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Daoism

By: Paula Hartz

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Daoism is one of the great philosophical and religious traditions that grew and flowered in China. Unlike the great Western religions, Daoism has no one God or even a founding prophet. One of its central beliefs is that each person must follow his or her own path to the Dao, or 'Way of Life.' By being so universal and yet so personal, Daoism has exerted a significant influence on the spiritual life of many cultures both in Asia and throughout the world. ""Daoism, Third Edition"" traces the progress of Daoist thought, from the great Daodejing, or ""The Book of the Way and Its Power"" by Laozi, to the contemporary ""Tao of Physics"" by Fritjof Capra. This revised edition also examines the restoration of Daoism under China's religious freedom clause, the slow rebirth of Daoist monasticism, renewed interest in Daoism in China and abroad, and the impact of tourism on the monastic tradition. Coverage includes: meditation and the concept of wuwei; Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism; the growth and spread of religious Daoism; art and literature within Daoism; and political turbulence in the 20th century.

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1604131152

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Shinto

By: Paula Hartz

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Shinto

By: Paula Hartz

Developed in prehistoric times, Shinto is the true expression of what it means to be Japanese. Less a formal religious statement than a deeply ingrained way of life, the rituals, traditions, and values of Shinto have both shaped and been shaped by Japanese culture. Shinto, Third Edition examines the basic tenets of Shinto, its evolution in response to other religious influences, and how the original Shinto religion - rooted in an agrarian society - survives in this contemporary industrial world. With color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and an index, this highly attractive reference introduces general readers, religious students, and anyone with an interest in religion to the intriguing Shinto faith. The coverage includes: the idea of kami; the varieties of Shinto; introduction of Buddhism; the importance of shrines; the effects of World War II; and, the growing appeal of Shinto throughout the world.

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1438116799

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Zoroastrianism

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Zoroastrianism

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Traces the history and beliefs of Zoroastrianism and its followers determination through centuries of persecution and hardship into the present day. The Iranian and Indian Zoroastrian communities in which the religion has thrived without missionary efforts or vast numb numbers of believers is also explored.

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1438117809

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Native American Religions

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Native American Religions

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Presents the history of the Native American religions, starting from their roots as tribal religions, and then details the detrimental effects of European colonization, the annihilation of the Native Americans that threatened the religions, and their restoration in the 20th 20th century.

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1438120532

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Baha'i Faith

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Baha'i Faith

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Explores all aspects of the Baha'i faith, from the original s of its founder, Baha'u'llah, to the modern-day communities that exist in 236 countries and territories throughout the world. The youngest of the world religions, the Baha'i Faith is also one of the fastest growing, having increased from 200,000 followers worldwide in 1950 to more than six million members today. Originally founded in 1863, this religion's essential belief centers around the unity of all religions and the abolition of racial, class, and religious prejudices. This volume explores all aspects of the Baha'i Faith, from the original teachings of its founder, Baha'u'llah, to the modern-day communities that exist in 235 countries and territories throughout the world. -- Description from http://www.amazon.co.uk (April 23, 2012).

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1438120486

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The Prairie Winnows Out Its Own

The West River Country of South Dakota in the Years of Depression and Dust

By: Paula Nelson

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The Prairie Winnows Out Its Own

The West River Country of South Dakota in the Years of Depression and Dust

By: Paula Nelson

Nelson (history, U. of Wisconsin-Platteville) provides a fascinating economic and social history of South Dakota's west river country, beginning with the collapse of the agricultural economy in the early 1920s, through the 1930s, largely told through the settlers' own words. A few bandw photographs. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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University of Iowa Press

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0877459304

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Daoism

Daoism

Shinto

Shinto

Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism

Native American Religions

Native American Religions

Baha'i Faith

Baha'i Faith

The Prairie Winnows Out Its Own

The Prairie Winnows Out Its Own

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