Gods Temples And Ritual Practices

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Gods Temples And Ritual Practices

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Author : Ton Derks
language : en
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Release Date : 1998

Gods Temples And Ritual Practices written by Ton Derks and has been published by Amsterdam University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Social Science categories.

Bevölkerungsgeschichte - Gallien - Siedlungsgeschichte - Tempel - Ritus - Religion - Götter.

Ancient Egyptian Temple Ritual

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Author : Katherine Eaton
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-03-14

Ancient Egyptian Temple Ritual written by Katherine Eaton and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-14 with History categories.

Large state temples in ancient Egypt were vast agricultural estates, with interests in mining, trading, and other economic activities. The temple itself served as the mansion or palace of the deity to whom the estate belonged, and much of the ritual in temples was devoted to offering a representative sample of goods to the gods. After ritual performances, produce was paid as wages to priests and temple staff and presented as offerings to private mortuary establishments. This redistribution became a daily ritual in which many basic necessities of life for elite Egyptians were produced. This book evaluates the influence of common temple rituals not only on the day to day lives of ancient Egyptians, but also on their special events, economics, and politics. Author Katherine Eaton argues that a study of these daily rites ought to be the first step in analyzing the structure of more complex societal processes.

Ritual Failure

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Author : Vasiliki G. Koutrafouri
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-12-15

Ritual Failure written by Vasiliki G. Koutrafouri and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-15 with categories.

'Ritual Failure' is a new concept in archaeology adopted from the discipline of anthropology. Resilient religious systems disappearing, strict believers and faithful practitioners not performing their rites, entire societies changing their customs: how does a religious ritual system transform, change or disappear, leaving only traces of its past glory? Do societies change and then their ritual? Or do customs change first, in turn provoking wider cultural shifts in society? Archaeology possesses the tools and methodologies to explore these questions over the long term; from the emergence of a system, to its peak, and then its decay and disappearance, and in relation to wider social and chronological developments. The collected papers in this book introduce the concept of 'ritual failure' to archaeology. The analysis explores ways in which ritual may have been instrumental in sustaining cultural continuity during demanding social conditions, or how its functionality might have failed - resulting in discontinuity, change or collapse. The collected papers draw attention to those turbulent social times of change for which ritual practices are a sensitive indicator within the archaeological record. The book reviews archaeological evidence and theoretical approaches, and suggests models which could explain socio-cultural change through ritual failure. The concept of 'ritual failure' is also often used to better understand other themes, such as identity and wider social, economic and political transformations, shedding light on the social conditions that forced or introduced change. This book will engage those interested in ritual theory and practices, but will also appeal to those interested in exploring new avenues to understanding cultural change. From transformations in the use of ritual objects to the risks inherent in practicing ritual, from ritual continuity in customs to sudden and profound change, from the Neolithic Near East to Roman Europe and Iron Age Africa, this book explores what happens when ritual fails. With a foreword by Timothy Insoll and a discussion by Richard Bradley.

Ritual Performance And Politics In The Ancient Near East

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Author : Lauren Ristvet
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015

Ritual Performance And Politics In The Ancient Near East written by Lauren Ristvet 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 2015 with Gardening categories.

In this book, Lauren Ristvet rethinks the narratives of state formation by investigating the interconnections between ritual, performance, and politics in the ancient Near East. She draws on a wide range of archaeological, iconographic, and cuneiform sources to show how ritual performance was not set apart from the real practice of politics; it was politics. Rituals provided an opportunity for elites and ordinary people to negotiate political authority. Descriptions of rituals from three periods explore the networks of signification that informed different societies. From circa 2600 to 2200 BC, pilgrimage made kingdoms out of previously isolated villages. Similarly, from circa 1900 to 1700 BC, commemorative ceremonies legitimated new political dynasties by connecting them to a shared past. Finally, in the Hellenistic period, the traditional Babylonian Akitu festival was an occasion for Greek-speaking kings to show that they were Babylonian and for Babylonian priests to gain significant power.

The Archaeology Of Hindu Ritual

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Author : Michael Willis
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-11-06

The Archaeology Of Hindu Ritual written by Michael Willis 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 2014-11-06 with Social Science categories.

In this groundbreaking study, Michael Willis examines how the gods of early Hinduism came to be established in temples, how their cults were organized, and how the ruling elite supported their worship. Examining the emergence of these key historical developments in the fourth and fifth centuries, Willis combines Sanskrit textual evidence with archaeological data from inscriptions, sculptures, temples, and sacred sites. The centre-piece of this study is Udayagiri in central India, the only surviving imperial site of the Gupta dynasty. Through a judicious use of landscape archaeology and archaeo-astronomy, Willis reconstructs how Udayagiri was connected to the Festival of the Rainy Season and the Royal Consecration. Under Gupta patronage, these rituals were integrated into the cult of Vishnu, a deity regarded as the source of creation and of cosmic time. As special devotees of Vishnu, the Gupta kings used Udayagiri to advertise their unique devotional relationship with him. Through his meticulous study of the site, its sculptures and its inscriptions, Willis shows how the Guptas presented themselves as universal sovereigns and how they advanced new systems of religious patronage that shaped the world of medieval India.

Understanding Rituals

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Author : Daniel de Coppet
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-11-01

Understanding Rituals written by Daniel de Coppet and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-11-01 with Social Science categories.

Understanding Rituals explores how ritual can be understood within the framework of contemporary social anthropology, and shows that ritual is now one of the most fertile fields of anthropological research. The contributors demonstrate how rituals create and maintain - or transform - a society's cultural identity and social relations. By examining specific rituals from various theoretical viewpoints, they reveal the ultimate and contradictory values to which each society as a whole is attached.

The Oxford Handbook Of The Archaeology Of Ritual And Religion

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Author : Timothy Insoll
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-10-27

The Oxford Handbook Of The Archaeology Of Ritual And Religion written by Timothy Insoll and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-27 with Religion categories.

A comprehensive overview, by period and region, of the archaeology of ritual and religion. The coverage is global, and extends from the earliest prehistory to modern times. Written by over sixty renowned specialists, the Handbook presents the very best in current scholarship, and will also stimulate further research.

Ritual Dynamics And Religious Change In The Roman Empire

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Author : O. Hekster
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2009-05-20

Ritual Dynamics And Religious Change In The Roman Empire written by O. Hekster and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-20 with History categories.

This volume presents the proceedings of the eighth workshop of the international network 'Impact of Empire', which concentrates on the history of the Roman Empire. It focuses on the impact the Roman Empire had on changes in ritual and further religious behaviour in the empire.

Temples Religion And Politics In The Roman Republic

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Author : Eric M. Orlin
language : en
Publisher: Brill
Release Date : 1997

Temples Religion And Politics In The Roman Republic written by Eric M. Orlin and has been published by Brill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Architecture categories.

This study offers a new interpretation for the construction of new temples in Rome. By emphasizing the role of the Roman Senate, it offers a reassessment of the relationship between the individual and the community. This publication has also been published in paperback, please click here for details.

The Water God S Temple Of The Guangsheng Monastery

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Author : Anning Jing
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2002

The Water God S Temple Of The Guangsheng Monastery written by Anning Jing and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Social Science categories.

An investigation of the myth, history, inscriptions, architecture, sculpture, painting, iconological program, festival, rituals and theater of the only known intact ancient dragon king temple in China