The most in-depth and scholarly panorama of Western spirituality ever attempted! In one series, the original writings of the universally acknowledged teachers of the Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been critically selected, translated and introduced by internationally recognized scholars ...
This collection of original materials provides a sweeping view of medieval and early modern Jewish ritual and religious practice. Including such diverse texts as ritual manuals, legal codes, mystical books, autobiographical writings, folk literature, and liturgical poetry, it testifies to the enormous variety of practices that characterized ...
Isaac Luria (1534-1572) is one of the most extraordinary and influential mystical figures in the history of Judaism, a visionary teacher who helped shape the course of nearly all subsequent Jewish mysticism. The central premise of this work is that Lurianic Kabbalah was first and foremost a lived and living phenomenon in an actual social world. ...
This pioneering work addresses a key issue that confronts all industrialised nations: How do we organise healthcare services in accordance with fundamental human rights, whilst competing with scientific and technological advances, powerful commercial interests and widespread public ignorance? "The Nature of Health" presents a coherent, affordable ...
A collection of essays which provides the reader with a sense of the historical range of Kabbalah, as well as examples of various kinds of approaches, including those of intellectual and social history, history and phenomenology of religions, motif studies, ritual studies and women's studies.
The Internet has become a big part of our lives. If before it was just a part of business communication or an avenue for researching for school projects, now, it has become an integral part of our lives. Businesses take to the Internet to promote their products, even sell them online. Companies utilize the web for product research and development. ...
There are many reasons why Charleston, West Virginia is an outstanding city. It's an area ripe in history, well-rooted in the forming of our nation. It is located in the only state formed as a result of the Civil War, and one of only two states formed through seceding from another (the other state that was formed this way is Vermont). As the ...
Based on a 1994 workshop, this volume explores pathophysiology, pain and dysfunction. It discusses the effects of repetitive motion on connective tissue, muscle and nerve; offers suggestions for determining whether the disorder is job related; and addresses diagnostic and treatment issues.
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