Author: Pedro Ceinos Arcones
Publisher: Pedro Ceinos
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The Naxi is the most interesting ethnic group of China. They have a set of cultural characteristics completely different of those of surrounding peoples. Their pictographic writing, the encyclopedia or archaic wisdom contained in their Dongba classics, their unique religion stressing brotherhood with nature, a life cycle designed to nurture the sacred inside every person, and their special musical, literary and artistic works, all contribute to make the Naxi culture unique among the ethnic groups of our planet. No other ethnic group has preserved so rich and multifaceted ancient heritage, no other culture is so central to the research of the old traditions of Asia. The role of the Naxi as preservers of ancient cultural heritages can be attributed to the isolation of some communities and to the writing of a surprising amount of sacred books, maybe thousands of them treasured in the hands of their religious specialists known to the outside world as the Dongba Classics. The study of Naxi traditions has changed the cultural meaning of the Sino-Tibetan borderlands, with their main elements ranked as intangible cultural heritages, and Lijiang, their main city, recognized as a hub where the main civilizations of East Asia intersected and integrated, creating an original and diverse culture. This is the first book that explains the wonderful culture of the Naxi aimed at the general reader. Its pages lead the reader to the mystery and wisdom of a disappearing world.
Sons of Heaven, Brothers of Nature
Author: Pedro Ceinos Arcones
Publisher: Pedro Ceinos
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The Naxi is the most interesting ethnic group of China. They have a set of cultural characteristics completely different of those of surrounding peoples. Their pictographic writing, the encyclopedia or archaic wisdom contained in their Dongba classics, their unique religion stressing brotherhood with nature, a life cycle designed to nurture the sacred inside every person, and their special musical, literary and artistic works, all contribute to make the Naxi culture unique among the ethnic groups of our planet. No other ethnic group has preserved so rich and multifaceted ancient heritage, no other culture is so central to the research of the old traditions of Asia. The role of the Naxi as preservers of ancient cultural heritages can be attributed to the isolation of some communities and to the writing of a surprising amount of sacred books, maybe thousands of them treasured in the hands of their religious specialists known to the outside world as the Dongba Classics. The study of Naxi traditions has changed the cultural meaning of the Sino-Tibetan borderlands, with their main elements ranked as intangible cultural heritages, and Lijiang, their main city, recognized as a hub where the main civilizations of East Asia intersected and integrated, creating an original and diverse culture. This is the first book that explains the wonderful culture of the Naxi aimed at the general reader. Its pages lead the reader to the mystery and wisdom of a disappearing world.
Publisher: Pedro Ceinos
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The Naxi is the most interesting ethnic group of China. They have a set of cultural characteristics completely different of those of surrounding peoples. Their pictographic writing, the encyclopedia or archaic wisdom contained in their Dongba classics, their unique religion stressing brotherhood with nature, a life cycle designed to nurture the sacred inside every person, and their special musical, literary and artistic works, all contribute to make the Naxi culture unique among the ethnic groups of our planet. No other ethnic group has preserved so rich and multifaceted ancient heritage, no other culture is so central to the research of the old traditions of Asia. The role of the Naxi as preservers of ancient cultural heritages can be attributed to the isolation of some communities and to the writing of a surprising amount of sacred books, maybe thousands of them treasured in the hands of their religious specialists known to the outside world as the Dongba Classics. The study of Naxi traditions has changed the cultural meaning of the Sino-Tibetan borderlands, with their main elements ranked as intangible cultural heritages, and Lijiang, their main city, recognized as a hub where the main civilizations of East Asia intersected and integrated, creating an original and diverse culture. This is the first book that explains the wonderful culture of the Naxi aimed at the general reader. Its pages lead the reader to the mystery and wisdom of a disappearing world.
The Natural Son
Author: Carl Spindler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The Life and Entertaining Adventures of Mr. Cleveland, Natural Son of Oliver Cromwell, Written by Himself
Author: abbé Prévost
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
The Life and Entertaining Adventures of Mr. Cleveland, Natural Son of Oliver Cromwell
Author: abbé Prévost
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
The Theology of Christian Perfection
Author: Antonio Royo Marin
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1620322773
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 705
Book Description
The best manual of spiritual theology which has appeared to date--the most ordered and complete--a true summa of spirituality. This is a work of extraordinary informative value and yet possessing a notable doctrinal solidaity. This encomium of M. M. Philipon, laudatory as it is, does less than justice to this modern classic, now at last appearing in English in a smooth, readable translation and adaptation by Fr. Aumann. For in reality this is three books in one volume. First of all, this is a textbook, a manual whose lucid and orderly presentation of the basic principles of the spiritual life, of the supernatural organism, and of its progressive development recommends it unreservedly for seminarians and other serious students of spiritual theology. As Garrigou-Lagrange points out, the author's order has permitted him to treat all the important questions relative to perfection and to show clearly the basic unity of the Christian life. Thorough and solid as it is, however--firmly based on the chief masters of the spiritual life, St. Thomas, St. John of the Cross, and St. Teresa of Avila--this truly theological synthesis is set forth in clear and accessible form, as its widespread popularity in Spain (four editions in six years) attests. But The Theology of Christian Perfection is perhaps even more valuable as a work of spiritual formation. It is an eminently practical manual of sound advice, counsel, and direction with respect to the increasingly fruitful use of the means, negative and positive, for advancing in perfection. As such, it will be immediately valuable for spiritual directors, an indispensable aid for self-formation, and a work of precious merit for all souls desirous of spiritual advancement.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1620322773
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 705
Book Description
The best manual of spiritual theology which has appeared to date--the most ordered and complete--a true summa of spirituality. This is a work of extraordinary informative value and yet possessing a notable doctrinal solidaity. This encomium of M. M. Philipon, laudatory as it is, does less than justice to this modern classic, now at last appearing in English in a smooth, readable translation and adaptation by Fr. Aumann. For in reality this is three books in one volume. First of all, this is a textbook, a manual whose lucid and orderly presentation of the basic principles of the spiritual life, of the supernatural organism, and of its progressive development recommends it unreservedly for seminarians and other serious students of spiritual theology. As Garrigou-Lagrange points out, the author's order has permitted him to treat all the important questions relative to perfection and to show clearly the basic unity of the Christian life. Thorough and solid as it is, however--firmly based on the chief masters of the spiritual life, St. Thomas, St. John of the Cross, and St. Teresa of Avila--this truly theological synthesis is set forth in clear and accessible form, as its widespread popularity in Spain (four editions in six years) attests. But The Theology of Christian Perfection is perhaps even more valuable as a work of spiritual formation. It is an eminently practical manual of sound advice, counsel, and direction with respect to the increasingly fruitful use of the means, negative and positive, for advancing in perfection. As such, it will be immediately valuable for spiritual directors, an indispensable aid for self-formation, and a work of precious merit for all souls desirous of spiritual advancement.
A Natural Kill
Author: Paul G. Kaloyeropoulos
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665759046
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The crime thriller, “A Natural Kill”, has action of a movie like “Taken”, the heart of “Forrest Gump” and justice evident in the “Equalizer”. ‘Motion Picture Company Inc. future production.’ Dr. Peter Kalos has no idea that he’s about to find himself at odds with a vicious drug dealer when his work at the hospital leads him to discover a heinous crime perpetrated against a child. Clint Wolf, an infamous hitman known as “The Black Stallion” is brought in to silence the physician, now the lone witness for the prosecution. Clint’s style of murder branded a natural kill relies on high-tech surveillance. He stalks his prey, finds their weaknesses, and then orchestrates a death that seems to be from natural causes. Surveillance reveals the doctor to be a Godly man of strong faith, possessed of saintly virtues. Clint is challenged by what he observes, but then he discovers the doctor’s startling dark secret. Further complications arise when he falls in love with Stacy, a waitress with strong Christian values. The ramifications lead Clint toward a life-and-death struggle with unexpected adversaries.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665759046
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
The crime thriller, “A Natural Kill”, has action of a movie like “Taken”, the heart of “Forrest Gump” and justice evident in the “Equalizer”. ‘Motion Picture Company Inc. future production.’ Dr. Peter Kalos has no idea that he’s about to find himself at odds with a vicious drug dealer when his work at the hospital leads him to discover a heinous crime perpetrated against a child. Clint Wolf, an infamous hitman known as “The Black Stallion” is brought in to silence the physician, now the lone witness for the prosecution. Clint’s style of murder branded a natural kill relies on high-tech surveillance. He stalks his prey, finds their weaknesses, and then orchestrates a death that seems to be from natural causes. Surveillance reveals the doctor to be a Godly man of strong faith, possessed of saintly virtues. Clint is challenged by what he observes, but then he discovers the doctor’s startling dark secret. Further complications arise when he falls in love with Stacy, a waitress with strong Christian values. The ramifications lead Clint toward a life-and-death struggle with unexpected adversaries.
Romans
Author: Gerald L. Bray
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830897488
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
Collecting the best patristic homily and commentary on Romans and including valuable material translated into English for the first time, editor Gerald Bray shows why this epistle of Paul has long been considered the theological high-water mark of the New Testament.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830897488
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
Collecting the best patristic homily and commentary on Romans and including valuable material translated into English for the first time, editor Gerald Bray shows why this epistle of Paul has long been considered the theological high-water mark of the New Testament.
Christian Sociology
Author: John Henry Wilbrandt Stuckenberg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian sociology
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian sociology
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The Apocalypse Explained: Chapters VII-X
Author: Emanuel Swedenborg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Athanasianism
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Athanasianism
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
Captain Pidding's Chinese Olio, and Tea Talk
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 478
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