Sacred Origins of Profound Things: The Stories Behind the Rites and Rituals of the World's Religions Paperback - 1996
by Charles Panati
In this enlightening and entertaining book, the author of Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things covers the spectrum of religious items and ideas, exploring the origins of sacred practices and customs, the reasons for religious holidays, the meaning of vestments, sacraments, and more. Line illustrations.
Summary
* Why the Star of David became the Jewish counterpart of the Christian cross
* What mortal remains of the Buddha are venerated today
* How the diamond engagement ring became a standard
* That the first pope was a happily married man
* How Hindu thinkers arrived at their concept of reincarnation
* Why Jews don't eat pork, why some Muslims don't eat certain vegetables, and how some Christians came to observe meatless Fridays
Sacred Origins of Profound Things is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the history of religion and the history of ideas--and an inspiring guide to those seeking to understand their faith.
From the rear cover
In this enlightening and entertaining work Charles Panati explores the origins of hundreds of religious rituals, customs, and practices in many faiths, the reasons for religious holidays and sacred symbols, and the meanings of vestments, sacraments, devotions, and prayers. Its many revelations include why the Star of David became the Jewish counterpart of the Christian cross; what mortal remains of the Buddha are venerated today; how the diamond engagement ring became a standard; that the first pope was a happily married man; how Hindu thinkers arrived at their concept of reincarnation; and why Jews don't eat pork, why some Muslims don't eat certain vegetables, and how some Christians came to observe meatless Fridays. Sacred Origins of Profound Things is an indispensable resource for all those interested in the history of religion and the history of ideas - and an inspiring guide to those seeking to understand their faith.
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- Title Sacred Origins of Profound Things: The Stories Behind the Rites and Rituals of the World's Religions
- Author Charles Panati
- Binding Paperback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 608
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books, New York
- Date 1996-12-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780140195330 / 0140195335
- Weight 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
- Dimensions 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.5 in (23.37 x 15.49 x 3.81 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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Themes
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Rites and ceremonies, Religions
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 96014594
- Dewey Decimal Code 200
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Citations
- Library Journal, 12/01/1996, Page 100
- New York Times, 01/12/1997, Page 20
- Publishers Weekly, 10/28/1996, Page 72
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