Goddesses And The Divine Feminine

Author : Rosemary Ruether
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006-11-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0520250052

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Goddesses and the Divine Feminine by Rosemary Ruether Pdf

"The scholarship in this book is superior, revealing a depth of insight and a scope of knowledge possible only from a scholar who has lived with the concerns of feminist theology for decades. Ruether is a gifted storyteller, and lucidly translates complex ideas and debates. This work is of the highest importance, and Ruether asks the right questions at the right time. The text is groundbreaking."—Nancy Pineda-Madrid, Saint Mary's College of California "Ruether has provided a valuable introduction to an important feminist topic: what can we know about sacred female imagery in Western culture? She guides us through contemporary feminist scholarship, providing engaging narrative, and venturing her own interpretations. Ruether calls for feminists to move beyond divisions created by our different interpretations of prehistory and work together towards our common project of a more peaceful, just, and ecological world."—Carol Hepokoski, Meadville Lombard Theological School

Author : Sophie Bashford
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781788171779

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You Are a Goddess by Sophie Bashford Pdf

Discover the inner Goddess energies that lie within you through nine Goddess archetypes—an empowering guide on finding healing, strength, and transformation, for readers of Warrior Goddess Training The Goddess is guiding your life . . . You know 'the Goddess' as a divine feminine figure of myth, art and faith—but are you aware that, in truth, the Goddess is a life force that lives in you? Did you know that your multi-faceted experiences of life as a woman are influenced by Goddess consciousness? Do you sense that you have a hidden feminine energy that longs to be seen, accepted, valued—and used for a healing purpose? In this highly engaging and stirring book, leading intuitive Sophie Bashford takes you on a journey to meet nine Goddess archetypes, which will help you to: • Understand the many ups and downs, emotions and cycles of your life through the ‘eyes of the Goddess’ • Discover how the Goddesses can ignite your spiritual growth and uncover your feminine healing gifts • Learn how to work with each Goddess for self-healing, positive inner change and empowerment • Get in touch with a divine feminine support and healing system comprising nine archetypes, including Kali, Mary Magdalene, Aphrodite and Isis Sharing intuitively channeled messages, beautiful guided meditations and moving personal experiences, Sophie leads you into safe territories where your darkest inner fears can be healed, your deepest dreams awakened and your entire life transformed.

Author : Sharon Paice MacLeod
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781476613925

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The Divine Feminine in Ancient Europe by Sharon Paice MacLeod Pdf

This book is an exploration of the spiritual traditions of ancient Europe, focusing on the numinous presence of the divine feminine in Russia, Central Europe, France, Britain, Ireland and the northern regions. Drawing upon research in archaeology, history, sociology, anthropology and the study of religions to connect the reader with the myths and symbols of the European traditions, the book shows how the power of European goddesses and holy women evolved through the ages, adapting to climate change and social upheaval, but continually reflecting the importance of living in an harmonious relationship with the environment and the spirit world. From the cave painting of southern France to ancient Irish tombs, from shamanic rituals to Arthurian legends, the divine feminine plays an essential role in understanding where we have come from and where we are going. Comparative examples from other native cultures, and quotes from spiritual leaders around the world, set European religions in context with other indigenous cultures.

Author : Joy Reichard
Publisher : Bush Street Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781937445195

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Celebrate the Divine Feminine by Joy Reichard Pdf

Author : Julie Loar
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781577319504

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Goddesses for Every Day by Julie Loar Pdf

Throughout time, people have turned to goddesses as symbols of what they seek -- from abundance to healing, from protection to passion. Building on the resurgence of interest in the Divine Feminine, Julie Loar presents the qualities and origins of an international array of these deities, along with powerful suggestions for putting their attributes to practical use. In a daily-reflection format, she gracefully aligns the goddesses with the cycles of nature and the signs of the zodiac. If you are struggling to attain a goal, call on the Nepalese goddess Chomolungma, as the sherpas climbing Mount Everest have done for generations. Or, for good luck, invoke the Roman goddess Fortuna, the inspiration behind gambling's wheel of fortune. With 366 goddesses to choose from, you will find a deity to call upon for every aspiration and need.

Author : Joseph Campbell
Publisher : Joseph Campbell Foundation
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1608681823

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Goddesses by Joseph Campbell Pdf

"Previously uncollected lectures and writings that trace the evolution of the Goddess, from Neolithic Old Europe to the Renaissance, and interpret classical motifs. Offers insight into self-actualization for women. Edited and introduced by the executive director of the Opus Archives and Research Center"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Isabella Price
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781633536746

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Goddess Power by Isabella Price Pdf

“A fascinating ‘herstory’ of the Divine Feminine, rich in heart, depth and wisdom . . . an empowering message of hope and inspiration.” —Katherine Woodward Thomas, New York Times–bestselling author At the dawn of religion, God was a Woman. The Divine Feminine is known by innumerable names and symbol-rich manifestations across the world’s cultures. Throughout the ages the Goddess has been honored and worshiped as the Virgin Mary, Isis, Inanna, Asherah, Diana, Kuan Yin, Kali, Oshun, Athena, Pele, Sarasvati, Demeter, and White Buffalo Calf Woman, to mention just a few. Goddess Power takes you on a fascinating and, at times, surprising journey into the enduring essence of the Divine Feminine. Inside this book you will learn: • How the Goddess path offers an empowering message and inspiration • The importance of re-establishing a healthy balance and integration of both the “masculine” and the “feminine” archetypes • That the notion of God as archetypal “Sky-Father” is fairly recent in Western culture • Why the wisdom of the Goddess/Sacred Feminine has been ignored, distorted, and oppressed for centuries • How archetypes, mythic narratives, and qualities of Goddesses are alive within you and how they reveal intimate truths about yourself and others • How Goddesses can serve as empowering guides in your personal and professional life • Why especially black Goddesses/dark-skinned Mothers (e.g., Kali or Black Madonna) are a powerful symbol and catalyst for change in our times, both individually and collectively • And much, much more! “An empowering message and inspiration that can be drawn from the Goddess so humanity might evolve toward higher awareness.” —Karen Tate, author of Walking an Ancient Path and Goddess 2.0

Author : Rosemary Radford Ruether
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Goddess religion
ISBN : OCLC:1012107625

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Goddesses and the Divine Feminine by Rosemary Radford Ruether Pdf

Author : Lilith Dorsey
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781633411265

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Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens by Lilith Dorsey Pdf

An inspiring exploration of the goddesses of the West African spiritual traditions and their role in shaping Yoruba (Ifa), Santeria, Haitian Vodoun, and New Orleans Voodoo. Throughout Africa and beyond in the diaspora caused by the slave trade, the divine feminine was revered in the forms of goddesses like the ancient Nana Buluku, water spirits like Yemaya, Oshun, and Mami Wata, and the warrior Oya. The power of these goddesses and spirit beings has taken root in the West. New Orleans, for example, is the home of Marie Laveau, who used her magical powers to become the “Voodoo Queen” of New Orleans. Orishas, Goddesses, and Voodoo Queens shows you how to celebrate and cultivate the traits of these goddesses, drawing upon their strengths to empower your own life. In addition to offering a guided tour of the key goddesses of the African religious traditions, the book offers magical spells, rituals, potions, astrological correspondences, sacred offerings, and much more to help guide you on your own transformational journey.

Author : David Adams Leeming,Jake Page
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0195104625

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Goddess by David Adams Leeming,Jake Page Pdf

David Leeming and Jake Page gather some seventy-five of the most potent and meaningful of these tales in an extraordinary rich and readable introduction of this divine figure as she has emerged from prehistory to the present.

Author : David Kinsley
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520917729

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Tantric Visions of the Divine Feminine by David Kinsley Pdf

The Hindu pantheon is rich in images of the divine feminine—deities representing a wide range of symbolic, social, and meditative meanings. David Kinsley's new book documents a highly unusual group of ten Hindu tantric goddesses, the Mahavidyas, many of whom are strongly associated with sexuality and violence. What is one to make of a goddess who cuts her own head off, or one who prefers sex with a corpse? The Mahavidyas embody habits, attributes, or identities usually considered repulsive or socially subversive and can be viewed as "antimodels" for women. Yet it is within the context of tantric worship that devotees seek to identify themselves with these forbidding goddesses. The Mahavidyas seem to function as "awakeners"—symbols which help to project one's consciousness beyond the socially acceptable or predictable. Drawing on a broad range of Sanskrit and vernacular texts as well as extensive research in India, including written and oral interpretations of contemporary Hindu practitioners, Kinsley describes the unusual qualities of each of the Mahavidyas and traces the parallels between their underlying themes. Especially valuable are the many rare and fascinating images he presents—each important to grasping the significance of the goddesses. Written in an accessible, engaging style, Kinsley's book provides a comprehensive understanding of the Mahavidyas and is also an overview of Hindu tantric practice.

Author : David Kinsley
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8120803949

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Hindu Goddesses by David Kinsley Pdf

Hindu Goddesses is a valuable sourcebook and reference work for students and scholars of Hindu goddesses and of Hinduism in general. Each goddess is dealt with as an independent deity with a coherent mythology, theology and, in some cases, cult of her own. Within the complex, diverse, and rich goddess traditions of Hinduism, one can find suggestions of nearly every important theme in the Hindu religion. In many ways, this book is as much a study of the Hindu tradition itself as it is a study of one aspect of that tradition. No other living religious tradition has displayed such an ancient, continuous, and diverse history of goddess worship.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Goddess religion
ISBN : 0810970546

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The Book of Goddesses by Anonim Pdf

One hundred of these goddesses, each with a page of informative text presented in words and art.

Author : Michael Slouber
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520976214

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A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses by Michael Slouber Pdf

Imagining the divine as female is rare—even controversial—in most religions. Hinduism, by contrast, preserves a rich and continuous tradition of goddess worship. A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses conveys the diversity of this tradition by bringing together a fresh array of captivating and largely overlooked Hindu goddess tales from different regions. As the first such anthology of goddess narratives in translation, this collection highlights a range of sources from ancient myths to modern lore. The goddesses featured here battle demons, perform miracles, and grant rare Tantric visions to their devotees. Each translation is paired with a short essay that explains the goddess’s historical and social context, elucidating the ways religion adapts to changing times.

Author : Trevor Greenfield
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781782799245

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The Goddess in America by Trevor Greenfield Pdf

An anthology with contributions from nineteen writers, The Goddess in America is a book that identifies the enduring experience of Goddess Spirituality through a four-part discussion focused on the Native Goddess, the Migrant Goddess, the Goddess in relation to other aspects of American culture (Feminism, Christianity, Witchcraft etc.) and the Goddess in contemporary America.