Download or read book The Theological Political Origins of the Modern State written by Bernard Bourdin and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this work, Bernard Bourdin clearly sets forth the political thought and theology of James I as an early intellectual foundation for the modern state

Download or read book The Territories of Science and Religion written by Peter Harrison and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The conflict between science and religion seems indelible, even eternal. Surely two such divergent views of the universe have always been in fierce opposition? Actually, that’s not the case, says Peter Harrison: our very concepts of science and religion are relatively recent, emerging only in the past three hundred years, and it is those very categories, rather than their underlying concepts, that constrain our understanding of how the formal study of nature relates to the religious life. In The Territories of Science and Religion, Harrison dismantles what we think we know about the two categories, then puts it all back together again in a provocative, productive new way. By tracing the history of these concepts for the first time in parallel, he illuminates alternative boundaries and little-known relations between them—thereby making it possible for us to learn from their true history, and see other possible ways that scientific study and the religious life might relate to, influence, and mutually enrich each other. A tour de force by a distinguished scholar working at the height of his powers, The Territories of Science and Religion promises to forever alter the way we think about these fundamental pillars of human life and experience.

Download or read book The Politics of Religion in Indonesia written by Michel Picard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-05-13 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indonesia is a remarkable case study for religious politics. While not being a theocratic country, it is not secular either, with the Indonesian state officially defining what constitutes religion, and every citizen needing to be affiliated to one of them. This book focuses on Java and Bali, and the interesting comparison of two neighbouring societies shaped by two different religions - Islam and Hinduism. The book examines the appropriation by the peoples of Java and Bali of the idea of religion, through a dialogic process of indigenization of universalist religions and universalization of indigenous religions. It looks at the tension that exists between proponents of local world-views and indigenous belief systems, and those who deny those local traditions as qualifying as a religion. This tension plays a leading part in the construction of an Indonesian religious identity recognized by the state. The book is of interest to students and scholars of Southeast Asia, religious studies and the anthropology and sociology of religion.

Download or read book The Appropriation of Religion in Southeast Asia and Beyond written by Michel Picard and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-11 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume investigates various processes by which world religions become localized, as well as how local traditions in Southeast Asia and Melanesia become universalized. In the name of modernity and progress, the contemporary Southeast Asian states tend to press their populations to have a ‘religion,' claiming that their local, indigenous practices and traditions do not constitute religion. Authors analyze this ‘religionization,’ addressing how local people appropriate religion as a category to define some of their practices as differentiated from others, whether they want to have a religion or are constrained to demonstrate that they profess one. Thus, ‘religion’ is what is regarded as such by these local actors, which might not correspond to what counts as religion for the observer. Furthermore, local actors do not always concur regarding what their religion is about, as religion is a contested issue. In consequence, each of the case studies in this volume purposes to elucidate what gets identified and legitimized as ‘religion’, by whom, for what purpose, and under what political conditions.

Download or read book Effacing the Self written by Marc De Kesel and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In spirituality and mysticism, many seek a counterbalance to the strong emphasis on the self that modernity demands of us: We desire a fixed self on the one hand and are fascinated by selflessness on the other. But is our fascination with selflessness not a ruse to make that self of ours even stronger? And is that self-critical question not the kernel of even traditional mysticism? Marc De Kesel investigates some dark rooms of the mystical tradition to clarify this. This is a book for all who want to free themselves from the conceptual frameworks and rigid dogmas of late-modern religiosity. The first part of the volume deals directly with early modern Christian mysticism, and more specifically with the French spiritualité and discussions centered around the problem of what it means to love God in a pure, radically unselfish way. The second part explores the paradoxical dialectics between self and selflessness in relation to the way Christian religion deals with its own identity. If Christian love is selfless, why has Christianity in the end not given up its own self, its own identity? The third and last part of the volume discusses the dialectics between self and selflessness in three other domains: popular spirituality, politics, and modern science. It makes clear that "selflessness" is not limited to mysticism but is both a fascination and a problem/paradox for modernity in many fields.

Download or read book Inexcusabiles Salvation and the Virtues of the Pagans in the Early Modern Period written by Alberto Frigo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-03-14 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thought provoking book deals with religious scholarship and important controversies of the early modern period, specifically those relating to the question of the salvation of the pagans and the afterlife. From the Reformation, through the Renaissance and on to the seventeenth and eighteenth century, this was a time when religious scholarship was updated with the discoveries of the New World and colonial expansion. These chapters present new work, shedding light on the interplay of philosophy and theology in key thinkers such as Montaigne, Leibniz, Bayle and Spinoza, but also in less known authors such as Gianfrancesco Pico della Mirandola and Sebastian Castellio. Readers will discover analysis of the reshaping of specific theological issues, focussing on the reception of ancient philosophical traditions such as Platonism, Aristotelianism, Stoicism, Epicureanism, and scepticism. The authors investigate the relationship between the ethical models inspired by the heroes and philosophers of antiquity and the ‘new philosophy’. Above all, this book enables exploration of the ways in which discussions of the salvation and virtues of pagans intersected with the early modern reception of ancient philosophy, including a reassessment of the question of the moral status of unbelievers in the early modern period. Students and faculty working on early modern intellectual history will find that this book both inspires and enriches their knowledge. Those with an interest in Renaissance humanism, the history of early modern philosophy and science, in theology, or the history of religion will also appreciate the new contributions that it makes.

Download or read book Revue des Deux Mondes XLIX Annee Troisieme Periode written by Revue des Deux Mondes XLIX Annee-Troisieme Periode and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revue des Deux Mondes XLIX Annee-Troisieme Periode.

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Download or read book Quand le christianisme a chang le monde written by Maurice Sachot and published by Odile Jacob. This book was released on 2007-03-15 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 24 août 410 : la ville de Rome est mise à sac par Alaric Ier, roi des Wisigoths. 11 septembre 2001 : les Twin Towers s’écroulent, frappées par deux avions détournés par des terroristes. Dans le premier cas, la civilisation de l’Antiquité achève de s’écrouler ; dans le second, c’est la suprématie de l’Occident qui vacille. Entre ces deux dates, Maurice Sachot explore ce qui fait le fond même de la « civilisation » occidentale. Pour lui, même la sécularisation et la laïcisation qui semblent caractériser l’emprise que l’Occident a acquise sur le monde se définissent par référence au christianisme. C’est donc l’histoire de cette christianisation du monde qu’il raconte ici, privilégiant l’époque où tout s’est constitué, au basculement de l’Antiquité. Comment le christianisme s’est-il constitué et comment, ainsi, a-t-il transformé le monde ? Quels sont, par-delà les pays, les communautés, les époques, les traits qui ont fait la civilisation dite occidentale ? Venue de l’histoire des religions, une étonnante synthèse pour éclairer les débats d’aujourd’hui. Après avoir enseigné les langues patris-tiques à la Faculté de théologie catholique de Strasbourg, Maurice Sachot enseigne la philosophie ancienne à l’université Marc-Bloch et les sciences de l’éducation à l’université Louis-Pasteur. Il a notamment publié L’Invention du Christ.

Download or read book Francs et Orientaux dans le monde des croisades written by Jean Richard and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This latest volume by Jean Richard is concerned with the evolution of the crusading movement and with the interaction between crusaders and indigenous peoples of the Near East. The articles look at changes in the concept of crusading, means of financing it, and forms of indulgence; at how the adoption of maritime transport created a need to control the sea, and how contacts with the Muslims could lead to peaceful means of resolving conflict and dealing with prisoners. In their lands in the east, the Latins accommodated the feudal structures they brought with them to local conditions, especially in the mountains. Both in this and in the religious sphere compromises were made, and in this co-existence each community preserved its individuality. The final section then considers roles played by eastern Christians in the contacts between Europeans and Mongols. Si les origines de la croisade retiennent l'attention, son évolution mérite elle aussi intérêt. La conception de la croisade, les modalités du financement, la forme d'indulgence, se sont modifiées; l'adoption du transport par bateau a nécessité la prise du contrôle de la mer. Les affrontements avec les Musulmans ont provoqueé des contacts, ainsi pour règler le sort des prisonniers; on a cheché des solutions pacifiques au conflit. Dans leurs possessions orientales, les Francs ont adapté le régime seigneurial aux conditions locales et, tout en gardant intacte leur structure féodale, réservé, surtout dans les montagnes, leur place aux chefs indigènes, Les contacts de civilisation sont réels, mais chaque communauté garde some individualité. Il en est de même dans le domaine religieux, où il a fallu adopter des compromis pout permettre une réelle coexistence. Et finalement les chrétiens orientaux ont été les agents du rapprochement entre Francs and Mongols.

Download or read book Les P res de l Eglise dans le monde d aujourd hui written by Cristian Badilita and published by Editions Beauchesne. This book was released on 2006 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Quand le christianisme a chang le monde written by Maurice Sachot and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert Novels Short Stories Plays Memoirs and Letters written by Gustave Flaubert and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-06 with total page 5408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gustave Flaubert's comprehensive collection, "The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Memoirs and Letters," showcases the masterful storytelling, keen observation of society, and striking realism that define his literary style. Each piece in the collection reflects Flaubert's dedication to meticulous craftsmanship and his deep exploration of human emotions and relationships. From the iconic novel 'Madame Bovary' to the poignant short stories and introspective memoirs, Flaubert's work continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and vivid character portrayals. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Flaubert's works illuminate the societal norms and moral dilemmas of his time, making them both historically significant and enduringly relevant today. Gustave Flaubert, often regarded as one of the greatest novelists in French literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations to create works that challenge conventional literary norms and push the boundaries of realism. Through his meticulous attention to detail and profound psychological insight, Flaubert set a high standard for literary excellence that continues to influence writers and readers around the world. His dedication to the craft of writing and his commitment to authenticity have solidified his legacy as a pioneering figure in the development of the modern novel. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert' to readers who appreciate masterful storytelling, rich character development, and profound thematic exploration. This collection not only offers a comprehensive view of Flaubert's literary genius but also provides valuable insights into the complexities of human nature and society that are sure to resonate with readers of all backgrounds.

Download or read book Ritual Dynamics and Religious Change in the Roman Empire written by Impact of Empire (Organization). Workshop and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents the proceedings of the eighth workshop of the international network 'Impact of Empire', which concentrates on the history of the Roman Empire and brings together ancient historians, archaeologists, classicists and specialists in Roman law from some thirty European and North American universities. The eighth volume focuses on the impact of the Roman Empire on religious behaviour, with a special focus on the dynamics of ritual. The volume is divided into three sections: ritualising the empire, performing civic community in the empire and performing religion in the empire.

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