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Un dictionnaire de mythologie! j'entends déjà les exclamations. « — Quoi! en France! au xixe siècle! Mais la mythologie est une chose morte, passée, flétrie comme les bouquets à Chloris, fanée comme les roses de l'abbé Chaulieu, comme les lauriers de l'abbé Delille. Les Dieux ont fait leur temps. Jupiter a mis la clef sous la porte de l'Olympe et s'est retiré des affaires. A quoi pense donc l'auteur, de vouloir rajeunir ces vieilleries? Vient-il de l'autre monde? A coup sûr il n'est pas de celui-ci. Il s'est endormi il y a deux cents ans dans le salon de Rambouillet, aux soupirs cadencés des madrigaux, et ne s'est pas encore réveillé. Allons, bonhomme, secouez votre perruque et frottez-vous les yeux. N'entendez-vous pas les sifflets de nos chemins de fer qui vous rappellent à la réalité? »Non, la mythologie n'est pas morte. Elle vit jeune et souriante comme aux beaux jours de Phidias et d'Homère, de Ronsard et de Chénier. Elle vit, dis-je, et respire partout autour de vous, dans les œuvres de vos artistes, dans les travaux de vos érudits, dans les fantaisies de vos poètes…

Curious about the chains that bound Fenriswulf in Norse mythology? Or the hut of Baba Yaga, the infamous witch of Russian folklore? Containing more than one thousand detailed entries on the magical and mythical items from the different folklore, legends, and religions the world over, this encyclopedia is the first of its kind. From Abadi, the named stone in Roman mythology to Zul-Hajam, one of the four swords said to belong to the prophet Mohammed, each item is described in as much detail as the original source material provided, including information on its origin, who was its wielder, and the extent of its magical abilities. The text also includes a comprehensive cross-reference system and an extensive bibliography to aid researchers.

Im Anschluss an die Edith-Stein-Gesamtausgabe (ESGA) erschließt das Edith-Stein-Lexikon das denkerische Erbe, die philosophiegeschichtliche wie phänomenologische Bedeutung Edith Steins (1891–1942) weiter und macht es im problemgeschichtlichen und systematischen Sinn sichtbar. Die von über 40 Stein-Forschern aus verschiedenen Ländern und Generationen verfassten über 250 Artikel informieren über Bedeutung und Genese der für Edith Stein zentralen Begriffe und Termini. Das Lexikon wendet sich an alle am Denken Edith Steins Interessierte, an Dozierende, Studierende und an alle neugierigen Leser, die ermutigt und angeregt werden, sich den Originaltexten Edith Steins zum ersten Mal zuzuwenden.

Miracles give hope to the hopeless and exemplify the intersection of the divine and the mundane. They have shaped world history and continue to influence us through their presence in films, television, novels, and popular culture. This encyclopedia provides a unique resource on the philosophical, historical, religious, and cross-cultural conceptions of miracles that cut across denominational lines.Multidisciplinary in approach, this informative yet entertaining encyclopedia covers major aspects of miraculous phenomena through more than 150 alphabetically arranged entries that document how humanity's belief in religious miracles over multiple places, periods, and faiths have affected society—even changed the course of history. Written for high school students and general readers, the coverage enables readers to learn about different civilizations and cultures, the controversies surrounding different beliefs, and the often uncomfortable engagement of religion with science.This single-volume book provides a one-stop ready-reference that addresses a broad variety of subject matter on miraculous phenomena and guides further investigations into the subject. Helpful illustrations and lucid explanations of the ancillary concepts associated with miraculous phenomena make learning about this topic more engaging. Readers will be able to link the doctrinal concepts, such as'grace'or'prayer,'with the descriptions of miraculous events, especially those associated with saints or holy objects. The examination of the controversial aspects of different belief systems along with the book's balanced coverage of the interpretation of miracles will encourage students to weigh different explanations, thus fostering the development of their critical thinking skills.

An inspiring and fascinating look at people's religious experiences and beliefs. Visions of Mary and glimpses of God. Miraculous apparitions witnessed by hundreds in parking lots, along freeways, and at the world's holiest sites. Weeping statues, exorcisms, near-death experiences, mystical labyrinths, and more than 250 other unusual and unexplained phenomena, apparitions, and extraordinary experiences rooted in religious beliefs are explored in The Encyclopedia of Religious Phenomena. J. Gordon Melton, the Distinguished Professor of American Religious History at the Institute for Studies of Religion, Baylor University, takes readers on a tour among angels, Marian apparitions, and religious figures such as Jesus, the Buddha, Muhammad, and Tao Tzu. Melton reports on dreams, feng shui, statues that bleed, snake handling, speaking in tongues, stigmata, relics—including the Spear of Longinus and the Shroud of Turin—and sacred locales such as Easter Island, the Glastonbury Tor, the Great Pyramids, Mecca, Sedona, and much more. Each entry includes a description of a particular phenomenon and the religious claims being made about it as well as a discussion of what scientists say about it. Transcending the mundane, the entries take no sides on who is right or wrong: the journey is the experience and the experience is the journey. This fascinating encyclopedia is illustrated with 100 pictures and includes a detailed index and additional reading recommendations. It lets you experience the marvels of weeping statues and icons; exorcisms and ecstasy; the grilled cheese sandwich kit for making your own Virgin Mary image; and so much more.

Religion is dominating today's headlines like no other time in modern history. Whether the issue is sectarian violence, stem cell research, or political elections, religion plays a critical role. But what is the story behind the headlines? The Britannica Encyclopedia of World Religions gets to the heart of the matter by providing a deeper understanding of the religions that shape our world.

Among Library Journal's picks of the most important reference works of the millennium -- with the Encyclopedia Judaica and the New Catholic Encyclopedia -- Mircea Eliade's Encyclopedia of Religion won the American Library Associations'Dartmouth Medal in 1988 and is widely regarded as the standard reference work in the field. This second edition, which is intended to reflect both changes in academia and in the world since 1987, includes almost all of the 2,750 original entries -- many heavily updated -- as well as approximately 600 entirely new articles. Preserving the best of Eliade's cross-cultural approach, while emphasizing religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture, this new edition is the definitive work in the field for the 21st century. An international team of scholars and contributors have reviewed, revised and added to every word of the classic work, making it relevant to the questions and interests of all researchers. The result is an essential purchase for libraries of all kinds. While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for details.

This A-to-Z encyclopaedia explores Irish spirituality and religion from pre-Christian times to the present. The author aims to show how the Irish have adapted, revived and reinterpreted their religious past to create a uniquely Irish sprituality.