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Author : Robert L. Cohn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037862393
Author : Robert L. Cohn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0608088587
Author : Jelena Bogdanovic
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351359603
Perceptions of the Body and Sacred Space in Late Antiquity and Byzantium seeks to reveal Christian understanding of the body and sacred space in the medieval Mediterranean. Case studies examine encounters with the holy through the perspective of the human body and sensory dimensions of sacred space, and discuss the dynamics of perception when experiencing what was constructed, represented, and understood as sacred. The comparative analysis investigates viewers’ recognitions of the sacred in specific locations or segments of space with an emphasis on the experiential and conceptual relationships between sacred spaces and human bodies. This volume thus reassesses the empowering aspects of space, time, and human agency in religious contexts. By focusing on investigations of human endeavors towards experiential and visual expressions that shape perceptions of holiness, this study ultimately aims to present a better understanding of the corporeality of sacred art and architecture. The research points to how early Christians and Byzantines teleologically viewed the divine source of the sacred in terms of its ability to bring together – but never fully dissolve – the distinctions between the human and divine realms. The revealed mechanisms of iconic perception and noetic contemplation have the potential to shape knowledge of the meanings of the sacred as well as to improve our understanding of the liminality of the profane and the sacred.
Author : Robert L. Cohn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015010329897
Author : Sarah Hamilton,Andrew Spicer
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0754651940
Holy sites - churches, monasteries, shrines - defined religious experience and were fundamental to the geography and social history of medieval and early modern Europe. How were these sacred spaces defined? How were they created, used, recognized and tran
Author : Jelena Bogdanovic,Jelena Bogdanović
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780190465186
Revised and expanded version of the author's thesis (doctoral--Princeton University, 2008) under the title: Canopies: the framing of sacred space in the Byzantine ecclesiastical tradition.
Author : Thomas B. Dozeman
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 890 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802826176
The Eerdmans Critical Commentary offers the best of contemporary Old and New Testament scholarship, seeking to give modern readers clear insight into the biblical text, including its background, its interpretation, and its application. Contributors to the ECC series are among the foremost authorities in biblical scholarship worldwide. Accessible to serious general readers and scholars alike, each volume includes the author's own translation, critical notes, and commentary on literary, historical, cultural, and theological aspects of the text. - Back cover.
Author : M. Smith
Publisher : Springer
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780230616172
Religion, Culture, and Sacred Spaces is a comparative exploration into the nature of the human relationship to physical space advancing the startling thesis that the human capacity for narrative and identity imbues landscapes with meaning and sacredness.
Author : Jeanne Halgren Kilde
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0199718105
Jeanne Halgren Kilde's survey of church architecture is unlike any other. Her main concern is not the buildings themselves, but rather the dynamic character of Christianity and how church buildings shape and influence the religion. Kilde argues that a primary function of church buildings is to represent and reify three different types of power: divine power, or ideas about God; personal empowerment as manifested in the individual's perceived relationship to the divine; and social power, meaning the relationships between groups such as clergy and laity. Each type intersects with notions of Christian creed, cult, and code, and is represented spatially and materially in church buildings. Kilde explores these categories chronologically, from the early church to the twentieth century. She considers the form, organization, and use of worship rooms; the location of churches; and the interaction between churches and the wider culture. Church buildings have been integral to Christianity, and Kilde's important study sheds new light on the way they impact all aspects of the religion. Neither mere witnesses to transformations of religious thought or nor simple backgrounds for religious practice, church buildings are, in Kilde's view, dynamic participants in religious change and goldmines of information on Christianity itself.
Author : The Irish Jesuits
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780829445848
Prayer is the raising of our hearts and minds to God. It is a holy and sacred experience open to everyone. We do not need to be experts in prayer to enjoy the opportunity to grow in prayerful awareness of our friendship with God.Sacred Space: The Prayer Book can lead us into a life of prayer and, in doing so, inspire new expressions and depths of faith. The Scripture, prayers, and reflections in Sacred Space: The Prayer Book will inspire you to a richer daily spiritual experience throughout the liturgical year and invite you to develop a closer relationship with God. Each day of Sacred Space: The Prayer Book includes a Scripture reading and points of reflection, as well as a weekly topic enhanced by six steps of prayer and contemplation: The Presence of God, Freedom, Consciousness, The Word, Conversation, and Conclusion. Sacred Space: The Prayer Book is designed to help you stay faithful to your intention to deepen your spiritual journey. It is the perfect gift for your parish, campus ministry program, small group, friend, family member, or yourself.
Author : Sherin Wing
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317755890
Sacred spaces exemplify some of the most exciting and challenging architecture today. Designing Sacred Spaces tells the inside story of seven architecture firms and their approaches to designing churches, mosques, synagogues and temples, monasteries and retreats. Twenty beautifully illustrated case studies located in Asia, Europe, and North America are showcased alongside discussions with the designers into concept and design development, materiality, and spatial analysis. Complementing these are essays on the cultural, historical, and theoretical meaning and importance of sacred spaces. By exploring the way we see religion and how we understand secular and sacred space, Designing Sacred Spaces reveals how we see ourselves and how we see others. A tour-de-force of first-person narratives, research, and illustrations, this book is a vital desk reference.
Author : John Matthews
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443806428
The identification and positioning of sacred space within contemporary contexts has, to date, received scant attention. In reflecting upon a broad spectrum of conceptions of what constitutes sacred space, this collection of interdisciplinary essays presents a new perspective on an area that is developing into an important theological and philosophical concept.
Author : Chris Rainier
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781647224578
Sacred presents photographs of locations cloaked in mysticism and imbued with a spiritual energy, exploring the meaning of the sacred in a global, multicultural context. Countless cultures have found it in the magnificence of nature and what can be called the divine gestures of the nature landscape. We looked to the majesty of snowcapped mountains, the glow of the full moon, the power of a magical waterfall, the endless sands of the Sahara Desert, the towering height of the tallest trees and the subtle essence of a lotus flower. We created remarkable buildings to the essence of what we felt to be sacred. What is sacred and what do cultures around the world consider sacred? What is sacred to a Muslim, a Tibetan monk, a Native American, a Christian elder, an atheist, a mountaineer, a poet or an artist? Chris Rainier has spent the last forty years in search of the sacred––from the peaks of Tibet to the icebergs of Antarctica, from the vibrant mysticism of India to the mysteries of the Silk Road, from the jungles of New Guinea to the druid stones of Scotland, and from the deserts of the Southwest United States to the rock art of aboriginal Australia and Africa. Rainier’s photographs masterfully capture the wonder and awe inherent to all these sites. Sacred presents photographs from this lifelong journey. The collection offers spiritually driven glimpses of ancient monuments and haunting landscapes from around the world––each echoing with the energy of timeless and sacred power places. RENOWN PHOTOGRAPHER AND AUTHOR: Chris Rainier is a documentary photographer and National Geographic explorer who is highly respected for his documentation of endangered cultures and traditional languages around the globe. AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHY: Rainier was Ansel Adams last photo assistant and has contributed numerous photographs for the United Nations, UNESCO, Amnesty International, Conservation International, the Smithsonian Institution, CNN, BBC, NPR, National Geographic, TIME magazine, the New York Times, and LIFE magazine. CELEBRATED CONTRIBUTORS: Over twelve internationally recognized contributors discuss what sacred means to them and include British essayist and novelist Pico Iyer; ethnographer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker Wade Davis; and Pulitzer Prize winner and National Geographic Fellow Paul Salopek.
Author : Denise Linn
Publisher : Wellspring/Ballantine
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780307416582
"Our homes are mirrors of ourselves. Through them we can interface with the universe." Everything in the universe is composed of constantly changing energy, including your home and its contents. This energy can profoundly influence your ability to be healthy, loving, creative and abundant. By clearing and enhancing this energy you can transform your home into a sanctuary which radiates positive energy in ever-expanding circles. In this fascinating and unusual book, Denise Linn shows you how you can dramatically change your life by changing the environment in your home or office. She combines information from her own Native American heritage with material she has personally collected from native traditions around the world to bring you practical, easy-to-use exercises for balancing the physical, emotional and spiritual energies in your home, including how to: * Diagnose and solve problems with stagnant home energies. * Use sacred sound, spirit smoke, mystic symbols and purifying fire for clearing home energy. * Discover the personal numerology of your home. * Use the ancient art of Feng Shui for the placement of objects in your home. * Call house angels and totems as home protectors. * Use rituals to rid your home of unwanted spirits. * Instantly uplift the energy in your home. Your home can resonate, sing and pulse with Light energy that can touch the lives of everyone around you. Your home can become Sacred Space.
Author : Ivo Dominguez
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781609256227
The use of casting as a means of establishing sacred space is a common practice in Wiccan and Neopagan traditions. In fact it is widely considered the most important step in spiritual and magickal work. And yet few really know how to do it or do it well. In Casting Sacred Space, Neopagan practitioner Ivo Dominguez, Jr., offers a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and rituals of casting, including:How to become grounded and centered before one beginsThe proper timing for casting and ritual workHow to open up one’s psychic senses to work with subtle energiesHow to set the stage for magickal work both internally and externallyProtection, symbols, and meditations for maintaining sacred spaceThe Circle, the Quarters, and other modes of casting sacred spaceQuartering, energy work, and many cross-practice connections including Qabala and chakras. This is a practical, accessible handbook for the beginner with cross appeal to seasoned practitioners of ritual magick.