Dreaming in the World's Religions: A Comparative HistoryNYU Press, 19 jul 2008 - 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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... in sociology, law, cultural and American studies, religion, American history, anthropology, politics, criminology, media and communication, literary studies, and psychology. Dreaming in the World's Religions Dreaming in the World's ...
... religion is the primary arena in which humans have traditionally expressed their dreams. Whether dreaming is the origin of religion is a separate question, to which we'll return in a moment. As a matter of historical fact, however, this ...
... religion , tracing the influences in both directions - how individual dreams have shaped religious traditions and ... religion . The exact meaning of " religion " has been notoriously difficult to pin down in a satisfying way , and.
... religion by which all other traditions are measured ( and usually found lacking ) . Even worse , the emphasis on the singular noun " religion " obscures the dynamic personal qualities of religious life and the colorful pluralism of its ...
... religion . In a book devoted to a broad view of human history , we will have many opportunities to lament religion's perennial involvement with xenophobia , violence , and war . In the process of creating a life - enhancing community ...
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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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