Regional Cults
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Regional Cults
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Author : Richard P. Werbner
language : en
Publisher: London ; New York : Academic Press
Release Date : 1977
Regional Cults written by Richard P. Werbner and has been published by London ; New York : Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Social Science categories.
Regional Cults And Rural Traditions
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Author : Rebati Mohan Sarkar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Regional Cults And Rural Traditions written by Rebati Mohan Sarkar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Hindu cults categories.
This book is a significant contribution to a much known but less studied subject in the domain of social sciences. Dr. R.M. Sarkar, a well known anthropological researcher,based on his empirical findings has analysed the way of life of rural people through the study of village cults and village deities. The region of study covers a large territory extending from the border regions of Birbhum and Santal Parganas districts and include some parts of Burdwan in West Bengal and is mainly inhabited by the Bagdi,Mal,Lohar,Dom,Bauri,Mochi,Hadi communities and other higher castes of the greater Hindu society. The author has traced the origin from history and mythology of the five principal village deites; viz; Chandi,Manasa,Dharmaraj, Mahadana and Kali and have systematically analysed their pattersn of propitiations,feasts and festivals to illustrate various aspects of life of village folk-inter alia presenting a large number of rural traditions myths and popular beliefs details of numerous rites and rituals right from the starting of the puja festival up to the ceremonial immersion of the deities. In nutshell,the village deities emerge as mechanism for maintaining social solidarity and cultural harmony and cut across high and low segments such as Jal-chal (Castes from which water can be accepted), Jal-achal (Castes from which water cannot be accepted,) Chhut( Touchables ) and Achhut (Untouchables). This interesting work would arouse interest in scholars and researchers of Social Anthropology, Indology Sociology, Folklore, Philosophy and Religion.
Popular Islam In Tunisia
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Author : Kees Schilder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Popular Islam In Tunisia written by Kees Schilder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Cults categories.
The Imperial Cult In The Latin West Volume Iii Provincial Cult Part 1 Institution And Evolution
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Author : Duncan Fishwick
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2015-08-27
The Imperial Cult In The Latin West Volume Iii Provincial Cult Part 1 Institution And Evolution written by Duncan Fishwick and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-27 with History categories.
This volume deals with the institution and evolution of imperial cult at the provincial level from the earliest foundations under Augustus down to the mid-third century A.D. On the basis of detailed examination of evidence from the different regions or provinces of the Latin west the emphasis of provincial cults can be seen to move first from the living emperor and Roma to the deified emperor, then from a composite cult of living and deified dead emperors to a renewed emphasis on the reigning emperor in the late second and early third centuries. Analysis is based primarily on the study of epigraphical, numismatic and iconographic evidence, generously illuminated by plates. The volume concludes with a series of essays summarizing the main lines of development in the light of various related issues.
Identity And Division In Cults And Sects In South Asia
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Author : David Anthony Utz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
Identity And Division In Cults And Sects In South Asia written by David Anthony Utz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with History categories.
Encyclopedic Handbook Of Cults In America
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Author : J. Gordon Melton
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 1992
Encyclopedic Handbook Of Cults In America written by J. Gordon Melton and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
First Published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Pilgrims Of Love
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Author : Pnina Werbner
language : en
Publisher: C. HURST & CO. PUBLISHERS
Release Date : 2003
Pilgrims Of Love written by Pnina Werbner and has been published by C. HURST & CO. PUBLISHERS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Islamic sects categories.
This text is the product of 12 years of research into a transnational Sufi Naqshbandi order headed by a living saint, Zindapir, whose cult originates in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan and which has extended its reach globally during the saint's lifetime - to the Middle East, the United States, Britain, Europe and Southern Africa.
Unsafe Sects
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Author : Roger E. Olson
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2023-08-29
Unsafe Sects written by Roger E. Olson and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-29 with Religion categories.
For some decades American (and other) culture has been obsessed with cults. But what does "cult" mean? How should a religious group be identified as a cult? Who joins cults and why? These and other questions are answered in this book. It provides a basic introduction to cults, "unsafe sects," especially from an orthodox Christian perspective. Here readers will also find accounts of the author's personal experiences of cults.
Champions Of Buddhism
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Author : Kate Crosby
language : en
Publisher: NUS Press
Release Date : 2014-05-14
Champions Of Buddhism written by Kate Crosby and has been published by NUS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-14 with Social Science categories.
Hidden at the margins of Burmese Buddhism and culture, the cults of the weikza shape Burmese culture by bringing together practices of supernatural power and a mission to protect Buddhism. This exciting new research on an often hidden aspect of Burmese religion places weikza in relation to the Vipassana insight meditation movement and conventional Buddhist practices, as well as the contemporary rise of Buddhist fundamentalism. Featuring research based on fieldwork only possible in recent years, paired with reflective essays by senior Buddhist studies scholars, this book situates the weikza cult in relation to broader Buddhist and Southeast Asian contexts, offering interpretations and investigations as rich and diverse as the Burmese expressions of the weikza cults themselves. Champions of Buddhism opens the field to new questions, new problems, and new connections with the study of religion and Southeast Asia in general.
The Challenge Of The Cults And New Religions
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Author : Ron Rhodes
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2009-08-30
The Challenge Of The Cults And New Religions written by Ron Rhodes and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-30 with Religion categories.
Cults and New Religions Aren’t Hard to FindThey’re in your neighborhood . . . your workplace . . . your school . . . maybe even your family.Cults are flourishing across America. Chances are, you’ve encountered one, perhaps even know someone who is involved in a cult. Can you discuss knowledgably the critical differences between Christianity and the teachings of Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientology, the New Age movement, Hindu-based cults, and other prominent groups and religious movements? In this essential resource, preeminent cult authority Ron Rhodes explains what cults are, why they are cause for concern, and why in the 21st century, as never before, their numbers and memberships are exploding nationally and worldwide. Drawing on his extensive experience as a cult researcher, Rhodes offers to-the-point, cutting-edge information on twelve major cults and new religions:MormonismJehovah’s WitnessesMind SciencesNew Age MovementChurch of ScientologyHindu-based CultsUnification ChurchBaha’i FaithUnitarian UniversalismOneness PentecostalismMasonic LodgeSatanismLearning the distinctives of these groups will equip you to deal with any of the thousands of other less significant cults you may encounter. The Challenge of the Cults and New Religion includes Color photosScripture IndexSubject IndexGlossaryBibliographyAnd your resources don’t end at the last page. You can supplement your knowledge whenever you choose by visiting the author’s Web site at www.ronrhodes.org for free, thorough, up-to-the-minute information on each cult discussed in the book.If you’re concerned for the temporal and eternal welfare of others, The Challenge of the Cults is a must. It will help you confront the deception of false Christs and lying doctrines with the clear, well-grounded truth of biblical Christianity.