Описание: Chen Guying’s Laozi dissects different versions of the Laozi and provides close readings of traditional and contemporary commentaries, from Han Fei, Wang Bi, and Heshang Gong through to Shi Deqing, Xu Kangsheng and Ding Yuanzhi. This book completely changed Laozi studies in China, where no serious student or scholar can ignore Chen’s amazing work. It is the standard interpretation of the Laozi at nearly every Chinese university.
The English translation provided here seeks to accurately reflect the detail of Chen’s meticulous work by providing multiple English translations of key characters, allowing the reader to follow complex Sinological arguments. The close “word-for-character” translation of the Laozi text enables scholars to interact with the Laozi on a level previously unavailable in English.
Описание: Joseph Sobol is one of a select few contemporary scholar-practitioners to chart the evolution of storytelling from traditional foundations to its current multifarious presence in American life. The years since his classic The Storytellers’ Journey: An American Revival (1999), have brought seismic shifts in storytelling circles. Essays gathered here move between cultural history, critical analysis, and personal narratives to showcase the efforts of traditional and contemporary storytellers to make their presence felt in the world.The book begins with an account of recent changes in the storytelling landscape, including the growth of a new generation of urban personal storytelling venues sparked by The Moth. Next is a suite of essays on Appalachian Jack tales, the best-known cycle of traditional American wonder tales, and an account of its most celebrated practitioners, including close encounters with the traditional master, Ray Hicks. The next set examines frames through which storytellers capture truth—historical, legendary, literary, oral traditional, and personal. Stylistic differences between northern and southern tellers are affectionately portrayed, with a special look at the late, much-loved Alabaman Kathryn Tucker Windham.The final section makes the case for informed critical writing on storytelling performance, through a survey of notable contemporary storytellers’ work, a look at the ethics of storytelling genres, and a nuanced probe of truth and fiction in storytelling settings. A tapestry of personal stories, social criticism, and artistic illuminations, Liars, Damn Liars, and Storytellers is valuable not only to scholars and students in performance, folklore, cultural studies, and theater, but also to general readers with a love for the storytelling art.
The concept of ‘Ruakh Ra‘ah’ (Evil Spirit), is extremely rare in the Tanach, but is found much more frequently in post-Biblical rabbinic literature and even more in publications by rabbis of the last two centuries. This study focuses on the quite neglected period of responsa literature after the Second World War until the present. This literature consist fo answers given to questions about religious rules. The notion of the 'evil spirit' is strongly connected to the ritual of washing hands in the morning, but also before a meal, in connection with sexual relations and with visiting a graveyard. The washing of hands is supposed to be necessary to ward off bad influences. This ritual can be understood in between mysticism, gender studies, magic and embodied religion.
This book analyses the meaning and role of the ‘Ruakh Ra‘ah’ in a corpus of almost 200 rabbinic orthodox response from 1945-2000. What happens to the term Ruakh Ra‘ah in these modern responsa? Does the ritual persist without being associated with the Ruakh Ra‘ah, or does the term continue to be linked to the ritual, but reinterpreted in cause of the possible tension between the traditional rabbinic paradigm and the modern scientific knowledge paradigm. The connection between this ritual and the stratification of the (ultra) orthodox society and cosmological representations offers a clue to the rationale of this practice. Questions of identity, gender and community boundaries that divide insiders from outsiders (Jewish and non-Jewish) seem to be related to the discourse in the corpus on this ritual.
As the Ruakh Ra‘ah stands at the intersection between magical perceptions, religion (ritual), and premodern science (medicine) it is suitable as a possible test case for the way in which modern rabbinic responsa deal with other archaic terms and concepts that are related or comparable to the Ruakh Raah. This book is relevant to the debate on the relation of religion to the modern world as it provides insights into the ways contemporary believers deal with the modern world, and the various mechanisms to deal with potential discrepancies.
Описание: A tickbox approach to viewing art, looking at: FORMAL CONTENT, CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, BACKGROUND MEDIUM & TECHNIQUE and a Register Of Originality. Giving you the categories to View Understand And Criticise Modern, Contemporary And Traditional Art Works.
Автор: Fairclough Название: Shostakovich Studies 2 ISBN: 1316638707 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781316638705 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5069.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Reflecting the recent transformation in Shostakovich studies, an international team of scholars sheds new light on Dmitri Shostakovich`s life and work. Essays range from detailed documentary studies of his private diary and his lost opera Orango to historical accounts of what really happened behind the scenes of the Composers` Union.
Автор: Solveig McIntosh Название: Rivers of Sacred Sound: Chant ISBN: 178874439X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781788744393 Издательство: Peter Lang Рейтинг: Цена: 9589.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Rivers of Sacred Sound traces the flow of influences from East to West, from
BC to AD and from wordless jubilations to the setting of texts. It takes the
discussion about western chant beyond a European perspective.
The text of this book, preceded by an introduction, is presented in seven
chapters and covers a period of approximately five thousand years. There are
many references all over the world to praising the divine with sound. Thus
the starting point is the praise song, a fundamental impulse in mankind. The
Rg-Veda requests that our loudest-sounding hymn be accepted, as food most
delightful to the Gods. The Psalms request us to make a joyful noise unto God
and to sing forth the honour of His name. Spontaneous songs became ritual
events. In an aural culture what was the role of gesture and what is its role
now? There are many doors to open in pursuing these and other questions.
Preface.- Introduction: Restorative Justice for A Harmonious India.- Part 1: Restorative Justice Tradition in India.- Chapter 1. Nyaya Panchayat.- Chapter 2. Peace Negotiations and Dialogue in the Northeast: the Naga Case.- Part 2: Restorative Justice Development in India.-Chapter 3. Restorative Justice in India: Old and New.- Chapter 4. Compensatory Jurisprudence in India.- Chapter 5. Restorative Justice in the Indian Context: Some Views and Thoughts on the Framework and Process.- Chapter 6. A Justice that Heals: Restorative Justice from an Indian Perspective.- Part Three: Restorative Justice Practices in India.- Restorative Justice and Court.- Chapter 7. 'Mediation'- An Overview of the Opportunity to Resolve Conflicts.- Chapter 8. Plea Bargaining in India: A tool to provide Restorative Justice?.- Restorative Justice and Prisoners.- Chapter 9. An Insight into the Importance of Restorative justice and the Rights of Offenders: An analysis of Issues of Convergence and Divergence.- Chapter 10. Justice and Reconciliation in the Aftermath of Mass Atrocities and Collective Violence: The Restorative Justice Lens.- Restorative Justice and Juveniles.- Chapter 11. Scope and Applicability of Restorative Justice for Juveniles in Conflict with the Law.- Restorative Justice and Woman.- Chapter 12. Applicability and Reception of Restorative Justice for Rape Victims.
A celebration of Jewish men's voices in prayer--to strengthen, to heal, to comfort, to inspire from the ancient world up to our own day.
"An extraordinary gathering of men--diverse in their ages, their lives, their convictions--have convened in this collection to offer contemporary, compelling and personal prayers. The words published here are not the recitation of established liturgies, but the direct address of today's Jewish men to ha-Shomea Tefilla, the Ancient One who has always heard, and who remains eager to receive, the prayers of our hearts." --from the Foreword by Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, DHL
This collection of prayers celebrates the variety of ways Jewish men engage in personal dialogue with God--with words of praise, petition, joy, gratitude, wonder and even anger--from the ancient world up to our own day.
Drawn from mystical, traditional, biblical, Talmudic, Hasidic and modern sources, these prayers will help you deepen your relationship with God and help guide your journey of self-discovery, healing and spiritual awareness. Together they provide a powerful and creative expression of Jewish men's inner lives, and the always revealing, sometimes painful, sometimes joyous--and often even practical--practice that prayer can be.
Jewish Men Pray will challenge your preconceived ideas about prayer. It will inspire you to explore new ways of prayerful expression, new paths for finding the sacred in the ordinary and new possibilities for understanding the Jewish relationship with the Divine. This is a book to treasure and to share.
Contributors:
Israel Abrahams - Aharon of Karlin - Daniel S. Alexander - Alexandri (third century CE) - Bezalel Aloni - Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, DHL - Rabbi Samuel Barth - Hillel Bavli (1893-1961) - Shye Ben-Tzur - Chaim Nachman Bialik (1873-1934) - Sheldon H. Blank (1896-1989) - Ben Zion Bokser (1907-1984) - Harold Braunstein - Daniel S. Brenner - Eliezer Bugatin - Shlomo Carlebach - (1925-1994) - Avraham Chalfi (1904-1980) - Rabbi Howard Cooper - Rabbi Menachem Creditor - Abraham Danziger (1748-1820) - Harry K. Danziger - Elazar (end of first century CE) - Elimelech of Lizhensk (1717-1787) - Dov Peretz Elkins - Abraham ibn Ezra (1089-1164) - Morley T. Feinstein - Edward Feld - Adam D. Fisher - Ira Flax - Solomon ibn Gabirol (1021-1058) - Elihu Gevirtz - Jeffrey Goldwasser - James Stone Goodman - Rabbi Arthur Green - Sidney Greenberg (1917-2003) - Judah HaLevi (1075-1141) - Rabbi Jules Harlow - Rabbi Shai Held - Rabbi Hayim Herring - Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) - Lawrence A. Hoffman - Rabbi David A. Ingber - Rabbi Ben Kamin - Yehuda Karni (1884-1949) - Rabbi Paul J. Kipnes - Eliahu J. Klein - Cantor Jeffrey Klepper - Rabbi Michael Knopf - Harold Kohn - Abraham Isaac Kook (1865-1935) - Rabbi Andy Koren - Rabbi Cary Kozberg - Rabbi Elliot Kukla - Rabbi Irwin Kula - Harold S. Kushner - Rabbi Lawrence Kushner - Rabbi Robert N. Levine - Rabbi Stan Levy - Immanuel Lubliner (1923-1997) - Moses Maimonides (1135-1204) - Mar the son of Rabina (fourth century) - Rabbi Craig Marantz - Danny Maseng - Daniel C. Matt - Hershel Jonah Matt (1922-1987) - Rabbi Ralph D. Mecklenburger - Andrew Meit - Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler - Jay Michaelson - Rabbi James L. Mirel - Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810) - Louis Newman - Dan Nichols - Reb Noson (1780-1844) - Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky - Rabbi Jesse Olitzky - Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky - Natan Ophir (Offenbacher) - Bachya ibn Pakuda (eleventh century) - Daniel F. Polish - Andrew Ramer - Avrom Reyzen (1876-1953) - Haim O. Rechnitzer - Rabbi Jack Riemer - Rabbi Albert Ringer - Rabbi Brant Rosen - James B. Rosenberg - Joel Rosenberg - Robert Saks - Jeffrey Salkin - Rabbi Neil Sandler - Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Rabbi Robert Scheinberg - Harold M. Schulweis - Rabbi Arthur Segal - Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro - Rabbi Rick Sherwin - Shneur Zalman of Liadi (174
Everything You Need to Know to Start Practicing Magic and Witchcraft
"Witchcraft" is a word that, for some, may inspire fantastical images of women flying through the night sky on broomsticks and shooting sparks out of a glimmering wand. Others mistakenly associate people who practice Witchcraft with the dark arts-believing that Witches go around hexing people, or use other "black magic" to cause trouble for people they dislike.
The truth is, Witchcraft is not fantasy, and is not inherently malicious. It's a vibrant, nature-based spiritual practice that is alive and well in our modern times, just as it has been for longer than we've been recording history. Nonetheless, due to the persistence of these misconceptions in mainstream society, some Wiccans do not consider themselves to be practitioners of Witchcraft, and don't identify as Witches. This is despite the fact that Gerald Gardner, the founder of what became known as Wicca, described the religious activities of his coven in exactly these terms-they were Witches practicing Witchcraft
Whether you choose to call yourself a Witch, a Wiccan, both, or neither, Witchcraft is an enormous topic that can be overwhelming for those who are just starting to explore it. There's so much to learn, and there are many differing perspectives on what is "correct" or "incorrect" in terms of knowledge and practice. Truly, it may be the one of the most confounding of all possible areas of spirituality Modern Witchcraft and Magic for Beginners was created to provide a fact-based, neutrally-oriented context for launching you on your exploration. Whether you feel called to study Wicca with a practicing coven, learn as much as you can on your own about a branch of Traditional Witchcraft, or forge an eclectic practice that combines several approaches, this book will help you navigate the various opinions, definitions, and perspectives you'll find in the wide, wide world of the Craft.
Foundations of Western Witchcraft
Wicca has become the most well-known form of the Craft, but it emerged in tandem with other forms. Many of these other traditions were influenced by, and had influence on, what we now know as Wicca. A basic understanding of the wider realm of Witchcraft allows you to broaden your knowledge and enhance your practice. In these pages, you'll find:
- An overview of the historical and cultural contexts in which contemporary Witchcraft has evolved - A debunking of common misconceptions about Witchcraft as it is practiced today - Core beliefs and practices found among a variety of forms of the Craft - Clear distinctions between Wiccan, Traditional, and Eclectic paths - Core concepts underlying the "why" and "how" of magic - A brief look at a few common magical techniques-visualization, invocation, and candle magic - Some example workings for you to try, if you feel so inclined - Suggested references for further reading for those who want to explore these topics further
Whether your curiosity about the Craft is intellectual, spiritual, or both, you'll find plenty of useful information in Modern Witchcraft and Magic for Beginners. After reading this book, you should have a better grounding in this fascinating field, and hopefully a clearer sense of where you'd like to go next If you're ready to learn about Witchcraft and start practicing magic, scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button. Readers will also be treated to an exclusive free gift
Everyone has their own ideas about witchcraft. But what is a modern witch, really? And how does one go about jumping into witchcraft in the modern age? This book will answer all of those questions and more.
Written by a practicing witch, this book presents a broad overview of general magical practices rooted in the bustling and diverse world of modern life. Among the many topics covered in these pages are some of the following:
Have you ever wondered what the difference was between a Wiccan and a witch? Or if there was a difference? Well, now you can find out. This book covers several key differences as well as how non-Wiccan witches can work their magic without adhering strictly to the Wiccan religion.
Beginning witches will learn how to raise several kinds of protective shields. From wards to protect you during your spell casting to shields that protect you from specific people and beyond, protection spells abound on these pages. Not only will you learn how to protect yourself, but your home and pets as well.
Love spells are controversial. But what if there was a way to attract love without trampling the free will of another person? Well, I have good news: there is This book contains a safe, ethical love spell that will help you find the love you are looking for without violating anyone else's personal freedoms or choice.
There is a wild array of witches out there. And finding where you fit into the magical spectrum can be difficult. That is why the spells in this book are written to suit nearly any magical practitioner. You need only substitute out the energy you use most often and perhaps a few aesthetic points, and even the newest magical practitioner can wield these spells within the structure of their personal practice.
You might think you know what magic looks like. But modern magic has been influenced, predominantly, by one religion for the last sixty years. Isn't it time for something a little bit new? Aren't you ready to see the full array of what magic can offer you and what you, in turn, can offer to the energies that you work with?
This book will help you find all of that and more. Solitary Moon has several books on the subject of magic, each geared to a specific need. Every witch is welcome in these pages; every practice seen as part of the amazing constellation that is the modern magical community.
The Beginner Witch is a book for modern magic users, written with an eye toward inclusivity and respect. The spells were written to accommodate people with mobility concerns or who might not fit into the usual magical binary. And each spell was crafted with an eye toward making them as welcoming to witches from across the world as possible. So please, sit down with Solitary Moon and see what modern magic can offer you. You won't be disappointed.
Everyone has their own ideas about witchcraft. But what is a modern witch, really? And how does one go about jumping into witchcraft in the modern age? This book will answer all of those questions and more.
Written by a practicing witch, this book presents a broad overview of general magical practices rooted in the bustling and diverse world of modern life. Among the many topics covered in these pages are some of the following:
Have you ever wondered what the difference was between a Wiccan and a witch? Or if there was a difference? Well, now you can find out. This book covers several key differences as well as how non-Wiccan witches can work their magic without adhering strictly to the Wiccan religion.
Beginning witches will learn how to raise several kinds of protective shields. From wards to protect you during your spell casting to shields that protect you from specific people and beyond, protection spells abound on these pages. Not only will you learn how to protect yourself, but your home and pets as well.
Love spells are controversial. But what if there was a way to attract love without trampling the free will of another person? Well, I have good news: there is This book contains a safe, ethical love spell that will help you find the love you are looking for without violating anyone else's personal freedoms or choice.
There is a wild array of witches out there. And finding where you fit into the magical spectrum can be difficult. That is why the spells in this book are written to suit nearly any magical practitioner. You need only substitute out the energy you use most often and perhaps a few aesthetic points, and even the newest magical practitioner can wield these spells within the structure of their personal practice.
You might think you know what magic looks like. But modern magic has been influenced, predominantly, by one religion for the last sixty years. Isn't it time for something a little bit new? Aren't you ready to see the full array of what magic can offer you and what you, in turn, can offer to the energies that you work with?
This book will help you find all of that and more. Solitary Moon has several books on the subject of magic, each geared to a specific need. Every witch is welcome in these pages; every practice seen as part of the amazing constellation that is the modern magical community.
The Beginner Witch is a book for modern magic users, written with an eye toward inclusivity and respect. The spells were written to accommodate people with mobility concerns or who might not fit into the usual magical binary. And each spell was crafted with an eye toward making them as welcoming to witches from across the world as possible. So please, sit down with Solitary Moon and see what modern magic can offer you. You won't be disappointed.
Описание: Are you fascinated by spells and potions? Do you want to understand what different symbols mean? Are you interested in learning more about the magic of the Moon, Sun, and elements? If your answer is 'YES' to any of the questions above, then this book is perfect for you. It unveils the fascinating history of Witchcraft and shows why the popularity of the Wicca religion has grown so much. The book also dispels some of the dense mist surrounding Wicca and witchcraft, demystifying much of the stereotypes, folklore, and myths surrounding the ancient art and its practitioners, guiding you, in a simple way, to a greater understanding of the art.
In addition to a brief look at the history of witchcraft and Wicca, you will also discover:
The tools you need to get started
How to create an altar
The method for choosing which God and/or Goddess to worship
The basics of rituals and spell casting
How to draw a magic circle
A guide for how to celebrate Sabbats and Esbats, complete with rituals and recitations
Contrary to what people believe, witchcraft is not evil, it's not about devil worship, and you certainly don't have to be born a witch to become one. The author has lived and breathed Wicca for more than 10 years, so you can trust in the knowledge and wisdom you will receive.
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