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Throughout history civilizations around the world have made their
various myths, mystical experiences, and rituals part of their
cosmologies. "Introduction to Myth, Ritual and Mysticism" is one of
the first textbooks to combine the study of these three topics. It
provides clear explanations of each, first exploring them
individually and then discussing how they blend, connect, fortify,
and sustain one another. The book explores the universal
principles, stories, and commonalities that all cultures share,
examining them from anthropological, philosophical, and theological
perspectives. From this students will gain an understanding that
regardless of religious and cultural differences, in many ways we
have much in common. In addition, we have similar stories and
approaches to life. Recognizing that myth, mysticism, and ritual
are still important in contemporary societies, the book also
provides clear examples of how they are presented and function in
our world today.
The book is appropriate for upper and lower division students and
can be used in Anthropology and Religious Studies courses. Study
and review questions are provided throughout the book to support
and enhance learning.
Dr. Phyllis Baker teaches Ritual, Myth and Mysticism, and
Introduction to Anthropology at Florida International University.
She also teaches at Nova University, and is Professor Emeritus of
the Social Sciences at the Wolfson Campus of Miami-Dade College.
Dr. Baker has been recognized in the Miami Herald as an outstanding
professor. The American Association for Community Colleges has
awarded her the National Leadership Award, and she has also
received The Innovator of the Year Award from the National League
of Innovation.
Dr. Baker is the author of the books "African-American
Spirituality, Thought and Culture," and "A Dreamer s Journey." In
her current book, "Introduction to Ritual, Myth, and Mysticism,"
Dr. Baker chronicles ten years of teaching about mysticism, an
experience which has been enriched by her personal experience in
this area."
"African-American Spirituality, Thought and Culture" delves into
the mysterious and the sacred sciences of African-American people
by examining aspects such as dreams, prophecies, healing
traditions, spiritual processions, and other cultural aspects that
has informed and guided many in the culture for hundreds of years.
This book is an attempt to make sense to myself; and to help other
people understand themselves. Additionally, this works seeks to
resurrect the souls of the ancestors, so we may draw from their
knowledge, their power and their strength. It is to assist in
putting our lives in perspective and provide a context that is
meaningful and holistic. This work is for other ethnic and cultural
groups as well, in an effort for them to gain some clarity and
appreciation for the spiritual and cultural heritage of African
Americans. In truth, there are some universal truths and principles
that transcend culture. Perhaps this work can bring to light an
understanding of how very fascinating human beings really are,
particularly when viewed from a historical, cultural and spiritual
context.
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