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Presents a myriad of ancient and modern Jewish, Christian, and Islamic practices which are illustrative of sacred symbols found in religious ordinances, rituals, covenants, clothing, gestures and words. Understanding deity can be greatly enhanced by understanding the meaning and purpose behind sacred symbols found in religious ordinances, rituals, covenants, clothing, gestures, and words. Symbolism provokes thought in those who are prone to ponder the sacred. Many ancient and modern Jewish, Christian, and Islamic practices that are illustrative of symbols and practices Latter-day Saints may recognize are presented.

Rites and ceremonies --- Ritual

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Rites et cérémonies --- Mythologie grecque --- Grèce --- Antiquité

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Since 2005, Dutch artist Ida van der Lee's Allerzielen Alom (or All Souls' All Around) project, as well as its various offshoots, have flowered throughout the Netherlands. In doing so they have brought a diverse public of various ages and religious as well as non-religious backgrounds together at the end of October or the beginning of November at hospitably decorated cemeteries and crematoria. Here, after dusk, these visitors were given various chances to commemorate their dearly departed using everyday objects to perform small ritual acts. Afterwards, strong feelings of togetherness were expr

Mourning customs --- Funeral rites and ceremonies

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Celts --- Iberians --- Celtes --- Ibères --- Rites and ceremonies --- Exhibitions --- Rites and Ceremonies --- Rites et cérémonies --- Expositions --- Ibères --- Rites et cérémonies

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This book is a vivid reconstruction of the practical aspects of ancient Egyptian religion. Through an examination of artefacts and inscriptions, the text explores a variety of issues. For example, who was allowed to enter the temples, and what rituals were performed therein? Who served as priests? How were they organized and trained, and what did they do? What was the Egyptians' attitude toward death, and what happened at funerals? How did the living and dead communicate? In what ways could people communicate with the gods? What impact did religion have on the economy and longevity of the society? This book demystifies Egyptian religion, exploring what it meant to the people and society. The text is richly illustrated with images of rituals and religious objects.

Rites and ceremonies --- Egypt --- Religion. --- Antiquities. --- Social Sciences --- Archeology