Dictionary of Christian Lore and Legend
Author | : John C. Metford |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 1991-08-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780500273739 |
Original publication and copyright date: 1983.
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Author | : John C. Metford |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 1991-08-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780500273739 |
Original publication and copyright date: 1983.
Author | : Alan Unterman |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 647 |
Release | : 1991-07-17 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0500771030 |
A clear and well-illustrated guide to the main characters and legends of Judaism This book captures the richness and vitality of traditional Jewish culture: a web of legend, folklore and superstition that is crucial to understanding Judaism. Topics include Jewish law, literature and poetry; the festivals of the Jewish year; the languages and sub-groups within the Jewish community; and the many countries that Jews have lived in. The book also reveals another side of Judaism, a world populated by angels and demons, sages and Kabbalists, and creatures unknown to zoologists.
Author | : J.C. Cooper |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2013-10-23 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1134265468 |
First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author | : Frederick William Hackwood |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 1902 |
Genre | : Christian art and symbolism |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Anna L. Dallapiccola |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 492 |
Release | : 2002-11-17 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0500770670 |
Provides over 1,000 accessible, informative and authoritative entries that answer any major question about Hinduism, it's mythology, practices, customs and laws India is so vast that each of its regions is a land in its own right, with diverse languages, customs, and cultural traditions. Yet shared social systems, firmly grounded in religious beliefs, provide the cohesive force that unites over a billion people of different backgrounds. Hinduism is the main religion of India, and this new dictionary provides an unrivaled insight to all aspects of Hindu life, past and present. Some thousand illustrated entries elucidate the history of Hinduism, its mythology, art, architecture, religion, laws, and folklore. The development of Hinduism is presented from its ancient manifestations in local cults and epic poems to modern-day festivals and customs worldwide. The complex relationship between the multitude of gods, goddesses, and semi-divine beings is brought to light in the articles on religion and mythology, while its rich imagery is revealed in the entries on architecture, sculpture, painting, dance, and theater, including works of art illustrated here for the first time. Food and etiquette, the caste system, Ayurvedic medicine, love and marriage, and contemporary practices are just a few of the topics explored. Maps and entries on the major cities and places of pilgrimage in India, as well as a concise chronology and a list of principal dynasties, provide a clear overview of the geography, history, languages, and vibrant religious and cultural traditions of Hinduism. This volume will serve as a lively and indispensable guide for those preparing a visit to India, for Indians living in the West, for students, or for anyone interested in the subcontinent. 275 b/w illustrations.
Author | : J. D. Douglas |
Publisher | : Zondervan |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2023-09-05 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 031015734X |
In this single volume you will find nearly three-and-a-half thousand terms and names from the history, teachings, and liturgy of the church. Terms and names that are difficult to find in standard dictionaries Brief definitions and descriptions for quick reference Names and terms from the history of the church in its various expressions Concepts and terms related to the teachings of the church Terms connected with the Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox liturgies This indispensable reference work is for anyone who wants quick access to information that is sometimes difficult to find, even in a well-stocked library. The perfect single-volume reference for the layperson, students, pastors, and teachers.
Author | : William Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 940 |
Release | : 1877 |
Genre | : Christian biography |
ISBN | : |
Author | : J. C. Cooper |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 505 |
Release | : 1987-03-17 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 0500770913 |
In nearly 1500 entries, many of them strikingly and often surprisingly illustrated, J. C. Cooper has documented the history and evolution of symbols from prehistory to our own day. With over 200 illustrations and lively, informative and often ironic texts, she discusses and explains an enormous variety of symbols extending from the Arctic to Dahomey, from the Iroquois to Oceana, and coming from systems as diverse as Tao, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Tantra, the cult of Cybele and the Great Goddess, the Pre-Columbian religions of the Western Hemisphere and the Voodoo cults of Brazil and West Africa.