Structure And Creativity in Religion

Religionswissenschaften: Allen, Douglas: Structure and Creativity in Religion. Hermeneutics in Mircea Eliade's Phenomenology and New Directions. Foreword by Mircea Eliade. The Hague, Paris, New York: Mouton 1978 ; 1. Ed.

(= Religion and Reason. Method and Theory in the Study and Interpretation of Religion, Vol. 14). XVIII, 269 S. Orig.-Leinenband mit Umschlag. Text in englischer Sprache. Ehemaliges Bibliotheksexemplar: mehrfach gestempelt und mit Bleistiftanstreichungen, der Rücken mit kleinem Signaturschildchen, insgesamt jedoch ordentliches Exemplar. Erste Ausgabe.

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Cameron, Julia: God Is No Laughing Matter: Observations and Objections on the Spiritual Path, Tarcher 2000
1-58542-065-4 As New Condition

Ever since she wrote The Artist's Way Julia Cameron has championed the belief that creativity is a spiritual act and even a birthright. If readers ever feel that their creativity is blocked she has always suggested that they look inward for inspiration and guidance. She explains, "All of the tools that I teach are the tools of inner listening.... When people tune in that way, they not only hear their own personality; they also hear a higher octave of guidance." <P><B> In a sense, Cameron has always nudged her readers to forge a more conscious relationship with God. So it isn't any surprise that she would eventually tackle this topic head-on in God Is No Laughing Matter. This inspirational book is formatted as a series of essays, and each one ends with a suggested "Experiment" or "Exercise." This essay structure gives the book lightness and approachability, which is fitting, considering that her main premise is that we need to lighten up so that we can better approach God. When challenging the notion that "God is no laughing matter," she writes, "I'm not so sure about that. Look at octopuses, for example. And baboons with those hilarious bright red asses." <P><B> Sound superficial? Don't make me laugh. This is actually one of Cameron's most articulate, spirited, and ripened books yet. Although she underscores some of the spiritual advice that's already being said (slow down, simplify, be still), readers will find plenty of fresh and original essays in a book that really matters. <P><B> In her national bestseller, The Right to Write, Julia Cameron took to task the mythology surrounding the writing life in our culture. Now, in God Is No Laughing Matter, Cameron delivers spiritual straight-talk that helps readers to refocus their spiritual experience and to recognize true inspiration. With her trademark "sparkling prose", combined with anecdotes and techniques presented in God Is No Laughing Matter, Cameron offers thought-provoking, humorous essays that paint the spiritual journey in a refreshingly clear light. Addressing the way spiritual "experts" have clouded the message, the book shows readers how instead they can better focus and make conscious choices that inform life, and enrich oneself and the community.<P><B> Sharing firsthand observations on the influences of spiritual life on her work, Cameron asserts that, "for every step we take toward God, a thousand are taken toward us." Today, with the prevalent paradoxes and contradictions one often finds in the spiritual trek, God Is No Laughing Matter will give readers a respite and the energy to begin anew.</B><P> Hardcover 8.6 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches

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Charles Reich: The Greening of America, Harmondsworth, England Penguin 1972

Softcover Good Reprint 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall 0140029958 Paperback There is a revolution under way. It is not like the revolutions of the past. It has originated with the individual and with culture, and if it succeeds, it will change the political structure only as its final act. It will not require violence to succeed, and it cannot be successfully resisted by violence. Optimistic, lucid and wide-ranging (across economics, history, law, sociology, psychology and philosophy), this book shows not only how the corporate state has usurped all values but how the young generation in their creativity, their rediscovery of community and freedom - have set in train a movement that may transform America....and even the world. These books in fair condition are good reading copies. Some may have worn corners, book store stamped inside, small splits at edges, some creases, owners names, old prices and/or minor imperfections. But all are complete

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Charles Reich: The Greening of America, Harmondsworth, England Penguin 1972

Softcover Fair+ Reprint 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall 0140029958 Paperback There is a revolution under way. It is not like the revolutions of the past. It has originated with the individual and with culture, and if it succeeds, it will change the political structure only as its final act. It will not require violence to succeed, and it cannot be successfully resisted by violence. Optimistic, lucid and wide-ranging (across economics, history, law, sociology, psychology and philosophy), this book shows not only how the corporate state has usurped all values but how the young generation in their creativity, their rediscovery of community and freedom - have set in train a movement that may transform America....and even the world. These books in fair condition are good reading copies. Some may have worn corners, book store stamped inside, small splits at edges, some creases, owners names, old prices and/or minor imperfections. But all are complete(We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions etc.)

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