The Deities Are Many

Author : Jordan Paper
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780791483626

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The Deities Are Many by Jordan Paper Pdf

The Deities Are Many is a lively and learned introduction to polytheism. Drawing from both his scholarly research and his personal experience, author Jordan Paper is the ideal guide into this milieu. Paper was drawn to polytheism through his love of nature, seeing it as a source of the divine. In this book he focuses on Chinese and Native American religious traditions, as well as West African, African-Brazilian, Hindu, Polynesian, and circum-Polar traditions, to describe the theology of polytheism. The book provides a topology of polytheistic deities, focusing on the cosmic couple, Father Sky and Mother Earth; animal, plant, and mineral deities; ancestral spirits; divine ghosts; and culture heroes and tricksters. Paper also shows how monotheists misunderstand polytheism and provides a polytheist perspective on what it means to be human when the "deities are many." This is a fascinating, illuminating book, especially for those raised in monotheistic societies.

Author : Michael Jordan
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1648372252

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Encyclopedia of Gods by Michael Jordan Pdf

This reference book offers a comprehensive survey of gods and goddesses from cultures across the globe, with each entry covering specific cultures, dates of worship, the role the god played, and defining characteristics and symbols.

Author : Steven Dillon
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781782797340

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The Case for Polytheism by Steven Dillon Pdf

The philosophy of religion has been dominated by monotheists and atheists for centuries now. But, polytheism deserves to be restored to its respected position, and The Case for Polytheism sets out some reasons why. By developing a notion of godhood and employing a set of novel and neglected arguments, the author constructs a rigorous but accessible case for the existence of multiple gods.

Author : Sanjay Patel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781101657799

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The Little Book of Hindu Deities by Sanjay Patel Pdf

Pixar animator and Academy Award–nominated director Sanjay Patel (Sanjay’s Super Team) brings to life Hinduism’s most important gods and goddesses—and one sacred stone—in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The Little Book of Hindu Deities is chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant’s head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the “Black One” (she’s a bit goth); and what “Hare Krishna” really means. “Throw another ingredient in the American spirituality blender. Pop culture is veering into Hinduism.”—USA Today

Author : David Rankine,Sorita D'Este
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1905297106

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The Isles of the Many Gods by David Rankine,Sorita D'Este Pdf

"An A-Z of the pagan gods & goddesses worshipped in ancient Britain during the first millennium CE through to the Middle Ages"--Cover.

Author : Raven Kaldera
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religion
ISBN : 193819702X

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Dealing with Dieties by Raven Kaldera Pdf

Author : Stephen Knapp
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Krishna Deities And Their Miracles by Stephen Knapp Pdf

Krishna Deities and Their Miracles include traditional pastimes that have been recorded from years ago, as well as those that are more recent. It shows how great or even minor devotees can have experiences with Krishna as long as they have two qualities, which is great faith and love. A variety of situations are provided in these Book, which shows the many ways that the Lord can reveal Himself, and the favor that is shown by Him to those who worship Him.

Author : Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg,Daniel Jeyaraj
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Gods, Hindu
ISBN : 0415344387

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Genealogy of the South Indian Deities by Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg,Daniel Jeyaraj Pdf

For the first time, the work Genealogy of the South Indian Deitiesof the first Protestant missionary to India, Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg (1682-1719), is made accessible to an English readership. Originally published in 1713, the text reveals Ziegenbalg's ethos in the emerging European Enlightenment and his willingness to learn from the South Indians. The text contains the original voices of knowledgeable South Indians from various religious backgrounds and presents South India in a vivid, direct and unfiltered way. In this volume Daniel Jeyaraj edits and presents the German original in an English translation. This is followed by a detailed textual analysis, a glossary and an appendix. This book is invaluable for anyone interested in reliable information about the interactions of Europeans with Hindu and Tamil religion and culture.

Author : Swami Achuthananda
Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781481825528

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Many Many Many Gods of Hinduism by Swami Achuthananda Pdf

Religion is the opium of the people, said Karl Marx many centuries ago. For more than a billion people living in India and abroad, Hinduism is the religion and a way of life. In this multi-award winning book, Swami Achuthananda cracks open the opium poppy pods, analyzes the causes for euphoria, and comes away with a deeper understanding of the people and their religion. *** Winner 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (Religious Non-fiction) *** This is a comprehensive book on Hinduism. It tells you why Hindus do the things they do - and don't. Written in a casual style, the book guides you through the fundamentals of the religion. It then goes further and debunks a number of long-standing myths, some of them coming from the academia (of all places). While most books shy away from contentious issues, this book plunges headlong by taking on controversies, like the Aryan Invasion Theory, idol worship, RISA scholarship and many more. In fact one-third of the book is just on controversies that you rarely find in any other literature. Other Awards: *** Finalist - 2014 Pacific Book Awards (Religion) *** *** Bronze - 2014 IPPY Award - (Religion) ***

Author : M.L.B. Blom
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004646605

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Depicted Deities by M.L.B. Blom Pdf

This book deals with the rules of art. More specifically, it treats of the unwritten rules of Nepalese religious art as laid down in ‘model books’. These can be seen as manuals for the artists, in which they can find the correct way to represent, in visual art, any of some 2000 godly figures. The representation of these gods, all of them with their particular attributes, was (and is) subject to more or less strict rules. These books, the kind of which is also found in Europe in the early Middle Ages, have developed into a special tradition in Nepal, where a unique number of model books was found to be in existence, the oldest of them going back to the 15th century. The author of this study (the first in its kind) has traced the development in time of some 150 popular Hindu deities to determine the meaning of these model books for the artists using them, and also to see if the representation of these gods is in any way related to changes in society.

Author : Karel van der Toorn,Bob Becking,Pieter Willem van der Horst
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 1006 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0802824919

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Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible by Karel van der Toorn,Bob Becking,Pieter Willem van der Horst Pdf

The Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible (DDD) is the single major reference work on the gods, angels, demons, spirits, and semidivine heroes whose names occur in the biblical books. Book jacket.

Author : Gus diZerega
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738763033

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God Is Dead, Long Live the Gods by Gus diZerega Pdf

Powerful New Perspectives on the Integration of Science and Spirit Examining the relationship between polytheism and quantum physics, biology, and ecology can open new vistas of sacred discovery. God Is Dead, Long Live the Gods develops a bold new vision for polytheism's evolving role in our society and in our individual and collective spiritual experiences. Join author Gus diZerega as he explores contemporary science to show why consciousness is a fundamental aspect of reality and why polytheistic experiences are as varied as the vast array of living organisms that enrich our world. This book shows why monotheism is actually a form of polytheism, and it explores fascinating spiritual concepts such as thought forms, mystical experiences, shamanism, spiritual healing, and universal love. Whether you're interested in the mind-bending implications of emergence theory or want to know if the universe is alive, you will discover transformative answers and a new integration of science and spirituality.

Author : Francis Hamilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1819
Category : Hindus
ISBN : UOM:39015028868969

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Genealogical Tables of the Deities, Princes, Heroes, and Remarkable Personages of the Hindus, Extracted from the Sacred Writings of that People, with an Introduction and Index by Francis Hamilton Pdf

Author : Meir Shahar,Robert P. Weller
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1996-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0824817249

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Unruly Gods by Meir Shahar,Robert P. Weller Pdf

The first study in English to offer a systematic introduction to the Chinese pantheon of divinities. It challenges received wisdom about Chinese popular religion, which, until now, presented all Chinese deities as mere functionaries and bureaucrats. The essays in this volume eloquently document the existence of other metaphors that allowed Chinese gods to challenge the traditional power structures and traditional mores of Chinese society. The authors draw on a variety of disciplines and methodologies to throw light on various aspects of the Chinese supernatural. The gallery of gods and goddesses surveyed demonstrates that these deities did not reflect China's socio-political order but rather expressed and negotiated tensions within it. In addition to reflecting the existing order, Chinese gods shaped it, transformed it, and compensated for it, and, as such, their work offers fresh perspectives on the relations between divinity and society in China.

Author : D. J. Conway
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide Limited
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1567181775

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Lord of Light & Shadow by D. J. Conway Pdf

Those interested in the history of myth and religion may be interested in this examination of the roots of the modern patriarchal religions. It claims they often lie in the older myths of multi-faceted pagan gods.