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Divine Rulers In A Secular State
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Author : Timo Kallinen
language : en
Publisher: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura
Release Date : 2016-03-25
Divine Rulers In A Secular State written by Timo Kallinen and has been published by Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-25 with History categories.
The divine kingship and chiefship of the Asante people of central Ghana have been undergoing a shift towards secularization since the start of the colonial era. Timo Kallinen maintains that a close examination of this transformation provides us with a better understanding of secularization processes in Ghana more broadly, and in other post-colonial societies whose historical development likewise differs from that of the modern West, and which have largely confronted secular modernity through encounters with European colonialism. Throughout the volume secularization is understood as a process in modern society whereby divinity is separated from the ways in which both human society is regulated and physical nature is understood to function. Divine Rulers in a Secular State has been divided into three thematic parts, each with a short theoretical introduction. In the first two, analysis is primarily inspired by the work of Louis Dumont, while in the third the theoretical ideas of Webb Keane and Bruno Latour are of central importance. The undifferentiated order of the pre-colonial Asante kingdom, in which the chiefly and priestly functions of the rulers were not separated, comprises the initial focus. Sacrifices and marriage exchanges, both of which were directed at establishing and perpetuating relations between the living and the spirits of the dead ancestors, are posited as the most important responsibilities of the chief. Also explored are perceptions that the founding of the kingdom and its authority structure are the results of sacrifices offered to various gods by the Asante king and his chiefs. The second part examines the dissolution of the traditional order since the onset of British colonial occupation. The secularization process was initiated by the aspirations of colonial administrators and missionary bodies who aimed to maintain Christian converts under the ‘political’ authority of their non-Christian chiefs, who were still important ritual leaders. Consequently, it was necessary to start dividing society along ‘political’ and ‘religious’ lines so that only the former was a mandatory concern for all. The kernel of modern citizenship was planted at the same time as the ‘religious’ conscience of individuals started to shape their rights and duties towards their ‘political’ rulers. Furthermore, theories about Asante as a state based on contract and representation were proposed and developed. In the post-colonial era chiefship has been put into the service of the independent nation state – both as an instrument of administration and a nationalistic symbol, while, most recently, chiefs have been depicted as leaders in civil society, even receiving support from global developmental organizations. Yet traditional chieftaincy is strongly criticized by certain Christian groups belonging to the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement, which still see it as integrally linked to traditional cosmologies. The third part of the book takes the discussion beyond the separation of the categories of religion and politics. Secularization has also has also entailed the dematerialization of religion, establishing it as something that ought to be understood primarily as mental or spiritual; in a secular society ‘things’ like deities, witchcraft, or sacrifices should not be recognized as proper agents and actions at the level of immanent relations. In Ghana such views are effectively contradicted by religious groups which see spiritual forces as the most powerful agents in social relations. The cases discussed deal with attempted state control of anti-witchcraft activities, the efficiency of protective magic during political upheavals, and Pentecostal notions of demonic influences in secular politics. The Conclusions section brings the themes of the book together by discussing the large-scale effects of the secular project in contemporary Ghanaian society. Research is based on anthropological fieldwork conducted in Ghana in 2000–2001 and 2005–2006, data drawn from several archival sources located in Ghana and the United Kingdom, and the anthropological and historical literature on Ghana and the Asante.
Divine Rulers
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Author : B. F. Tusco
language : en
Publisher: Brian Ferratusco
Release Date : 2017-11-11
Divine Rulers written by B. F. Tusco and has been published by Brian Ferratusco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-11 with categories.
Divine Rulers (Silent Army) Roman Asiata, an ex-Navy SEAL who's just come home from his last tour of duty to begin his new life as a civilian with his beautiful fianc and young son, suddenly goes missing during a fishing excursion gone horribly wrong. Soon after his disappearance, his family reluctantly pronounces him dead, presumed to have tragically drowned in the Pacific Ocean. Although his friends and family move on, Roman finds himself far from dead, discovering that he's been recruited by an Advanced Alien species that have been residing deep below the Pacific Ocean for centuries-sent here to protect humanity. In the first edition of this series, Earth is in danger from an evil species of aliens due to the irresponsible actions of the current United States' President, John Pollard-the man who murdered three Reptilian aliens, captured in America. President Pollard has quickly become one of the world's most ruthless, sociopathic leaders in the history of our world, drunk with power and obsessed with procuring total control over the citizens of America. Most American citizens dare not challenge these new laws and regulations, in fear for their safety; but, little do they know, a much greater evil with more malicious intentions is headed their way. The history of ancient aliens becomes a reality in 2020-when three separate armies prepare to battle on Earth. The Reptilians come seeking revenge, intending to destroy every living creature on the planet before taking it as their own; while President Pollard aims to take total control over the citizens of America, ignoring the Reptilian threat that's heading their way. The fate of the United States, and Earth, are in the hands of Roman and his Advanced Alien comrades. They need to build a secret army to take back the United States, but also prepare to defend the planet from the destruction coming towards them from galaxies away. Our world is being protected by a greater power-The Divine Rulers Series will acknowledge these selfless heroes for their continued divine intervention.
Religion And Power
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Author : Nicole Maria Brisch
language : en
Publisher: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
Release Date : 2008
Religion And Power written by Nicole Maria Brisch and has been published by Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This volume represents a collection of contributions presented during the Third Annual University of Chicago Oriental Institute Seminar Religion and Power: Divine Kingship in the Ancient World and Beyond, held at the Oriental Institute, February 23-24, 2007. The purpose of this conference was to examine more closely concepts of kingship in various regions of the world and in different time periods. The study of kingship goes back to the roots of fields such as anthropology and religious studies, as well as Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology. More recently, several conferences have been held on kingship, drawing on cross-cultural comparisons. Yet the question of the divinity of the king as god has never before been examined within the framework of a cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary conference. Some of the recent anthropological literature on kingship relegates this question of kings who deified themselves to the background or voices serious misgivings about the usefulness of the distinction between divine and sacred kings. Several contributors to this volume have pointed out the Western, Judeo-Christian background of our categories of the human and the divine. However, rather than abandoning the term divine kingship because of its loaded history it is more productive to examine the concept of divine kingship more closely from a new perspective in order to modify our understanding of this term and the phenomena associated with it.
Divine Rulers
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Author : B. F. Tusco
language : en
Publisher: Brian Ferratusco
Release Date : 2017-11-22
Divine Rulers written by B. F. Tusco and has been published by Brian Ferratusco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-22 with categories.
Divine Rulers (The Destruction of Khonsu) In the second edition of The Divine Rulers Series, Roman Asiata begins his first term as the president of the United States. It's now 2021, and for the first time in history, the Wedjetans are finally able to walk amongst us without having to conceal their identity. These Advanced Aliens are now seen as heroes-the saviors of our planet, no longer forced to operate in secrecy. John Pollard's reign of oppression has ended, but the peace won't last for long, as domestic terrorists continue to fight for the former president's agenda. The evil Reptilians are still in the fold too, but now they've targeted another planet-seeking revenge on the Wedjetans for thwarting their plans of capturing Earth as their own. The Reptilians have aligned themselves with another malicious alien species, as they prepare to attack the Wedjetans' planet for interfering during the battle on Earth. Queen Wanessa-the current and first queen to ever rule Khonsu, is forced to begin her reign by preparing her planet for the crucial, life-threatening war to come. The Reptilians and their new allies are coming for Khonsu-the largest threat they've faced in its twenty-thousand-plus years of existence. While their home is in danger, the Wedjetans on Earth have their own problems to deal with, as they work with President Asiata to retain power from the domestic terrorists that continue to interfere with the country's progress. The Destruction of Khonsu takes this series to a whole new level, as we leave Earth and travel to three other planets to get a greater sense of what's going on in the universe. Multiple villains from various planets throughout the universe create an abundance of problems for our two main characters-Roman and Wanessa. The unpredictable ending of this second edition will drastically alter the fate of Earth, Khonsu, and the entire universe, as all four planets involved in this installment prepare for war. Nobody's safe anymore.
Divine Rulers In A Secular State
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Author : Timo Kallinen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Divine Rulers In A Secular State written by Timo Kallinen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Ashanti (African people) categories.
The divine kingship and chiefship of the Asante people of central Ghana have been undergoing a shift towards secularization since the start of the colonial era. Timo Kallinen maintains that a close examination of this transformation provides us with a better understanding of secularization processes in Ghana more broadly, and in other post-colonial societies whose historical development likewise differs from that of the modern West, and which have largely confronted secular modernity through encounters with European colonialism. Throughout the volume secularization is understood as a process in modern society whereby divinity is separated from the ways in which both human society is regulated and physical nature is understood to function. Divine Rulers in a Secular State has been divided into three thematic parts, each with a short theoretical introduction. In the first two, analysis is primarily inspired by the work of Louis Dumont, while in the third the theoretical ideas of Webb Keane and Bruno Latour are of central importance. The undifferentiated order of the pre-colonial Asante kingdom, in which the chiefly and priestly functions of the rulers were not separated, comprises the initial focus. Sacrifices and marriage exchanges, both of which were directed at establishing and perpetuating relations between the living and the spirits of the dead ancestors, are posited as the most important responsibilities of the chief. Also explored are perceptions that the founding of the kingdom and its authority structure are the results of sacrifices offered to various gods by the Asante king and his chiefs. The second part examines the dissolution of the traditional order since the onset of British colonial occupation. The secularization process was initiated by the aspirations of colonial administrators and missionary bodies who aimed to maintain Christian converts under the?political? authority of their non-Christian chiefs, who were still important ritual leaders. Consequently, it was necessary to start dividing society along?political? and?religious? lines so that only the former was a mandatory concern for all. The kernel of modern citizenship was planted at the same time as the?religious? conscience of individuals started to shape their rights and duties towards their?political? rulers. Furthermore, theories about Asante as a state based on contract and representation were proposed and developed. In the post-colonial era chiefship has been put into the service of the independent nation state - both as an instrument of administration and a nationalistic symbol, while, most recently, chiefs have been depicted as leaders in civil society, even receiving support from global developmental organizations. Yet traditional chieftaincy is strongly criticized by certain Christian groups belonging to the Pentecostal-Charismatic movement, which still see it as integrally linked to traditional cosmologies. The third part of the book takes the discussion beyond the separation of the categories of religion and politics. Secularization has also has also entailed the dematerialization of religion, establishing it as something that ought to be understood primarily as mental or spiritual; in a secular society?things? like deities, witchcraft, or sacrifices should not be recognized as proper agents and actions at the level of immanent relations. In Ghana such views are effectively contradicted by religious groups which see spiritual forces as the most powerful agents in social relations. The cases discussed deal with attempted state control of anti-witchcraft activities, the efficiency of protective magic during political upheavals, and Pentecostal notions of demonic influences in secular politics. The Conclusions section brings the themes of the book together by discussing the large-scale effects of the secular project in contemporary Ghanaian society. Research is based on anthropological fieldwork conducted in Ghana in 2000-2001 and 2005-2006, data drawn from several archival sources located in Ghana and the United Kingdom, and the anthropological and historical literature on Ghana and the Asante.
Ideas Of Divine Rule In The Ancient East
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Author : Cyril John Gadd
language : en
Publisher: London : Published for the British Academy by G. Cumberlege
Release Date : 1948
Ideas Of Divine Rule In The Ancient East written by Cyril John Gadd and has been published by London : Published for the British Academy by G. Cumberlege this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1948 with Divine right of kings categories.
Divine Kings And Sacred Spaces
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Author : Nicholas L. Wright
language : en
Publisher: BAR International Series
Release Date : 2012
Divine Kings And Sacred Spaces written by Nicholas L. Wright and has been published by BAR International Series this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
This research takes an integrative approach to the study of Hellenistic cult and cultic practices in an important part of western Asia by employing a combination of archaeological, numismatic and historical evidence. Although any thorough investigation of Seleukid religion would prove illuminating in itself, this research uses religion as a lens through which to explore the processes of acculturation and rejection within a colonial context. It discusses the state attitude towards, and manipulation of, both Hellenic and indigenous beliefs and places this within a framework developed out of a series of case studies exploring evidence for religion at a regional level. The study outlines the development of religious practices and expression in the region which formed the birthplace of the modern world's three most influential monotheistic religions.
Divine Kings And The Breath Of Men
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Author : Monica Hunter Wilson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
Divine Kings And The Breath Of Men written by Monica Hunter Wilson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with Kings and rulers categories.
Art In The Hellenistic Age
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Author : Jerome Jordan Pollitt
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1986-06-12
Art In The Hellenistic Age written by Jerome Jordan Pollitt and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-06-12 with Art categories.
This 1986 book is an interpretative history of Greek art during the Hellenistic period.
The Right Divine Of Kings To Govern Wrong By W Hone Third Edition
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1821
The Right Divine Of Kings To Govern Wrong By W Hone Third Edition written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1821 with categories.