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Author: Hermann Kulke Publisher: Manohar Publishers ISBN: 9788173043376 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 412
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This Book Contains A Selection Of Articles On Various Aspects Of Ksatra And Ksetra, The Inter Connected Domains Of Temporal And Sacred Power In Medieval India And Southeast Asia. Thematically These Papers Are Intertwined By A Study Of Quest Of Medieval Rulers For Legitimation Through Religious Institutions. About Half Of The Papers Focus On Puri In Orisa And Its Jagannatha Cult. South Indian Is Represented By Two Papers On Religious Policy Of The Colas And The Early Rulers Of The Vijayanagara . Four Papers Deal With Southeast Asia.
Author: Hermann Kulke Publisher: Manohar Publishers ISBN: 9788173043376 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 412
Book Description
This Book Contains A Selection Of Articles On Various Aspects Of Ksatra And Ksetra, The Inter Connected Domains Of Temporal And Sacred Power In Medieval India And Southeast Asia. Thematically These Papers Are Intertwined By A Study Of Quest Of Medieval Rulers For Legitimation Through Religious Institutions. About Half Of The Papers Focus On Puri In Orisa And Its Jagannatha Cult. South Indian Is Represented By Two Papers On Religious Policy Of The Colas And The Early Rulers Of The Vijayanagara . Four Papers Deal With Southeast Asia.
Author: David Bridges Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 132917822X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 128
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David Bridges is a former Jehovah's Witness and is now an Episcopal Priest. Dr. Bridges reveals the truth about the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, and the carefully designed brainwashing and isolation tactics used to control its members and associates. The life and practices of the Witnesses are explored and explained.
Author: Jonathan Good Publisher: Boydell & Brewer ISBN: 1843834693 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 231
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How St. George became the patron saint of England has always been a subject of speculation. He was not English, nor was his principal shrine there - the usual criteria for national patronage ; yet his status and fame came to eclipse that of all other saints. Edward III's use of the saint in his wars against the French established him as a patron and protector of the king ; unlike other saints George was adopted by the English to signify membership of the "community of the realm". This book traces the origins and growth of the cult of St. George, arguing that, especially after Edward's death, George came to represent a "good" politics (deriving from Edward's prosecution of a war with spoils for everyone) and could be used to rebuke subsequent kings for their poor governance. Most medieval kings came to understand this fact, and venerated St. George in order to prove their worthiness to hold their office. The political dimension of the cult never completely displaced the devotional one, but it was so strong that St. George survived the Reformation as a national symbol - one that continues in importance in the recovery of a specifically English identity.
Author: Selina O'Grady Publisher: Picador ISBN: 9781250044075 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 0
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At the time of Jesus' birth, the world was full of gods. Thousands of them jostled, competed, and merged with one another. In Syria, ecstatic devotees castrated themselves in the streets to become priests of Atargatis. In Galilee, holy men turned oil into wine, healed the sick, drove out devils, and claimed to be the Messiah. Every day thousands of people were flocking into brand-new multiethnic cities. The ancient world was in ferment as it underwent the first phase of globalization, and in this ferment, rulers and ruled turned to religion as a source of order and stability. To explore the power that religious belief has had over societies through the ages, Selina O'Grady takes the reader on a dazzling journey across the empires of the ancient world and introduces us to rulers, merchants, messiahs, priests, and holy men. Throughout, she seeks to answer why, amongst the countless religious options available, the empires at the time of Jesus "chose" the religions they did. Why did China's rulers hitch their fate to Confucianism? Why was a tiny Jewish cult led by Jesus eventually adopted by Rome's emperors? The Jesus cult, followed by no more than one hundred people at the time of his death, should, by rights, have disappeared in a few generations. Instead it became the official religion of the Roman Empire. Why did Christianity grow so quickly to become the predominant world religion? And Man Created God, an important, thrilling and necessary new work of history, looks at why and how religions have had such an immense impact on human history, and in doing so, uncovers the ineradicable connection between politics and religion—a connection that still defines us in our own age.
Author: Stephen Wilson Publisher: CUP Archive ISBN: 9780521311816 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 458
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This is a paperback edition of a collection of ten papers by different authors on the cult of saints, first published in hard covers in 1983. Six have been translated from French including a pioneering study by Robert Hertz, one of Durkheim's most eminent pupils. The editor provides a wide-ranging general and historical introduction, and a 100- page annotated bibliography covering material on the subject in all disciplines and in four main languages.
Author: Gene Edwards Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 1414328184 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 126
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This best-selling tale is based on the biblical figures of David, Saul, and Absalom. For the many Christians who have experienced pain, loss, and heartache at the hands of other believers, this compelling story offers comfort, healing, and hope. Christian leaders and directors of religious movements throughout the world have recommended this simple, powerful, and beautiful story to their members and staff. You will want to join the thousands who have been profoundly touched by this incomparable story.
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