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The series Religion and Society (RS) contributes to the exploration of religions as social systems– both in Western and non-Western societies; in particular, it examines religions in their differentiation from, and intersection with, other cultural systems, such as art, economy, law and politics. Due attention is given to paradigmatic case or comparative studies that exhibit a clear theoretical orientation with the empirical and historical data of religion and such aspects of religion as ritual, the religious imagination, constructions of tradition, iconography, or media. In addition, the formation of religious communities, their construction of identity, and their relation to society and the wider public are key issues of this series.
At a religion’s margins a counterpoint can be found for its power center. In a creative manner, relatively free from clerical control, religious virtuosos take new initiatives there. Inspired by their experience with the sacred, they explore their liberty to play with meanings, images and practices. Yet, the eventual success of such an innovation calls for organization and thus for the exercise of power. Accordingly new movements slow down into institutions – till a new virtuoso brings the cycle to a fresh start. Over the last thirty years André Droogers has extensively published on the relation between religion, power and play. In this collection of essays the most relevant articles ar...
Internationally recognized scholars from many parts of the world provide a critical survey of recent developments and achievements in the global field of religious studies. The work follows in the footsteps of two former publications: Classical Approaches to the Study of Religion, edited by Jacques Waardenburg (1973), and Contemporary Approaches to the Study of Religion, edited by Frank Whaling (1984/85). New Approaches to the Study of Religion completes the survey of the comparative study of religion in the twentieth century by focussing on the past two decades. Many of the chapters, however, are also pathbreaking and point the way to future approaches.
The only book you'll need to put amazing, surprisingly healthy meals on the table every weeknight (and lunch the next day) by bestselling cookbook author, Gwyneth Paltrow. Gwyneth's fans have been begging her to write a cookbook that will help them get healthy, yet wonderfully delicious meals on the table during hectic weeknights. Well, she listened and she is sharing over 125 recipes that can be made in under 30 minutes that are surprisingly tasty even though they have little or no sugar, are low in fat, and many with no gluten. They will be of the same quality as those in It's All Good, but can be pulled together in the time it would take to call for a takeaway. And because every family ne...
Duńska kultura kulinarna to nie tylko gwiazdki Michelin i menu degustacyjne. To również kraina chleba żytniego, słodkich wypieków pachnących marcepanem i orzechami oraz najróżnorodniejszych otwartych kanapek. W codziennej diecie nie brakuje dań z wieprzowiny, śledzi oraz kawy. Każdy przystanek podróży po Półwyspie Jutlandzkim i duńskich wyspach to odkrywanie nowych oblicz smaku. Tradycje kulinarne Danii to kolejna książka poświęcona nordyckiej kulturze kulinarnej autorstwa Magdaleny Tomaszewskiej-Bolałek - kulturoznawczyni, dziennikarki i zdobywczyni wielu światowych nagród.
I andet bind af Familiens Historier er vi kommet til Cæcilie Marie Iversen og hendes familie, og fokus er den sydlige del af halvøen med afstikkere til de tilstødende egne og tråde til forskellige dele af Tyskland. Hermed er vi rykket fra det nordlige Jylland, hvor hendes mand, Niels Kristian Christensen, stammede fra. Det var omdrejningspunktet i første bind i serien, som har titlen Bondeslægt med aner blandt rådmænd, præster og uradel. Cilia, som hun blev kaldt, var min farmor. Hun var født 1910 i Sønderborg, som dengang var i Tyske Kejserrige, og hun døde i 1976 i Oksbøl, efter at have boet flere steder i Jylland. Det nordligste vi kommer med Cilias aner er egnen omkring Ribe. Men det meste hendes slægt stammer fra Sønderjylland og nærmere betegnet Als og Broagerland. Kvinder fra Ribeegnen, Ærø og Helnæs på Vestfyn giftede sig ind i den sønderjyske familie. Det var egne, som enten var del af hertugdømmerne eller havde tætte handelsforbindelser hertil. Desuden havde hun aner i egnen omkring Magdeburg i det nuværende Sachsen og øen Rygen, der i dag er del af Mecklenburg Vorpommern.
Through this comprehensive Handbook, the reader will obtain a balanced and cohesive picture of the Early Church. It gives an overall view of the reception, transmission, and interpretation of the Bible in the life and thought of the Church during the first five centuries of Christianity.