Responding To The Sacred

Author : Michael Bernard-Donals,Kyle Jensen
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780271089737

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With language we name and define all things, and by studying our use of language, rhetoricians can provide an account of these things and thus of our lived experience. The concept of the sacred, however, raises the prospect of the existence of phenomena that transcend the human and physical and cannot be expressed fully by language. The sacred thus reveals limitations of rhetoric. Featuring essays by some of the foremost scholars of rhetoric working today, this wide-ranging collection of theoretical and methodological studies takes seriously the possibility of the sacred and the challenge it poses to rhetorical inquiry. The contributors engage with religious rhetorics—Jewish, Jesuit, Buddhist, pagan—as well as rationalist, scientific, and postmodern rhetorics, studying, for example, divination in the Platonic tradition, Thomas Hobbes’s and Walter Benjamin’s accounts of sacred texts, the uncanny algorithms of Big Data, and Hélène Cixous’s sacred passages and passwords. From these studies, new definitions of the sacred emerge—along with new rhetorical practices for engaging with the sacred. This book provides insight into the relation of rhetoric and the sacred, showing the capacity of rhetoric to study the ineffable but also shedding light on the boundaries between them. In addition to the editors, the contributors to this volume include Michelle Ballif, Jean Bessette, Trey Conner, Richard Doyle, David Frank, Daniel M. Gross, Kevin Hamilton, Cynthia Haynes, Steven Mailloux, James R. Martel, Jodie Nicotra, Ned O’Gorman, and Brooke Rollins.

Author : Betsy Reed
Publisher : Nation Books
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1560254505

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Nothing Sacred by Betsy Reed Pdf

Collects feminist writings from a range of international contributors on religious fundamentalism and women's oppression, citing the causes of violence against women in Muslim countries and in the west while considering its role in current and historical events. Original.

Author : Salman Rushdie
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105043075733

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Is Nothing Sacred? by Salman Rushdie Pdf

Author : Beatrice Dalov
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782847595

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The Sounds of Aurora Australis by Beatrice Dalov Pdf

Entrenched until recently in Western aesthetics, Australian composers are now developing a functional cultural identity expressed through a distinctly nationalistic musical idiom. Its ongoing formation, inspired by Australias Aboriginal heritage and unique natural environment, seeks to distance the nations artistic developments from the geographically remote Occidental regions and emphasize its native cultures. Presently, however, mounting sociopolitical and ethical concerns surrounding the cultural borrowing between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples are problematizing the developing nationalistic idiom, as composers must determine whether the two groups share any legitimate connection beyond mere occupation of the same land, given their tense post-colonial history. Musicologist Beatrice Dalov traces the formation of the Southern Lands cultural identity while simultaneously considering its complex relationship with the nations First Peoples. She illuminates the origins, influences, and developments of Australian art music, from colonization (late eighteenth century) to the present day, interweaving the social, cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped (and often determined) its evolution. The history demonstrates that the complex processes of articulating a unique cultural identity began almost immediately after arrival of the first colonists and continues uninterrupted through today. Drawing on newly available archival material, key works, and personally conducted interviews with numerous contemporary composers, Dalov traces the history of the lands music, from scattered convict settlements and eventful contacts with Aboriginal peoples, to the formation of a national musical infrastructure, to todays thriving musical independence. She brings forward not only the most prominent composers and musicians of the last century, but also those who laid a crucial foundation and offered the first contributions toward a national idiom. A comprehensive history of the music of the Great Southern Land has been too long neglected by social historians and musicologists worldwide. Beatrice Dalov sets the record straight.

Author : Josef Pieper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:891920991

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In Search of the Sacred by Josef Pieper Pdf

Author : Wanda John-Kehewin
Publisher : Talonbooks
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1772012130

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Seven Sacred Truths by Wanda John-Kehewin Pdf

Seven Sacred Truths explores the perspective of an Indigenous Woman on a continuous journey of healing from trauma. The closer you are to the truth, the more free you become.

Author : Jack Kornfield
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780553382334

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The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield Pdf

A guide to the transformative power of Buddhist psychology—for meditators and mental health professionals, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. You have within you unlimited capacities for extraordinary love, for joy, for communion with life, and for unshakable freedom—and here is how to awaken them. In The Wise Heart, celebrated author and psychologist Jack Kornfield offers the most accessible, comprehensive, and illuminating guide to Buddhist psychology ever published in the West. Here is a vision of radiant human dignity, a journey to the highest expression of human possibility—and a practical path for realizing it in our own lives.

Author : Michael Fishbane,Nathan Cummings Professor of Jewish Studies and Chair of the Committee on Jewish Studies Michael Fishbane, PhD
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781458724564

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Sacred Attunement by Michael Fishbane,Nathan Cummings Professor of Jewish Studies and Chair of the Committee on Jewish Studies Michael Fishbane, PhD Pdf

Contemporary theology, and Jewish theology in particular, Michael Fishbane asserts, now lies fallow, beset by strong critiques from within and without. For Jewish reality, a coherent and wide-ranging response in thoroughly modern terms is needed. Sacred Attunement is Fishbane's attempt to renew Jewish theology for our time, in the larger context...

Author : Atalia Omer,R. Scott Appleby,David Little
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780199731640

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The Oxford Handbook of Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding by Atalia Omer,R. Scott Appleby,David Little Pdf

This title provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary account of the scholarship on religion, conflict, and peacebuilding. Extending that inquiry beyond its traditional parameters, the volume explores the legacies of colonialism, missionary activism, secularism, orientalism, and liberalism. While featuring case studies from diverse contexts and traditions, the volume is organised thematically.

Author : John Renard
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520274198

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Fighting Words by John Renard Pdf

One of the critical issues in interreligious relations today is the connection, both actual and perceived, between sacred sources and the justification of violent acts as divinely mandated. Fighting Words makes solid text-based scholarship accessible to the general public, beginning with the premise that a balanced approach to religious pluralism in our world must build on a measured, well-informed response to the increasingly publicized and sensationalized association of terrorism and large-scale violence with religion. In his introduction, Renard provides background on the major scriptures of seven religious traditions—Jewish, Christian (including both the Old and New Testaments), Islamic, Baha’i, Zoroastrian, Hindu, and Sikh. Eight chapters then explore the interpretation of select facets of these scriptures, focusing on those texts so often claimed, both historically and more recently, as inspiration and justification for every kind of violence, from individual assassination to mass murder. With its nuanced consideration of a complex topic, this book is not merely about the religious sanctioning of violence but also about diverse ways of reading sacred textual sources.

Author : Creative Street Inc
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1882079213

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faith and community by Creative Street Inc Pdf

Sacred spaces shape our identity and reflect our values. Learn how creating, defining, and maintaining sacred spaces in a community can be enriching - and sometimes controversial.

Author : Margaret Pfeil and Tobias L. Winright
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Violence
ISBN : 9781608331314

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Violence, Transformation, and The Sacred: "They shall be called Children of God" by Margaret Pfeil and Tobias L. Winright Pdf

Author : Christopher L. Heuertz
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310348153

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The Sacred Enneagram by Christopher L. Heuertz Pdf

Most of us spend a lifetime trying to figure out who we are and how we relate to others and God. The Enneagram is here to help. Far more than a personality test, author Chris Heuertz teaches us that the Enneagram is a sacred map to the soul. Lies about who we think we are keep us trapped in loops of self-defeat, but the Enneagram uniquely reveals nine ways we get lost, as well as nine ways we find our way home to our true self and to God. Whether you are an enthusiast or simply Enneagram-curious, this groundbreaking guide to the spiritual depth of the Enneagram will help you: Understand the "why" behind your type beyond caricatures and stereotypes Identify and find freedom from self-destructive patterns Learn how to work with your type toward spiritual growth Awaken your unique gifts to serve today's broken world Richly insightful and deeply practical, The Sacred Enneagram is your invitation to begin the journey of a life transformed. Praise for The Sacred Enneagram: "Integrated within these pages is Chris's extensive knowledge and understanding of this ancient tool, along with depth in his teaching of contemplative spirituality as practiced by Jesus. Readers are offered a powerful way forward in their unique journey of spiritual transformation through aligning Christian contemplative prayer postures to specific Enneagram types." --Nina M. Barnes, Dean of Spiritual Formation & Leadership, University of Northwestern-St. Paul "The Sacred Enneagram is a groundbreaking contribution to the Enneagram community, providing unique spiritual growth insights for all nine types. If you're not yet convinced of the value, depth, and accuracy of the Enneagram, Chris demystifies and makes this ancient wisdom more accessible than ever." --George Mekhail, pastor, The Riverside Church NYC

Author : Elizabeth Tucker,Ellen E. McHale
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781617038655

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New York State Folklife Reader by Elizabeth Tucker,Ellen E. McHale Pdf

New York and its folklore scholars hold an important place in the history of the discipline. In New York dialogue between folklore researchers in the academy and those working in the public arena has been highly productive. In this volume, the works of New York's academic and public folklorists are presented together. Unlike some folklore anthologies, New York State Folklife Reader does not follow an organizational plan based on regions or genres. Because the New York Folklore Society has always tried to "give folklore back to the people," the editors decided to divide the edited volume into sections about life processes that all New York state residents share. The book begins with five essays on various aspects of folk cultural memory: personal, family, community, and historical processes of remembrance expressed through narrative, ritual, and other forms of folklore. Following these essays, subsequent sections explore aspects of life in New York through the lens of Play, Work, Resistance, and Food. Both the New York Folklore Society and its journal were, as society cofounder Louis Jones explained, "intended to reach not just the professional folklorists but those of the general public who were interested in the oral traditions of the State." Written in an accessible and readable style, this volume offers a glimpse into New York State's rich cultural diversity.

Author : Jonathan Micheal Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1642546836

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A Sacred Dialogue by Jonathan Micheal Jones Pdf