Bøger af Ninian Smart
-
- An Anatomy of the World's Beliefs
448,95 kr. A world-renowned religion scholar explores the world's major religions and comparable secular systems of thought in this unusually wide-ranging and accessible work. Ninian Smart considers Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, as well as Marxist-Leninism, Maoism, nationalism, and Native American, African, and other systems of belief. His goal is to advance our understanding of how we as human beings interact thoughtfully with the cosmos and express the exigencies of our own nature and existence.Smart demonstrates that diverse systems of belief reflect several recurring themes: the tendency to worship, the contemplative life, story-telling, a view of history, ethical instruction, guidelines on bodily practices, rituals, and visual icons. He examines each of these themes in relation to specific belief systems. He points out that religions and comparable worldviews should be studied at least as much through their practices as through their beliefs.The result of twenty-five years of research, this comprehensive book is nothing less than an analysis of the entire pattern of human spiritual life, viewed through what Smart calls "the grammar of symbols, the modes and forms in which religion manifests itself."
- Bog
- 448,95 kr.
-
- Bog
- 508,95 kr.
-
1.085,95 kr. The author discusses rebirth and salvation, mysticism, the worship of God, Buddhism, incarnation and history, and evil and good.
- Bog
- 1.085,95 kr.
-
- Some Methodological Questions
410,95 - 964,95 kr. - Bog
- 410,95 kr.
-
- Bog
- 988,95 kr.
-
739,95 kr. - Bog
- 739,95 kr.
-
- Crosscultural Explorations of Human Beliefs
864,95 kr. This book offers a balanced, wide-ranging, and realistic approach to the full range of worldviews.
- Bog
- 864,95 kr.
-
- The Interplay Between the Upanishads and Catholic Theology
541,95 - 1.907,95 kr. - Bog
- 541,95 kr.
-
535,95 - 3.301,95 kr. - Bog
- 535,95 kr.
-
616,95 - 1.345,95 kr. Offers an introduction to many of the world's major philosophical and religious traditions. This work offers a global philosophical and religious picture.
- Bog
- 616,95 kr.
-
- Drummond Lectures delivered at the University of Stirling, Scotland, March 1985, and other essays
1.689,95 kr. - Bog
- 1.689,95 kr.
-
691,95 kr. In this richly illustrated new edition, religions are described through their symbols, rituals, followers and art. References, maps and pictures have been updated and the text thoroughly revised to highlight recent developments, e.g. Islam's spread, African-American religious experience, and women priests.
- Bog
- 691,95 kr.