53 products were found matching your search for Sacredness in 4 shops:

This authoritative book is the most comprehensive examination ever of the sacredness of human life. Never before has one volume explored this subject in such a multifaceted way, encompassing biblical roots, theological elaborations, historical cases, and contemporary ethical perspectives. Tracing the concept of the sacredness of human life from Scripture through church history to the present day, David Gushee argues that viewing human life as sacred is one of the most precious legacies of biblical faith — albeit one that the church has too often failed to uphold. Besides providing a masterful historical survey, Gushee’s discussion covers the many current ethical challenges and perspectives that will impact the survival and flourishing of human life, including biotechnology, the death penalty, abortion, human rights, nuclear weapons, just war theory, women’s rights, and creation care.Gushee’s Sacredness of Human Life is a game-changing book that will set the standard for all future discussions of this key ethical concept.

What are the origins of the idea of human rights and universal human dignity? How can we most fully understand―and realize―these rights going into the future? In The Sacredness of the Person, internationally renowned sociologist and social theorist Hans Joas tells a story that differs from conventional narratives by tracing the concept of human rights back to the Judeo-Christian tradition or, alternately, to the secular French Enlightenment. While drawing on sociologists such as Émile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Ernst Troeltsch, Joas sets out a new path, proposing an affirmative genealogy in which human rights are the result of a process of "sacralization" of every human being. According to Joas, every single human being has increasingly been viewed as sacred. He discusses the abolition of torture and slavery, once common practice in the pre-18th century west, as two milestones in modern human history. The author concludes by portraying the emergence of the UN Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 as a successful process of value generalization. Joas demonstrates that the history of human rights cannot adequately be described as a history of ideas or as legal history, but as a complex transformation in which diverse cultural traditions had to be articulated, legally codified, and assimilated into practices of everyday life. The sacralization of the person and universal human rights will only be secure in the future, warns Joas, through continued support by institutions and society, vigorous discourse in their defense, and their incarnation in everyday life and practice.

Status and Sacredness provides a new theory of status and sacral relationships and a provocative reinterpretation of the Indian caste system and Hinduism. Milner shows how in India and many other social contexts status is a key resource, and that sacredness can be usefully understood as a special form of status. By analyzing the nature of this resource Milner is able to provide powerful explanations of the key features of the social structure, culture, and religion. He argues against the widely held view that the Indian caste system is best understood as a unique cultural development, demonstrating that many of the seemingly exotic features are variations on themes common to other societies. Milner's analysis is rooted in a new theoretical framework called "resource structuralism" that helps to clarify the nature and significance of power and symbolic capital. The book thus provides a bold new analysis of India, an innovative approach to the analysis of religion, and an important contribution to social theory.

In Uncanny Australia Gelder and Jacobs show how Aboriginal claims for sacredness radiate out to affect the modern nation. They look at Coronation Hill, Hindmarsh Island, Uluru and the repatriation of sacred objects; they examine secret business in public places, promiscuous sacred sites, ghosts and bunyips, cartographic nostalgia, reconciliation and democracy, postcolonial racism and New Age enchantments. Uncanny Australia is a challenging and thought-provoking work that offers a new way of understanding how the sacred haunts the modern through the effect of the uncanny.

Unread book in perfect condition.

Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.

Using the Old Testament as a guide, the author looks at each part of the body as a sacred text that reveals something of the Divine, challenging modern assumptions about beauty and sexuality, and bridging the body/spirit divide.

In Uncanny Australia Gelder and Jacobs show how Aboriginal claims for sacredness radiate out to affect the modern nation. They look at Coronation Hill, Hindmarsh Island, Uluru and the repatriation of sacred objects; they examine secret business in public places, promiscuous sacred sites, ghosts and bunyips, cartographic nostalgia, reconciliation and democracy, postcolonial racism and New Age enchantments. Uncanny Australia is a challenging and thought-provoking work that offers a new way of understanding how the sacred haunts the modern through the effect of the uncanny.

A guide to finding spirituality, depth, and meaning in modern life proposes a therapeutic way in which readers can look more deeply into emotional problems and sense sacredness in ordinary things. 35,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

From the acclaimed author of Fire Bearer comes a welcome friend on the journey of understanding the self, the world, and God. Here, Dwinell reflects on human life as nothing less than an ongoing God-birthing process. A moving and hopeful message. Author apperances.

In companion volumes, Care of the Soul, a philosophical guide, shows how to add spirituality and meaning to modern life, and Soul Mates, explains how relationships deepen our lives and fulfill the needs of the soul.

Color/finish: multi Considered a sacred symbol in the Asian tropics, discover this Wedgwood Wonderlust Pink Lotus Teacup & Saucer. Made from fine bone china in pink and green colours with gold detailing, the lotus represents inner wisdom and the sacredness of daily life. Sit back and relax with your favourite tea in this cup and saucer set. Coming in a Wedgwood blue gift box, it makes the perfect present. Measures Teacup: 4.7 Saucer: 5.9 x Teacup: 2.0 Saucer: 0.74in 5 capacity Fine Bone China Dishwasher Safe Imported Contents of Set: teacup & saucer Your account will be credited within 48 hours after this item ships. The Account Credit is not valid for prior purchases or balances and must be used within sixty (60) calendar days after the Account Credit is deposited into your account (the "Account Credit Period"). Upon expiration of the applicable Account Credit Period any unused Account Credit will automatically expire.

The My Body Series Jewellery celebrates the sacredness of the human body and its life-creating power. This collection of wearable art is crafted to honour our physical forms as temples of creativity and existence. Each piece mirrors the contours and textures of human anatomy, serving as a reminder of our body's beauty and strength. This series promotes self-love and body positivity, encouraging wearers to connect deeply with their own physical essence. Embrace the unique story of your body with jewellery that is as distinct as you are. Porcelain, brass, gold plated stainless steel

The lily motif in Byzantine art embodies purity, elegance, and sacredness. A timeless piece, in modern and minimalistic interpretation. With love from Istanbul.. Sterling Silver When storing the jewelry: We advise you to preserve the silver jewelry in the box that you will receive to prevent scratches, humidity and oxidation caused by air. When using the jewelry: Avoid contact with chemicals, makeup, perfume. Do not use dips or abrasive cleaners on your jewelry. To clean and brighten up your sterling silver pieces, wipe them gently with jewelry polishing cloth. It is not recommended to use any sort of ultrasonic cleaners or ammonia as the stones may be porous and therefore might absorb chemicals, even soap, which can build up inside the, causing discoloration.

The My Body Series Jewellery celebrates the sacredness of the human body and its life-creating power. This collection of wearable art is crafted to honour our physical forms as temples of creativity and existence. Each piece mirrors the contours and textures of human anatomy, serving as a reminder of our body's beauty and strength. This series promotes self-love and body positivity, encouraging wearers to connect deeply with their own physical essence. Embrace the unique story of your body with jewellery that is as distinct as you are. Porcelain, brass, gold plated stainless steel

The My Body Series Jewellery celebrates the sacredness of the human body and its life-creating power. This collection of wearable art is crafted to honour our physical forms as temples of creativity and existence. Each piece mirrors the contours and textures of human anatomy, serving as a reminder of our body's beauty and strength. This series promotes self-love and body positivity, encouraging wearers to connect deeply with their own physical essence. Embrace the unique story of your body with jewellery that is as distinct as you are. Porcelain, brass, gold plated stainless steel

Brand from China: Flower Knows. Benefits:Inspired by Medieval Gothic architecture, the packaging captures the way sunlight filters through a rose window, expressing glory and sacredness.This palette boasts a long-lasting, easy-to-apply powder formula.Its highly pigmented and versatile color choices make it essential for various occasions.Discover endless possibilities with 02 Weeping Angel. With rich blue and purple hues, complemented by cool gray and mesmerizing shimmers, this palette truly dazzles like a sapphire, catering to various makeup styles.

The My Body Series Jewellery celebrates the sacredness of the human body and its life-creating power. This collection of wearable art is crafted to honour our physical forms as temples of creativity and existence. Each piece mirrors the contours and textures of human anatomy, serving as a reminder of our body's beauty and strength. This series promotes self-love and body positivity, encouraging wearers to connect deeply with their own physical essence. Embrace the unique story of your body with jewellery that is as distinct as you are. Porcelain, brass, gold plated stainless steel

Can a devout Jew be a devout Jew and drop the belief in the rebuilding of the Temple? Can a devout Muslim be a devout Muslim and drop the belief in the sacredness of the Rock? Can one right (the right of return) be given up for another (the right to live in peace)? Can one claim Palestinian identity and still retain Israeli citizenship? What is a Palestinian state worth? For over sixty years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been subjected to many solutions and offered many answers by diverse parties. Yet, answers are only as good as the questions that beget them. It is with this simple, but powerful idea, the idea of asking the basic questions anew, that the renowned Palestinian philosopher and activist Sari Nusseibeh begins his book. What Is a Palestinian State Worth? poses questions about the history, meaning, future, and resolution of the Israel/Palestine conflict. Deeply informed by political philosophy and based on decades of personal involvement with politics and social activism, Nusseibeh’s moderate voice―global in its outlook, yet truly grounded in his native city of Jerusalem―points us toward a future which, as George Lamming once put it, is colonized by our acts in this moment, but which must always remain open.

In this book, pre-eminent semiotician Arthur Asa Berger decodes the meanings of common objects of consumption and their perceived 'sacredness' in consumerist cultures. Using semiotic theory, consumer culture is dissected in new and fascinating ways.