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Spirituality

Author : Philip Sheldrake
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Spirituality
ISBN : 1472594533

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Spirituality: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author : Philip Sheldrake
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441187215

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'Spirituality' is a word that is used increasingly these days yet it is often ill-defined. What exactly is spirituality? Is it distinct from religion and can we separate it from beliefs and traditions? Does spirituality mainly focus on spiritual experiences and practices or is it something more? This book suggests that, while there may be common features in the use of the word, 'spirituality' is not a single reality. Different 'spiritualities' reflect particular religious or philosophical viewpoints, as well as the cultural contexts in which they arise and develop. Spirituality: A Guide for the Perplexed provides students and general readers with a reliable and comprehensive guide to 'spirituality' as an area of study, religiously, historically, philosophically and in the social sciences. It explores the tools that are used to study the subject and to interpret spiritual classics (whether these are written texts or other forms such as art) from different times and cultures. Attention is paid to spirituality in a variety of religious and non-religious forms in their own terms and comparatively. However, for the sake of simplicity greatest attention is given to the study of spirituality within a religious perspective with illustrations drawn from texts, personalities and themes associated with five major world religions, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. The book concludes with an exploration of spirituality in contemporary perspective - in particular how spirituality is currently employed in areas such as health-care, education and business among other examples.

Spirituality: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author : Philip Sheldrake
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441157164

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'Spirituality' is a word that is used increasingly these days yet it is often ill-defined. What exactly is spirituality? Is it distinct from religion and can we separate it from beliefs and traditions? Does spirituality mainly focus on spiritual experiences and practices or is it something more? This book suggests that, while there may be common features in the use of the word, 'spirituality' is not a single reality. Different 'spiritualities' reflect particular religious or philosophical viewpoints, as well as the cultural contexts in which they arise and develop. Spirituality: A Guide for the Perplexed provides students and general readers with a reliable and comprehensive guide to 'spirituality' as an area of study, religiously, historically, philosophically and in the social sciences. It explores the tools that are used to study the subject and to interpret spiritual classics (whether these are written texts or other forms such as art) from different times and cultures. Attention is paid to spirituality in a variety of religious and non-religious forms in their own terms and comparatively. However, for the sake of simplicity greatest attention is given to the study of spirituality within a religious perspective with illustrations drawn from texts, personalities and themes associated with five major world religions, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. The book concludes with an exploration of spirituality in contemporary perspective - in particular how spirituality is currently employed in areas such as health-care, education and business among other examples.

Just Be

Author : Bernard Statland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1592992811

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A Guide for the Perplexed

Author : Ernst Friedrich Schumacher
Publisher : Random House
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Conduct of life
ISBN : 9780099480211

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This book, by the author of 'Small is Beautiful' is about the different ways in which people may see and the blindness of only seeing in one particular way. The arguments Schumacher presents are invigorating, provoking and often dramatic.

A Spiritual Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe

Author : Paul Rademacher
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1571745971

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"A memoir and meditation book that explores the many paths of enlightenment available to those looking beyond today's churches, temples, and synagogues"--Provided by publisher.

Craving the Divine

Author : Niles Elliot Goldstein
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781587680434

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This compelling book, Craving the Divine, brings us a message of particular relevance today, namely, that a journey through the wilderness-be it emotional, existential, or geographical-can be a transformative and strengthening process, even though it may not seem so at the time. In chronicling the stories of survivors who have traveled through perilous and, at times, unexplored territory, Goldstein not only shows us how to face the challenges of being human, but also delivers a promise of meaning, direction, and hope in our lives. Craving the Divine interweaves stories of contemporary men and women, whom the author has met through his work as a rabbi and law-enforcement chaplain, with those of biblical figures such as Cain, David and Bathsheba, Samson, and several prophets and mystics. Goldstein's words of comfort and inspiration will appeal to secular and religious readers alike. Book jacket.

Sikhism: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author : Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441153661

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Sikhism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair Pdf

Sikhism's short but relatively eventful history provides a fascinating insight into the working of misunderstood and seemingly contradictory themes such as politics and religion, violence and mysticism, culture and spirituality, orality and textuality, public sphere versus private sphere, tradition and modernity. This book presents students with a careful analysis of these complex themes as they have manifested themselves in the historical evolution of the Sikh traditions and the encounter of Sikhs with modernity and the West, in the philosophical teachings of its founders and their interpretation by Sikh exegetes, and in Sikh ethical and intellectual responses to contemporary issues in an increasingly secular and pluralistic world. Sikhism: A Guide for the Perplexed serves as an ideal guide to Sikhism, and also for students of Asian studies, Sociology of Religion and World Religions.

Western Esotericism: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author : Wouter J. Hanegraaff
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441188977

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Western Esotericism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Wouter J. Hanegraaff Pdf

Western esotericism has been a pervasive presence in Western culture from late antiquity to the present day, but until recently it was largely ignored by scholars and surrounded by misconceptions and prejudice. This accessible guide provides readers with the basic knowledge and tools that will allow them to find their way in this bewildering but fascinating field. What is it that unites phenomena as diverse as ancient gnosticism and hermetism, the "occult sciences" of astrology, alchemy, and magic, rosicrucianism, as well as Christian theosophy, occultism, spiritualism, and the contemporary New Age spiritualities? What can the study of them teach us about our common cultural and intellectual heritage, and what is it that makes them relevant to contemporary concerns? How do we distinguish reliable historical knowledge from legends and fictions about esoteric traditions? These and many other questions are answered clearly and succinctly, so that the reader can find his way into the labyrinth of Western esotericism and out of it again.

Theological Anthropology: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author : Marc Cortez
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567428363

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Theological Anthropology: A Guide for the Perplexed by Marc Cortez Pdf

What does it mean to be human and to be made in the image of God? What does it mean to be a 'person'? What constitutes a human person? What does it mean to affirm that humans are free beings? And, what is gender? Marc Cortez guides the reader through the most challenging issues that face anyone attempting to deal with the subject of theological anthropology. Consequently, it addresses complexities surrounding such questions as: Each chapter explains first both why the question under consideration is important for theological anthropology and why it is also a contentious issue within the field. After this, each chapter surveys and concisely explains the main options that have been generated for resolving that particular question. Finally the author presents to the reader one way of working through the complexity. These closing sections are presented as case studies in how to work through the problems and arrive at a conclusion than as definitive answers. Nonetheless, they offer a convincing way of answering the questions raised by each chapter.

Zoroastrianism: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author : Jenny Rose
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441113795

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Zoroastrianism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Jenny Rose Pdf

Insightful guide to the history, development and beliefs of this ancient religion, and its continuation as a lived religion today.

Guide for the Perplexed

Author : Moses Maimonides
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781602065000

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"With every advance in knowledge, scholars of the Middle Ages, much like scholars of the 21st century, were at a loss to explain the gap between religion and the science and philosophy of the day. In this 12th-century volume, Maimonides bridges that gap. As a result, The Guide for the Perplexed, widely considered Maimonides most universal work, influenced not only Jewish scholarship but Moslem and Christian ideas as well. Intended especially for the serious student of Judaism or medieval scholarship, this volume, here in its complete and unabridged form, is a reissue of what has long been recognized as one of the most important works of religious philosophy ever written. Spanish Jewish philosopher and Talmudic scholar MOSES MAIMONIDES (11351204) was the leading intellectual figure of medieval Judaism. In addition to his works on religious philosophy, he is the author of numerous writings on law, medicine, mathematics, and logic."

God

Author : Keith Ward
Publisher : ONEWorld Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : God
ISBN : 1851683232

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A Guide for the Perplexed

Author : Ernst Friedrich Schumacher
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015003710400

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Schumacher, a leading figure in the ecology movement, sets out the philosophical underpinnings for his later book Small is Beautiful as he tackles the subject of Man, the World, and the Meaning of Living. He writes about man's relation to the world: man has obligations to other men; to the earth; to progress and technology; and to himself. If man can fulfill these obligations, then and only then can he enjoy a real relationship with the world, then and only then can he know the meaning of living. For this, Schumacher says we need maps: a "map of knowledge" and a "map of living." The concern of the mapmaker is to find for everything it's proper place. Things out of place tend to get lost; they become invisible and there proper places end to be filled by other things that ought not be there at all and therefore serve to mislead. In this surprising and stimulating book, Schumacher teaches us to be our own map maker.

Guide for the Spiritually Perplexed

Author : Laryssa Nechay,Nick Nechay
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1456337521

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Guide for the Spiritually Perplexed by Laryssa Nechay,Nick Nechay Pdf

This Guide offers basic insight into the spiritual principles. It provides important information by which to orient our daily life toward understanding, compassion, and love. This simple presentation attempts to dispell the mystique that sometimes surrounds the subject of spirituality.