary texts, this is an essential resource for the study of women and religion in classical Greece.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203621328

Initiation in Ancient Greek Rituals and Narratives - New Critical Perspectives (Hardcover): David Dodd, Christopher A. Faraone Initiation in Ancient Greek Rituals and Narratives - New Critical Perspectives (Hardcover)
David Dodd, Christopher A. Faraone
R3,930 Discovery Miles 39 300 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Scholars of classical history and literature have for more than a century accepted `initiation' as a tool for understanding a variety of obscure rituals and myths, ranging from the ancient Greek wedding and adolescent haircutting rituals to initiatory motifs or structures in Greek myth, comedy and tragedy.
In this books an international group of experts including Gloria Ferrari, Fritz Graf and Bruce Lincoln, critique many of these past studies, and challenge strongly the tradition of privileging the concept of initiation as a tool for studying social performances and literary texts, in which changes in status or group membership occur in unusual ways. These new modes of research mark an important turning point in the modern study of the religion and myths of ancient Greece and Rome, making this a valuable collection across a number of classical subjects.

Religious Giving and the Invention of Karma in Theravada Buddhism (Hardcover): James Egge Religious Giving and the Invention of Karma in Theravada Buddhism (Hardcover)
James Egge
R4,207 Discovery Miles 42 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Demonstrates that Buddhists appropriated the practice, vocabulary, and ideology of sacrifice from Vedic religion, and discusses the relationship of this sacrificial discourse to ideas of karma in the Pali canon and in early Buddhism.

Girls and Women in Classical Greek Religion (Hardcover): Matthew Dillon Girls and Women in Classical Greek Religion (Hardcover)
Matthew Dillon
R3,949 Discovery Miles 39 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Modern scholars have seen women's most important religious activity in classical Greece as their participation in fertility rituals. Matthew Dillon's wide-ranging new study makes it clear that women engaged in numerous rites and cults besides such festivals, and that their role in Greek religion was actually more important than that of men.
Women invoked the gods for help in becoming pregnant, venerated the god of wine, worshipped exotic gods new to the Greek pantheon, used magic and potions for both erotic and pain-relieving purposes - and far more besides. While traditional scholarship has seen such involvement in religion as 'escapist', Dillon's skilful presentation of the evidence proves that this denigrates women's religiosity, and the real importance which they attached to their mediation with the divine.

The Jewish Wedding Now (Paperback): Anita Diamant The Jewish Wedding Now (Paperback)
Anita Diamant
R465 R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Save R82 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Newly revised and updated, the definitive guide to planning a Jewish wedding, written by bestselling novelist Anita Diamant-author of The Red Tent and The Boston Girl-and one of the most respected writers of guides to contemporary Jewish life. This complete, easy-to-use guide explains everything you need to know to plan your own Jewish wedding in today's ever-changing world where the very definition of what constitutes a Jewish wedding is up for discussion. With enthusiasm and flair, Anita Diamant provides choices for every stage of a wedding-including celebrations before and after the ceremony itself-providing both traditional and contemporary options. She explains the Jewish tradition of love and marriage with references drawn from Biblical, Talmudic, and mystical texts and stories. She guides you step by step through planning the ceremony and the party that follows-from finding a rabbi and wording the invitation to organizing a processional and hiring a caterer. Samples of wedding invitations and ketubot (marriage contracts) are provided for inspiration and guidance, as well as poems that can be incorporated into the wedding ceremony or party and a variety of translations of traditional texts. "There is no such thing as a generic Jewish wedding," writes Anita Diamant, "no matter what the rabbi tells you, no matter what the caterer tells you, no matter what your mother tells you." Complete, authoritative, and indispensable, The Jewish Wedding Now provides personalized options-some new, some old-to create a wedding that combines spiritual meaning and joyous celebration and reflects your individual values and beliefs.

Pilgrimage - Timothy Gabashvili's Travels to Mount Athos, Constantinople and Jerusalem, 1755-1759 (Hardcover, Annotated... Pilgrimage - Timothy Gabashvili's Travels to Mount Athos, Constantinople and Jerusalem, 1755-1759 (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Mzia Ebanoidze, John Wilkinson
R3,904 Discovery Miles 39 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


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Sufi Ritual - The Parallel Universe (Paperback): Ian Richard Netton Sufi Ritual - The Parallel Universe (Paperback)
Ian Richard Netton
R1,472 Discovery Miles 14 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This major work highlights the importance of Sufi ritual and locates it within the broader domain of the Islamic world. It reveals the world of Sufi ritual with particular reference to two major Sufi orders, examining their ritual and practices, and surveying their organisation and hierarchy, initiation ceremonies, and aspects of their liturgy such as dhikr (litany) and sama (mystical concert). Comparisons are made with the five pillars of Islam (arkan).

The Meanings of Death in Rabbinic Judaism (Paperback, Critical): David Kraemer The Meanings of Death in Rabbinic Judaism (Paperback, Critical)
David Kraemer
R1,170 Discovery Miles 11 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


There are many books devoted to explicating Jewish laws and customs relating to death and mourning and a wealth of studies addressing the significance of death practices around the world. However, never before has there been a study of the death and mourning practices of the founders of Judaism - the Rabbis of late antiquity. The Meanings of Death in Rabinic Judaism fills that gap.
The author examines the earliest canonical texts - the Misnah, the Tosefta, the Midrashim and the Talmud of the Land of Israel. he outlines the rituals described in these texts, from preparation for death to reburial of bones and the end of mourning. David Kraemer explores the relationships between the texts and interprets the rituals to uncover the beliefs which informed their foundation. He discusses the material evidence preserved in the largest Jewish burial complex in antiquity - the catacombs at Beth Shearim. Finally, the author offers an interpretation of the Rabbis interpretations of death rituals - those recorded in the Babylonian Talmud.
The Meanings of Death in Rabbinic Judaism provides a comprehensive and illuminating introduction to the formation, practice and significance of death rituals in Rabbinic Judaism.

The Meanings of Death in Rabbinic Judaism (Hardcover): David Kraemer The Meanings of Death in Rabbinic Judaism (Hardcover)
David Kraemer
R3,911 Discovery Miles 39 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A study of the death and mourning practices of the founders of Judaism - the Rabbis of late antiquity. The text examines the earliest canonical texts - the Misnah, the Tosefta, the Midrashim and the Talmud of the Land of Israel. It outlines the rituals described in these texts, from preparation for death to reburial of bones and the end of mourning. David Kraemer explores the relationships between the texts and interprets the rituals to uncover the beliefs which informed their foundation. He discusses the material evidence preserved in the largest Jewish burial complex in antiquity - the catacombs at Beth Shearim. Finally, the author offers an interpretation of the Rabbis' interpretations of death rituals - those recorded in the Babylonian Talmud.

European Paganism - The realities of cult from antiquity to the Middle Ages (Hardcover): Ken Dowden European Paganism - The realities of cult from antiquity to the Middle Ages (Hardcover)
Ken Dowden
R4,087 Discovery Miles 40 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


European Paganism provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of ancient pagan religions throughout the European continent.
Before there where Christians, the peoples of Europe were pagans. Were they bloodthirsty savages hanging human offerings from trees? Were they happy ecologists, valuing the unpolluted rivers and mountains? In European Paganism Ken Dowden outlines and analyses the diverse aspects of pagan ritual and culture from human sacrifice to pilgrimage lunar festivals and tree worship. It includes:
* a 'timelines' chart to aid with chronology
* many quotations from ancient and modern sources translated from the original language where necessary, to make them accessible
* a comprehensive bibliography and guide to further reading.


eBook available with sample pages: EB:0203011775

Death, Burial and Rebirth in the Religions of Antiquity (Hardcover): Jon Davies Death, Burial and Rebirth in the Religions of Antiquity (Hardcover)
Jon Davies
R4,070 Discovery Miles 40 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


In Death, Burial and Rebirth in the Religions of Antiquity, Jon Davies charts the significance of death to the emerging religious cults in the pre-Christian and early Christian world. He analyses the varied burial rituals and examines the different notions of the afterlife. Among the areas covered are:
* Osiris and Isis: the life theology of Ancient Egypt
* burying the Jewish dead
* Roman religion and Roman funerals
* Early Christian burial
* the nature of martyrdom.
Jon Davies also draws on the sociological theory of Max Weber to present a comprehensive introduction to and overview of death, burial and the afterlife in the first Christian centuries which offers insights into the relationship between social change and attitudes to death and dying.

Death, Burial and Rebirth in the Religions of Antiquity (Paperback): Jon Davies Death, Burial and Rebirth in the Religions of Antiquity (Paperback)
Jon Davies
R1,272 Discovery Miles 12 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


In Death, Burial and Rebirth in the Religions of Antiquity, Jon Davies charts the significance of death to the emerging religious cults in the pre-Christian and early Christian world. He analyses the varied burial rituals and examines the different notions of the afterlife. Among the areas covered are:
* Osiris and Isis: the life theology of Ancient Egypt
* burying the Jewish dead
* Roman religion and Roman funerals
* Early Christian burial
* the nature of martyrdom.
Jon Davies also draws on the sociological theory of Max Weber to present a comprehensive introduction to and overview of death, burial and the afterlife in the first Christian centuries which offers insights into the relationship between social change and attitudes to death and dying.

Pilgrimage in Tibet (Hardcover): Alex McKay Pilgrimage in Tibet (Hardcover)
Alex McKay
R3,919 R2,746 Discovery Miles 27 460 Save R1,173 (30%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Discusses historical and contemporary aspects of pilgrimage within the Tibetan cultural world. Examines myths and legends, material conditions, textual sources, a modern pilgrim's impressions, political and economic influences, biographies and contemporary developments.

Ritual, Performance, Media (Hardcover): Felicia Hughes-Freeland Ritual, Performance, Media (Hardcover)
Felicia Hughes-Freeland
R3,920 Discovery Miles 39 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How can media and performance studies take a place in the discipline of anthropology?
IRitual, Performance, Media demonstrates how individual inventiveness makes society a process of dynamic interaction between creativity and convention. Human beings perform their roles in accordance with the context of the situation--be it in theater, dance, or rites such as spirit invocation or pilgrimages--yet continue to creatively devise ways of extending their engagement with the situation. Case studies of human behavior in relation to contexts in which reality is more than that of everyday routines shows how people continue to actively construct the world in which they live, for the purpose of personal satisfaction and social advantage.

Laughing Gods, Weeping Virgins - Laughter in the History of Religion (Hardcover, New): Ingvild Saelid Gilhus Laughing Gods, Weeping Virgins - Laughter in the History of Religion (Hardcover, New)
Ingvild Saelid Gilhus
R3,900 Discovery Miles 39 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This work analyses how laughter has been used as a symbol in myths, rituals and festivals of Western religions, and has thus been inscribed in religious discourse. The author argues that laughter is a central human phenomenon. Humans use laughter as a means to experience the world, categorize its forms and judge its values. But, laughter also transcends language, and is frequently used as a characteristic of the divine. The Mesopotamian Anu, the Israelite Jahweh, the Greek Dionysos, the Gnostic Christ and the late modern Jesus were all laughing gods. Through their laughter, gods prove both their superiority and their proximity to humans. In this study, Professor Gilhus examines the relationship between corporeal human laughter and spiritual divine laughter from Classical antiquity, to the Christian West and the modern era. The book combines the study of the history of religion with social-scientific approaches, to provide an exploration of a universal human phenomenon, and its significance for the development of religions.

Prayers of the Pious (Hardcover): Omar Suleiman Prayers of the Pious (Hardcover)
Omar Suleiman 1
R290 Discovery Miles 2 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This inspirational collection of prayers and reminders is the perfect companion for anyone who wishes to connect to the Divine. Shaykh Omar Suleiman provides us with thirty short prayers taken from the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the early generations, each with a short reminder to deepen the impact of the prayer in our lives. Prayers of the Pious provides spiritual gems that serve as valuable wisdom and practical advice for the soul. By reading this short work with an attentive heart, the reader can cultivate love for God and His Messenger and live life with gratitude and contentment. The author has directed that 100% of the royalties from the sale of this book be donated to Yaqeen Institute, a US based nonprofit research institute, supporting their research and activities for the global Muslim community.

The Jewish Temple - A Non-Biblical Sourcebook (Paperback): Robert Hayward The Jewish Temple - A Non-Biblical Sourcebook (Paperback)
Robert Hayward
R1,179 Discovery Miles 11 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Robert Hayward offers a careful analysis of surviving accounts of the Temple and its service. All the central texts are provided in translation, with a detailed commentary. While descriptions of the Temple and its service are available, discussions of the meaning of these things are less easily found. This study clearly illustrates how the Temple was seen as a meeting point between heaven and earth, its service being an earthly representation of heavenly reality. Jews regarded the Temple service therefore as having significance for the whole created world. The Jewish Temple offers a valuable collection of materials both for those looking for an introduction to the topic and for the scholar interested in grasping the meanings beyond those texts.

Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative - Gods, Kings and Other Heroes (Hardcover): Naomi Appleton Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative - Gods, Kings and Other Heroes (Hardcover)
Naomi Appleton
R4,493 Discovery Miles 44 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Taking a comparative approach which considers characters that are shared across the narrative traditions of early Indian religions (Brahmanical Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism) Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative explores key religious and social ideals, as well as points of contact, dialogue and contention between different worldviews. The book focuses on three types of character - gods, heroes and kings - that are of particular importance to early South Asian narrative traditions because of their relevance to the concerns of the day, such as the role of deities, the qualities of a true hero or good ruler and the tension between worldly responsibilities and the pursuit of liberation. Characters (incuding character roles and lineages of characters) that are shared between traditions reveal both a common narrative heritage and important differences in worldview and ideology that are developed in interaction with other worldviews and ideologies of the day. As such, this study sheds light on an important period of Indian religious history, and will be essential reading for scholars and postgraduate students working on early South Asian religious or narrative traditions (Jain, Buddhist and Hindu) as well as being of interest more widely in the fields of Religious Studies, Classical Indology, Asian Studies and Literary Studies.

Contemporary Worship Music and Everyday Musical Lives (Hardcover): Mark Porter Contemporary Worship Music and Everyday Musical Lives (Hardcover)
Mark Porter
R4,345 Discovery Miles 43 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Whilst Contemporary Worship Music arose out of a desire to relate the music of the church to the music of everyday life, this function can quickly be called into question by the diversity of musical lives present in contemporary society. Mark Porter examines the relationship between individuals' musical lives away from a Contemporary Worship Music environment and their diverse experiences of music within it, presenting important insights into the complex and sometimes contradictory relationships between congregants' musical lives within and outside of religious worship. Through detailed ethnographic investigation Porter challenges common evangelical ideals of musical neutrality, suggesting the importance of considering musical tastes and preferences through an ethical lens. He employs cosmopolitanism as an interpretative framework for understanding the dynamics of diverse musical communities, positioning it as a stronger alternative to common assimilationist and multiculturalist models.

St. Joseph Daily Prayer Book - Prayers, Readings, and Devotions for the Year Including, Morning and Evening Prayers from... St. Joseph Daily Prayer Book - Prayers, Readings, and Devotions for the Year Including, Morning and Evening Prayers from Liturgy of the Hours (Paperback)
Catholic Book Publishing Corp
R239 R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Save R39 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Golden Roads - Migration, Pilgrimage and Travel in Medieval and Modern Islam (Hardcover): Ian Richard Netton Golden Roads - Migration, Pilgrimage and Travel in Medieval and Modern Islam (Hardcover)
Ian Richard Netton
R1,637 Discovery Miles 16 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The triple themes of this book - migration, pilgrimage and travel in Islam - are as old as the religion itself. The Prophet Muhammad made his famous archetypal "Hijra" (migration) from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD, a year which became the Year 1 of the Muslim lunar calendar; the "Hajj" (pilgrimage) of Farewell enacted by the Prophet in 632 AD provided the paradigm for all future pilgrimages to the sacred Ka'ba in Mecca; while a much quoted hadith portrays the Founder of Islam counselling his followers that they should seek knowledge even as far as China. The concept of "Rihla" (travel) in search of knowledge thus became a primary motif in the lives of many medieval - and modern - Muslim scholars, jurists, collectors of tradition and, indeed, ordinary people.;The editor is also author of "A Popular Dictionary of Islam".

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