Dictionary Of World Monasticism

Author : Steven Olderr
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781476640877

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Dictionary of World Monasticism by Steven Olderr Pdf

The roots of monasticism may go back as far as 1700 BCE, to ascetic practices in ancient India. Since that time, the monastic world has naturally developed its own extensive and distinct vocabulary. Countless volumes have been written on monasticism yet many do not clearly define obscure or vernacular terms. Some terms may be found in standard dictionaries but without in-depth explanations. This first comprehensive dictionary--not a proselytizing work but a reference with historical and biographical focus--fills the gap, with a worldwide scope covering not only Christianity, but all faiths that have monastic traditions, including but not limited to Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism.

Author : William M. Johnston
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 2000 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781136787164

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Encyclopedia of Monasticism by William M. Johnston Pdf

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : William M. Johnston
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 1579580904

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Encyclopedia of Monasticism: A-L by William M. Johnston Pdf

First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:313859941

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Encyclopedia of Monasticism by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 2013 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783594573

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New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic (Second Edition) by Anonim Pdf

Since its first publication in 1988, the New Dictionary of Theology has been widely appreciated by students and readers as a trustworthy and informative guide. After almost thirty years, however, there are many new writers, issues and themes on the agenda, for theology does not stand still. Hence, this completely revised second edition includes over 400 new articles in the full set of over 800. Many of the original articles have been expanded and updated, and almost all have additional bibliographical references. Since material on biblical theology is now covered at length in IVP's New Dictionary of Biblical Theology, this volume is therefore more specifically a dictionary of historical and systematic theology. The New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic has an international team of contributors, and many are acknowledged experts in their fields. The Dictionary combines excellence in scholarship with a high standard of clarity and insight into current theological issues, yet it avoids being unduly technical. Students, teachers and ministers, as well as scholars and everyone seeking a better understanding of theology, will value it as an indispensable reference work. The volume is enhanced by a spacious and clear design, an extensive and easy-to-use cross-reference system and bibliographies which feature the best and most readily available works in English.

Author : David J. Atkinson,David F. Field,Arthur F. Holmes,Oliver O'Donovan
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 1054 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830896189

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New Dictionary of Christian Ethics & Pastoral Theology by David J. Atkinson,David F. Field,Arthur F. Holmes,Oliver O'Donovan Pdf

One of Christianity Today's 1996 Books of the Year Especially in today's complicated world, moral practice and decision-making raise many hard questions. Dealing with those questions often requires wide-ranging understanding—in areas such as systematic and practical theology, psychology, economics, sociology and philosophy. For the first time, the New Dictionary of Christian Ethics and Pastoral Theology offers expert information and guidance across this range of disciplines—in a single volume. Besides hundreds of articles on specific issues, the Dictionary includes eighteen major keynote articles which provide a basic introduction to the main themes of Christian ethics and pastoral theology. These articles alone constitute a textbook of Christian ethics, excellently surveying that broad field. Written at a nontechnical and accessible level, this dictionary will be consulted again and again by Christians from all walks of life.

Author : Adolf von Harnack
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Monasticism and religious orders
ISBN : UOM:39015064391942

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Monasticism: Its Ideals and Its History by Adolf von Harnack Pdf

Author : Bernice M. Kaczynski
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191003967

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The Oxford Handbook of Christian Monasticism by Bernice M. Kaczynski Pdf

The Handbook takes as its subject the complex phenomenon of Christian monasticism. It addresses, for the first time in one volume, the multiple strands of Christian monastic practice. Forty-four essays consider historical and thematic aspects of the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Protestant, and Anglican traditions, as well as contemporary 'new monasticism'. The essays in the book span a period of nearly two thousand years—from late ancient times, through the medieval and early modern eras, on to the present day. Taken together, they offer, not a narrative survey, but rather a map of the vast terrain. The intention of the Handbook is to provide a balance of some essential historical coverage with a representative sample of current thinking on monasticism. It presents the work of both academic and monastic authors, and the essays are best understood as a series of loosely-linked episodes, forming a long chain of enquiry, and allowing for various points of view. The authors are a diverse and international group, who bring a wide range of critical perspectives to bear on pertinent themes and issues. They indicate developing trends in their areas of specialisation. The individual contributions, and the volume as a whole, set out an agenda for the future direction of monastic studies. In today's world, where there is increasing interest in all world monasticisms, where scholars are adopting more capacious, global approaches to their investigations, and where monks and nuns are casting a fresh eye on their ancient traditions, this publication is especially timely.

Author : Daniel Patte
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666734843

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The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity, Volume Two by Daniel Patte Pdf

The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity is an authoritative reference guide that enables students, their teachers, Christian clergy, and general readers alike to reflect critically upon all aspects of Christianity from its origins to the present day. Written by a team of 828 scholars and practitioners from around the world, the volume reflects the plurality of Christianity throughout its history. Key features of The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity: •Provides a survey of the history of Christianity in the world, on each continent, and in each nation •Offers a presentation of the Christian beliefs and practices of all major Christian traditions •Highlights the different understandings of Christian beliefs and practices in different historical, cultural, religious, denominational, and secular contexts •Includes entries on methodology and the plurality of approaches that are used in the study of Christianity •Respects each Christian tradition by providing self-presentations of Christianity in each country or Christian tradition •Includes clusters of entries on beliefs and practices, each examining the understanding of a given Christian belief or practice in different historical and contemporary contexts •Presents the relationship and interaction of Christianity with other religious traditions in the world •Provides, on a Web site (http://hdl.handle.net/1803/3906), a full bibliography covering all topics discussed in the signed articles of this volume

Author : Daniel Patte
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 1420 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532689437

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The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity, Two Volume Set by Daniel Patte Pdf

The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity is an authoritative reference guide that enables students, their teachers, Christian clergy, and general readers alike to reflect critically upon all aspects of Christianity from its origins to the present day. Written by a team of 828 scholars and practitioners from around the world, the volume reflects the plurality of Christianity throughout its history. Key features of The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity: •Provides a survey of the history of Christianity in the world, on each continent, and in each nation •Offers a presentation of the Christian beliefs and practices of all major Christian traditions •Highlights the different understandings of Christian beliefs and practices in different historical, cultural, religious, denominational, and secular contexts •Includes entries on methodology and the plurality of approaches that are used in the study of Christianity •Respects each Christian tradition by providing self-presentations of Christianity in each country or Christian tradition •Includes clusters of entries on beliefs and practices, each examining the understanding of a given Christian belief or practice in different historical and contemporary contexts •Presents the relationship and interaction of Christianity with other religious traditions in the world •Provides, on a Web site (http://hdl.handle.net/1803/3906), a full bibliography covering all topics discussed in the signed articles of this volume

Author : William Smith,Samuel Cheetham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1180 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Christian antiquities
ISBN : UVA:X000883719

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A Dictionary of Christian Antiquities by William Smith,Samuel Cheetham Pdf

Author : Paula Kane Robinson Arai
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999-08-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780195344158

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Women Living Zen by Paula Kane Robinson Arai Pdf

In this study, based on both historical evidence and ethnographic data, Paula Arai shows that nuns were central agents in the foundation of Buddhism in Japan in the sixth century. They were active participants in the Soto Zen sect, and have continued to contribute to the advancement of the sect to the present day. Drawing on her fieldwork among the Soto nuns, Arai demonstrates that the lives of many of these women embody classical Buddhist ideals. They have chosen to lead a strictly disciplined monastic life over against successful careers and the unconstrained contemporary secular lifestyle. In this, and other respects, they can be shown to stand in stark contrast to their male counterparts.

Author : William Smith,Samuel Cheetham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1190 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Christian antiquities
ISBN : PRNC:32101079837256

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A Dictionary of Christian Antiquities : Being a Continuation of the Dictionary of the Bible by William Smith,Samuel Cheetham Pdf

Author : Stephen J. Davis
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780198717645

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Monasticism by Stephen J. Davis Pdf

Explores the phenomenon of monasteries from antiquity to present day as cloister places of refuge where fundamental aspects of life are regimented and spirituality is practiced.

Author : William Smith,Samuel Cheetham
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 2290 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Christian antiquities
ISBN : 8172681119

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Encyclopaedic Dictionary Of Christian Antiquities (in 9 Volumes) by William Smith,Samuel Cheetham Pdf