Worship, Rites & Ceremonies

In order to give her family and friends a deep experience of earth-based spirituality, author Jane Meredith holds eight rituals per year, celebrati...

The Via Francigena is the ancient pilgrim route from Canterbury to Rome 1900 kms through some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in Englan...

This book analyzes the contemporary politics of the Hajj in countries of Africa, the Near East, and Southeast Asia. States must organize the mobili...

Exploring European changes in religious and secular beliefs and practices related to life passages, this book provides a deeper understanding of th...

An around-the-world tour of ancient Christmas celebrations, Pagan Solstice customs, and magical seasonal plants. Whether viewed as a mid-winter obs...

Singing is a very important human activity, argues Charles Moseley. It is about bonding, about a sense of shared community, as we see in modern foo...

In this book readers are led on a powerful and inspiring journey through the inner dimensions of a range of Islamic acts, including prayer, almsgiv...

This volume brings together representative case studies and surveys that explore research into ritual language, covering theoretical and methodolog...

First Published in 1971, The Festivals of Nepal describes the most important festivals from the country, which have been arranged according to the ...

Religious faith is a powerful source of comfort and support for individuals and families facing dementia. Many faith leaders need help in adapting ...

The Oxford Handbook of Christmas provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary account of all aspects of Christmas across the globe, from the specifi...

Funerals are among the most important life events in Western society, and fashioning a personalized ceremony for yourself or for a loved one is oft...