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Present-day spiritualities : contrasts and overlaps /
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Many forms of present-day Western spirituality contribute to people's well-being, whereas others have raised criticism. The study of these different forms is, however, complicated by their continuously diverging practices and ideas. By bringing to bear a multidisciplinary approach, the ten specialists of this volume are able to analyze diverse new instances of spirituality, e.g. in religious contexts (Buddhism, Christianity), popular use, organizations and enterprises, (alternative) health service, and works of art. Most contributions also discuss methods and theories. In their editorial chapters, Elisabeth Hense, Frans Jespers and Peter Nissen show the remarkable overlaps in the approaches, definitions and evaluations of the contributions in this volume and provide a theoretical framework. Both the fresh analyses and the theoretical reflections in this volume point the way to new approaches in this field of study. Contributors include: Jerry Biberman, Mark Elliott, Miguel Farias, Johan Goud, Paul Heelas, Elisabeth Hense, Frans Jespers, Hubert Knoblauch, Peter Nissen, Paul van der Velde
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1 online resource. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004260061 :
1566-208X ;
Purity and the forming of religious traditions in the ancient Mediterranean world and ancient Judaism /
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Purity is a cultural construct that had a central role in the forming and the development of religious traditions in the ancient Mediterranean. This volume analyzes concepts, practices and images associated with purity in the main cultures of Antiquity, and discusses from a comparative perspective their parallel developments and transformations. The perspective adopted is both synchronic and diachronic; the comparative approach takes into account points of contact and mutual influences, but also includes major transcultural trends. A number of renowned specialists contribute a large variety of perspectives and approaches, combining archaeology, epigraphy and social history; in addition, particular attention is given to concepts of purity in ancient Israel and early Judaism as a 'test-case' of sorts. Through its extensive coverage, the volume contributes decisively to the present discussion about the forming of religious traditions in the ancient Mediterranean world.
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1 online resource (601 pages) : illustrations, mappages. :
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. :
9789004232297 :
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
Architecture and asceticism : cultural interaction between Syria and Georgia in late antiquity /
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In Architecture and Asceticism Loosley Leeming presents the first interdisciplinary exploration of Late Antique Syrian-Georgian relations available in English. The author takes an inter-disciplinary approach and examines the question from archaeological, art historical, historical, literary and theological viewpoints to try and explore the relationship as thoroughly as possible. Taking the Georgian belief that 'Thirteen Syrian Fathers' introduced monasticism to the country in the sixth century as a starting point, this volume explores the evidence for trade, cultural and religious relations between Syria and the Kingdom of Kartli (what is now eastern Georgia) between the fourth and seventh centuries CE. It considers whether there is any evidence to support the medieval texts and tries to place this posited relationship within a wider regional context.
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1 online resource. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004375314 :
2213-0039 ; :
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
La cohérence mondiale du droit /
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La mobilité des individus à travers le monde les expose à l'intervention désordonnée de multiples régimes juridiques et autorités juridictionnelles. Des incertitudes en résultent, parfois des blocages ou des pesanteurs injustifiées. A travers le droit « international », les pouvoirs politiques ont conçu des modes de coopération entre autorités parallèlement compétentes et d'articulation de leurs points de vue. Ce savoir-faire millénaire permet d'atténuer les risques de désordre et de paralysie au détriment des personnes privées. Sous le concept de cohérence, cet ouvrage étudie les techniques de résolution des conflits de lois, de juridictions ou d'autorités et leur évolution à mesure des transformations du matériau juridique. Non limités aux situations relevant du pur droit privé, ces mécanismes appréhendent aussi les discordances en droit public ou dans les domaines hybrides ; ils n'ignorent pas les régimes juridiques transnationaux et modes privés de règlement des différends (tel l'arbitrage). La cohérence est ici classiquement analysée dans les rapports horizontaux entre sphères juridiques indépendantes, puis dans l'axe vertical lorsque, exceptionnellement, des institutions œuvrent en surplomb des États et permettent, à travers leurs procédures, de questionner la rationalité du droit appliqué aux individus sur la scène mondiale.
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Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004735682