The analysis of religion has often placed an emphasis on beliefs and ideologies, prioritizing these elements over those of the material world. Through the ethnographic analysis of a variety of contemporary religious practices, Making Spirits questions the presumed separation of …
"Can tragic views of the human condition as known to Westerners through Greek and Shakespearean tragedy be identified outside European culture, in the Indian culture of Hindu epic drama? In what respects can the Mahabharata epic's and the Bhagavadgita's views of the human condit…
The theology and philosophy of Eliade
by Olson, Carl
fromLibrary of philosophy and religion
After a review of Eliade's life, this work considers the scientific possibilities of his methodology within the context of recent contributions of selected philosophers of science, and examines the fore-structure of his hermeneutics by comparing it to the deconstructive position…
Is dialogue between the major religions of the world possible? If it is possible, under what conditions? In this book, Michael H. Mitias argues that it is possible provided various conditions are met. These conditions include mutual respect, mutual understanding, and God-centere…