The Order of Rituals

The Order of Rituals

Author: Hans Georg Soeffer

Publisher: Transaction Publishers

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781412838115

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In The Order of Rituals, Hans-Georg Soeffner aims to answer the question: Through what efforts of order and orientation are loosely organized societies like ours held together? Soeffner focuses on symbolic forms of self-presentation that bring focus and clarity to our lives, such as emblems, fashions, styles, and symbols.


Order of Rituals

Order of Rituals

Author: Hans-Georg Soeffner

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1351293745

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To those still accustomed to seeing social order depicted in classes, strata, central groups, or institutions, and who measure and classify the social world according to "centers" and "margins," modern society presents itself as ambiguous and unmanageable. This is not unprecedented. Human societies often discover themselves in situations in which the traditional grids of order and stratification lose their value and fail to serve as guideposts for individuals. In The Order of Rituals, Hans-Georg Soeffner aims to answer the question: Through what efforts of order and orientation are loosely organized societies like ours held together? Soeffner focuses on symbolic forms of self-presentation that bring focus and clarity to our lives, such as emblems, fashions, styles, and symbols. As these replace old orders of classes or strata, there is a further consequence. Economically, culturally, and ethnically "mixed" societies not only return to specific visible forms of presentation, but also present themselves and their worldviews as a public stage of life-styles, attitudes, and demeanor. Soeffner asserts that society preserves certain continuously handed-down forms of action and ritual as specific symbolic forms over a long period of time. The Order of Rituals describes these symbols and routines of everyday life in fascinating detail, coupled with thoughtful analysis. Sociologists, anthropologists, and philosophers will all benefit immensely from this book.


The Rituals

The Rituals

Author: Natalie MacNeil

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2019-11-05

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1797200941

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This stirring collection presents spiritual rituals from around the world and offers guidance on bringing the powerful practices into modern life. Filled with fascinating details on the history and meaning behind a wide range of sacred rituals for love, awareness, joy, and so much more, this timeless handbook guides readers through more than 40 empowering practices—including a candlelight ritual for renewal, a soothing ritual for unwinding, and a tea ceremony for fostering connection and gratitude. With evocative watercolors throughout, this book is a lovely invitation to nourish the mind, body, and soul through enduring rituals for well-being.


Rituals of Spontaneity

Rituals of Spontaneity

Author: Lori Branch

Publisher: Baylor University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1932792112

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Winner of the Book of the Year Award for the Conference on Christianity and Literature.--Thomas H. Luxon, Dartmouth College "CHOICE"


Rituals, Performatives, and Political Order in Northern Europe, C. 650-1350

Rituals, Performatives, and Political Order in Northern Europe, C. 650-1350

Author: Wojtek Jezierski

Publisher: Brepols Publishers

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9782503554723

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This multidisciplinary volume draws together contributions from history, archaeology, and the history of religion to offer an in-depth examination of political ritual and its performative and transformative potential across Continental Europe and Scandinavia. Covering the period between c. 650 and 1350, this work takes a theoretical, textual, and practical approach to the study of political ritual, and explores the connections between, and changing functions of, key rituals such as assemblies, feasts, and religious confrontations between pagans and Christians. Taking as a central premise the fact that rituals were not only successful political instruments used to create and maintain order, but were also a hazardous game in which intended strategies could fail, the papers within this volume demonstrate that the outcomes of feasts or court meetings were often highly unpredictable, and a friendly atmosphere could quickly change into a violent clash. By emphasising the conflict-ridden and unpredictable nature of ritual acts, the articles add crucial insights into the meanings, (ab)uses, and interpretations of performances in the Middle Ages. In doing so, they demonstrate that rituals, far from being mere representations of power, also constituted an important mechanism through which the political and religious order could be challenged and transformed.


Rituals

Rituals

Author: Cees Nooteboom

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781782067177

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Amsterdam of the 50s, 60s and 70s is viewed from the perspective of Inni Wintrop, a man who leads a capricious life, floating comfortably on open possibilities.


A Book of Pagan Rituals

A Book of Pagan Rituals

Author: Herman Slater

Publisher: Weiser Books

Published: 1978-01-01

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9780877283485

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This collection of rituals, practices, and exercises has been drawn from ancient sources, some have been preserved and some rituals have been updated by scholars from various pagan groups. This deluxe one-volume edition is specially designed to be read by candlelight.


Celebraciones Dominicales en Ausencia de Presbítero

Celebraciones Dominicales en Ausencia de Presbítero

Author: Catholic Church

Publisher: USCCB Publishing

Published: 2006-09

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 9781574557114

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As the number of available priests has declined, the Sunday Mass is becoming less and less available in some parishes and dioceses. Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest addresses this growing reality by providing the appropriate ritual to be used in the celebrating community. This revised ritual edition of Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest is fully bilingual, with Spanish and English printed side by side. It includes Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and two appendices, Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest and Gathered in Steadfast Faith. This beautifully bound ritual book includes three ribbons and is printed in two colors. It will be a welcome addition to the sacristy or library of every parish, school, convent, and religious house.


Rituals and Ceremonies in Popular Culture

Rituals and Ceremonies in Popular Culture

Author: Ray Broadus Browne

Publisher: Popular Press

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 9780879721619

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This collection of essays examines various rituals and ceremonies in American popular culture, including architecture, religion, television viewing, humor, eating, and dancing.