Download or read book The Ritual of Desire written by Rudolph Jula and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Academy of Desire written by Yale M. Udoff and published by . This book was released on 196? with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ritual written by Catherine Bell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-12-29 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From handshakes and toasts to chant and genuflection, ritual pervades our social interactions and religious practices. Still, few of us could identify all of our daily and festal ritual behaviors, much less explain them to an outsider. Similarly, because of the variety of activities that qualify as ritual and their many contradictory yet, in many ways, equally legitimate interpretations, ritual seems to elude any systematic historical and comparative scrutiny. In this book, Catherine Bell offers a practical introduction to ritual practice and its study; she surveys the most influential theories of religion and ritual, the major categories of ritual activity, and the key debates that have shaped our understanding of ritualism. Bell refuses to nail down ritual with any one definition or understanding. Instead, her purpose is to reveal how definitions emerge and evolve and to help us become more familiar with the interplay of tradition, exigency, and self-expression that goes into constructing this complex social medium.
Download or read book Restraint and Desire written by Eva Lipman and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ritual Magic written by Donald Tyson and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 1989 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how magic--real magic--can change your life with "The Truth About Ritual Magic" by Donald Tyson. Magic is real. It can give you inner peace and self-confidence, personal magnetism, the power to attain your goals, and a true understanding of your self and your place in the universe." "This book is your gateway to understanding a powerful and once-secret art: -Discover what you can expect from ritual magic--and what not to expect -Find out how ritual magic can change your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual being through opening a channel to your Higher Self -Explore the use of song, chants, dance, and special postures and breathing in ritual magic -Learn about the basic instruments of ritual magic: altar, magic circle, lamp, elemental symbols, robe, wand, sword, athame, and ring -Practice a simple ritual to awaken your magical perception of the world -Awaken your magical perception As a creative, potent force, magic has been an important part of human civilization for millennia. The power to shape the world still lies within each of us. "The Truth About Ritual Magic" is your key to deciphering the mystery of ritual magic--and your own latent magical powers.
Download or read book Ritual and Deference written by Robert Cummings Neville and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2008-06-13 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings Confucianism and Daoism into conversation with contemporary philosophy and the contemporary world situation.
Download or read book The Politics of Ritual written by Molly Farneth and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illuminating look at the transformative role that rituals play in our political lives The Politics of Ritual is a major new account of the political power of rituals. In this incisive and wide-ranging book, Molly Farneth argues that rituals are social practices in which people create, maintain, and transform themselves and their societies. Far from mere scripts or mechanical routines, rituals are dynamic activities bound up in processes of continuity and change. Emphasizing the significance of rituals in democratic engagement, Farneth shows how people adapt their rituals to redraw the boundaries of their communities, reallocate goods and power within them, and cultivate the habits of citizenship. Transforming our understanding of rituals and their vital role in the political conflicts and social movements of our time, The Politics of Ritual examines a broad range of rituals enacted to just and democratic ends, including border Eucharists, candlelight vigils, and rituals of mourning. This timely book makes a persuasive case for an innovative democratic ritual life that can enable people to create and sustain communities that are more just, inclusive, and participatory than those in which they find themselves.
Download or read book Desire Darkness and Hope written by Laurie Cassidy and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For some decades, the work of Carmelite theologian Constance FitzGerald, OCD, has been a well-known secret, not only among students and practitioners of Carmelite spirituality, but also among spiritual directors, spiritual writers, retreatants, vowed religious women and men, and Christian theologians. This collection sets out to introduce the work of Sister Constance to a wider and more diverse audience––women and men who seek to strengthen themselves on the spiritual journey, who yearn to deepen personal or scholarly theological and religious reflection, and who want to make sense of the times in which we live. To this end, this volume curates seven of Sister Constance’s articles with probing and responsive essays written by ten theologians. Contributors include: Susie Paulik Babka Colette Ackerman, OCD Roberto S. Goizueta Margaret R. Pfeil Alex Milkulich Andrew Prevot Laurie Cassidy Maria Teresa Morgan Bryan N. Massingale M. Catherine Hilkert, OP
Download or read book Infamous Desire written by Pete Sigal and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What did it mean to be a man in colonial Latin America? More specifically, what did indigenous and Iberian groups think of men who had sexual relations with other men? Providing comprehensive analyses of how male homosexualities were represented in areas under Portuguese and Spanish control, Infamous Desire is the first book-length attempt to answer such questions. In a study that will be indispensable for anyone studying sexuality and gender in colonial Latin America, an esteemed group of contributors view sodomy through the lens of desire and power, relating male homosexual behavior to broader gender systems that defined masculinity and femininity.
Download or read book The Alchemy of Desire written by Allen Wildisdrael and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alchemy of Desire" is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient and mysterious practice of sexual ritual magic. Through a blend of historical research, esoteric wisdom, and practical insights, the book delves into the hidden realms of sexual energy manipulation, uncovering its potential for both spiritual enlightenment and material gain. The book begins with an introduction to sexual ritual magic, defining its principles and outlining its historical significance in various cultures throughout the ages. From ancient Egyptian fertility rites to Tantric practices and medieval European witchcraft, the historical overview sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the topic. "Understanding Sexual Energy" delves into the concept of sexual energy across different belief systems, exploring its potency as a force for manifestation and its relationship with the subconscious mind. Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern psychology, this section sheds light on the transformative power of sexual energy and its role in shaping our reality. The heart of the book lies in its exploration of ancient practices and traditions, from the rituals of ancient Egypt to the sacred teachings of Tantra and the dark arts of medieval witchcraft. Through case studies and historical analysis, readers gain insight into the methods and techniques used to harness sexual energy for prosperity, power, and spiritual growth. "Modern Applications" examines how sexual ritual magic is practiced in contemporary occult circles, uncovering its role in secret societies and esoteric traditions. Case studies highlight individuals and groups who claim success in using sex magic for wealth acquisition, offering valuable insights into its potential applications in the modern world. The book also provides practical guidance on techniques and rituals for harnessing sexual energy, designing personalized rituals, and navigating the ethical considerations and potential consequences of its manipulation. With a focus on promoting ethical and responsible use of sexual energy in magical practices, "The Alchemy of Desire" encourages readers to approach this complex and controversial topic with mindfulness, integrity, and respect. In conclusion, "The Alchemy of Desire" offers a thought-provoking journey into the depths of sexual ritual magic, inviting readers to explore the mysteries of desire, power, and spiritual transformation. Through its blend of historical research, esoteric wisdom, and practical insights, the book empowers readers to unlock the hidden potentials of sexual energy and embark on their own journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Download or read book Ritualistic Desire written by Mateo Francisco and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vivian Cartwright seemingly has it all. She owns her own house, her own car and to boot, her own business; selling charms, potions and spells. What more is there to ask for? But for a witch of Vivian's caliper, she surprisingly can't find any man to match up to her appetite for desire and ecstasy of sexual pleasure. Vivian wallows in doubt of ever finding what she want's until she receives an email that will change her life. She becomes the new owner of an unknown and mysterious Book of shadows that ultimately has the ritual that will conjure the so called "Enslaved Man Beast". Unknowingly, Vivian will experience more than what her appetite can handle. The Man beast with his beauty and muscularity will not only feed Vivian's addiction, but open her up to a whole new world that will take her by storm and most undoubtedly will teach her a thing or two about what desire truly is .
Download or read book Derby written by Ken Graves and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Llewellyn s Truth About Ritual Magic written by Donald Tyson and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013-06-08 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncover your hidden ability to create the future. Written by a practicing magus, this guide is your gateway to understanding a powerful and once secret art. • Open a channel to your Higher Self • Explore chants, dances, and special postures and breathing • Discover the basic tools: altar, magic circle, lamp, elemental symbols, robe, wand, sword, athame, and ring • Awaken your magical perception of the world
Download or read book Ritual Myth and the Modernist Text written by Martha C. Carpentier and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1998. Volume 12 in the Library of Anthropology series. This text traces the influence of Jane Ellen Harrison, a brilliant classicist and one of the 'Cambridge Anthropologists' on Jams Joyce, T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf. Decade of critical over-emphasis on Sir James Frazer's influence on modernism have obscured the more important contributions of Harrison, who explored the chthonic Greek matriarchal cults prior to patriarchal Olympianism and originated the 'ritual theory', finding the origins of Greek drama- and ultimately of all art, in religious ritual. Harrison's images of matriarchal divinity and the feminist principles they embodied inspired these modernist writers to envision the young artist reborn as creator through symbolic union with the semiotic body.
Download or read book Desire in Ren Girard and Jesus written by William L. Newell and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2012-03-22 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William L. Newell presents a comprehensive analysis of René Girard’s work on the origins of culture and the depths of human desire. Girard makes no claim toward a theory of religion, but he lays the groundwork for a postmodern theory of it. Girard’s desire concerns fallen humanity, those insanely imitating what they lacked, and his use of the Bible brings back into play the idea of the holy in secular academia. Newell challenges Girard’s interpretation of Jesus’s Passion as non-sacrificial and he offers a close reading of Girard’s works on mimetic desire, scape-goating, and sacrifice, and Newell creates breakthrough theology on Jesus in the Excursus. Girard makes no claim to having a theory of religion, but he lays the groundwork for a postmodern theory of it, and in this book, Newell seeks to begin a theory of “the end of the sacred” and what will be in its place: the holy.
Download or read book Ancient Art and Ritual written by Jane Ellen Harrison and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1913-01-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shakespeare s Big Men written by Richard van Oort and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shakespeare's Big Men examines five Shakespearean tragedies - Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth, and Coriolanus - through the lens of generative anthropology and the insights of its founder, Eric Gans. Generative anthropology's theory of the origins of human society explains the social function of tragedy: to defer our resentment against the "big men" who dominate society by letting us first identify with the tragic protagonist and his resentment, then allowing us to repudiate the protagonist's resentful rage and achieve theatrical catharsis. Drawing on this hypothesis, Richard van Oort offers inspired readings of Shakespeare's plays and their representations of desire, resentment, guilt, and evil. His analysis revives the universal spirit in Shakespearean criticism, illustrating how the plays can serve as a way to understand the ethical dilemma of resentment and discover within ourselves the nature of the human experience.
