Shugendo: Pilgrimage and Ritual in a Japanese Folk Religion, Paperback - Andrea Gill

Reducere. The religion of Shugendō has no shrines, and it has no temples. It only has the liminality of the mountains, a space that is viewed in Japan as bei...

Reducere. DescriptionThis volume of essays is the first comprehensive publication in English of the work of Miyake Hitoshi, a distinguished scholar of Shugen...

Defining Shugendo brings together leading international experts on Japanese mountain asceticism to discuss what has been an essential component of ...

Religion and Ritual in Ancient Egypt - Emily Teeter

Reducere. "Our main object will be to describe one of the most incomparably beautiful myths that has ever flowered from the mind of man, or from the unconsci...

A collection of essays examining the conceptual and methodological issues that currently inform the study of text and ritual in the Pentateuch.Publ...

Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is the one who 'hears the cries of the world and vows to 'assist anyone in distress.' As the author embarks ...

Publisher: City of Light PublishingAuthor(s): J. SnodgrassNumber of pages: 260Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 229 x 151 x 20Cover type: Paperback...

Presents an interdisciplinary exploration of the use of caves and rock shelters across Europe during the medieval period for a wide range of religi...

Publisher: Holiday House IncAuthor(s): Andrea WarrenNumber of pages: 224Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 208 x 233 x 18Cover type: Paperback / sof...

Reducere. This book is a vivid reconstruction of the practical aspects of ancient Egyptian religion. Through an examination of artifacts and inscriptions, th...

This volume features a group of select peer-reviewed papers by an international group of authors, both younger and senior academics and researchers...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. Aztec painted manuscripts and sculptural works, as well as indigenous and Spanish sixteenth-century texts, were filled with images of foodstuffs an...

Reducere. In the 1980s small groups of experienced magicians experimented with the secret techniques of the Western Mystery Tradition. They produced a renais...

Reducere. One million years of evolution didn't change our nature. Nor did it bury the horrors predating civilisation. Ancient rites, old deities and savage ...

DescriptionPilgrimage is found in most religious cultures, with large numbers of sites - from globally renowned places to regional shrines - flouri...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Including wonderful photographs and illustrations, Harry Hughes' book describes the pilgrimage and details the history, archaeology, ancient tradit...

Ritual is part of what it means to be human. Like sports, music, and drama, ritual defines and enriches culture, putting those who practice it in t...

Publisher: New York University PressAuthor(s): Simon ColemanNumber of pages: 352Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 25Cover type: Paperba...

A collection of fine Japanese tales and legends passed down through generations. The 28 tales in this collection reflect the breadth of Japanese wi...

Reducere. Himalayan Pilgrimage describes a seven months' journey which the author made through the remote Tibetan regions of Western Nepal in 1956. Travellin...

Reducere. What is worship? Keith F. Pecklers, SJ, answers this important theological question by focusing on the basics of Christian worship. Beginning with ...

Reducere. A compelling folk horror story of deadly rivalry and the oldest magic from the four times winner of The August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel....

Addressing the origins, history and function of rituals, this book looks at how we can create non-religious rituals to mark important life stages a...

On The Road To Freedom Is The Autobiography Of Swami Paramatmananda Puri, Told With Innocence, Wry Humor And Genuine Insight. This Unusual Story Na...

On The Road To Freedom Is The Autobiography Of Swami Paramatmananda Puri, Told With Innocence, Wry Humor And Genuine Insight. This Unusual Story Na...

Reducere. DescriptionA compelling exploration of the lost yet crucial role of ritual in our increasingly secular lives. Today, in the West, we hold neither a...

Reducere. A manual of magical and mystical techniques for contacting the Goddess within - Draws from two thousand years of source material to demonstrate the...

Publisher: Grey House in the WoodsAuthor(s): Graeme K TalboysNumber of pages: 169Publication date: 2004Dimensions: 215 x 142 x 11Cover type: Paperb...

Featuring elegant designs, In a Japanese Garden Coloring Book is the perfect stress-reliever for fans of classical Japanese art and literature. For...

This book uses a feminist approach to analyzing gender relations in the production and distribution of folk art in four different cultures. It exam...

Reducere. The breathtaking grounds of Eden Hill in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, have long been appreciated as a sign of God's mercy in Creation. It's part of ...

Publisher: Duke University PressAuthor(s): Kim BrandtIllustration(s): 21 illustrationsNumber of pages: 320Collection: Asia-Pacific: Culture, Politi...

Reducere. This book argues that religion can and must be reconciled with science. Combining adaptive and cognitive approaches, it is a comprehensive analysis...

Description"A kind and accessible book that supports the human longing for a meaningful life." -- Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, author of The Logic of ...

Reducere. Drawing on the wisdom of the saints and his own wide-ranging travels, Forest leads us to a range of 'thin places', including Iona, Jerusalem, the s...

Analyses decades of voting preferences, values, and policy preferences to debunk some of the myths about gender gaps in voting and policy preferenc...

Reducere. DescriptionRome: A Pilgrimage with Mary is a lavishly illustrated coffee table book by Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC. Exquisitely captured in sumptuous ph...

This timeless journal is an indispensable companion if you want to live a more focused, positive life. It contains a twelve month strategy that cre...