The Case For Polytheism
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Author | : Steven Dillon |
Publisher | : John Hunt Publishing |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 2015-02-27 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1782797343 |
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The philosophy of religion has been dominated by monotheists and atheists for centuries now. But, polytheism deserves to be restored to its respected position, and The Case for Polytheism sets out some reasons why. By developing a notion of godhood and employing a set of novel and neglected arguments, the author constructs a rigorous but accessible case for the existence of multiple gods.
Author | : Gus diZerega |
Publisher | : Llewellyn Worldwide |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2020-06-08 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 0738763039 |
Download God Is Dead, Long Live the Gods Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Powerful New Perspectives on the Integration of Science and Spirit Examining the relationship between polytheism and quantum physics, biology, and ecology can open new vistas of sacred discovery. God Is Dead, Long Live the Gods develops a bold new vision for polytheism's evolving role in our society and in our individual and collective spiritual experiences. Join author Gus diZerega as he explores contemporary science to show why consciousness is a fundamental aspect of reality and why polytheistic experiences are as varied as the vast array of living organisms that enrich our world. This book shows why monotheism is actually a form of polytheism, and it explores fascinating spiritual concepts such as thought forms, mystical experiences, shamanism, spiritual healing, and universal love. Whether you're interested in the mind-bending implications of emergence theory or want to know if the universe is alive, you will discover transformative answers and a new integration of science and spirituality.
Author | : Page duBois |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2014-06-16 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0674728831 |
Download A Million and One Gods Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
As A Million and One Gods shows, polytheism is considered a scandalous presence in societies oriented to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim beliefs. Yet it persists, even in the West, perhaps because polytheism corresponds to unconscious needs and deeply held values of tolerance, diversity, and equality that are central to civilized societies.
Author | : Irene Polinskaya |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 718 |
Release | : 2013-11-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9004262083 |
Download A Local History of Greek Polytheism Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book provides the first comprehensive and detailed study of the deities and cults of the important Greek island-state of Aigina from the Geometric to Classical periods (800-400 BCE). It rests on a thorough first-hand reconsideration of the archaeological, epigraphic and literary evidence. The development of the local cults is reconstructed, along with their interrelationships and how they responded to the social needs of the Aiginetans. Revising other recent models of interpretation, the author proposes a distinctive approach, informed by anthropology and social theory, to the study of the religious life of the ancient Greeks. On this basis, she uses the case of Aigina to explore fundamental issues such as the nature and variety of local religious worlds and their relationship to the panhellenic concepts and practices of Greek religion.
Author | : Robert Parker |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 577 |
Release | : 2005-11-24 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0199274835 |
Download Polytheism and Society at Athens Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The first attempt that has ever been made to give a comprehensive account of the religious life of ancient Athens.
Author | : Mario Ferrero |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 2022-04-23 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 3030979431 |
Download The Political Economy of Indo-European Polytheism Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book sheds new light on the evolution and transformation of polytheistic religions. By applying economic models to the study of religious history and by viewing religious events as the result of rational choices under given environmental constraints, it offers a political economy perspective for the study of Indo-European polytheism. The book formally models the rivalry or competition among multiple gods in a polytheistic system and the monotheistic solution to this competition. Presenting case studies on the transformation and demise of various polytheistic religions, it highlights the pivotal role of the priestly class in driving religious change and suggests a joint explanation for the demise of Greco-Roman religion and the resilience of Hinduism and Zoroastrianism. It will appeal to scholars of the economics of religion and religious history and to anyone seeking new insights into the birth and death of religions, and the birth of monotheism in particular.
Author | : Jonathan Kirsch |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 2005-01-25 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780142196335 |
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"Lively… points out that the conflict between the worship of many gods and the worship of one true god never disappeared." —Publishers Weekly "Jonathan Kirsch has written another blockbuster about the Bible and its world." —David Noel Freedman, Editor-in-Chief of the Anchor Bible Project "Kirsch tackles the central issue bedeviling the world today - religious intolerance… A timely book, well-written and researched." —Leonard Shlain, author of The Alphabet and the Goddess and Sex, Time and Power "An intriguing read." —The Jerusalem Report "A timely tale about the importance of religious tolerance in today’s world." —San Francisco Chronicle "Kirsch is a fine storyteller with a flair for rendering ancient tales relevant and appealing." —The Washington Post
Author | : Steven Dillon |
Publisher | : Moon Books |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2022-08 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 9781785359798 |
Download Pagan Portals - Polytheism: A Platonic Approach Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A comprehensive and accessible tour of reality, from the idea that there is more to reality than nature to the profound and thunderous unraveling of all things from the gods.
Author | : George H. Smith |
Publisher | : Prometheus Books |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 2010-11-02 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1615929959 |
Download Atheism Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
"Does a god exist? This question has undoubtedly been asked, in one form or another, since man has had the ability to communicate. . . Thousands of volumes have been written on the subject of a god, and the vast majority have answered the questions with a resounding 'Yes!' " "You are about to read a minority viewpoint." With this intriguing introduction, George H. Smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by man - the concept of a supreme being. With painstaking scholarship and rigorous arguments, Mr. Smith examines, dissects, and refutes the myriad "proofs" offered by theists - the defenses of sophisticated, professional theologians, as well as the average religious layman. He explores the historical and psychological havoc wrought by religion in general - and concludes that religious belief cannot have any place in the life of modern, rational man. "It is not my purpose to convert people to atheism . . . (but to) demonstrate that the belief in God is irrational to the point of absurdity. If a person wishes to continue believing in a god, that is his prerogative, but he can no longer excuse his belief in the name of reason and moral necessity."
Author | : Maurizio Bettini |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 163 |
Release | : 2023-01-31 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0520974581 |
Download In Praise of Polytheism Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
What ancient polytheistic religions can teach us about building inclusive and equitable futures At the heart of this book is a simple comparison: monotheistic religions are exclusive, whereas ancient polytheistic religions are inclusive. In this thought-provoking book, Maurizio Bettini, one of today’s foremost classicists, uses the expansiveness of ancient polytheism to shine a bright light on a darker corner of our modern times. It can be easy to see ancient religions as inferior, less free, and remote from shared visions of an inclusive world. But, as Bettini deftly shows, many ancient practices tended to produce results aligned with contemporary progressive values, like pluralism and diversity. In Praise of Polytheism does not chastise the modern world or blame monotheism for our woes but rather shows in clear, sharp prose how much we can learn from ancient religions, underscoring the limitations of how we view the world and ourselves today.