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

A Passover Haggadah (Paperback): Wiesel A Passover Haggadah (Paperback)
Wiesel
R431 R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Save R84 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With this Passover Haggadah, Elie Wiesel and his friend Mark Podwal invite you to join them for the Passover Seder -- the most festive event of the Jewish calendar. Read each year at the Seder table, the Haggadah recounts the miraculous tale of the liberation of the Children of Israel from slavery in Egypt, with a celebration of prayer, ritual, and song. Wiesel and Podwal guide you through the Haggadah and share their understanding and faith in a special illustrated edition that will be treasured for years to come.

Accompanying the traditional Haggadah text (which appears here in an accessible new translation) are Elie Wiesel's poetic interpretations, reminiscences, and instructive retellings of ancient legends. The Nobel laureate interweaves past and present as the symbolism of the Seder is explored. Wiesel's commentaries may be read aloud in their entirety or selected passages may be read each year to illuminate the timeless message of this beloved book of redemption.

This volume is enhanced by more than fifty original drawings by Mark Podwal, the artist whom Cynthia Ozick has called a "genius of metaphor through line." Podwal's work not only complements the traditional Haggadah text, as well as Wiesel's poetic voice, but also serves as commentary unto itself. The drawings, with their fresh juxtapositions of insight and revelation, are an innovative contribution to the long tradition of Haggadah illustration.

Mawlid Al-nabi - Celebration and Permissibility (Hardcover): Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri Mawlid Al-nabi - Celebration and Permissibility (Hardcover)
Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri; Translated by Muhammad Imran Suleman, Waqas Ahmed Amin
R1,081 Discovery Miles 10 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For centuries Mawlid al-Nabi (The blessed birth of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) has been celebrated across the Muslim world in a multitude of ways according to local or regional custom. Many view it as a communal expression of gratitude and joy at the birth of the blessed Prophet and Messenger of Allah (saw); while others bring into question its validity, regarding the practice as an innovation. And yet others negate its importance, with concerns about over-extravagance and unnecessary expense.
This work by eminent scholar and recognised authority on Islam, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri is a study of the permissibility of celebrating the Mawlid. In his characteristically methodical approach Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri meticulously examines references from the Quran, Hadith and opinions of early scholars to address fundamental questions pertaining to the celebration of the Mawlid: Is it a sinful deviation? Did the Prophet (saw) or companions celebrate it? Or is it permissible or even necessary manifestation of love and respect for the Holy Prophet (saw)? In a remarkably thorough and comprehensive analysis without precedent, the author examines the subject through every conceivable angle in making his case.

Cross-disciplinary Perspectives on a Contested Buddhist Site - Bodh Gaya Jataka (Hardcover): David Geary, Matthew Sayers,... Cross-disciplinary Perspectives on a Contested Buddhist Site - Bodh Gaya Jataka (Hardcover)
David Geary, Matthew Sayers, Abhishek Singh Amar
R4,210 Discovery Miles 42 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Bodh Gaya in the North Indian state of Bihar has long been recognized as the place where the Buddha achieved enlightenment. This book brings together the recent work of twelve scholars from a variety of disciplines - anthropology, art history, history, and religion to highlight their various findings and perspectives on different facets of Bodh Gaya s past and present.

Through an engaging and critical overview of the place of Buddha s enlightenment, the book discusses the dynamic and contested nature of this site, and looks at the tensions with the on-going efforts to define the place according to particular histories or identities. It addresses many aspects of Bodh Gaya, from speculation about why the Buddha chose to sit beneath a tree in Bodh Gaya, to the contemporary struggles over tourism development, education and non-government organizations, to bring to the foreground the site's longevity, reinvention and current complexity as a UNESCO World Heritage monument. The book is a useful contribution for students and scholars of Buddhism and South Asian Studies.

Initiation in Ancient Greek Rituals and Narratives - New Critical Perspectives (Paperback): David Dodd, Christopher A. Faraone Initiation in Ancient Greek Rituals and Narratives - New Critical Perspectives (Paperback)
David Dodd, Christopher A. Faraone
R1,630 Discovery Miles 16 300 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.

Tourism, Religion and Spiritual Journeys (Paperback): Dallen Timothy, Daniel Olsen Tourism, Religion and Spiritual Journeys (Paperback)
Dallen Timothy, Daniel Olsen
R1,629 Discovery Miles 16 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Religion and spirituality are still among the most common motivations for travel - many major tourism destinations have developed largely as a result of their connections to sacred people, places and events. Providing a comprehensive assessment of the primary issues and concepts related to this intersection of tourism and religion, this revealing book gives a balanced discussion of both the theoretical and applied subjects that destination planners, religious organizations, scholars, and tourism service providers must deal with on a daily basis. Bringing together a distinguished list of contributors, this volume takes a global approach and incorporates substantial empirical cases from Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, New Ageism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and the spiritual philosophies of East Asia. On a conceptual level, it considers, amongst other topics: contested heritage the pilgrim-tourist dichotomy secularization of pilgrimage experiences religious humanism educational aspects of religious tourism commodification of religious icons and services. A vibrant collection of essays, this outstanding book discusses many important practices, paradigms, and problems that are currently being examined and debated. It raises an array of significant and interesting questions and as such is a valuable resource for students, scholars and researchers of tourism, religion and cultural studies.

Ceremony and Ritual in Japan - Religious Practices in an Industrialized Society (Paperback): D.P. Martinez, Jan van Bremen Ceremony and Ritual in Japan - Religious Practices in an Industrialized Society (Paperback)
D.P. Martinez, Jan van Bremen
R1,626 Discovery Miles 16 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Japan is one of the most urbanised and industrialised countries in the world. Yet the Japanese continue to practise a variety of religious rituals and ceremonies despite the high-tech, highly regimented nature of Japanese society. Ceremony and Ritual in Japan focuses on the traditional and religious aspects of Japanese society from an anthropological perspective, presenting new material and making cross-cultural comparisons. The chapters in this collection cover topics as diverse as funerals and mourning, sweeping, women's roles in ritual, the division of ceremonial foods into bitter and sweet, the history of a shrine, the playing of games, the exchange of towels and the relationship between ceremony and the workplace. The book provides an overview of the meaning of tradition, and looks at the way in which new ceremonies have sprung up in changing circumstances, while old ones have been preserved, or have developed new meanings.

Angels in Islam - Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti's al-Haba'ik fi akhbar al-mala'ik (Hardcover): Stephen Burge Angels in Islam - Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti's al-Haba'ik fi akhbar al-mala'ik (Hardcover)
Stephen Burge
R4,375 Discovery Miles 43 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Angels are a basic tenet of belief in Islam, appearing in various types and genres of text, from eschatology to law and theology to devotional material. This book presents the first comprehensive study of angels in Islam, through an analysis of a collection of traditions (hadith) compiled by the 15th century polymath Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti (d. 911/1505). With a focus on the principal angels in Islam, the author provides an analysis and critical translation of hadith included in al-Suyuti's al-Haba'ik fi akhbar al-mala'ik ('The Arrangement of the Traditions about Angels') - many of which are translated into English for the first time. The book discusses the issues that the hadith raise, exploring why angels are named in particular ways; how angels are described and portrayed in the hadith; the ways in which angels interact with humans; and the theological controversies which feature angels. From this it is possible to place al-Suyuti's collection in its religious and historical milieu, building on the study of angels in Judaism and Christianity to explore aspects of comparative religious beliefs about angels as well as relating Muslim beliefs about angels to wider debates in Islamic Studies. Broadening the study of Islamic angelology and providing a significant amount of newly translated primary source material, this book will be of great interest to scholars of Islam, divinity, and comparative religion.

Prayer Evangelism - How to Change the Spiritual Climate over Your Home, Neighborhood and City (Paperback, Revised And Updated... Prayer Evangelism - How to Change the Spiritual Climate over Your Home, Neighborhood and City (Paperback, Revised And Updated Edition)
Ed Silvoso
R399 R325 Discovery Miles 3 250 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Groundbreaking Book Now Revised and Updated A witch's coven in Argentina became a lighthouse of prayer in less than 60 minutes. A prodigal son returned to the Lord in California. An adopted son and the father who had cast him out years before were reunited in Christ. These are real stories of real lives and cities being transformed through the power of prayer evangelism. In this revised and updated edition of a watershed book, bestselling author Ed Silvoso shows that when you change a city's spiritual climate, everything--and everybody--is transformed. It was something the early church knew innately, and here Ed shares a proven, biblical, and practical plan to help you change the spiritual climate of your city. Fulfilling the Great Commission is no longer a distant hope; it is a fast-approaching reality that we may see in our own lifetime. What better time to join the effort?

The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya - Constructing Sacred Placeness, Deconstructing the 'Great Case' of 1895... The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya - Constructing Sacred Placeness, Deconstructing the 'Great Case' of 1895 (Hardcover)
Nikhil Joshi
R3,907 Discovery Miles 39 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume investigates the historic and ethnographic accounts of the ongoing religious contestations over the status of the Mahabodhi Temple complex in Bodhgaya (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002) and its surrounding landscape to critically analyse the working and construction of sacredness. It endeavours to make a ground-up assessment of ways in which human participants in the past and present respond to and interact with the Mahabodhi Temple and its surroundings. The volume argues that sacredness goes beyond scriptural texts and archaeological remains. The Mahabodhi Temple is complex and its surround ing landscape is a 'living' heritage, which has been produced socially and constitutes differential densities of human involvement, attachment, and experience. Its significance lies mainly in the active interaction between religious architecture within its dynamic ritual settings. This endless con testation of sacredness and its meaning should not be seen as the 'death' of the Mahabodhi Temple; on the contrary, it illustrates the vitality of the ongoing debate on the meaning, understanding, and use of the sacred in the Indian context. Please note: Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Identity, Ritual and State in Tibetan Buddhism - The Foundations of Authority in Gelukpa Monasticism (Paperback): Martin A.... Identity, Ritual and State in Tibetan Buddhism - The Foundations of Authority in Gelukpa Monasticism (Paperback)
Martin A. Mills
R1,369 Discovery Miles 13 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a major anthropological study of contemporary Tibetan Buddhist monasticism and tantric ritual in the Ladakh region of North-West India and of the role of tantric ritual in the formation and maintenance of traditional forms of state structure and political consciousness in Tibet. Containing detailed descriptions and analyses of monastic ritual, the work builds up a picture of Tibetan tantric traditions as they interact with more localised understandings of bodily identity and territorial cosmology, to produce a substantial re-interpretation of the place of monks as ritual performers and peripheral householders in Ladakh. The work also examines the central and indispensable role of incarnate lamas, such as the Dalai Lama, in the religious life of Tibetan Buddhists.

Ritual Matters - Dynamic Dimensions in Practice (Hardcover): Ute Husken, Christiane Brosius Ritual Matters - Dynamic Dimensions in Practice (Hardcover)
Ute Husken, Christiane Brosius
R3,945 Discovery Miles 39 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores the interaction of rituals and ritualised practices utilising a cross-cultural approach. It discusses whether and why rituals are important today, and why they are possibly even more relevant than before.

Behold the Lamb - A Scripture-based, Modern, Messianic Passover Memorial 'Avodah (Haggadah) (Paperback): Kevin Geoffrey Behold the Lamb - A Scripture-based, Modern, Messianic Passover Memorial 'Avodah (Haggadah) (Paperback)
Kevin Geoffrey; Kevin Geoffrey
R248 R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It is the story of an ancient people--a story of oppression and darkness, of judgment and wrath... and ultimately, a story of freedom. The account of Israel's redemptive rebirth not only reminds us of how the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob delivered His chosen nation, but how He has made a Way of Salvation for all peoples... "Behold The Lamb of God who is taking away the sin of the world " Behold the Lamb is an untraditional, modern, Messianic Passover Haggadah that tells the Passover story like no other: with Scripture. Approximately ninety percent of the Behold the Lamb 'avodah (Hebrew: "service" or "ceremony") is nothing more than a compilation of relevant passages from the Word, resulting in a unique and dramatic alternative to the customary Passover seder. Can there be a meaningful remembrance of the Passover without seder plates and afikomen? Is the Word of God sufficient to bring the Passover to life in the hearts and minds of our children? Find out in this Scriptural journey memorializing the Feast of freedom and faithfulness--a celebration of the Lamb, by whose sacrifice we are redeemed. Behold The Messiah Yeshua... our Pesach (Revised edition includes supplementary teaching material, matzah recipes and more.)

Laughing Gods, Weeping Virgins - Laughter in the History of Religion (Paperback): Ingvild Saelid Gilhus Laughing Gods, Weeping Virgins - Laughter in the History of Religion (Paperback)
Ingvild Saelid Gilhus
R1,612 Discovery Miles 16 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Thank You: Modeh Ani (Hardcover): Alyson Solomon Thank You: Modeh Ani (Hardcover)
Alyson Solomon
R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Inspired by prayers said upon waking this book celebrates and expresses gratitude for our active joyful bodies. A positive conscious approach to a stress-free morning routine before the day ahead.--Kirkus Reviews

Buddhist Meditation - An Anthology of Texts from the Pali Canon (Paperback): Sarah Shaw Buddhist Meditation - An Anthology of Texts from the Pali Canon (Paperback)
Sarah Shaw
R1,680 Discovery Miles 16 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Meditative practice lies at the heart of the Buddhist tradition. This introductory anthology gives a representative sample of the various kinds of meditations described in the earliest body of Buddhist scripture, the Pali canon.

It provides a broad introduction to their traditional context and practice and supplies explanation, context and doctrinal background to the subject of meditation. The main themes of the book are the diversity and flexibility of the way that the Buddha teaches meditation from the evidence of the canon. Covering fundamental features of Buddhist practice such as posture, lay meditation, and meditative technique it provides comments both from the principal early commentators on Buddhist practice, Upatissa and Buddhaghosa, and from reputable modern meditation teachers in a number of Theravadin traditions.

This is the first book on Pali Buddhism which introduces the reader to the wide range of the canon. It demonstrates that the Buddha's meditative tradition still offers a path of practice as mysterious, awe-inspiring yet as freshly accessible as it was centuries ago, and will be of interest to students and scholars of Buddhism as well as Buddhist practitioners.

What Are We Doing When We Pray? - On Prayer and the Nature of Faith (Hardcover, New Ed): Vincent Brummer What Are We Doing When We Pray? - On Prayer and the Nature of Faith (Hardcover, New Ed)
Vincent Brummer
R4,352 Discovery Miles 43 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Vincent BrA1/4mmer's classic book on prayer from 1984 provides a comprehensive philosophical analysis of central issues regarding the nature and practice of prayer. What do we do when we ask things of other people, when we thank them or praise them, when we express penitence for what we have done to them and ask their forgiveness? And how does doing these things in relation to God differ from when we do them in relation to other people? And what does this entail for the existence and nature of the God to whom we pray? This new edition has been substantially revised and updated. Three new chapters have been added which develop in detail a hint by G.K. Chesterton that faith 'is not a thing like a theory but a thing like a love affair.' Since prayer is the expression of this 'love affair' it is also the clue to understanding the nature of faith. These chapters contribute significantly to the current academic interest in spirituality by showing how BrA1/4mmer's analysis of prayer helps us to understand the nature of spirituality, of faith and religious belief, and of theology. Spirituality is not aimed at achieving religious 'experiences' or mystical 'knowledge' about God; it is primarily aimed at attaining the religious form of life and at coming to see the world in the light of faith. Religious belief is not merely a cognitive enterprise like science; it cannot be divorced from spirituality and the life of faith, and is therefore fundamentally existential and not merely intellectual. Serving as a valuable core text for students, this book also contributes to a number of current debates in theology and philosophy of religion: the debates on realism and religious belief, on the rationality of faith and the nature of theology, on the relation between religious belief and morality, on the relation between science and religion and the lively debate among evangelical Christians in America on the 'openness of God.'

Buddhist Meditation (Hardcover): Edward Conze Buddhist Meditation (Hardcover)
Edward Conze
R1,527 Discovery Miles 15 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As an intensely practical religion, Buddhism has concentrated on devising a great number of meditations. In recent years psychologists have shown great interest in the therapeutic value of these meditations, but accurate information about them has been hard to come by. The most outstanding original documents have now been made accessible by Edward Conze, who translated them from Pali, Sanskrit and Tibetan. The volume, originally published in 1956, also deals with the meaning of Buddhist meditation, and the relation of its methods and presuppositions to modern psychology.

European Paganism - The realities of cult from antiquity to the Middle Ages (Paperback): Ken Dowden European Paganism - The realities of cult from antiquity to the Middle Ages (Paperback)
Ken Dowden
R1,406 Discovery Miles 14 060 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.

A Diary of Private Prayer (Hardcover, Updated, Revised ed.): John Baillie A Diary of Private Prayer (Hardcover, Updated, Revised ed.)
John Baillie; Translated by Susanna Wright; Introduction by Susanna Wright
R445 R369 Discovery Miles 3 690 Save R76 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Editor Susanna Wright offers this updated edition of a Christian devotional classic--invoking the daily prayers and timeless imagery of the original text through modern, accessible language.
In this wonderful collection, famed theologian Dr. John Baillie shares personal prayers for people who are seeking a better understanding of God and themselves. Organized by morning and evening--with special prayers for Sundays--"A Diary of Private Prayer" is written with eloquence, piety, and directness. Blending praise and meditative thoughts about God with a concern for the social and individual good, these daily invocations help and inspire us to search our inner selves and find the deep religious beliefs that lie within.
First published in 1936, "A Diary of Private Prayer" remains a seminal Christian devotional with more than a million copies in print. This modern edition--completely redesigned into a gift package--admirably preserves all the qualities of the original, ensuring that the wisdom of God and the wonder of Baillie's prayers remain accessible for many generations to come.

Creating Lively Passover Seders - A Sourcebook of Engaging Tales, Texts & Activities (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): David... Creating Lively Passover Seders - A Sourcebook of Engaging Tales, Texts & Activities (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
David Arnow
R728 R624 Discovery Miles 6 240 Save R104 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A guide to help you invigorate your Seder, create lively discussions, and make personal connections with the Exodus story today.

For many people, the act of simply reading the Haggadah no longer fulfills the Passover Seder's purpose: to help you feel as if you personally had gone out of Egypt. Too often, the ritual meal has become predictable, boring, and uninspiring.

Creating Lively Passover Seders, Second Edition, is an innovative, interactive guide to help encourage fresh perspectives and lively dialogue. With three new chapters, this intriguing Haggadah companion has been revised, updated, and expanded, and offers thematic discussion topics, text study ideas, activities, and readings that come alive in the traditional group setting of the Passover Seder. Each activity and discussion idea aims to: Deepen your understanding of the HaggadahProvide new opportunities for engaging the themes of the Passover festivalDevelop familiarity with the Exodus story, as well as the life and times of the people who shaped the development of the Haggadah

Reliving the Exodus is not about remembering an event long ago, but about participating in a conversation that provides hope and strength for the struggle to make tomorrow a brighter day. With this complete resource, you can create more meaningful encounters with Jewish values, traditions, and texts that lead well beyond the Seder itself.

Tourism, Religion and Spiritual Journeys (Hardcover): Dallen Timothy, Daniel Olsen Tourism, Religion and Spiritual Journeys (Hardcover)
Dallen Timothy, Daniel Olsen
R4,514 Discovery Miles 45 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Religion and spirituality are still among the most common motivations for travel - many major tourism destinations have developed largely as a result of their connections to sacred people, places and events. Providing a comprehensive assessment of the primary issues and concepts related to this intersection of tourism and religion, this revealing book gives a balanced discussion of both the theoretical and applied subjects that destination planners, religious organizations, scholars, and tourism service providers must deal with on a daily basis. Bringing together a distinguished list of contributors, this volume takes a global approach and incorporates substantial empirical cases from Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Roman Catholicism, Mormonism, New Ageism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and the spiritual philosophies of East Asia. On a conceptual level, it considers, amongst other topics: contested heritage the pilgrim-tourist dichotomy secularization of pilgrimage experiences religious humanism educational aspects of religious tourism commodification of religious icons and services. A vibrant collection of essays, this outstanding book discusses many important practices, paradigms, and problems that are currently being examined and debated. It raises an array of significant and interesting questions and as such is a valuable resource for students, scholars and researchers of tourism, religion and cultural studies.

Buddhist Meditation - An Anthology of Texts from the Pali Canon (Hardcover): Sarah Shaw Buddhist Meditation - An Anthology of Texts from the Pali Canon (Hardcover)
Sarah Shaw
R4,361 Discovery Miles 43 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Meditative practice lies at the heart of the Buddhist tradition. This introductory anthology gives a representative sample of the various kinds of meditations described in the earliest body of Buddhist scripture, the Pali canon. It provides a broad introduction to their traditional context and practice and supplies explanation, context and doctrinal background to the subject of meditation. The main themes of the book are the diversity and flexibility of the way that the Buddha teaches meditation from the evidence of the canon. Covering fundamental features of Buddhist practice such as posture, lay meditation, and meditative technique it provides comments both from the principal early commentators on Buddhist practice, Upatissa and Buddhaghosa, and from reputable modern meditation teachers in a number of Theravadin traditions. This is the first book on Pali Buddhism which introduces the reader to the wide range of the canon. It demonstrates that the Buddha's meditative tradition still offers a path of practice as mysterious, awe-inspiring yet as freshly accessible as it was centuries ago, and will be of interest to students and scholars of Buddhism as well as Buddhist practitioners.

Devotion to the Infant Jesus of Prague (Paperback): Anonymous Devotion to the Infant Jesus of Prague (Paperback)
Anonymous
R151 R124 Discovery Miles 1 240 Save R27 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The fascinating story briefly told, plus the famous "miraculous" prayers and devotions along with the Litany to the Infant Jesus. (5-1.00 ea.; 10-.80 ea.; 25-.70 ea.; 50-.60 ea.; 100-.50 ea.).

Divinizing in South Asian Traditions (Hardcover): Diana Dimitrova, Tatiana Oranskaia Divinizing in South Asian Traditions (Hardcover)
Diana Dimitrova, Tatiana Oranskaia
R3,899 Discovery Miles 38 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The issue of divinizing in South Asian traditions has not been examined before as a process involving various methods to affect the socio-cultural cognition of the community. It is therefore essential to consider the context of "divinizing" and to analyse what groups, institutions or individuals define the discourse, what are the ideological positions that they represent, and who or what is being divinized. This book deals with the issue of divinizing in South Asian traditions. It aims at studying cultural questions related to the representations and the mythologizing of the divine. It also explores the human relations to the "divine other." It studies the interpretations of the divine in religious texts and the embodiment of the "divine other" in ritual practices. The focus is on studying the phenomenon of divinizing in its religious, cultural, and ideological implications. The book comprises eight chapters that explore the question of divinizing from the 2nd century CE up to present-day in North and South India. The chapters discuss the issue both from insider and outsider perspectives, within the framework of textual study as well as ideological and anthropological analysis. All articles explore various aspects of the cultural phenomenon of being in relation to the divine other, of the process of interpreting and embodying the divine, and of the representation of the divinizing process, as revealed in the literatures and cultures of South Asia. Applying theoretical models of religious and cultural studies to discuss texts written in South Asian languages and engage in critical dialogue with current scholarship, this book is an indispensable study of literary, religious and cultural production in South Asia. It will be of interest to academics in the fields of South Asian studies, Asian Studies, religious and cultural studies as well as comparative religion.

Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative - Gods, Kings and Other Heroes (Paperback): Naomi Appleton Shared Characters in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Narrative - Gods, Kings and Other Heroes (Paperback)
Naomi Appleton
R1,474 Discovery Miles 14 740 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.

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