Joan D. Koss-Chioino and Philip Hefner's new volume is unique in exploring the meaning of spiritual transformation and healing with new research from a scientific perspective. An interdisciplinary group of contributors-anthropological, psychological, medical, theological, and biological scientists-investigate the role of religious communities and healing practitioners, with spiritual transformation as their medium of healing. Individual authors evaluate the meaning of spiritual transformat...

First published in 1978, Image and Pilgrimage in Christian Culture is a classic work examining the theological doctrines, popular notions, and corresponding symbols and images promoting and sustaining Christian pilgrimage. The book examines two major aspects of pilgrimage practice: the significance of context, or the theological conditions giving rise to pilgrimage and the folk traditions enabling worshippers to absorb the meaning of the event; and the images and symbols embodying...

In 2016, Edith Turner passed away. She left behind an intellectual legacy that, together with her husband, Victor Turner, transformed modern anthropology. This edited collection focuses on Victor and Edith Turner’s significant theoretical contributions, including their work on communitas, liminality, pilgrimage, friendship, fieldwork, self-reflection, affective culture, religion, spirits, and faith. This collection includes retrospectives on the personal lives of Edith and Victor, as provi...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While it can be a challenging condition to manage, it is possible to reverse the effects of type 2 diabetes with the right knowledge, tools, and support. In "Reversing Type 2 Diabetes," you'll learn everything you need to know to take control of your health and reverse the effects of this debilitating disease.This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics, including:Understanding the cau...

The contributors gathered here revitalize “ethnographic performance”—the performed recreation of ethnographic subject matter pioneered by Victor and Edith Turner and Richard Schechner—as a progressive pedagogy for the 21st century. They draw on their experiences in utilizing performances in a classroom setting to facilitate learning about the diversity of culture and ways of being in the world. The editors, themselves both students of Turner at the University of Virginia, and Richard Schec...

When four siblings journey to the seashore for a holiday, one of them unwittingly summons the sister of a mermaid who is captured by a circus, and the children set out to save the imprisoned being. After a daring midnight rescue, the children’s reward is an incredible journey beneath the waves and into the hidden kingdom of the mermaids. But they soon find themselves in a race against time as they struggle to prevent a war and save their new underwater companions!

An accessible introduction to an embodied spiritual practice for anyone seeking profound and lasting self-transformation."Mussar practice aims to help us become more whole in our lives. It is focused on helping us move from partialness or even brokenness toward wholeness. Yoga embodies a similar concept.... By marrying Mussar practice and yoga practice, this book opens a new pathway to developing greater wholeness.... The wholeness that comes of o...

"The Custom of the Country, a novel by Edith Wharton, was first published in 1913. This work delves into the complexities of social climbing, ambition, and relationships in early 20th-century New York City. Here are the key details about this captivating novel: Setting: The story unfolds in New York City during the Gilded Age. The glittering world of high society serves as the backdrop for the characters' ambitions and desires. Plot Summary: The novel follows the journey of Undine Spragg, ...

A comprehensive guide to cooking Air Fryer, this book 'AIR FRYER COOKBOOK FOR BEGINNER' is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to take their air frying skills to the next level. With step-by-step instructions and ingredient list, this book will teach you everything you need to know about cooking delicious and healthy meals with your Air Fryer. Whether you're an experienced cook or a beginner, this book has something for everyone.From breakfasts to dinners, snacks to desserts, ...