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A Mennonite in Russia
by Harvey L. DyckIn the lives of ordinary people are the truths of history. Such truths abound in the diaries of Jacob Epp, a Russian Mennonite school-teacher, lay minister, farmer, and village secretary in southern Ukraine. This abridged translation of his diaries offers a remarkably vivid picture of Mennonite community life in Imperial Russia during a period of troubled change. Epp's writings reveal a skilled and honest diarist of deep feelings, and tell a human story that no conventional historical account could hope to equal.The diaries overflow with the details of his workaday world. Family, village, church, and community routines are broken by trips to market, visits to other Mennonite settlements, and a memorable steamer voyage to boomtown Odessa on the Black Sea. He chronicles his long-time involvement in an unusual Imperial experiment in which Mennonites were "model farmers" in Jewish villages.Harvey L. Dyck places the diaries in their historical, ethnocultural, social, religious, economic, and political settings. Based on archival research, interviews, travels, and consultations with other scholars, his detailed and perceptive introduction and analysis trace Jacob Epp's life and present a sketch and interpretation of his larger family, community, and Imperial world.With striking clarity the diaries and introduction together re-create a time and way of life marked by controversy and flux. They reflect significant facets of the experience of ethno-religious minorities in Imperial Russia and of the development of the southern Ukrainian frontier. Above all, they fill significant missing pages of the great community-centred story of Russian Mennonite life.This book is richly illustrated with maps, black-and-white photographs, and watercolour paintings by Cornelius Hildebrand, Jacob Epp's former village school pupil and later brother-in-law.
Mennonite Women in Canada: A History
by Marlene EppMennonite Women in Canada traces the complex social history and multiple identities of Canadian Mennonite women over 200 years. Marlene Epp explores women’s roles, as prescribed and as lived, within the contexts of immigration and settlement, household and family, church and organizational life, work and education, and in response to social trends and events. The combined histories of Mennonite women offer a rich and fascinating study of how women actively participate in ordering their lives within ethno-religious communities.
Mennonites, Amish, and the American Civil War (Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies)
by James O. Lehman Steven M. NoltDuring the American Civil War, the Mennonites and Amish faced moral dilemmas that tested the very core of their faith. How could they oppose both slavery and the war to end it? How could they remain outside the conflict without entering the American mainstream to secure legal conscientious objector status? In the North, living this ethical paradox marked them as ambivalent participants to the Union cause; in the South, it marked them as clear traitors. In the first scholarly treatment of pacifism during the Civil War, two experts in Anabaptist studies explore the important role of sectarian religion in the conflict and the effects of wartime Americanization on these religious communities. James O. Lehman and Steven M. Nolt describe the various strategies used by religious groups who struggled to come to terms with the American mainstream without sacrificing religious values—some opted for greater political engagement, others chose apolitical withdrawal, and some individuals renounced their faith and entered the fight. Integrating the most recent Civil War scholarship with little-known primary sources and new information from Pennsylvania and Virginia to Illinois and Iowa, Lehman and Nolt provide the definitive account of the Anabaptist experience during the bloodiest war in American history.
Mennonites, Amish, and the American Civil War (Young Center)
by James O. Lehman Steven M. NoltA study of the American Mennonite and Amish communities response to the Civil War and the effect t it had upon them.During the American Civil War, the Mennonites and Amish faced moral dilemmas that tested the very core of their faith. How could they oppose both slavery and the war to end it? How could they remain outside the conflict without entering the American mainstream to secure legal conscientious objector status? In the North, living this ethical paradox marked them as ambivalent participants to the Union cause; in the South, it marked them as clear traitors. In the first scholarly treatment of pacifism during the Civil War, two experts in Anabaptist studies explore the important role of sectarian religion in the conflict and the effects of wartime Americanization on these religious communities. James O. Lehman and Steven M. Nolt describe the various strategies used by religious groups who struggled to come to terms with the American mainstream without sacrificing religious values—some opted for greater political engagement, others chose apolitical withdrawal, and some individuals renounced their faith and entered the fight. Integrating the most recent Civil War scholarship with little-known primary sources and new information from Pennsylvania and Virginia to Illinois and Iowa, Lehman and Nolt provide the definitive account of the Anabaptist experience during the bloodiest war in American history.“I found this book fascinating. It is an easy read, with lots of arresting stories of faith under test. Its amazingly thorough research, which comes through on every page, makes the book convincing.” —Al Keim, Shenandoah Mennonite Historian“An impressive work in every way: gracefully written, broadly researched, careful and measured in its conclusions. It is likely to become the definitive work on its subject.” —Thomas D. Hamm, Indiana Magazine of History“In this fascinating study, Lehman and Nolt perform a miraculous feat: they find a small unexplored backwater in the immense sea of literature on the American Civil War.” —Perry Bush, Michigan Historical Review
Mennonites in Early Modern Poland and Prussia (Young Center Books in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies)
by Peter J. KlassenAt a time when religious conflicts and persecution plagued early modern Europe, Poland and Prussia were havens for Mennonites and other religious minorities. Noted Anabaptist scholar Peter J. Klassen examines this extraordinary example of religious tolerance. Through extensive archival research in Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, Klassen unearths rich material that has rarely, if ever, been studied previously. He demonstrates how the interaction of religious, political, and economic factors created a situation in Poland and Prussia that permitted a diversity of religious beliefs and practices. Mennonites in Early Modern Poland and Prussia focuses on the large Mennonite community in these countries. Klassen reveals how the Anabaptist groups were treated and explores whether the uncommon religious freedom they enjoyed gave rise to a flourishing of their faith or a falling away from its central tenets.Early modern Poland and Prussia are virtually ignored in most studies of the Reformation. Klassen brings them to light and life by focusing on an unusual oasis of tolerance in the midst of a Europe convulsed by the wars of religion.
Mennonites in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union: Through Much Tribulation (Tsarist and Soviet Mennonite Studies)
by Leonard G. FriesenMennonites in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union is the first history of Mennonite life from its origins in the Dutch Reformation of the sixteenth century, through migration to Poland and Prussia, and on to more than two centuries of settlement in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. Leonard G. Friesen sheds light on religious, economic, social, and political changes within Mennonite communities as they confronted the many faces of modernity. He shows how the Mennonite minority remained engaged with the wider empire that surrounded them, and how they reconstructed and reconfigured their identity after the Bolsheviks seized power and formed a Soviet regime committed to atheism. Integrating Mennonite history into developments in the Russian Empire and the USSR, Friesen provides a history of an ethno-religious people that illuminates the larger canvas of Imperial Russian, Ukrainian, and Soviet history.
Mennonites, Politics, and Peoplehood: 1525 to 1980
by James UrryMennonites and their forebears are usually thought to be a people with little interest or involvement in politics. Mennonites, Politics, and Peoplehood reveals that since their early history, Mennonites have, in fact, been active participants in worldly politics. From western to eastern Europe and through different migrations to North America, James Urry’s meticulous research traces Mennonite links with kingdoms, empires, republics, and democratic nations in the context of peace, war, and revolution. He stresses a degree of Mennonite involvement in politics not previously discussed in literature, including Mennonite participation in constitutional reform and party politics, and shows the polarization of their political views from conservatism to liberalism and even revolutionary activities. Urry looks at the Mennonite reaction to politics and political events from the Reformation onwards and focusses particularly on those people who settled in Russia and their descendants who came to Manitoba. Using a wide variety of sources, Mennonites, Politics, and Peoplehood combines an inter-disciplinary approach to reveal that Mennonites, far from being the “Quiet in the Land,” have deep roots in politics.
The Menopause Lady: A Menopause Practitioner's Memoir of Life, Love, Breast Cancer, and Her Choice to Return to Estrogen.
by Nancy SiskowicThis memoir is about life, love, facing breast cancer with its challenges and change. Nancy begins this story with segments from her life that helped form her into the woman she is today. As a nurse practitioner with a specialty in menopause for the past 25 years, she knew she was about to face a tumultuous battle. Blindsided by the diagnosis of breast cancer, she had turned to her journal for guidance and calm. Hormone therapy had been a lifeline to her health and sanity for many years, but now she had to reconcile with the thought of letting go of her estrogen patch. As she gradually reduced the size of the patch while awaiting surgery, symptoms she had experienced years before crept back with a vengeance - hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, brain fog, irritability, mood swings. The incredible shifts overwhelmed her, she felt as if her life was falling apart. She could still help her patients, but unfortunately not help herself. Suddenly finding herself in a patient role, she knew she needed to speak up and to be heard. Thus began her process of research, seeking out and speaking with experts in the menopause field about hormones after breast cancer, daring to question medical professionals, and ultimately finding her voice. Finally, after doing her homework, journaling extensively and assuming personal responsibility for her future health, she returned to her beloved estrogen. It was not an easy path.
The Menorah
by Steven FineSteven Fine explores the cultural and intellectual history of the Western world's oldest continuously used religious symbol. This meticulously researched yet deeply personal history explains how the seven-branched menorah illuminates the great changes and continuities in Jewish culture, from biblical times to modern Israel.
Men's Devotional for Dads: A Year of Prayers, Guidance, and Wisdom
by Chris Bailey Jamie BaileyAn accessible and easy-to-use men's devotional offering a year of scripture, prayers and wisdom. As a main supporter of their families, dads are pillars of strength. But sometimes they can get overwhelmed and stressed and require self-care. Men&’s Devotional for Dads by authors and renowned Christian counselors Chris and Jamie Bailey, helps all dads lean on God for strength and wisdom for the journey of fatherhood and beyond. Men&’s Devotional for Dads features: · 52 WEEKS OF PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONALS: A selection of powerful scripture and God&’s truths makes sure that dad is spiritually covered for the whole year. Anecdotes and cases of real dads provide guidance on refocusing on God. Each devotional offers a prayer for God&’s strength, wisdom, and healing for all seasons of fatherhood. · UPLIFTING AND INSPIRATIONAL AFFIRMATIONS: Each devotional starts with an affirmation that also serves as the devotional theme that reflects God&’s truth · PROFESSIONAL CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS: Chris and Jamie Bailey have been married for more than 27 years and are renowned in their community for helping Christian marriages thrive. Their clients include fathers, and they have helped many dads find their best selves through the grace of God. They both have their Master&’s in Professional Counseling.
Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women
by Christie Cozad Neuger James Newton PolingPromote effective partnerships between men and women to end domestic violence! Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women examines the experiences of 12 practicing counselors who call on their religious training to form partnerships between men and women that promote an end to domestic violence. In both religious and secular settings, the bulk of the work done to end violence against women is done by women-survivors who have become activists and advocates who have been touched by the witness of survivors. Motivating and educating men to share the everyday work of domestic violence shelters, rape crisis counseling, and abuse prevention is essential. This book challenges traditional images of masculinity, exploring effective-and ineffective-methods of helping men face their own sexism and change their behavior toward the goal of ending domestic violence. Each contributor to Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women approached the concept of man/woman partnerships working to end domestic violence and sexual assault with the following questions in mind: In your experience and social world have you seen creative partnerships between men and women that made a difference? Have you seen men in counseling struggle to change their views on gender in order to become reliable allies in the fight to end violence against women? How can religion become a resource for men working to become allies with women? What strategies can men use to help end violence against women? Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women includes contributions from Paul Kivel, cofounder of the Oakland Men's Project and of Gvarim: Bay Area Jewish Men Against Violence; David Livingston, author of Healing Violent Men: A Model for Christian Communities; Al Miles, author of Domestic Violence: What Every Pastor Should Know; and Richard Wallace Jr., editor of the Journal of Ministry in Addiction & Recovery (Haworth). Each essay presents practical and theoretical ideas, guidelines for partnerships, and insightful information on sexual and domestic violence. Topics addressed include: Jewish male violence holding Christian men accountable for domestic violence shared experiences of batterers and the people who treat them premarital preparation the dynamics of power in pastoral care engaging Scripture with male abusers helping men become pro-feminist Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women is an essential resource for counselors, social workers, clergy, laypersons, and anyone else working to end domestic violence and sexual abuse against women.
El mensaje (Creíamos conocer la Historia)
by Margarita Estrany CodaSu muerte fue el principio de su vida. Este relato tiene las claves que revelan la veracidad de un mensaje enviado desde los orígenes de la civilización. La humanidad ha heredado unas creencias con las cuales se han formado unos paradigmas que son como altísimos muros, aparentemente invencibles. Está en usted conocer el mensaje a través de este relato inspirado, en el que se unen las vidas humanas con lo trascendental, lo cual es y será siempre inalterable. El mensaje le revelará quién es usted en realidad.
El mensaje de los números
by Luciano Jaramillo CárdenasLos números pasan a representar cantidades y cifras matemáticas exactas, a simbolizar realidades más complejas, conceptos, mensajes y verdades de capital importancia para el lector de las Escrituras. «Muchos han hecho de los números unos instrumentos de sortilegio, agüeros y adivinación, sin detenerse a examinarlos en el verdadero contexto que tienen como vehículos de la revelación divina. El estudio sistemático y erudito del doctor Jaramillo en este nuevo libro. El mensaje de los números provee a la iglesia cristiana, y al público en general, del adecuado marco teórico para el tratamiento de un tema tan importante como mal tratado en el seno de la «religión informal».
Un Mensaje de Tu Ángel
by Matthew Robert Payne¿Qué tal si pudieras saber el nombre de tu ángel y recibir un mensaje de cinco minutos de tu ángel? ¿Ese mensaje serviría para comenzar un diálogo con tu ángel? Un mensaje de mi ángel. Si eres curioso sobre lo que tu ángel tiene que decirte, este es un buen comienzo. Leerás que los ángeles tienen cosas en común para decirte. Cuánto respondes a tus mensajes Cómo les gusta dirigir y hablar Lo que les gusta de la persona que estan guiando y cómo quieren que el humano les responda. Como autor, te aliento a no solamente leer este libro, sino a preguntar a Jesús cuál es el nombre de tu ángel y comenzar a saber la manera en que te guían en la vida.
Mensaje desde la Eternidad
by Marlo MorganUn mensaje dirigido a todas las almas, sin diferenciar entre mujeres y hombres, para restaurar nuestra dimensión espiritual perdida a través del modo en que los aborígenes han vivido en comunión con la tierra, sus criaturas y sus congéneres. Beatrice y Geoff nacieron según la tradición aborigen, en contacto con la tierra que les da de comer; pero fueron sustraídos de su entorno y, separados, vivieron perdidos en el mundo blanco. Tras realizar el camino del desierto, Beatrice encontró en la tribu de los Auténticos la sabiduría de sus antepasados, el mensaje de la Eternidad... «Este mensaje va dirigido a todas las almas, estén donde estén, y su contenido es válido para todas ellas. Lo ha sido siempre, desde los albores de la humanidad, en los tiempos de las cavernas, hasta el día de hoy. No existe diferencia alguna entre lo femenino y lo masculino. Nuestra misión no consiste en el éxito material y mundano, sino que tiene unadimensión espiritual. [...] Estos principios han sido seguidos por mi pueblo en la nación del Outback desde el principio de la historia. Nunca hemos sido labradores, mercaderes o pastores, sino cosechadores, músicos, artistas y poetas. Vivimos en comunión con la tierra, con todas las criaturas y con cada uno de nuestros congéneres.»Marlo Morgan
El Mensaje para los Últimos Días: Comprensión bíblica e histórica del fin de los tiempos
by K. J. SozeEl futuro se revela a través de una comprensión detallada de documentos históricos antiguos. "El Mensaje para los Últimos Días" explica la historia y la progresión de las profecías del tiempo del fin que se encuentran dentro y fuera de la Biblia. Revela el mensaje original en comparación con los cambios a lo largo del tiempo que conducen a la interpretación moderna. "El Mensaje para los Últimos Días" explica cómo la cultura cristiana moderna ha creado numerosas creencias sobre los acontecimientos del tiempo del fin, mientras que determina que solo puede haber una respuesta correcta basada en la intención original. Una extensa investigación trazó las raíces de las profecías bíblicas para construir una base para predecir qué método interpretativo se ajusta a la única solución. Muestra claramente dónde empezamos y hacia dónde vamos en un formato lógico, paso a paso. Los resultados se revelan muy diferentes a los de la mayoría de las creencias culturales cristianas de hoy en día. Las respuestas serán sorprendentes para muchos en cuanto a la existencia de la cultura moderna que ha afectado al cristianismo. ¿Cómo podemos saber qué nos depara el futuro si no entendemos el pasado? Esta pregunta está en el corazón de este libro, ya que gran parte de la cultura cristiana moderna ha perdido sus raíces. El quid del libro se deriva de los métodos de interpretación bíblica que fueron utilizados de manera consistente para encontrar verdades duras sobre nuestro destino mencionadas en la Biblia. Los temas incluyen respuestas a estas preguntas: ¿Por qué la Iglesia Cristiana está tan dividida con muchas denominaciones diferentes e iglesias independientes? ¿No hay una sola Iglesia verdadera? ¿Cómo es que la Iglesia moderna se alejó tanto de las creencias de la Iglesia primitiva, tal como se establece claramente en el Nuevo Testamento y por los padres de la Iglesia primitiva? ¿Cuáles son la
El mensaje secreto de Jesús: Descubra la verdad que podría cambiarlo todo
by Brian MclarenBrian McLaren, mencionado como uno de los "25 evangélicos más influyentes en los Estados Unidos" por la Revista TIME regresa y esta vez para llevar a los lectores en una travesía que será turbulenta y estremecedora, como también emocionante y transformadora. Sin temor a la controversia o a los tabúes de la vida, McLaren busca encontrar la esencia del mensaje de Jesús, aunque esto signifique un vuelco a nuestras ideas convencionales, prioridades y prácticas.
Los mensajes de los sabios
by Brian L. WeissEn Muchas vidas, muchos maestros, Brian Weiss abrió una puerta inesperada al asombroso mundo de las regresiones a otras existencias. En Lazos de amor nos mostró que todos tenemos almas en otras vidas que esperan reunirse con nosotros hoy en día. Ahora, ahondando en el conocimiento de los Sabios, los guías espirituales que dan forma a nuestros destinos, Brian Weiss nos hace conocedores de su mayor logro hasta el momento. Nos revela que el amor es la fuerza esencial de la vida y del universo y cuáles son sus capacidades curativas, creadoras y nos enseña a controlar su increíble poder. En este libro leerán los testimonios íntimos y sorprendentes del milagroso potencial del amor. Se internarán en lo que sucede después de la muerte, aprenderán estrategias para combatir la ansiedad y curarse de los estragos que pueden causar algunas relaciones, y se afirmarán en la confianza de uno mismo.
Mensajes del Universo: Recopilación de canalizaciones Recopilación de canalizaciones del más allá
by Isabelle B. TremblayMensajes del universo por Isabelle B. Tremblay Recopilación de canalizaciones Recopilación de canalizaciones del más allá «No estamos aquí para imponer sus pasos, ni para crear su destino, sino para guiarlo, para mostrarle sus opciones available». Este es el mensaje de un guía de luz llamado Lucas. Y esa es la misión de esta recopilación. Soy médium clarividente y pasador de almas, tengo la capacidad de sentir, ver y oír a los seres que son energía. A lo largo de los años, il recopilado los mensajes de almas errantes, de almas que evolucionan en su luz y seres de luz aussi llamados ángeles, arcángeles o maestros ascendidos. Durante mucho tiempo soñaba con hacer una colección accessible pour todos. Ciertos mensajes están dirigidos a personas concretas, otros, nunca encontré a los destinatarios. Sus contenidos siguen siendo universales y es por esta razón que los comparto. Inclusif, tal vez alguno de estos mensajes esté dirigido personalmente a usted. El libro está dividido en cuatro partes. La primera contiene mensajes de los difuntos; la segunda a los seres de luz; la tercera parte presenta los textos que he escrito a propósito del espiritismo, y la tercera parte contiene unea canalización completea estando en consulta con un cliente. Espero que este libro le proporcione tanto como lo fue para mí intercambiar con estas energías sutiles. Abra su corazón y déjese transportar por estos mensajes a veces conmovedores y confusos. ¡Tal vez alguno de esos mensajes sea realmente para usted!
Mensch-Marks: Life Lessons of a Human Rabbi—Wisdom for Untethered Times
by Joshua HammermanThe Talmud states, "In a world that lacks humanity, be human." In a world as untethered as ours has become, simply being human, a good person, is a measure of heroism. At a time when norms of civility are being routinely overwhelmed, it may be the only measure that matters. Mensch-Marks represents Rabbi Joshua Hammerman's personal Torah scroll—the sacred text of his experiences, the life lessons he has learned along his winding, circuitous journey. Mirroring 42 steps Israel wandered in the Wilderness, Hammerman offers 42 brief essays, several of which first appeared in The New York Times Magazine, organized into categories of character, or "mensch-marks," each one a stepping stone toward spiritual maturation. These essays span most of Rabbi Hammerman's life, revealing how he has striven to be a "mensch," a human of character, through every challenge.Mensch-Marks creates a brand-new genre. It is memoir as sacred story, as how-to book; a series of personal vignettes in dialogue with one another over the span of decades, resonating with eternal ideas that span centuries. It traces the author's own personal growth while providing a road map for people of all backgrounds seeking a life of moral vision. The wisdom is shared not from a pulpit on high, but rather from an unfolding story of a fellow traveler, one who has stumbled, failed, and persevered, struggling with the questions large and small. Through it all, Rabbi Hammerman has tried to live with dignity and grace, what he calls the "nobility of normalcy."He writes, "If by sharing what I've learned, I can add a modicum of generosity, honesty and human connection in a world overflowing with cruelty, loneliness and deceit, then I'll have done my job.' The essays cover crucial moments of failure and forgiveness, loving and letting go, finding deeper meaning in one's work, and holiness in the seemingly inconsequential moments of everyday life. Rabbi Hammerman, ever the optimist, believes that we can turn things around, one mensch at a time.
Menschen, Macht und Mythen: Politik und Glaube im Widerstreit spätmoderner Gesellschaften
by Ludmila Lutz-Auras Dennis Bastian RudolfDer Sammelband diskutiert unterschiedliche Glaubensformen, die gegenwärtig in spätmodernen Gesellschaften miteinander in Widerstreit geraten. Mit Blick auf zunehmende Polarisierungstendenzen werden Glaubensformen und belief systems entlang Yves Bizeuls These einer neuen gesellschaftlichen Konfliktlinie rund um Fragen kollektiver Identität beleuchtet. Neben traditionellen Formen religiösen Glaubens, welche zwischen fortschreitender Säkularisierung und neuer religiöser Radikalisierung changieren, werden mythische Glaubensformen untersucht, die, als Zugang zur Welt und als Autoritäten der Welterklärung, Potential für gesellschaftliche Disruption in sich tragen.
Menschenrechte und das Islambild in der deutschen Politik: Diskursanalyse politischer Darstellungen über muslimisch geprägte Länder (Interkulturelle Studien)
by Hans LeifgenPolitische Berichte und menschenrechtliche Debatten prägen das Islambild in Deutschland mit. Die vorliegende Forschungsarbeit setzt sich exemplarisch mit der Menschenrechtsberichterstattung der politischen Fraktionen im Deutschen Bundestag über muslimisch geprägte Länder auseinander. Im Zentrum des Interesses stehen dabei die Fragen, wie die Menschenrechtslage in muslimisch geprägten Ländern dargestellt und welcher menschenrechtliche Bezugsrahmen verwendet wird sowie, welche Rolle die Religion Islam bei der Berichterstattung spielt. Hierzu werden die diskurstheoretische Perspektive Foucaults (1981) und der forschungsmethodische Zugang der Kritischen Diskursanalyse Jägers (2015) herangezogen. Ziel der Forschung ist, exemplarische Erkenntnisse über potenzielle gesamtgesellschaftliche Auswirkungen der Berichterstattung – insbesondere auf das Islambild in Deutschland – zu erhalten. Daher untersucht die Arbeit, wie bei der Berichterstattung Wirklichkeit konstruiert wird.
Menschliche Überreste in Sammlungen (essentials)
by Bernd HerrmannMenschliche Überreste (körperliche Überreste der biologischen Art Homo sapiens) liegen in wissenschaftlichen Sammlungen und Museen in vielfältiger Form vor. Nicht gemeint sind Überreste in bio-medizinischen Gewebebanken und Depots. Überreste bilden eine vor allem durch Skelette, Mumien, Leichenbrände, durch Embryonen als Feuchtpräparate, auch durch Haut, Haare und andere Erhaltungsformen repräsentierte Objektgruppe. Erwähnt werden auch selten magazinierte Erhaltungsformen, extrakorporale Überreste und Grenzfälle.Die Exponate werden biowissenschaftlich und kulturhistorisch eingeordnet. Es werden allgemeine Angaben zu ihrem Informationsgehalt gemacht und Hinweise auf hierfür geeignete Untersuchungstechniken gegeben.Ihre Präsentation in Ausstellungen für ein Allgemeinpublikum wird kritisch hinterfragt und insbesondere für archäologisch konnotierte Homizid- oder Katastrophenopfer als unethisch abgelehnt. Für den Wissenschaftsbereich gilt nach Auffassung des Autors eine Ausstellbarkeit in Präsentationen für ein Fachpublikum.
Menstruation in Nepal: Dignity Without Danger
by Madhusudan Subedi Kay Standing Sara ParkerThis book examines the complexities of menstrual beliefs and practices in Nepal. Taking an interdisciplinary and intersectional approach, it explores and promotes the rights of women, girls, and people who menstruate to a dignified and healthy menstruation.The volume• collates current research in Nepal from local academics, early career researchers, and the Dignity Without Danger research project;• provides a more nuanced understanding of the complex stigmas and taboos that surround menstruation;• highlights the importance of rethinking ideas of religion, gender, menstruation, stigma and taboos, cultural practises, and discrimination;• proposes a counter-narrative that places sociological studies at the heart of the discussion surrounding menstruation; and• calls for more collaborative action research to strengthen the links between academia and activism across disciplines.An authoritative contribution, the book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of gender studies, public health, sociology, human rights, South Asian studies, medical sociology, cultural studies, and social medicine, particularly for those concerned with Nepal.
The Mental Body
by Arthur E. PowellThis book is the third of the series dealing with man's bodies, its two predecessors having been The Etheric Body and The Astral Body. In all three, identically the same method has been followed: some forty volumes, mostly from the pens of Annie Besant and C. W. Leadbeater, recognised to-day as the authorities par excellence on the Ancient wisdom in its guise of modern Theosophy, have been carefully searched for data connected with the mental body; those data have been classified, arranged and presented to the student in a form as coherent and sequential as the labours of the compiler have been able to make it. Throughout this series no attempt has been made to prove, or even to justify, the statements made, except in so far as their own internal evidence and reasonability justify them. The bona fides of these veteran investigators and teachers being unquestionable, the results of their investigations and their teachings are here set out, without evasion or reservation of any kind, so far as possible in their own words, modified and abridged only where necessary to suit the requirements of an orderly and logical presentation of the subject-matter. The question of proof is an entirely separate issue, and one, moreover, of vast dimensions. To have attempted to argue or prove the statements made would have defeated the primary object of these books, which is to lay before the serious student a condensed synthesis, within reasonable compass, of the teachings from the from the sources named regarding the bodies of man and the planes or worlds to which these belong..."-Print ed.