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Fire Rituals

Emma Johnson

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Editora: Publifye

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Fire Rituals explores the pervasive use of fire, purification, and offerings in religious rituals across diverse cultures and throughout world history. It examines how these elements shape religious experiences and understanding, highlighting their enduring power. The book argues these aren't just symbolic gestures; they actively construct the relationship between humanity and the divine, fostering transformation and renewal.For instance, the book details how purification rituals, like water rites, serve not only physical but also spiritual cleansing. The book progresses by first examining fire's elemental symbolism across various religious contexts. It then delves into purification rituals and finally analyzes divine offerings, from sacrifices to modern charitable giving.By drawing from archaeological records, sacred texts, and ethnographic studies, Fire Rituals provides a comparative analysis of religious traditions. This approach reveals how the human impulse to connect with the divine manifests through tangible ritual action, challenging purely theoretical interpretations of religion.
Disponível desde: 27/02/2025.
Comprimento de impressão: 63 páginas.

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