Santeria: The Beliefs and Rituals of a Growing Religion in America (de la Torre Miguel A.)(Paperback)

Santeria: The Beliefs and Rituals of a Growing Religion in America (de la Torre Miguel A.)(Paperback)

This book by Miguel De La Torre offers a fascinating guide to the history, beliefs, rituals, and culture of Santer a - a religious tradition that, despite persecution, suppression, and its own secretive nature, has close to a million adherents in the United States alone. Santer a is a religion with

Faith and Resistance in the Age of Trump (De La Torre Miguel A.)(Paperback)

Many people of faith have identified the election of Donald Trump as a confessional crisis--a moment that calls into question the deepest meaning of our religious claims and values. This book gathers reflections by a range of scholars and activists from numerous religious and denominational

Comparative Religion for Dummies (Lazarus William P.)(Paperback)

Understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of each faith The fun and easy way to know the common elements of these widespread religions Want to know more about the faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? This plain-English guide traces their evolution from their commonorigin - Abraham - and

The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion (Frazer James George)(Paperback)

A classic study of the beliefs and institutions of mankind, and the progress through magic and religion to scientific thought, The Golden Bough has a unique status in modern anthropology and literature. First published in 1890, The Golden Bough was eventually issued in a twelve-volume edition

Religious Intolerance in America, Second Edition: A Documentary History (Corrigan John)(Paperback)

The story of religion in America is one of unparalleled diversity and protection of the religious rights of individuals. But that story is a muddied one. This new and expanded edition of a classroom favorite tells a jolting history--illuminated by historical texts, pictures, songs, cartoons,

Religion and the Decline of Magic: Studies in Popular Beliefs in Sixteenth and Seventeenth-Century England (Thomas Keith)(Paperback)

Witchcraft, astrology, divination, and every kind of popular magic flourished in England during the 16th and 17th centuries, from the belief that a blessed amulet could prevent the assaults of the Devil to the use of the same charms to recover stolen goods. At the same time the Protestant

Homo Religiosus?: Exploring the Roots of Religion and Religious Freedom in Human Experience (Shah Timothy Samuel)(Paperback)

Are humans naturally predisposed to religion and supernatural beliefs? If so, does this naturalness provide a moral foundation for religious freedom? This volume offers a cross-disciplinary approach to these questions, engaging in a range of contemporary debates at the intersection of religion,

Gods, Rites, Rituals and Religion of Ancient Egypt: A Fascinating Exploration of the Myths and Mythology of the World's Great Civilization, in 370 Stu (Gahlin Lucia)(Paperback)

Forced to Care: Coercion and Caregiving in America (Glenn)(Paperback)

The United States faces a growing crisis in care. The number of people needing care is growing while the ranks of traditional caregivers have shrunk. The status of care workers is a critical concern. Evelyn Nakano Glenn offers an innovative interpretation of care labor in the United States by

Invisible Worlds: Death, Religion And The Supernatural In England, 1500-1700 (Marshall Peter)(Paperback)

How did traditional beliefs about the supernatural change as a result of the Reformation, and what were the intellectual and cultural consequences? Following a masterly interpretative introduction, Peter Marshall traces the effects of the Reformers' assaults on established beliefs about the

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Guide to Hindu History and Philosophy, Its Traditions and Practices, Rituals and Beliefs, wi (Das Rasamandala)(Pevná vazba)

Hinduism is perhaps the oldest major religion. The comprehensive book explores its rich historical and cultural development, from its Indian roots to its vibrant application in the present, global context. Over 470 illustrations, plus a useful introduction, a clear timeline and a full glossary of

Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica (de la Pea Martin R.)(Paperback)

South America, though home to about one-third of the world's bird species and twice as many endemic families of birds as any other continent, has the world's sparsest population of birdwatchers. Birds of Southern South America and Antarctica illustrates and describes all the known species--more

Asatru: A Beginner's Guide to the Heathen Path (Lale Erin)(Paperback)

A clear and simple introduction to the history, beliefs, rituals, and gods and goddesses of this popular form of Neo-Pagan belief drawn from ancient northern European traditions.Asatru is a modern pagan tradition whose roots lie in the ancient myths, folklore, sagas, and historical artifacts of

Don Quixote de la Mancha (Cervantes Saavedra Miguel De)(Paperback)

Don Quixote, originally published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, stands as Cervantes' belated but colossal literary success. A work which has achieved mythic status, it is considered to have pioneered the modern novel. Don Quixote, a poor gentleman from La Mancha, Spain, entranced by the code of

La Maestra del Amor: Un Libro de la Sabiduria Tolteca, the Mastery of Love, Spanish-Language Edition = The Mastery of Love (Ruiz Don Miguel)(Paperback)

En La Maestr a del Amor, don Miguel Ruiz ilumina las creencias y las suposiciones basadas en el miedo que socavan el amor y que conducen al sufrimiento y la desdicha en nuestras relaciones. A trav s de historias perspicaces que nos hacen llegar su mensaje, nos ense a a sanar nuestras heridas

Five Levels of Attachment - Toltec Wisdom for the Modern World (Ruiz don Miguel Jr)(Paperback / softback)

Explores the ways in which we attach ourselves inappropriately to beliefs and the world. This book looks at our own lives and see how an unhealthy level of attachment can keep us trapped in a psychological and spiritual fog. It teaches us to reclaim our true freedom by cultivating awareness,

Wicca: A Comprehensive Guide to the Old Religion in the Modern World (Crowley Vivianne)(Paperback)

Wicca is said to be the oldest religion in the world. Today, growing numbers of people are becoming attracted to the old way. In this bestselling, introductory book, Vivianne Crowley explains the way of the Witch and shows the relevance of modern Wicca in today's world. Sales Handles: - Wicca has

Routledge Handbook of Global Populism (de la Torre Carlos)(Paperback)

This volume illustrates the diversity of populism globally. When seeking power, populists politicize issues, and point to problems that need to be addressed such as inequalities, the loss of national sovereignty to globalization, or the rule of unresponsive political elites. Yet their solutions

Genealogies of Religion: Discipline and Reasons of Power in Christianity and Islam (Asad Talal)(Paperback)

In Geneologies of Religion, Talal Asad explores how religion as a historical category emerged in the West and has come to be applied as a universal concept. The idea that religion has undergone a radical change since the Christian Reformation--from totalitarian and socially repressive to private

Religion and Nothingness, 1 (Nishitani Keiji)(Paperback)

In Religion and Nothingness the leading representative of the Kyoto School of Philosophy lays the foundation of thought for a world in the making, for a world united beyond the differences of East and West. Keiji Nishitani notes the irreversible trend of Western civilization to nihilism, and

Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs (Lindow John)(Paperback)

Norse Mythology explores the magical myths and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Viking-Age Greenland and outlines the way the prehistoric tales and beliefs from these regions that have remained embedded in the imagination of the world. The book begins with an Introduction that helps

Democracy in America and Two Essays on America (Tocqueville Alexis De)(Paperback)

A contemporary study of the early American nation and its evolving democracy, from a French aristocrat and sociologist In 1831 Alexis de Tocqueville, a young French aristocrat and ambitious civil servant, set out from post-revolutionary France on a journey across America that would take him 9

Muslims in a Post-9/11 America: A Survey of Attitudes and Beliefs and Their Implications for U.S. National Security Policy (Gillum Rachel M.)(Paperback)

Muslims in a Post-9/11 America examines how public fears about Muslims in the United States compare with the reality of American Muslims' attitudes on a range of relevant issues. While most research on Muslim Americans focuses on Arab Muslims, a quarter of the Muslim American population, Rachel

Satanic Rituals (La Vey Anton)(Paperback)

The Satanic Bible was written by Anton LaVey in 1969. It is a collection of essays, observations and basic Satanic rituals, and outlines LaVey's Satanic ideology. It contains the core principles of LaVeyan Satanism and is considered the foundation of the philosophy and dogma that constitute