Download or read book Building Blocks of Religion written by Göran Larsson and published by Equinox Publishing (UK). This book was released on 2020 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of the book is to provide a short and user-friendly introduction and critical discussion of the "building block" approach to religious studies, developed in recent years by Professor Ann (University of California, Santa Barbara) and Associate Professor Egil Asprem (Stockholm University).
Download or read book Religious Experience Reconsidered written by Ann Taves and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the sciences of the mind can advance the study of religion The essence of religion was once widely thought to be a unique form of experience that could not be explained in neurological, psychological, or sociological terms. In recent decades scholars have questioned the privileging of the idea of religious experience in the study of religion, an approach that effectively isolated the study of religion from the social and natural sciences. Religious Experience Reconsidered lays out a framework for research into religious phenomena that reclaims experience as a central concept while bridging the divide between religious studies and the sciences. Ann Taves shifts the focus from "religious experience," conceived as a fixed and stable thing, to an examination of the processes by which people attribute meaning to their experiences. She proposes a new approach that unites the study of religion with fields as diverse as neuroscience, anthropology, sociology, and psychology to better understand how these processes are incorporated into the broader cultural formations we think of as religious or spiritual. Taves addresses a series of key questions: how can we set up studies without obscuring contestations over meaning and value? What is the relationship between experience and consciousness? How can research into consciousness help us access and interpret the experiences of others? Why do people individually or collectively explain their experiences in religious terms? How can we set up studies that allow us to compare experiences across times and cultures? Religious Experience Reconsidered demonstrates how methods from the sciences can be combined with those from the humanities to advance a naturalistic understanding of the experiences that people deem religious.
Download or read book Building Blocks written by Kevin W. Rhodes and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a stronger faith? Strengthening your faith does not happen by accident. According to 2 Peter 1:1-8, it takes diligence to increase your knowledge of God's Word. No matter where you are in your Christian walk, you can and should build up your faith through a systematic study of the Scriptures. In this heftier sequel to Beyond Baptism, which still stands on its own, Kevin W. Rhodes walks readers through thirteen topics necessary to ground Christians in the faith and correct common misunderstandings. Building Blocks provides the framework needed to help you strengthen your faith.
Download or read book The Big Picture written by Brian Harris and published by Authentic Media Inc. This book was released on 2015-04-03 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an accessible exploration of the big building blocks of the Christian faith, differentiating between the important contours of a Christian worldview and secondary concerns imposed by culture and tradition. "Skilfully bringing together biblically-informed theology and the everyday world, Brian Harris unpacks themes of grace, creation and Christian hope in an engaging conversational manner. The result is a book that empowers us to live out our faith wherever we are." Stephen Garner, Laidlaw College, Auckland, New Zealand.
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Religious Studies written by Robert A. Orsi and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informative and provocative, this book introduces readers to debates in the contemporary study of religion and suggests future research possibilities.
Download or read book Building Blocks written by Kevin Rhodes and published by Hopkins Pub. This book was released on 2013-01-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a stronger faith? Strengthening your faith does not happen by accident. According to 2 Peter 1:1-8, it takes diligence to increase your knowledge of God's Word. No matter where you are in your Christian walk, you can and should build up your faith through a systematic study of the Scriptures. In this heftier sequel to Beyond Baptism, which still stands on its own, Kevin W. Rhodes walks readers through thirteen topics necessary to ground Christians in the faith and correct common misunderstandings. Building Blocks provides the framework needed to help you strengthen your faith.
Download or read book Building Blocks to Great Faith written by John Gondeck and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God has a plan for you, to do you good and not harm. You will see how God has moved upon people down through the ages and how they responded in faith that moved them to the next plateau. You will see how their lives were no different than yours and yet they became movers and shakers. You too can be a mover and a shaker for God. See how He wants to develop you and help you to grow IN HIM. Your walk with God begins with the first step. Are you ready?
Download or read book Religious Experience Reconsidered written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Religion and Violence written by Paul R. Powers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does religion cause much of the world’s violence? Is religion inherently violent? Would violence disappear if religion did? Is true religion a force for peace? Is religion a mask for power and self-interest? What aspects of religion make violence more—or less—likely? Religion and Violence: A Religious Studies Approach explores the potential of classic social theories to shed light on the relationships between religion and violence. This accessible and engaging book starts from the premise that both religion and violence are ordinary elements of social life and that rather than causing violence religion plays a crucial role in the management of violence. Ideal for any student approaching the topic of religion and violence for the first time, this core textbook includes chapter overviews and summaries, guides for applying theory to real-world events, discussion questions, and case studies. Further teaching and learning resources are available on the accompanying companion website.
Download or read book Foundations The Building Blocks of Faith written by Stoney T. Vance and published by . This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From faith and prayer to tithing and commitment, "Foundations" is a resource which can be adapted to many denominations. The text explains how to build a Christian foundation and details the building blocks of faith.
Download or read book The Seven Basic Spiritual Building Blocks of Life written by Mark Twain and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-14 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Seven Basic Spiritual Building Blocks of LIFE" are quite commonly known among most People in the World; but, if your Faith is Built on a False Religious and/or Political Foundation, such a House of Lies may not Stand, and especially if you are Confronted with "The Swanky Sword of Divine Truths," which is very Sharp and Powerful, and well able to Cut Off the Head of Lies with one Swift Stroke! Yes, such is the Sword that is Wielded by our Selected KING, who Demonstrates the Use of his Sword of Truths within this very Controversial Book about Faith, Hope, Trust, Love, Patience, Persistence and Obedience. In Fact, it Addresses some of the Hottest Issues of our Time, and contains a Special Speech by the Most High God, himself, which is likely to Shake the very Foundations of Capitalism to the Core! Indeed, we know of no other Book in the World with such a Powerful Speech, when put into Context with the Remainder of this Unique Book, which Speech our Selected King wrote in 30 minutes or less by the Spirit of Inspiration, which is in Deed REVOLUTIONARY! Therefore, do not Deprive yourself of it, nor Speculate about what might be in it; but, read it Carefully and Prayerfully, and Invite your Friends, Relatives, and Naaberz to do the same. After all, it is a Rare Thing when Almighty God SPEAKS, and you will Know in your Soul that it was he who Spoke when you Read it with a Capital R, and with an Open Honest Mind. Moreover, this Inspired Book reveals HOW to Resolve the Controversies concerning the Evil Events of September 11th, 2001, and also get Justice for everyone, Worldwide, which has a Happy Ending.
Download or read book Religious Nationalism in Modern Europe written by Philip W. Barker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-08-20 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the enduring nature of religious nationalism in modern Europe. Through a series of in-depth case studies covering Ireland, England, Poland, and Greece; the author argues that religious frontiers, or geographic lines of division between different and unique religions, are central to the formation of religiously-based national identities. Typically, as states develop economically and politically, religion plays a lesser role in both individual lives and national identity. However, at religious frontiers, religion becomes useful for differentiating and mobilizing groups of people. This is particularly true when the religious frontier also represents a threat or conflict. Although religion may not be the root of conflict in these instances, the conflict takes on religious tones because of its ability to unite an otherwise diverse population. Religion takes precedence over language, culture, or other national building-blocks because the "other" can best be distinguished in religious terms. The in-depth case studies allow for a deep historical understanding of the processes which converge to create a modern religious nation. Greatly expanding our current understanding of the conditions in which religious nationalism develops, this important book has implications for our understanding of religion and politics, secularization, European politics and foreign policy.
Download or read book Foundations I written by John Cervone and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foundations I: Basic Blocks for Building a Life of Faith - This is a basic blueprint, authored by a team whose passion for and experience in winning and discipling people is evident. Christian growth begins at the moment of conversion, but the building of a foundation is necessary to establish one's faith. Foundations I provides building blocks for consistent growth—the assurance of salvation, Bible study, prayer, witnessing, worship, fellowship and stewardship—plus a "Christian Growth Inventory" and leaders guide. This is the first book in the Walking With the Word series.
Download or read book Renew Your Mind for Success written by Boye Akinola and published by . This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Grace written by Robert D. Putnam and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on three national surveys on religion, as well as research conducted by congregations across the United States, to examine the profound impact it has had on American life and how religious attitudes have changed in recent decades.
Download or read book God is Watching You written by Dominic Johnson (Professor of Biopolitics) and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2016 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The willingness to believe in some kind of payback or karma remains nearly universal. Retribution awaits those who commit bad deeds; rewards await those who do good. Johnson explores how this belief has developed over time, and how it has shaped the course of human evolution.
Download or read book The Building Blocks of Life written by Vivian/Annette Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
