This comprehensive & engaging introduction to the anthropology of religion brings together a rich & balanced collection of classic & contemporary readings Ideal for courses in the anthropology of religion or comparative religion this exceptional anthology not only gives students the tools to analyze & comprehend religion but also enables them to consider religion's major role in contemporary world affairs Organized topically Sacred Realms Readings in the Anthropology of Religion Second Edition covers twelve major areas in faith religion & belief Demonstrating the breadth & variety of human religious experience the essays are written by authors from diverse ethnic & national backgrounds & include vivid ethnographic examples drawn from field studies around the world The readings range from classic contributions by Bronislaw Malinowski Horace Miner & Anthony F C Wallace to more recent selections including one on the Rajneeshee by Charles Lindholm & articles on Sufism witches & American raves The volume concludes with a unique section by the editors that describes the basic facets of five of the world's most influential religions Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Christianity & Islam The editors also provide helpful background material throughout; their general introduction encourages students to approach religion as an objective human experience rather than from the perspective of their own upbringings while overviews to each of the text's six parts place subjects in context & highlight key issues Essay introductions identify the author's perspective the article's major points & the questions the essay raises New to the second edition of Sacred Realms is a section on the intersection of religion & politics which

Includes:: a classic article by Raymond Firth as well as recent articles on issues in Korea & the Middle East This edition also features a world map at the front of the book-referencing locations in each essay by number-and a glossary of terms at the end of the book An Instructor's Manual on CD is available to adopters

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Tracklist A1 Intro 058 A2 Evocation Of The Depraved 314 A3 Inductive Compulsion 348 A4 Eye M God 326 A5 Death-Bearing Machine 453 A6 The Nighthag (Nocturnal Queen) 613 B1 One With God 135 B2 Guilt Has No Past 540 B3 A Human Jigsaw 421 B4 Link To Nothingness 421 B5 Dead Mind Breed 436 B6 The Endless Path Of Hecate 318 ...

' 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 our homes & their contents By clearing & enhancing this energy we can turn our living spaces not only into sanctuaries for ourselves but also into places which radiate positive energy for the benefit of others In this fascinating & unusual book international lecturer & healer Denise Linn shows how we can infuse our homes (and offices) with a sense of cosmic order so they become nurturing centres of strength & health Drawing upon her Cherokee Indian heritage as well as the knowledge she has personally collected from the native traditions around the world Denise offers simple but highly effective techniques including how to use--Feng Shui--Spirit Smoke --Purifying Fire--Mystic Sound--The Way of the Shamanto help us create a sacred space wherever we make our home ...

There are many books that explore actual physical sacred space & pilgrimage sites This is a different kind of book It introduces seven traditional sacred spaces' but then leads readers into a deeper reflection on what such sacred space' means in our own lives & experience The various sacred spaces explored are the Celtic Cross; the infinite knot; hilltops; wells & springs; causeways & bridges; thresholds & burial grounds; & boundaries In each chapter the author introduces a sacred space' as the main theme & then illustrates this by associating it with a particular stage of life & a particular sacramental experience The ideas are then brought together by means of a scripture story ...

The ancient holy wells of the British Isles are amongst the most beautiful & magical places anyone can visit Often untouched by all but the most delicate human hands & located in some of the most secret nooks & crannies of the country their stories evoke a lost world of pagan gods healing forces second sight & holy visions This beautiful book illustrated throughout by the author tells the story of the holy waters of the British Isles through h&-picked examples It also contains a county-by-county gazeteer ...

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A dazzlingly beautiful adult coloring book of mystical magical symbols packed with original art & evocative wisdom words-a creative & inspiring invitation to nourish our souls & reconnect with our spirit-part of the " Coloring Books for the Soul" series Illustrated by renowned designer Lydia Hess Sacred Symbols Coloring Experiences for the Mystical & Magical is designed to engage the senses reduce stress encourage relaxation & deepen mindfulness The sacred symbols that fill its pages are illustrated in Lydia&s unique scratchboard-montage style which is a part-handcrafted part-digital multilayered technique that is truly dynamic & engrossing Color away daily anxiety & nourish the soul as you lose yourself in her captivating images The illustrations are enhanced with beautifully lettered wisdom words that can also be colored & embellished deepening your engagement & adding allure to the experience Beautifully packaged with a stunningly illustrated vibrant four-color cover by Lydia Hess & filled with fifty fresh modern illustrations that highlight the magical mystical quality of sacred symbols-from mandalas to sacred geometry-suitable for framing Sacred Symbols is an irresistible treat for anyone looking to unwind the perfect companion to any mindfulness practice & a wonderful gift for the creative spirits in all of us no matter our age ...

There are secret messages all around you; it's simply a matter of being able to hear them In this graceful & elegant card deck bestselling author Denise Linn guides you in understanding the events signs & coincidences in your life leading you toward a personal & spiritual transformation Denise's sage guidance helps you transcend & activate your intuition realize your life's purpose & potential & achieve a genuine state of peace These Sacred Traveler Oracle Cards assist you to step behind the mystic veil into hallowed

Dimensions that will align your inner spiritual existence with your outer life Each card interprets the signs that are around you & deciphers the secret messages of the universe
- from Answering the Call to Discovering Truth to Infinite Abundance & more! Use these cards every day & you'll discover what destiny has in store for you


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' One of the best thrillers ever' SOPHIE HANNAHConsultant surgeon Tora Hamilton has moved to remote Shetland to be with her husband To have a family Not for this In the peat soil near her new home she uncovers a perfectly preserved woman's body Runic symbols are carved into her skin Her heart has been cut out But as Tora begins to ask questions around the island she receives her first threat ...

Tracklist A1 My Eyes See Red 224 A2 Apocalypse Inside 341 A3 Flesh 310 A4 Salvation 505 A5 Beneath What You See 525 B1 Incarcerated 538 B2 Ruins Of The Old 501 B3 The Lost 457 B4 Freedom Slave 403 ...