Religions and Trade
Religions and Trade

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Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2013-11-28

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 9004255303

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In Religions and Trade a number of international scholars investigate the ways in which eastern and western religions were formed and transformed from the perspective of "trade." Trade changes religions. Religions expand through the help of trade infrastructures, and religions extend and enrich the trade relations with cultural and religious "commodities" which they contribute to the “market place” of human culture and religion. This leads to the inclusion, demarcation and densification as well as the amalgamation of religious traditions. In an attempt to find new pathways into the world of religious dynamics, this collection of essays focuses on four elements or “commodities” of religious interchange: topologies of religious space, religious symbol systems, religious knowledge, and religious-ethical ways of life. Contributors include: Christoph Auffarth, Izak Cornelius, Georgios Halkias, Geoffrey Herman, Livia Kohn, Al Makin, Jason Neelis, Volker Rabens, Abhishek Singh Amar, Loren Stuckenbruck, Joan Goodnick Westenholz, Peter Wick, Michael Willis, and Sylvia Winkelmann.

The Lion’S Den
The Lion’S Den

Author: Norma Cook

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2016-11-04

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 1532002424

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Della Rawlins has seen much during her adventurous career as a photojournalistbut nothing like what she just witnessed in Abbottabad, Pakistan. While on assignment for Today magazine, Dellas partner, Aaron, was beaten and captured during a helicopter raid on Osama bin Ladens compound. Somehow she managed to escape, but now she has no idea where Aaron is being held or if he is even still alive. After deciding she needs time to regroup, Della takes a photographic assignment in the Canadian wilderness. But it is not long before her solitude is invaded by Brad Jamieson, a wildlife conservationist who wants to protect her from the dangerous world of foreign politics. While Della longs to leave political intrigue behind and start a new life, she is unfortunately shackled to the past by a secret that has placed her in the crosshairs of a vicious enemy. Now she must rely on courage and determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds and fight for her countrys integrity and her own freedom. In this action-adventure romance, a photojournalist and a conservationist embark on an international journey to the truth as lives, hearts, and the future of a presidency hang in the balance. Carving out a new niche in contemporary romance, the author draws you into the violent world of Middle Eastern politics that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Karen Rowe, author of Mass Influence: The Habits of the Highly Influential People

Intangible Spirits and Graven Images: The Iconography of Deities in the Pre-Islamic Iranian World
Intangible Spirits and Graven Images: The Iconography of Deities in the Pre-Islamic Iranian World

Author: Michael Shenkar

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2014-09-08

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 9004281495

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Winner of the the Roman and Tania Ghirshman Prize 2015 by the French Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres. This prize was established in 1973 by the donation made by Roman Ghirshman, one of the prominent French archaeologists of Pre-Islamic Iran. It is awarded annually for a publication in the field of Pre-Islamic Iranian Studies. In Intangible Spirits and Graven Images, Michael Shenkar investigates the perception of ancient Iranian deities and their representation in the Iranian cults. This ground-breaking study traces the evolution of the images of these deities, analyses the origin of their iconography, and evaluates their significance. Shenkar also explores the perception of anthropomorphism and aniconism in ancient Iranian religious imagery, with reference to the material evidence and the written sources, and reassesses the value of the Avestan and Middle Persian texts that are traditionally employed to illuminate Iranian religious imagery. In doing so, this book provides important new insights into the religion and culture of ancient Iran prior to the Islamic conquest.

Indian Sculpture: Circa 500 B.C.-A.D. 700
Indian Sculpture: Circa 500 B.C.-A.D. 700

Author: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1986-01-01

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780520059917

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The sheer wealth and dizzying diversity of Indian sculpture are celebrated in this second volume of the catalogue raisonne of the Los Angeles County Museum's collection. Nearly two hundred sculptures produced during eleven centuries are described. Of these, one-quarter of the pieces are part of the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, while the remaining three-quarters have been acquired since 1970. This splendid collection, while not representing all the major styles of sculpture that flourished on the Indian subcontinent from 700-1900, is certainly one of the most comprehensive among American and European museums. Included are stone, metal, ivory, and wood sculptures from fourteen states and territories of India and from Pakistan and Afghanistan. Organized by regions--Central and Western, Eastern, and Southern India, and the Northwest--the catalogue contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of the 188 sculptures, many with details or multiple views, for a total of 259 illustrations--251 in duotone and halftone and 8 in color.

Treasures of the Gupta Empire
Treasures of the Gupta Empire

Author: Sanjeev Kumar

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-07-18

Total Pages: 604

ISBN-13: 1803277963

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A reference for history enthusiasts, scholars and collectors alike, this book offers a comprehensive guide to Gupta Dynasty numismatics. The 2nd edition sees all known Gupta coin issues documented, with updated classifications and notes on their rarity. A revised chronology is presented, using data from coins, inscriptions, seals and copper plates.

The Anatomy of Loss
The Anatomy of Loss

Author: Arjun Raj Gaind

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-07-28

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 9354355048

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Punjab in 1984. Separatists fight for a free Khalistan, clashing violently with the police. Eight-year-old Himmat is visiting his grandparents in Amritsar when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated. As riots against Sikhs engulf the nation, devastating Himmat's family in their wake, an unforgivable act of cowardice leaves the boy permanently estranged from his grandfather. Thirty years later, Himmat lives in London still grappling with the memory of the events he witnessed in Amritsar as a boy. Unable to sustain any lasting relationships, he drowns his regrets in alcoholism. When his grandfather's illness forces Himmat to return to India, he finally begins a journey towards redemption. Based on real events, The Anatomy of Loss is a deeply personal narrative chronicling the impact of Operation Blue Star and the assassination of Indira Gandhi on contemporary Punjab and the Sikh diaspora.