Paul Gwynne
World Religions in Practice
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A new and expanded edition of a highly successful textbook on world religions with a comparative approach which explores how six major religions are lived and expressed through their customs, rituals and everyday practices. _ A new edition of this major textbook, exploring the world's great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices by focusing on the 'lived experience' _ This comparative study is enriched and broadened with the inclusion of a sixth religion, Daoism _ Takes a thematic, comparative and practical approach; each chapter explores a series of key themes…mehr
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A new and expanded edition of a highly successful textbook on world religions with a comparative approach which explores how six major religions are lived and expressed through their customs, rituals and everyday practices.
_ A new edition of this major textbook, exploring the world's great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices by focusing on the 'lived experience'
_ This comparative study is enriched and broadened with the inclusion of a sixth religion, Daoism
_ Takes a thematic, comparative and practical approach; each chapter explores a series of key themes including birth, death, ethics, and worship across all six religions at each time
_ Broadens students' understanding by offering an impartial discussion of the similarities and differences between each religion
_ Includes an increased range of student-friendly features, designed to allow students to engage with each religion and extend their understanding
_ A new edition of this major textbook, exploring the world's great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices by focusing on the 'lived experience'
_ This comparative study is enriched and broadened with the inclusion of a sixth religion, Daoism
_ Takes a thematic, comparative and practical approach; each chapter explores a series of key themes including birth, death, ethics, and worship across all six religions at each time
_ Broadens students' understanding by offering an impartial discussion of the similarities and differences between each religion
_ Includes an increased range of student-friendly features, designed to allow students to engage with each religion and extend their understanding
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- Verlag: Wiley / Wiley & Sons
- Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1W118972260
- 2. Aufl.
- Seitenzahl: 382
- Erscheinungstermin: 18. August 2017
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 21mm
- Gewicht: 658g
- ISBN-13: 9781118972267
- ISBN-10: 1118972260
- Artikelnr.: 47244671
- Verlag: Wiley / Wiley & Sons
- Artikelnr. des Verlages: 1W118972260
- 2. Aufl.
- Seitenzahl: 382
- Erscheinungstermin: 18. August 2017
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 21mm
- Gewicht: 658g
- ISBN-13: 9781118972267
- ISBN-10: 1118972260
- Artikelnr.: 47244671
Paul Gwynne lectures in comparative religion in the General Education Program of the University of New South Wales. He completed his doctoral studies in Rome and has taught theology and religious studies in Indonesia and at the Melbourne College of Divinity. His previous books include Special Divine Action (1996), the first edition of World Religions in Practice (2008, Wiley Blackwell) and Buddha, Jesusand Muhammad: A Comparative Study (2014, Wiley Blackwell).
List of Boxes ix
List of Tables xi
List of Figures xiii
Preface xv
Note on Scriptural References xvi
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction 1
Part I Beyond Time and Space 13
1 Image 15
1.1 Introduction 16
1.2 The Second Commandment 16
1.3 Shirk 20
1.4 Incarnate Son 23
1.5 Murti 27
1.6 Opening the Radiance 31
1.7 The Three Bodies 34
Summary 37
Discussion Topics 39
Notes 39
Further Reading 41
2 Book 43
2.1 Introduction 44
2.2 Shruti and Smriti 44
2.3 Daozang 47
2.4 The Three Baskets 51
2.5 New Testament 54
2.6 Tanach 58
2.7 Qur'an 61
Summary 64
Discussion Topics 67
Notes 68
Further Reading 69
Part II Within Time and Space 71
3 Ethics 73
3.1 Introduction 74
3.2 Dharma 74
3.3 Pancasila 77
3.4 Inner Power 81
3.5 The Ten Words 84
3.6 A New Commandment 87
3.7 The Greater Jihad 90
Summary 93
Discussion Topics 95
Notes 96
Further Reading 97
4 Birth 99
4.1 Introduction 100
4.2 Baptism 100
4.3 B'rit Milah 104
4.4 Aqiqah 107
4.5 Birth Samskaras 109
4.6 The Buddhist Exception 113
4.7 Chinese Customs 115
Summary 116
Discussion Topics 118
Notes 119
Further Reading 120
5 Death 121
5.1 Introduction 122
5.2 The Wheel of Rebirth 122
5.3 The Last Sacrifice 126
5.4 Hun and Po 129
5.5 Resurrection of the Body 131
5.6 Salat al?]Janazah 135
5.7 First Fruits 139
Summary 142
Discussion Topics 145
Notes 146
Further Reading 148
6 Marriage 151
6.1 Introduction 152
6.2 Nikah 152
6.3 Under the Huppah 155
6.4 Householder and Forest?]Dweller 159
6.5 Bride of Christ 163
6.6 The Renunciation 166
6.7 Arts of the Bedchamber 169
Summary 172
Discussion Topics 175
Notes 175
Further Reading 178
7 Food 181
7.1 Introduction 182
7.2 Cuisines of Immortality 182
7.3 Ahimsa and Samadhi 185
7.4 Blessed Leftovers 189
7.5 Bread and Wine 191
7.6 Kosher 195
7.7 Halal 198
Summary 201
Discussion Topics 203
Notes 203
Further Reading 206
8 Clothing 207
8.1 Introduction 208
8.2 The Veil of Modesty 208
8.3 Kippah, Tefillin and Tallit 212
8.4 The Thread and the Mark 215
8.5 Vestments and Habits 218
8.6 Garments of the Gods 222
8.7 The Three Robes 225
Summary 227
Discussion Topics 229
Notes 229
Further Reading 231
Part III Time and Space 233
9 Year 235
9.1 Introduction 236
9.2 Four Seasons 236
9.3 Full Moons and Monsoons 240
9.4 Day of Brahma 244
9.5 The 78th Cycle 249
9.6 Harvests, History and High Holy Days 252
9.7 Lunar Year 258
Summary 262
Discussion Topics 263
Notes 264
Further Reading 266
10 Building 267
10.1 Introduction 268
10.2 Mosque 268
List of Tables xi
List of Figures xiii
Preface xv
Note on Scriptural References xvi
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction 1
Part I Beyond Time and Space 13
1 Image 15
1.1 Introduction 16
1.2 The Second Commandment 16
1.3 Shirk 20
1.4 Incarnate Son 23
1.5 Murti 27
1.6 Opening the Radiance 31
1.7 The Three Bodies 34
Summary 37
Discussion Topics 39
Notes 39
Further Reading 41
2 Book 43
2.1 Introduction 44
2.2 Shruti and Smriti 44
2.3 Daozang 47
2.4 The Three Baskets 51
2.5 New Testament 54
2.6 Tanach 58
2.7 Qur'an 61
Summary 64
Discussion Topics 67
Notes 68
Further Reading 69
Part II Within Time and Space 71
3 Ethics 73
3.1 Introduction 74
3.2 Dharma 74
3.3 Pancasila 77
3.4 Inner Power 81
3.5 The Ten Words 84
3.6 A New Commandment 87
3.7 The Greater Jihad 90
Summary 93
Discussion Topics 95
Notes 96
Further Reading 97
4 Birth 99
4.1 Introduction 100
4.2 Baptism 100
4.3 B'rit Milah 104
4.4 Aqiqah 107
4.5 Birth Samskaras 109
4.6 The Buddhist Exception 113
4.7 Chinese Customs 115
Summary 116
Discussion Topics 118
Notes 119
Further Reading 120
5 Death 121
5.1 Introduction 122
5.2 The Wheel of Rebirth 122
5.3 The Last Sacrifice 126
5.4 Hun and Po 129
5.5 Resurrection of the Body 131
5.6 Salat al?]Janazah 135
5.7 First Fruits 139
Summary 142
Discussion Topics 145
Notes 146
Further Reading 148
6 Marriage 151
6.1 Introduction 152
6.2 Nikah 152
6.3 Under the Huppah 155
6.4 Householder and Forest?]Dweller 159
6.5 Bride of Christ 163
6.6 The Renunciation 166
6.7 Arts of the Bedchamber 169
Summary 172
Discussion Topics 175
Notes 175
Further Reading 178
7 Food 181
7.1 Introduction 182
7.2 Cuisines of Immortality 182
7.3 Ahimsa and Samadhi 185
7.4 Blessed Leftovers 189
7.5 Bread and Wine 191
7.6 Kosher 195
7.7 Halal 198
Summary 201
Discussion Topics 203
Notes 203
Further Reading 206
8 Clothing 207
8.1 Introduction 208
8.2 The Veil of Modesty 208
8.3 Kippah, Tefillin and Tallit 212
8.4 The Thread and the Mark 215
8.5 Vestments and Habits 218
8.6 Garments of the Gods 222
8.7 The Three Robes 225
Summary 227
Discussion Topics 229
Notes 229
Further Reading 231
Part III Time and Space 233
9 Year 235
9.1 Introduction 236
9.2 Four Seasons 236
9.3 Full Moons and Monsoons 240
9.4 Day of Brahma 244
9.5 The 78th Cycle 249
9.6 Harvests, History and High Holy Days 252
9.7 Lunar Year 258
Summary 262
Discussion Topics 263
Notes 264
Further Reading 266
10 Building 267
10.1 Introduction 268
10.2 Mosque 268
Introduction. . Part I: Beyond Time and Space. . 1. Image. The Second
Commandment (Judaism). Shirk (Islam). Incarnate Son (Christianity). Murti
(Hinduism). The Three Bodies (Buddhism). 2. Book. Shruti and Smriti
(Hinduism). The Three Baskets (Buddhism). New Testament (Christianity).
Tanach (Judaism). Qur'an (Islam). . Part II: Within Time and Space. . 3.
Ethics. Dharma (Hinduism). Pancasila (Buddhism). The Ten Words (Judaism). A
New Commandment (Christianity). The Greater Jihad (Islam). 4. Birth.
Baptism (Christianity). B'rit Milah (Judaism). Aqiqah (Islam). Birth
Samskaras (Hinduism). The Buddhist Exception (Buddhism). 5. Death . The
Wheel of Rebirth (Buddhism). The Last Sacrifice (Hinduism). Resurrection of
the Body (Judaism). Salat al Jenazah (Islam). First-fruits (Christianity).
6. Marriage. Nikah (Islam). Under the Huppah (Judaism). Householder and
Forest-Dweller (Hinduism). Bride of Christ (Christianity). The Renunciation
(Buddhism). 7. Food. Ahimsa and Samadhi (Buddhism). Blessed Leftovers
(Hinduism). Bread and Wine (Christianity). Kosher (Judaism). Halal (Islam).
8. Clothing. The Veil of Modesty (Islam). Kippah, Tefillin and Tallith
(Judaism). The Thread and the Mark (Hinduism). Vestments and Habits
(Christianity). The Three Robes (Buddhism). . Part III: Time and Space. .
9. Day. Uposatha (Buddhism). Tithi (Hinduism). Sabbath (Judaism). The
Lord's Day (Christianity). Salat (Islam). 10. Year. Four Seasons
(Christianity). Full Moons and Monsoons (Buddhism). Day of Brahma
(Hinduism). Harvests, History and High Holy Days (Judaism). Lunar Year
(Islam). 11. Building. Mosque (Islam). Synagogue (Judaism). Church
(Christianity). Mandir (Hinduism). Temple Complex (Buddhism). 12. Journey.
The Sacred Ford (Hinduism). Traces of Tathagata (Buddhism). The Quest of
the Magi (Christianity). Aliyah (Judaism). Hajj (Islam). . Conclusion.
Glossary. Select Bibliography. Index.
Commandment (Judaism). Shirk (Islam). Incarnate Son (Christianity). Murti
(Hinduism). The Three Bodies (Buddhism). 2. Book. Shruti and Smriti
(Hinduism). The Three Baskets (Buddhism). New Testament (Christianity).
Tanach (Judaism). Qur'an (Islam). . Part II: Within Time and Space. . 3.
Ethics. Dharma (Hinduism). Pancasila (Buddhism). The Ten Words (Judaism). A
New Commandment (Christianity). The Greater Jihad (Islam). 4. Birth.
Baptism (Christianity). B'rit Milah (Judaism). Aqiqah (Islam). Birth
Samskaras (Hinduism). The Buddhist Exception (Buddhism). 5. Death . The
Wheel of Rebirth (Buddhism). The Last Sacrifice (Hinduism). Resurrection of
the Body (Judaism). Salat al Jenazah (Islam). First-fruits (Christianity).
6. Marriage. Nikah (Islam). Under the Huppah (Judaism). Householder and
Forest-Dweller (Hinduism). Bride of Christ (Christianity). The Renunciation
(Buddhism). 7. Food. Ahimsa and Samadhi (Buddhism). Blessed Leftovers
(Hinduism). Bread and Wine (Christianity). Kosher (Judaism). Halal (Islam).
8. Clothing. The Veil of Modesty (Islam). Kippah, Tefillin and Tallith
(Judaism). The Thread and the Mark (Hinduism). Vestments and Habits
(Christianity). The Three Robes (Buddhism). . Part III: Time and Space. .
9. Day. Uposatha (Buddhism). Tithi (Hinduism). Sabbath (Judaism). The
Lord's Day (Christianity). Salat (Islam). 10. Year. Four Seasons
(Christianity). Full Moons and Monsoons (Buddhism). Day of Brahma
(Hinduism). Harvests, History and High Holy Days (Judaism). Lunar Year
(Islam). 11. Building. Mosque (Islam). Synagogue (Judaism). Church
(Christianity). Mandir (Hinduism). Temple Complex (Buddhism). 12. Journey.
The Sacred Ford (Hinduism). Traces of Tathagata (Buddhism). The Quest of
the Magi (Christianity). Aliyah (Judaism). Hajj (Islam). . Conclusion.
Glossary. Select Bibliography. Index.
List of Boxes ix
List of Tables xi
List of Figures xiii
Preface xv
Note on Scriptural References xvi
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction 1
Part I Beyond Time and Space 13
1 Image 15
1.1 Introduction 16
1.2 The Second Commandment 16
1.3 Shirk 20
1.4 Incarnate Son 23
1.5 Murti 27
1.6 Opening the Radiance 31
1.7 The Three Bodies 34
Summary 37
Discussion Topics 39
Notes 39
Further Reading 41
2 Book 43
2.1 Introduction 44
2.2 Shruti and Smriti 44
2.3 Daozang 47
2.4 The Three Baskets 51
2.5 New Testament 54
2.6 Tanach 58
2.7 Qur'an 61
Summary 64
Discussion Topics 67
Notes 68
Further Reading 69
Part II Within Time and Space 71
3 Ethics 73
3.1 Introduction 74
3.2 Dharma 74
3.3 Pancasila 77
3.4 Inner Power 81
3.5 The Ten Words 84
3.6 A New Commandment 87
3.7 The Greater Jihad 90
Summary 93
Discussion Topics 95
Notes 96
Further Reading 97
4 Birth 99
4.1 Introduction 100
4.2 Baptism 100
4.3 B'rit Milah 104
4.4 Aqiqah 107
4.5 Birth Samskaras 109
4.6 The Buddhist Exception 113
4.7 Chinese Customs 115
Summary 116
Discussion Topics 118
Notes 119
Further Reading 120
5 Death 121
5.1 Introduction 122
5.2 The Wheel of Rebirth 122
5.3 The Last Sacrifice 126
5.4 Hun and Po 129
5.5 Resurrection of the Body 131
5.6 Salat al?]Janazah 135
5.7 First Fruits 139
Summary 142
Discussion Topics 145
Notes 146
Further Reading 148
6 Marriage 151
6.1 Introduction 152
6.2 Nikah 152
6.3 Under the Huppah 155
6.4 Householder and Forest?]Dweller 159
6.5 Bride of Christ 163
6.6 The Renunciation 166
6.7 Arts of the Bedchamber 169
Summary 172
Discussion Topics 175
Notes 175
Further Reading 178
7 Food 181
7.1 Introduction 182
7.2 Cuisines of Immortality 182
7.3 Ahimsa and Samadhi 185
7.4 Blessed Leftovers 189
7.5 Bread and Wine 191
7.6 Kosher 195
7.7 Halal 198
Summary 201
Discussion Topics 203
Notes 203
Further Reading 206
8 Clothing 207
8.1 Introduction 208
8.2 The Veil of Modesty 208
8.3 Kippah, Tefillin and Tallit 212
8.4 The Thread and the Mark 215
8.5 Vestments and Habits 218
8.6 Garments of the Gods 222
8.7 The Three Robes 225
Summary 227
Discussion Topics 229
Notes 229
Further Reading 231
Part III Time and Space 233
9 Year 235
9.1 Introduction 236
9.2 Four Seasons 236
9.3 Full Moons and Monsoons 240
9.4 Day of Brahma 244
9.5 The 78th Cycle 249
9.6 Harvests, History and High Holy Days 252
9.7 Lunar Year 258
Summary 262
Discussion Topics 263
Notes 264
Further Reading 266
10 Building 267
10.1 Introduction 268
10.2 Mosque 268
List of Tables xi
List of Figures xiii
Preface xv
Note on Scriptural References xvi
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction 1
Part I Beyond Time and Space 13
1 Image 15
1.1 Introduction 16
1.2 The Second Commandment 16
1.3 Shirk 20
1.4 Incarnate Son 23
1.5 Murti 27
1.6 Opening the Radiance 31
1.7 The Three Bodies 34
Summary 37
Discussion Topics 39
Notes 39
Further Reading 41
2 Book 43
2.1 Introduction 44
2.2 Shruti and Smriti 44
2.3 Daozang 47
2.4 The Three Baskets 51
2.5 New Testament 54
2.6 Tanach 58
2.7 Qur'an 61
Summary 64
Discussion Topics 67
Notes 68
Further Reading 69
Part II Within Time and Space 71
3 Ethics 73
3.1 Introduction 74
3.2 Dharma 74
3.3 Pancasila 77
3.4 Inner Power 81
3.5 The Ten Words 84
3.6 A New Commandment 87
3.7 The Greater Jihad 90
Summary 93
Discussion Topics 95
Notes 96
Further Reading 97
4 Birth 99
4.1 Introduction 100
4.2 Baptism 100
4.3 B'rit Milah 104
4.4 Aqiqah 107
4.5 Birth Samskaras 109
4.6 The Buddhist Exception 113
4.7 Chinese Customs 115
Summary 116
Discussion Topics 118
Notes 119
Further Reading 120
5 Death 121
5.1 Introduction 122
5.2 The Wheel of Rebirth 122
5.3 The Last Sacrifice 126
5.4 Hun and Po 129
5.5 Resurrection of the Body 131
5.6 Salat al?]Janazah 135
5.7 First Fruits 139
Summary 142
Discussion Topics 145
Notes 146
Further Reading 148
6 Marriage 151
6.1 Introduction 152
6.2 Nikah 152
6.3 Under the Huppah 155
6.4 Householder and Forest?]Dweller 159
6.5 Bride of Christ 163
6.6 The Renunciation 166
6.7 Arts of the Bedchamber 169
Summary 172
Discussion Topics 175
Notes 175
Further Reading 178
7 Food 181
7.1 Introduction 182
7.2 Cuisines of Immortality 182
7.3 Ahimsa and Samadhi 185
7.4 Blessed Leftovers 189
7.5 Bread and Wine 191
7.6 Kosher 195
7.7 Halal 198
Summary 201
Discussion Topics 203
Notes 203
Further Reading 206
8 Clothing 207
8.1 Introduction 208
8.2 The Veil of Modesty 208
8.3 Kippah, Tefillin and Tallit 212
8.4 The Thread and the Mark 215
8.5 Vestments and Habits 218
8.6 Garments of the Gods 222
8.7 The Three Robes 225
Summary 227
Discussion Topics 229
Notes 229
Further Reading 231
Part III Time and Space 233
9 Year 235
9.1 Introduction 236
9.2 Four Seasons 236
9.3 Full Moons and Monsoons 240
9.4 Day of Brahma 244
9.5 The 78th Cycle 249
9.6 Harvests, History and High Holy Days 252
9.7 Lunar Year 258
Summary 262
Discussion Topics 263
Notes 264
Further Reading 266
10 Building 267
10.1 Introduction 268
10.2 Mosque 268
Introduction. . Part I: Beyond Time and Space. . 1. Image. The Second
Commandment (Judaism). Shirk (Islam). Incarnate Son (Christianity). Murti
(Hinduism). The Three Bodies (Buddhism). 2. Book. Shruti and Smriti
(Hinduism). The Three Baskets (Buddhism). New Testament (Christianity).
Tanach (Judaism). Qur'an (Islam). . Part II: Within Time and Space. . 3.
Ethics. Dharma (Hinduism). Pancasila (Buddhism). The Ten Words (Judaism). A
New Commandment (Christianity). The Greater Jihad (Islam). 4. Birth.
Baptism (Christianity). B'rit Milah (Judaism). Aqiqah (Islam). Birth
Samskaras (Hinduism). The Buddhist Exception (Buddhism). 5. Death . The
Wheel of Rebirth (Buddhism). The Last Sacrifice (Hinduism). Resurrection of
the Body (Judaism). Salat al Jenazah (Islam). First-fruits (Christianity).
6. Marriage. Nikah (Islam). Under the Huppah (Judaism). Householder and
Forest-Dweller (Hinduism). Bride of Christ (Christianity). The Renunciation
(Buddhism). 7. Food. Ahimsa and Samadhi (Buddhism). Blessed Leftovers
(Hinduism). Bread and Wine (Christianity). Kosher (Judaism). Halal (Islam).
8. Clothing. The Veil of Modesty (Islam). Kippah, Tefillin and Tallith
(Judaism). The Thread and the Mark (Hinduism). Vestments and Habits
(Christianity). The Three Robes (Buddhism). . Part III: Time and Space. .
9. Day. Uposatha (Buddhism). Tithi (Hinduism). Sabbath (Judaism). The
Lord's Day (Christianity). Salat (Islam). 10. Year. Four Seasons
(Christianity). Full Moons and Monsoons (Buddhism). Day of Brahma
(Hinduism). Harvests, History and High Holy Days (Judaism). Lunar Year
(Islam). 11. Building. Mosque (Islam). Synagogue (Judaism). Church
(Christianity). Mandir (Hinduism). Temple Complex (Buddhism). 12. Journey.
The Sacred Ford (Hinduism). Traces of Tathagata (Buddhism). The Quest of
the Magi (Christianity). Aliyah (Judaism). Hajj (Islam). . Conclusion.
Glossary. Select Bibliography. Index.
Commandment (Judaism). Shirk (Islam). Incarnate Son (Christianity). Murti
(Hinduism). The Three Bodies (Buddhism). 2. Book. Shruti and Smriti
(Hinduism). The Three Baskets (Buddhism). New Testament (Christianity).
Tanach (Judaism). Qur'an (Islam). . Part II: Within Time and Space. . 3.
Ethics. Dharma (Hinduism). Pancasila (Buddhism). The Ten Words (Judaism). A
New Commandment (Christianity). The Greater Jihad (Islam). 4. Birth.
Baptism (Christianity). B'rit Milah (Judaism). Aqiqah (Islam). Birth
Samskaras (Hinduism). The Buddhist Exception (Buddhism). 5. Death . The
Wheel of Rebirth (Buddhism). The Last Sacrifice (Hinduism). Resurrection of
the Body (Judaism). Salat al Jenazah (Islam). First-fruits (Christianity).
6. Marriage. Nikah (Islam). Under the Huppah (Judaism). Householder and
Forest-Dweller (Hinduism). Bride of Christ (Christianity). The Renunciation
(Buddhism). 7. Food. Ahimsa and Samadhi (Buddhism). Blessed Leftovers
(Hinduism). Bread and Wine (Christianity). Kosher (Judaism). Halal (Islam).
8. Clothing. The Veil of Modesty (Islam). Kippah, Tefillin and Tallith
(Judaism). The Thread and the Mark (Hinduism). Vestments and Habits
(Christianity). The Three Robes (Buddhism). . Part III: Time and Space. .
9. Day. Uposatha (Buddhism). Tithi (Hinduism). Sabbath (Judaism). The
Lord's Day (Christianity). Salat (Islam). 10. Year. Four Seasons
(Christianity). Full Moons and Monsoons (Buddhism). Day of Brahma
(Hinduism). Harvests, History and High Holy Days (Judaism). Lunar Year
(Islam). 11. Building. Mosque (Islam). Synagogue (Judaism). Church
(Christianity). Mandir (Hinduism). Temple Complex (Buddhism). 12. Journey.
The Sacred Ford (Hinduism). Traces of Tathagata (Buddhism). The Quest of
the Magi (Christianity). Aliyah (Judaism). Hajj (Islam). . Conclusion.
Glossary. Select Bibliography. Index.