ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SYNCRETISM
From New Latin syncrētismus, from Greek sunkrētismos alliance of Cretans, from sunkrētizein to join forces (in the manner of the Cretan towns), from syn- + Krēs a Cretan.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SYNCRETISM»
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syncretism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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Syncretism/Anti-
Syncretism: The Politics of Religious Synthesis
In addition to dominant religious structures and discourses, studies of syncretism
are also coloured by local traditions of ethnographic research. As Fardon
observes in his volume on regional ethnographic discourses: Regional factors ...
Rosalind Shaw, Charles Stewart,
2003
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The Colossian
Syncretism: The Interface Between Christianity ...
What was the nature of the teaching of the opponents within the church at Colossae? On the basis of careful historical investigation, this study describes the teaching as deeply rooted in the local Phrygian-Lydian folk belief.
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Syncretism in Religion: A Reader
Syncretism in Religion offers the student a broad selection of essays, both classical contributions to the study of syncretism and new essays commissioned especially for this volume.
Anita M. Leopold, Jeppe Sinding Jensen,
2005
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Syncretism: The Religious Context of Christian Beginnings in ...
Argues that a syncretic worldview encouraged the remarkable growth of Christianity in Korea.
David Chung, Kang-nam Oh,
2001
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Beyond Conversion and
Syncretism: Indigenous Encounters with ...
This volume contributes to the understanding of this process through case studies of encounters with Christianity from the perspectives of the indigenous peoples who converted.
avid,, Miles Richardson,
2011
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Reinventing Religions:
Syncretism and Transformation in ...
Building on a century-long tradition of scholarship, this important book formulates a broader view of the mixing and interpenetration of religious beliefs and practices, primarily from Africa and Europe, highlighting the ways in which ...
Sidney M. Greenfield, A. F. Droogers,
2001
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Culture, religion, and philosophy: critical studies in ...
Deals With Syncretism-An Unexplored Aspect Of Culture.
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SCM Core Text: Religious
Syncretism:
The book shows how these three faiths - despite how modern media would have us believe - have been willing, at various times and places, to borrow.
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Nubian Ceremonial Life: Studies in Islamic
Syncretism and ...
Reveals and discusses some of the important and distinctive aspects of Nubian culture. This study contains discussions on the psychology of death ceremonies, the nature of 'taboo,' and the importance of trance curing ceremonies.
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Religious
Syncretism in Brazil: Catholicism, Evangelicalism ...
Notwithstanding, it might be said that this work is unscientific in that it contains impressions, feelings and emotions expressed in a narrative form.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SYNCRETISM»
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Babri case litigant for lifetime but never oppugnant of Hindu-Muslim …
Babri case litigant for lifetime but never oppugnant of Hindu-Muslim syncretism. Submitted by TwoCircles.net on 5 December 2014 - 11:40pm. Three days ahead ... «TwoCircles.net, Dec 14»
Syncretism and Stephen Harper's religious politics
QUATHIASKI COVE, BC Oct 5, 2014/ Troy Media/ – Syncretism, the mixing of religions, has occurred naturally and easily during the formation of many different ... «Troy Media, Oct 14»
Symbols of syncretism
In 1893, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, then a 37-year-old journalist, took a momentous step to popularise the worship of Ganesh, using it as a powerful tool in the battle ... «The Hindu, Aug 14»
Espoused syncretism
His pithy works, consisting of short couplets, reflected a combination of Hindu and Islamic influences, espoused a sort of syncretism — that is, that all religiously ... «San Diego Reader, Aug 14»
Douglas Todd: In praise of mixing religion and world views
There can be a social cost for those who mix religions, technically known as syncretism. But an adventurous new Canadian book, In Praise of Mixed Religion: ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 14»
Avoiding the Pitfall of Syncretism
Syncretism can be most easily seen when two or more starkly contrasting religions are mixed. Around the world, examples are readily available where Christ ... «ChristianityToday.com, Jul 14»
Heresy Rising: Christian Pastors Embracing New Age Syncretism
This smacks of syncretism. Syncretism is a blend of different religious, cultures or schools of thought. Syncretism defies logic, often mixing contradictory beliefs in ... «Charisma News, Jul 14»
Writer explores syncretism
In Praise of Mixed Religion, The Syncretism Solution in a Multifaith World, a new book by The Reverend Dr. William Harrison of Vernon, explains why religion ... «Vernon Morning Star, Jun 14»
PROOF That Al Mohler is Right About Yoga (and It Doesn't Matter)
Mohler is right that, in order for Christians to practice yoga, some degree of syncretism must happen. There must be a combining of one religious practice with ... «Patheos, May 14»
Gentle Charms Of Syncretism
Gentle Charms Of Syncretism. Sai Samadhi: Little is known about the early years of Sai Baba. His 'miracles' are well-documented. Chetan Krishnaswamy ... «Outlook, Dec 13»