Ritual

How can we bring together two of our most powerful vehicles for communication and transformation? Storytelling and ritual making are not merely something that humans do-they are essential for becoming human. Together they enable us to create a world that is both habitable and hospitable. For believe... More

This comprehensive guide offers an unrivaled introduction to the latest work in the study of religion. Bringing together the methods of both the humanities and the social sciences, the editors consider the main religious traditions of Asia and the West, as well as new forms of religion and spiritual... More

The Glagolitic Mass, written between 1926 and 1927, is not only one of JanaD&cek's most important works: it is also a masterpiece of the twentieth-century choral repertoire. In this fascinating description of the Mass and its history, Paul Wingfield brings together information on all significant asp... More

In Classical Greece women were almost entirely excluded from public life. Yet the feminine was accorded a central place in religious thought and ritual. The public symbolism of religion included powerful figures like Hera, Artemis and Athene; female worshippers often breached the boundary between pu... More

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This anthology brings together literature on the subject of purdah in terms of seclusion, feminine modesty, rights of women, etc. and the way seclusion affected issues of health, education, and relationships. Focussing on purdah as a lived experience, it attempts to find answers to these issues thro... More

Throughout history, people have attempted to contact the divine through ceremony. From weddings to sweat lodges, funerals to religious fasting, every culture has appealed to the gods for their blessings of important human passages. At this stage in our evolution, many find they no longer need to hav... More

A practical, inspiring guide to Catholic observances and celebrations for the home. For centuries, the Catholic Church has offered an abundance of splendid traditions that extend religious and spiritual practice into daily life. Now, Meredith Gould reintroduces these customs and rituals to modern Ro... More

Aimed at the New Generation of Witches, those who are practicing or who wishi to practice the Craft on their own--without an in-the-flesh magickal support group--this book presents both the science and religion of Witchcraft.Throughout the world there is a new generation of Witches -- people practic... More

Sabbath is one day a week when we should rest from our otherwise harried lives, right? In Living the Sabbath, Norman Wirzba leads us to a much more holistic and rewarding understanding of Sabbath-keeping. Wirzba shows how Sabbath is ultimately about delight in the goodness that God has made--in ever... More

Christian hospitality is more than a well-set table, pleasant conversation, or even inviting people into your home. Christian hospitality, according to Elizabeth Newman, is an extension of how we interact with God. It trains us to be capable of welcoming strangers who will challenge us and enhance o... More

Many churches use visual technology in worship. Yet simply adding a screen and projector in a sanctuary doesn't automatically translate into growth and revitalization. This book helps worship-screen producers learn to "speak" a visual language. These time-tested design principles provide a basic fra... More

In this new edition of his popular book, Craig Dykstra explores the contributions of the traditions, education, worship practices, and disciplines of the Reformed Christian community in helping people grow in faith. This new edition includes a study guide, a new foreword by Dorothy Bass, and a new p... More

This sequel to Gordon Lathrop's highly successful Holy Things is an exercise in liturgical theology, viewing the activities of worship as a means of defining and discussing the concept ?church.? It centers on community and assembly to discuss the sacraments. It focuses on ecumenism and inculturation... More

Ready-to-use lectionary-based worship and preaching resources for Palm Sunday and Holy Week... More

Traces the musical expressions of the black religious tradition from its ancestral roots to its influence upon the black religious experience today.Traces the musical expressions of the black religious tradition from its ancestral roots to its influence upon the black religious experience today.... More

The key question in planning all ages worship is: How can we share the Bible passages and their message, visually and actively, in ways that will keep children involved as well as inspire adults?The key question in planning all ages worship is: How can we share the Bible passages and their message, ... More

A great source on information about favorite sacramentals and practical ways to discover some new ones.A great source on information about favorite sacramentals and practical ways to discover some new ones.... More

Bringing Ritual to Mind explores the cognitive and psychological foundations of religious ritual systems. Participants must recall their rituals well enough to ensure a sense of continuity across performances, and those rituals must motivate them to transmit and re-perform them. Most religious ritua... More