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The Lives of Sri Aurobindo

By: Peter Heehs

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Since his death in 1950, Sri Aurobindo Ghose has been known primarily as a yogi and a philosopher of spiritual evolution who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in peace and literature. But the years Aurobindo spent in yogic retirement were preceded by nearly four decades of rich public and intellectual work. Biographers usually focus solely on Aurobindo's life as a politician or sage, but he was also a scholar, a revolutionary, a poet, a philosopher, a social and cultural theorist, and the inspiration for an experiment in communal living. Peter Heehs, one of the founders of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram Archives, is the first to relate all the aspects of Aurobindo's life in its entirety. Consulting rare primary sources, Heehs describes the leader's role in the freedom movement and in the framing of modern Indian spirituality. He examines the thinker's literary, cultural, and sociological writings and the Sanskrit, Bengali, English, and French literature that influenced them, and he finds the foundations of Aurobindo's yoga practice in his diaries and unpublished letters. Heehs's biography is a sensitive, honest portrait of a life that also provides surprising insights into twentieth-century Indian history.

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Columbia University Press

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0231511841

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Writing the Self

Diaries, Memoirs, and the History of the Self

By: Peter Heehs

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Writing the Self

Diaries, Memoirs, and the History of the Self

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This text traces the history of the idea of the self, in diaries, memoirs and other first-person writings, from the Iron Age to the age of the Internet.

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1441128158

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Writing the Self

Diaries, Memoirs, and the History of the Self

By: Peter Heehs

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Diaries, Memoirs, and the History of the Self

By: Peter Heehs

This text traces the history of the idea of the self, in diaries, memoirs and other first-person writings, from the Iron Age to the age of the Internet.

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India's Freedom Struggle 1857–1947

A Short History

By: Peter Heehs

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India's Freedom Struggle 1857–1947

A Short History

By: Peter Heehs

This book is an accessible introduction to the rise of the Indian freedom struggle between the Great Revolt of 1857 and the attainment of Independence in 1947.

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Oxford University Press

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0199087660

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Spirituality without God

A Global History of Thought and Practice

By: Peter Heehs

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Spirituality without God

A Global History of Thought and Practice

By: Peter Heehs

Spirituality without God is the first global survey of “godless” spirituality. Long before “spiritual but not religious” became the catchphrase of the day, there were religious and spiritual traditions in India, China, and the West that denied the existence of God. Peter Heehs begins by looking at godless traditions in the ancient world. Indian religions such as Jainism and Buddhism showed the way to liberation through individual effort. In China, Confucians and Daoists taught how to live in harmony with nature and society. Philosophies of the Greco-Roman world, such as Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Skepticism, focused on enhancing the quality of life rather than buying the favor of the gods through sacrifice or worship. Heehs shows how these traditions, rediscovered during the Renaissance, helped jump-start the European Enlightenment and opened the way to the atheism and agnosticism of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The personal, inner, approach to religion became known as "spirituality.” Spirituality without God is a counterbalance to theistic narratives that have dominated the field, as well as an introduction to modes of spiritual thought and practice that may appeal to people who have no interest in God.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350056219

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Spirituality without God

A Global History of Thought and Practice

By: Peter Heehs

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A Global History of Thought and Practice

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A History of India

By: Peter Robb

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A History of India

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This fresh and up-to-date interpretation of India's rich and extraordinary history, written by a leading authority in the field, explores themes in ancient, medieval and especially modern India. Peter Robb's accessible study analyses India's civilizations, empires and regions through the ages, and now also evaluates present-day developments and opportunities. A History of India, Second Edition • examines the relationships between politics, religious belief, social order, environment and economic change • assesses, from c. 1860, British colonialism, Indian nationalism and nation-building, popular protest movements, religious revivals, and re-inventions of caste, community and gender • discusses long-term economic development, the impact of global trade, and the origins of rural poverty • has been revised in the light of the latest scholarship, and now features a Chronology as well as a fully reworked final chapter which brings the story up to the present day and carefully considers India's prospects and new roles in the world. Centred around clearly expressed and well argued topics, issues and explanations, A History of India remains the ideal introduction for all those who wish to understand the drama and vitality of India's past, its present situation and its future challenges.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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0230344240

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India's Freedom Struggle 1857–1947

A Short History

By: Peter Heehs

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India's Freedom Struggle 1857–1947

A Short History

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This book is an accessible introduction to the rise of the Indian freedom struggle between the Great Revolt of 1857 and the attainment of Independence in 1947.

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Oxford University Press

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India's Freedom Struggle 1857-1947

A Short History

By: Peter Heehs

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India's Freedom Struggle 1857-1947

A Short History

By: Peter Heehs

This book is an accessible introduction to the rise of the Indian freedom struggle between the Great Revolt of 1857 and the attainment of Independence in 1947.

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South Asia Books

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0195627989

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Modern Forests

Statemaking and Environmental Change in Colonial Eastern India

By: K. Sivaramakrishnan

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Modern Forests

Statemaking and Environmental Change in Colonial Eastern India

By: K. Sivaramakrishnan

This Book Combines Perspectives From Environmental History, Political Anthropology, Science Studies, And Cultural Geography To Evaluate Transformations In Bengal Forest Use And Management In The Light Of Colonial Practices, Imaginations, And Institutions.

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0195643151

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The Promise of His Appearing

An Exposition of Second Peter

By: Peter J. Leithart

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The Promise of His Appearing

An Exposition of Second Peter

By: Peter J. Leithart

The book of Second Peter has long troubled biblical scholars and interpreters, who have disputed both its authorship and its claims about the imminent return of Christ. In this study, Peter Leithart offers a preterist reading of the epistle, arguing that it describe first-century events rather than the end of history. At the same time, he maintains orthodoxy, avoiding hyper-preterism and affirming both the real future return of Christ and the epistle's authenticity. Leithart's accessible style and powerful arguments make this book a valuable addition to the discussion surrounding the Bible's apocalyptic prophecies.

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Canon Press & Book Service

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1591280265

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Saint Peter's Principles

Leadership for Those who Already Know Their Incompetence

By: Peter A. Lillback

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Saint Peter's Principles

Leadership for Those who Already Know Their Incompetence

By: Peter A. Lillback

All thoughtful leaders can admit experiences of ongoing incompetence--dilemmas, decisions, and even debacles that make them question how they became leaders in the first place. When we look at St. Peter, however, we see a great leader who engaged with his weaknesses and knew his shortcomings. By following his example, we become better leaders in any arena. Seminary president Peter Lillback's profound treatment of more than 100 principles drawn from St. Peter helps you to think through your management style, communication, decision-making, and more. Practical spiritual exercises put the lessons of each short chapter into action--bringing joy to our hearts, guidance to our lives, and help to our service"--From publisher's description.

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1596381930

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The Lives of Sri Aurobindo

The Lives of Sri Aurobindo

Writing the Self

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Writing the Self

India's Freedom Struggle 1857–1947

India's Freedom Struggle 1857–1947

Spirituality without God

Spirituality without God

Spirituality without God

Spirituality without God

A History of India

A History of India

India's Freedom Struggle 1857–1947

India's Freedom Struggle 1857–1947

India's Freedom Struggle 1857-1947

India's Freedom Struggle 1857-1947

Modern Forests

Modern Forests

The Promise of His Appearing

The Promise of His Appearing

Saint Peter's Principles

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