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Indian Asceticism
Power, Violence, and Play
Av Carl Olson
Inbunden, 2015
2444 kr
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Throughout the history of Indian religions, the ascetic figure is most closely identified with power. Power is a by-product of the ascetic path, and is displayed in the ability to fly, walk on water or through dense objects, read minds, discern the former lives of others, see into the future, harm …
Indian Asceticism
Power, Violence, and Play
Av Carl Olson
Häftad, 2015
748 kr
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Throughout the history of Indian religions, the ascetic figure is most closely identified with power. Power is a by-product of the ascetic path, and is displayed in the ability to fly, walk on water or through dense objects, read minds, discern the former lives of others, see into the future, harm …
Indian Asceticism
Power, Violence, and Play
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2015
477 kr
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Throughout the history of Indian religions, the ascetic figure is most closely identified with power. A by-product of the ascetic path, power is displayed in the ability to fly, walk on water or through dense objects, read minds, discern the former lives of others, see into the future, harm others, …
Indian Asceticism
Power, Violence, and Play
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2015
477 kr
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Throughout the history of Indian religions, the ascetic figure is most closely identified with power. A by-product of the ascetic path, power is displayed in the ability to fly, walk on water or through dense objects, read minds, discern the former lives of others, see into the future, harm others, …
Celibacy and Religious Traditions
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2007
422 kr
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If sexuality is inherently social, the same thing can be said about celibacy. An understanding of celibacy, argues Carl Olson, can be a useful way to view the significance of the human body within a social context. The purpose of this book is to examine how the practice of celibacy differs …
Celibacy and Religious Traditions
Inbunden, 2007
1371 kr
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If sexuality is inherently social, the same thing can be said about celibacy. An understanding of celibacy, argues Carl Olson, can be a useful way to view the significance of the human body within a social context. The purpose of this book is to examine how the practice of celibacy differs …
Celibacy and Religious Traditions
Av Carl Olson
Häftad, 2007
601 kr
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If sexuality is inherently social, the same thing can be said about celibacy. An understanding of celibacy, argues Carl Olson, can be a useful way to view the significance of the human body within a social context. The purpose of this book is to examine how the practice of celibacy differs …
Celibacy and Religious Traditions
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2007
422 kr
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If sexuality is inherently social, the same thing can be said about celibacy. An understanding of celibacy, argues Carl Olson, can be a useful way to view the significance of the human body within a social context. The purpose of this book is to examine how the practice of celibacy differs …
The Allure of Decadent Thinking
Religious Studies and the Challenge of Postmodernism
Av Carl Olson
Inbunden, 2013
1092 kr
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Carl Olson offers a compelling and provocative argument against the application of postmodern thought to Religious Studies, showing how such radically skeptical thinking undermines, subverts, and distorts the study of religion. As Olson shows, Religious Studies is a newly and artificially …
Allure of Decadent Thinking
Religious Studies and the Challenge of Postmodernism
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2013
612 kr
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Carl Olson offers a compelling and provocative argument against the application of postmodern thought to Religious Studies, showing how such radically skeptical thinking undermines, subverts, and distorts the study of religion.
Religious Studies: The Key Concepts
Av Carl Olson
Inbunden, 2010
2132 kr
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Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is an accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of religion. Exploring broad and recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern and western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to …
Religious Studies: The Key Concepts
Av Carl Olson
Häftad, 2017
502 kr
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Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is an accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of religion. Exploring broad and recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern and western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to …
Religious Ways of Experiencing Life
A Global and Narrative Approach
Av Carl Olson
Inbunden, 2016
2510 kr
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Religious Ways of Experiencing Life: A Global and Narrative Approach surveys world religions, using the narratives and discourses of each tradition to describe it in its own terms. Carl Olson examines each tradition’s practices, teachings, material culture, roles of women, and path to salvation, as …
Religious Ways of Experiencing Life
A Global and Narrative Approach
Av Carl Olson
Häftad, 2016
866 kr
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Religious Ways of Experiencing Life: A Global and Narrative Approach surveys world religions, using the narratives and discourses of each tradition to describe it in its own terms. Carl Olson examines each tradition’s practices, teachings, material culture, roles of women, and path to salvation, as …
Zen and the Art of Postmodern Philosophy
Two Paths of Liberation from the Representational Mode of Thinking
Av Carl Olson
Häftad, 2000
487 kr
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Carl Olson is Professor of Religious Studies at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. His previous books include The Indian Renouncer and Postmodern Poison: A Cross-Cultural Encounter and The Theology and Philosophy of Eliade: A Search for the Centre.This book examines and compares the philosophical …
Historical Dictionary of Buddhism
Av Carl Olson
Inbunden, 2009
1984 kr
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In the early 21st century, Buddhism has become ubiquitous in America and other western nations, moving beyond the original bodhi tree in India to become a major global religion. During its journey westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to many people looking …
Historical Dictionary of Buddhism
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2009
2135 kr
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In the early 21st century, Buddhism has become ubiquitous in America and other western nations, moving beyond the original bodhi tree in India to become a major global religion. During its journey westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to many people looking …
A to Z of Buddhism
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2009
779 kr
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In the early 21st century, Buddhism has become ubiquitous in America and other western nations, moving beyond the original bodhi tree in India to become a major global religion. During its journey westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to many people looking …
A to Z of Buddhism
Av Carl Olson
Häftad, 2009
713 kr
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In the early 21st century, Buddhism has become ubiquitous in America and other western nations, moving beyond the original bodhi tree in India to become a major global religion. During its journey westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to many people looking …
Original Buddhist Sources
A Reader
Av Carl Olson
Häftad, 2005
519 kr
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Bringing together essential materials on the origins and development of Buddhist traditions from India, Sri Lanka, Tibet, China, and Japan, this anthology provides the broadest selection of primary source Buddhist literature available to date.The volume is divided into two major parts: Theravada …
Hindu Primary Sources
A Sectarian Reader
Av Carl Olson
Häftad, 2007
571 kr
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Bringing together texts from a variety of sectarian traditions, this reader provides the broadest selection of primary source Hindu literature available to date.The volume is divided into two major parts. The first section presents selections that explore major themes in classical Sanskrit …
Religious Ways of Experiencing Life
A Global and Narrative Approach
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2016
1022 kr
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Religious Ways of Experiencing Life: A Global and Narrative Approach surveys world religions, using the narratives and discourses of each tradition to describe it in its own terms. Carl Olson examines each tradition’s practices, teachings, material culture, roles of women, and path to salvation, …
Religious Ways of Experiencing Life
A Global and Narrative Approach
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2016
1000 kr
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Religious Ways of Experiencing Life: A Global and Narrative Approach surveys world religions, using the narratives and discourses of each tradition to describe it in its own terms. Carl Olson examines each tradition’s practices, teachings, material culture, roles of women, and path to salvation, …
Religious Studies: The Key Concepts
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2010
520 kr
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Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is an accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of religion. Exploring broad and recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern and western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to …
Religious Studies: The Key Concepts
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2010
520 kr
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Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is an accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of religion. Exploring broad and recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern and western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to …
Sacred Texts Interpreted
Religious Documents Explained [2 Volumes]
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2017
2574 kr
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Covering the major monotheistic religions—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—as well as selected Eastern religions and Bahá'í, Zoroastrianism, and Mormonism, this cross-cultural book offers excerpts of sacred texts and interprets passages to enable a deeper understanding of these religious writings. …
Historical Dictionary of Buddhism
Av Carl Olson
Inbunden, 2021
2266 kr
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Moving beyond the original bodhi tree where the historical Buddha attained enlightenment, Buddhism spread throughout Asia and in more recent history has become ubiquitous in America and other Western nations as it marches into the status of a major global religion. During its history westward, it …
Historical Dictionary of Buddhism
Av Carl Olson
E-bok, 2021
2494 kr
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Moving beyond the original bodhi tree where the historical Buddha attained enlightenment, Buddhism spread throughout Asia and in more recent history has become ubiquitous in America and other Western nations as it marches into the status of a major global religion. During its history westward, it …
The Mysterious Play of Kālī
An Interpretive Study of Rāmakrishna
Av Carl Olson
Häftad, 1990
569 kr
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Ramakrishna was a nineteenth-century Bengali devotee of Kali, the Hindu goddess of death and destruction. He assumed the demeanor and dress of a woman, acted like a monkey, a child, a madman, and a comedian at various times during his career. Using the concept of play (lila), as both spontaneous …
Nostalgia for Origins
Religion, Evolution, Cognition and Memory
Av Carl Olson
Inbunden, 2024
1290 kr
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Using the theme of nostalgia for origins, this work proposes to examine the origin of religion within the context of the theory of evolution and the development of the human brain. It is argued that Darwin’s concept of natural selection gives the impression of making Homo sapiens passive recipients …
