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| Author | : Raymond Firth |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 387 |
| Release | : 2012-11-12 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1136505431 |
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First published in 1967, this book gives some of the fruits of the author's study of Tikopia ways of thought as the result of three field expeditions. Most Polynesians became Christians more than a century ago but Tikopia had a substantial pagan population until quite recent years. This book of essays describes rites and beliefs of a people who still maintained their traditional institutions remote from civilization. Studies of totemism, of magic and of beliefs in the fate of the soul in the afterworld, not only throw new light on Polynesian attitudes but also contribute some novel ideas to the interpretation of standard theoretical problems in social anthropology. Studies of rumour, suicide, and a new essay on spirit mediumship, also provide links between social anthropology and psychology. A general review based on the author's visit in 1966 describes the modern position after the adoption of Christianity.
| Author | : Raymond Firth |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 431 |
| Release | : 2013-09-05 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1136505504 |
Download Rank and Religion in Tikopia (Routledge Revivals) Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Originally published in 1970, this book represents a unique study of beliefs and ritual practices in a pagan religion, and of the processes by which a transformation to Christianity took place. Christianity came to the major islands of Polynesia nearly two centuries ago, and within a couple of generations, the traditional pagan religion had disappeared. Only a few remote islands such as Tikopia preserved their ancient cults. Over eighty years ago, the author first observed and took part in these pagan rites, and on later visits he studied the change from paganism to Christian faith. Unique in its rich documentation, this book presents a systematic account of the traditional beliefs in gods and spirits and of the way in which these were fused with the social and political structure. The causes and dramatic results of the conversion to Christianity are then described, ending with an examination of the religious situation at the time of the book’s original publication. The book is both a contribution to anthropology and a case study in religious history. It completes the major series of studies of Tikopia society for which the author is famous. It gives the first full account of a Polynesian religious system in a state of change.
| Author | : Raymond Firth |
| Publisher | : London : Allen & Unwin |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 1967 |
| Genre | : Ethnopsychology |
| ISBN | : |
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| Author | : Raymond Firth |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 431 |
| Release | : 2013-09-05 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1136505512 |
Download Rank and Religion in Tikopia (Routledge Revivals) Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Originally published in 1970, this book represents a unique study of beliefs and ritual practices in a pagan religion, and of the processes by which a transformation to Christianity took place. Christianity came to the major islands of Polynesia nearly two centuries ago, and within a couple of generations, the traditional pagan religion had disappeared. Only a few remote islands such as Tikopia preserved their ancient cults. Over eighty years ago, the author first observed and took part in these pagan rites, and on later visits he studied the change from paganism to Christian faith. Unique in its rich documentation, this book presents a systematic account of the traditional beliefs in gods and spirits and of the way in which these were fused with the social and political structure. The causes and dramatic results of the conversion to Christianity are then described, ending with an examination of the religious situation at the time of the book’s original publication. The book is both a contribution to anthropology and a case study in religious history. It completes the major series of studies of Tikopia society for which the author is famous. It gives the first full account of a Polynesian religious system in a state of change.
| Author | : Edward Westermarck |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 573 |
| Release | : 2013-11-19 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1317912616 |
Download Ritual and Belief in Morocco: Vol. II (Routledge Revivals) Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Between the years of 1898 and 1926, Edward Westermarck spent a total of seven years in Morocco, visiting towns and tribes in different parts of the country, meeting local people and learning about their language and culture; his findings are noted in this two-volume set, first published in 1926. The first volume contains extensive reference material, including Westermarck’s system of transliteration and a comprehensive list of the tribes and districts mentioned in the text. The chapters in this, the second volume, explore such areas as the rites and beliefs connected with the Islamic calendar, agriculture, and childbirth. This title will fascinate any student or researcher of anthropology with an interest in the history of ritual, culture and religion in Morocco.
| Author | : Edward Westermarck |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 645 |
| Release | : 2014-04-23 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1317912683 |
Download Ritual and Belief in Morocco: Vol. I (Routledge Revivals) Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Between the years of 1898 and 1926, Edward Westermarck spent a total of seven years in Morocco, visiting towns and tribes in different parts of the country, meeting local people and learning about their language and culture; his findings are noted in this two-volume set, first published in 1926. Alongside extensive reference material, including Westermarck’s system of transliteration and a comprehensive list of the tribes and districts mentioned in the text, the chapters discuss such areas as the influences on and relationship between religion and magic in Morocco, the origins of beliefs and practices, curses and witchcraft. This is the first volume of two dealing with the same subject, and will fascinate any student or researcher of anthropology with an interest in the history of ritual, culture and religion in Morocco.
| Author | : Raymond Firth |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 468 |
| Release | : 2013-01-11 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1136505571 |
Download Symbols (Routledge Revivals) Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book first published in 1973 offers a broad survey of the study of symbolic ideas and behaviour. The study of symbolism is popular nowadays and anthropologists have made substantial contributions to it. Raymond Firth has long been internationally known for his field research in the Solomons and Malaysia, and for his theoretical work on kinship, economics and religion. Here from a new angle, he has produced a broad survey of the study of symbolic ideas and behaviour. Professor Firth examines definitions of symbol. He traces the history of scientific inquiry into the symbolism of religious cults, mythology and dreams back into the eighteenth century. He compares some modern approaches to symbolism in art, literature and philosophy with those in social anthropology. He then cites examples in anthropological treatment of symbolic material from cultures of varying sophistication. Finally he offers dispassionate analyses of symbols used in contemporary Western situations - from hair-styles to the use and abuse of national flags; from cults of Black Jesus to the Eucharistic rite. In all this Professor Firth combines social and political topicality with a scholarly and provocative theoretical inquiry.
| Author | : G. K. Nelson |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2013-10-18 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1134695470 |
Download Spiritualism and Society (Routledge Revivals) Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
First published in 1969, this title explores the origins of Spiritualism as a religious movement. The first part is a history of Spiritualism, with a focus on its origins within America and the development of the organisation within itself. Next, Nelson considers the rise of Spiritualism in Britain, using evidence taken from contemporary journals, other publications and interviews. Finally, the Spiritualist movement is analysed in terms of sociological theory, looking at the Church and the definition of a Cult, as well as concepts of authority and leadership. This is a fascinating work, which will be of great interest to students researching the origins and development of the movement of Spiritualism and its relationship with society.
| Author | : Sheri Lynn Gibbings |
| Publisher | : University of Toronto Press |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Business and politics |
| ISBN | : 1487525729 |
Download Shadow Play Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Shadow Play examines how members of the urban underclass in Indonesia seek to negotiate their rights to urban space in a country undergoing significant social, political, and economic change.
| Author | : Andreas Hauw |
| Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2019-05-29 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1532662637 |
Download The Function of Exorcism Stories in Mark's Gospel Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book investigates stories of Jesus’ exorcisms in the Gospel of Mark. The story of Jesus’ first public ministry in the synagogue (Mark 1:21–28) and the Beelzebul controversy story (3:20–30) are examined to understand the other acts of exorcism that Jesus performed (5:1–20; 7:24–30; 9:14–32). Both Mark 1:21–28 and 3:20–30 highlight Jesus as a teacher and as an eschatological exorcist. The latter stresses Jesus’ own understanding of exorcism and relates his identity with that of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, the first two exorcism stories in Mark’s Gospel confirm Jesus as the bearer of the kingdom of God. The motif of discipleship, which is evident in both stories, contributes to delineating Jesus’ christological identity as the Son of God, as indicated by the incipit of Mark’s Gospel (Mark 1:1). Markan exorcism stories in Mark 5:1–20; 7:24–30; and 9:14–29 further develop the presentation of Jesus’ exorcisms and other primary motifs. The motifs of authority, identity, and mission confirm the christological identity of Jesus within gentile territory, and are an important part of his mission to the gentiles. Jesus’ specific mission in Mark 9:14–29 presents the exorcism that Jesus performed in the context of his role in both death and resurrection. In this way, Jesus as the bearer of the kingdom of God defeats the kingdom of Beelzebul.
