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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship
National Jewish Book Awards 2019 Finalist for Visual Arts. Richly
illustrated and meticulously documented, this is the first
comprehensive survey of synagogue textiles to be available in
English. Bracha Yaniv, a leading expert in the field of Jewish
ceremonial textiles, records their evolution from ancient times to
the present. The volume contains a systematic consideration of the
mantle, the wrapper, the Torah scroll binder, and the Torah ark
curtain and valance, and considers the cultural factors that
inspired the evolution of these different items and their motifs.
Fabrics, techniques, and modes of production are described in
detail; the inscriptions marking the circumstances of donation are
similarly subjected to close analysis. Fully annotated plates
demonstrate the richness of the styles and traditions in use in
different parts of the Jewish diaspora, drawing attention to
regional customs. Throughout, emphasis is placed on presenting and
explaining all relevant aspects of the Jewish cultural heritage.
The concluding section contains transcriptions, translations, and
annotations of some 180 inscriptions recording the circumstances in
which items were donated, providing a valuable survey of customs of
dedication. Together with the comprehensive bibliography, inventory
lists, and other relevant documentation, this volume will be an
invaluable reference work for the scholarly community, museum
curators, and others interested in the Jewish cultural heritage.
Jonathan Safran Foer's and Nathan Englander's spectacular
Haggadah-now in paperback.
Upon hardcover publication, NEW AMERICAN HAGGADAH was praised as a
momentous re-envisioning through prayer, song, and ritual of one of
our oldest, most timeless, and sacred stories-Moses leading the
ancient Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to wander the desert for
40 years before reaching the Promised Land. Featuring a new
translation of the traditional text by Nathan Englander and
provocative essays by a collection of major Jewish writers and
thinkers, it was received not only as a religious document but a
magnificent literary and artistic achievement. Now, after two years
of patience, those readers who asked for a paperback edition have
gotten their wish.
Hinduism is practised by nearly eighty per cent of India's
population, and by some seventy million people outside India. In
this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott offers a succinct and
authoritative overview of this major religion, and analyses the
challenges facing it in the twenty-first century. She discusses key
preoccupations of Hinduism such as the centrality of the Veda as
religious texts, the role of Brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in
the transmission of divine truths, and the cultural and moral
importance of epics such as the Ramayana. In this second edition
Knott considers the impact of changes in technology and the
flourishing of social media on Hinduism, and looks at the presence
of Hinduism in popular culture, considering pieces such as Sita
Sings the Blues. She also analyses recent developments in India,
and the impact issues such as Hindu nationalism and the
politicization of Hinduism have on Hindus worldwide. ABOUT THE
SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University
Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new
subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis,
perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and
challenging topics highly readable.
How sacred sites amplify the energies of consciousness, the earth,
and the universe
- Examines the web of geometrical patterns linking sacred sites
worldwide, with special focus on the sacred network of ley lines in
Paris
- Unveils the coming state of shared consciousness for humanity
fueled by the sacred network
- Reveals how consciousness is a tangible form of energy
First marked by the standing stones of our megalithic ancestors,
the world's sacred sites are not only places of spiritual energy
but also hubs of cosmic energy and earthly energy. Generation upon
generation has recognized the power of these sites, with the result
that each dominant culture builds their religious structures on the
same spots--the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, for example, was
constructed over a Temple to Diana that in turn had been built over
a stone pillar worshipped by the Gauls.
In "The Sacred Network," Chris Hardy shows how the world's sacred
sites coincide with the intersections of energetic waves from the
earth's geomagnetic field and how--via their megaliths, temples,
and steeples--these sites act as antennae for the energies of the
cosmos. Delving deeply in to Paris's sacred network, she also
explores the intricate geometrical patterns created by the
alignments of churches and monuments, such as pentagrams and Stars
of David. Revealing that consciousness is a tangible energy, she
explains how the sacred network is fueling an 8,000-year
evolutionary cycle initiated by our megalithic ancestors that will
soon culminate in a new state of shared consciousness for humanity.
The Mexica (Aztecs) used a solar calendar made up of eighteen
months, with each month dedicated to a specific god in their
pantheon and celebrated with a different set of rituals.
Panquetzaliztli, the fifteenth month, dedicated to the national god
Huitzilopochtli (Hummingbird on the Left), was significant for its
proximity to the winter solstice, and for the fact that it marked
the beginning of the season of warfare. In The Fifteenth Month,
John F. Schwaller offers a detailed look at how the celebrations of
Panquetzaliztli changed over time and what these changes reveal
about the history of the Aztecs. Drawing on a variety of sources,
Schwaller deduces that prior to the rise of the Mexica in 1427, an
earlier version of the month was dedicated to the god Tezcatlipoca
(Smoking Mirror), a war and trickster god. The Mexica shifted the
dedication to their god, developed a series of ceremonies -
including long-distance running and human sacrifice - that would
associate him with the sun, and changed the emphasis of the
celebration from warfare alone to a combination of trade and
warfare, since merchants played a significant role in Mexica
statecraft. Further investigation shows how the resulting festival
commemorated several important moments in Mexica history, how it
came to include ceremonies associated with the winter solstice, and
how it reflected a calendar reform implemented shortly before the
arrival of the Spanish. Focused on one of the most important months
in the Mexica year, Schwaller's work marks a new methodology in
which traditional sources for Mexica culture, rather than being
interrogated for their specific content, are read for their
insights into the historical development of the people. Just as
Christmas re-creates the historic act of the birth of Jesus for
Christians, so, The Fifteenth Month suggests, Panquetzaliztli was a
symbolic re-creation of events from Mexica myths and history.
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• Fresh, accessible, and thought-provoking look at the life and
ministry of Jesus • Each day’s entry includes a Scripture text,
meditation, and questions for journaling and spiritual growth Lent
is a journey of the mind, heart, and spirit from the ashes of
humanity to the cross and beyond—to the empty tomb. The central
figure in that journey is Jesus. But who was he really? Why did he
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These are questions that spur believers of all ages to seek a
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Your Prayers Are Powerful If God is all-powerful, why does He need
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