Critical Reflections On Indigenous Religions

Author : James L. Cox
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317157052

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The study of indigenous religions has become an important academic field, particularly since the religious practices of indigenous peoples are being transformed by forces of globalization and transcontinental migration. This book will further our understanding of indigenous religions by first considering key methodological issues related to defining and contextualizing the religious practices of indigenous societies, both historically and in socio-cultural situations. Two further sections of the book analyse cases derived from European contexts, which are often overlooked in discussion of indigenous religions, and in two traditional areas of study: South America and Africa.

Author : James L. Cox
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317157069

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Critical Reflections on Indigenous Religions by James L. Cox Pdf

The study of indigenous religions has become an important academic field, particularly since the religious practices of indigenous peoples are being transformed by forces of globalization and transcontinental migration. This book will further our understanding of indigenous religions by first considering key methodological issues related to defining and contextualizing the religious practices of indigenous societies, both historically and in socio-cultural situations. Two further sections of the book analyse cases derived from European contexts, which are often overlooked in discussion of indigenous religions, and in two traditional areas of study: South America and Africa.

Author : Sylvie Shaw,Andrew Francis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317488187

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Deep Blue by Sylvie Shaw,Andrew Francis Pdf

Nature religions look to rivers, lakes and oceans for inspiration and spiritual transformation. 'Deep Blue' brings together the work of influential scholars in the field of nature religion, ranging across anthropology, mythology, sociology and psychology. The essays examine the interrelationship between spiritual practice, critical thinking, and environmental concern. Tracing the ancient history of humanity's close relationship with both salt and fresh water, the book calls for a sustainable relationship with water in contemporary western culture. 'Deep Blue' will be of interest to students of paganism and religion, environmental researchers and activists, and all those involved in the intersection between religion and ecology.

Author : James L. Cox
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781350250741

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A Phenomenology of Indigenous Religions by James L. Cox Pdf

This book compiles James L. Cox's most important writings on a phenomenology of Indigenous Religions into one volume, with a new introduction and conclusion by the author. Cox has consistently exemplified phenomenological methods by applying them to his own field studies among Indigenous Religions, principally in Zimbabwe and Alaska, but also in Australia and New Zealand. Included in this collection are his articles in which he defines what he means by the category 'religion' and how this informs his precise meaning of the classification 'Indigenous Religions'. These theoretical considerations are always illustrated clearly and concisely by specific studies of Indigenous Religions and their dynamic interaction with contemporary political and social circumstances. This collection demonstrates the continued relevance of the phenomenological method in the study of religions by presenting the method as dynamic and adaptable to contemporary social contexts and as responsive to intellectual critiques of the method.

Author : Siv Ellen Kraft,Bjørn Ola Tafjord,Arkotong Longkumer,Gregory D. Alles,Greg Johnson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781000095937

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Indigenous Religion(s) by Siv Ellen Kraft,Bjørn Ola Tafjord,Arkotong Longkumer,Gregory D. Alles,Greg Johnson Pdf

What counts as 'indigenous religion' in today ́s world? Who claims this category? What are the processes through which local entities become recognisable as 'religious' and 'indigenous'? How is all of this connected to struggles for power, rights and sovereignty? This book sheds light on the contemporary lives of indigenous religion(s), through case studies from Sápmi, Nagaland, Talamanca, Hawai`i, and Gujarat, and through a shared focus on translations, performances, mediation and sovereignty. It builds on long term case-studies and on the collaborative comparison of a long-term project, including shared fieldwork. At the center of its concerns are translations between a globalising discourse (indigenous religion in the singular) and distinct local traditions (indigenous religions in the plural). With contributions from leading scholars in the field, this book is a must read for students and researchers in indigenous religions, including those in related fields such as religious studies and social anthropology.

Author : Moeke-Pickering, Taima,Cote-Meek, Sheila,Pegoraro, Ann
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781799836209

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Critical Reflections and Politics on Advancing Women in the Academy by Moeke-Pickering, Taima,Cote-Meek, Sheila,Pegoraro, Ann Pdf

Women in the Academy are raising issues of pay parity, equal representation on committees, increased leadership positions, stories of resilience, and mentorship espousing changes at all levels including teaching, research, and administration. These strategies demand interrogation, and larger questions are being asked about the place of women empowerment worldviews in the dominant intellectual traditions of the Academy. Further, the trend to make changes requires an exploration of new transformational approaches that draw on critical theory to resist discrimination, sexism, and racism and support resistance and sustainable empowerment strategies. Critical Reflections and Politics on Advancing Women in the Academy is a critical scholarly publication that seeks to make the Academy responsive and inclusive for women advancement and sustainable empowerment strategies by broadening the understanding of why women in the Academy are overlooked in leadership positions, why there is a pay parity deficit, and what is being done to change the situation. Featuring a wide range of topics such as mentorship, curriculum design, and equality, this book is ideal for policymakers, academicians, deans, provosts, chancellors, administrators, researchers, and students.

Author : Greg Johnson,Siv Ellen Kraft
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004346710

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Handbook of Indigenous Religion(s) by Greg Johnson,Siv Ellen Kraft Pdf

Consisting of original scholarship at the intersection of indigenous studies and religious studies, the Handbook of Indigenous Religion(s) includes a programmatic introduction arguing for new ways of conceptualizing the field, numerous case study-based examples, and an Afterword by Thomas Tweed.

Author : Christopher Hartney,Daniel Tower
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004328983

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Religious Categories and the Construction of the Indigenous by Christopher Hartney,Daniel Tower Pdf

This volume extends the debate and addresses the central issues concerning two the problematic categories of “religion” and the “indigenous".

Author : Angela Puca
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004694187

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Italian Witchcraft and Shamanism by Angela Puca Pdf

Shamanism is thriving as an exotic import and a hidden native tradition in Italy today. This ethnographical work uncovers two faces of Italian shamanism. The first is trans-cultural shamans who creatively adapt rituals and beliefs from indigenous cultures worldwide. Second, extensive fieldwork shows how regional folk magic practices of segnatoriand segnatrici constitute a little-known but enduring form of native Italian shamanism. By documenting these parallel worlds, contemporary magic workers appear to be the heirs of ancient local healing traditions. Offering rare insights into vernacular religion, this book vividly portrays shamans' past and present on the Italian peninsula.

Author : Adam Possamai,Anthony J. Blasi
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 2320 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781529721966

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion by Adam Possamai,Anthony J. Blasi Pdf

The SAGE Encyclopedia of the Sociology of Religion takes a three-pronged look at this, namely investigating the role of religion in society; unpacking and evaluating the significance of religion in and on human history; and tracing and outlining the social forces and influences that shape religion. This encyclopedia covers a range of themes from: • fundamental topics like definitions • secularization • dimensions of religiosity to such emerging issues as civil religion • new religious movements This Encyclopedia also addresses contemporary dilemmas such as fundamentalism and extremism and the role of gender in religion.

Author : Olof Sundqvist
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783111199030

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The Demise of Norse Religion by Olof Sundqvist Pdf

Author : Tim Jensen,Armin Geertz
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004308466

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NVMEN, the Academic Study of Religion, and the IAHR by Tim Jensen,Armin Geertz Pdf

Nvmen publishes papers representing the most recent scholarship in all areas of the history of religions ranging from antiquity to contemporary history. It covers a diversity of geographical regions and religions of the past as well as of the present. The approach of the journal to the study of religion is strictly non-confessional. While the emphasis lies on empirical, source-based research, typical contributions also address issues that have a wider historical or comparative significance for the advancement of the discipline. Numen also publishes papers that discuss important theoretical innovations in the study of religion and reflective studies on the history of the discipline. Brill is proud to present this special volume of articles compiled to celebrate the occasion of the 60th anniversary of NVMEN: International Review for the History of Religions in 2014. The articles in this volume have been selected under the auspices of the International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR), and reflect critically on the past, present, and future of NVMEN, the IAHR and the study of the History of Religions.

Author : Tezenlo Thong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317075318

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Progress and Its Impact on the Nagas by Tezenlo Thong Pdf

The term ’progress’ is a modern Western notion that life is always improving and advancing toward an ideal state. It is a vital modern concept which underlies geographic explorations and scientific and technological inventions as well as the desire to harness nature in order to increase human beings’ ease and comfort. With the advent of Western colonization and to the great detriment of the colonized, the notion of progress began to perniciously and pervasively permeate across cultures. This book details the impact of the notion of progress on the Nagas and their culture. The interaction between the Nagas and the West, beginning with British military conquest and followed by American missionary intrusion, has resulted in the gradual demise of Naga culture. It is almost a cliché to assert that since the colonial contact, the long evolved Naga traditional values are being replaced by Western values. Consequences are still being felt in the lack of sense of direction and confusion among the Nagas today. Just like other Indigenous Peoples, whose history is characterized by traumatic cultural turmoil because of colonial interference, the Nagas have long been engaged in self-shame, self-negation and self-sabotage.

Author : Christoph Bochinger,Jörg Rüpke
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783110451108

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Dynamics of Religion by Christoph Bochinger,Jörg Rüpke Pdf

Religious ideas, practices, discourses, institutions, and social expressions are in constant flux. This volume addresses the internal and external dynamics, interactions between individuals, religious communities, and local as well as global society. The contributions concentrate on four areas: 1. Contemporary religion in the public sphere: The Tactics of (In)visibility among Religious Communities in Europe; Religion Intersecting De-nationalization and Re-nationalization in Post-Apartheid South Africa; 2. Religious transformations: Forms of Religious Communities in Global Society; Political Contributions of Ancestral Cosmologies and the Decolonization of Religious Beliefs; Esoteric Tradition as Poetic Invention; 3. Focus on the individual: Religion and Life Trajectories of Islamists; Angels, Animals and Religious Change in Antiquity and Today; Gaining Access to the Radically Unfamiliar in Today’s Religion; Religion between Individuals and Collectives; 4. Narrating religion: Entangled Knowledge Cultures and the Creation of Religions in Mongolia and Europe; Global Intellectual History and the Dynamics of Religion; On Representing Judaism.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004289710

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Religious Transformation in Modern Asia by Anonim Pdf

Religious Transformation in Modern Asia offers phenomenological glimpses of the religious transition in 18th to 20th centuries. The colonial experience of indigenous Asian people, as case studies, will be expounded in relation to the emergence of a new religion, Christianity.