Dreaming in the World's Religions: A Comparative HistoryNYU Press, 2008 M07 19 - 345 páginas From Biblical stories of Joseph interpreting Pharoh’s dreams in Egypt to prayers against bad dreams in the Hindu Rg Veda, cultures all over the world have seen their dreams first and foremost as religiously meaningful experiences. In this widely shared view, dreams are a powerful medium of transpersonal guidance offering the opportunity to communicate with sacred beings, gain valuable wisdom and power, heal suffering, and explore new realms of existence. Conversely, the world’s religious and spiritual traditions provide the best source of historical information about the broad patterns of human dream life |
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... Christian monasticism and the practice of binding oneself to the rule of a church order . As an etymological and ideological consequence , Christianity has been regarded by Western academics as the prototypical religion by which all ...
... any contemporary observer of world events can attest . Defined in this way , the term " religion " does not automatically elevate or privilege Christianity , nor does it ignore the personal dynamics and variable expressions of lived human.
... Christianity , Islam , Hinduism , and Buddhism usually head the list of the major world faiths . This approach makes some sense , but it is flawed by an overly narrow perspective and a lack of historical awareness . It devalues smaller ...
... Christian readers ) , the book starts with them . The second continuity begins in chapter 4 with the religions of ... Christianity in chapter 6 and Islam in chapter 7. These traditions have deeply influenced one another through history ...
... Christian missionary teachings . In a relatively short period , an English - speaking Indian elite with a modernist , pro - Western outlook emerged at the upper echelons of government , business , and education . These people sought to ...
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Chinese Religions | |
Buddhism | |
Christianity 7 Islam | |
Religions of Africa | |
Religions of Oceania | |
Religions of the Americas | |
Conclusion | |
Notes | |
Bibliography | |
Index | |
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Dreaming in the World's Religions: A Comparative History Kelly Bulkeley Sin vista previa disponible - 2008 |