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- catalog abstract ""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."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b10043097.
- catalog created "1996.".
- catalog date "1996".
- catalog date "1996.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1996.".
- catalog description ""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."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "I. Popular deity -- II. Heavenly hosts -- III. Wise words -- IV. Rites and rituals -- V. Feasts and festivals -- VI. Saints and their bones -- VII. Celestial personae -- VIII. I do -- IX. Extraordinary evil -- X. Divine dos and don'ts -- XI. Religious realms -- XII. Acts of faith.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 571-575) and index.".
- catalog extent "xi, 594 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0140195335 (pbk.)".
- catalog issued "1996".
- catalog issued "1996.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Penguin Arkana,".
- catalog subject "200 20".
- catalog subject "BL425 .P36 1996".
- catalog subject "Religions.".
- catalog subject "Rites and ceremonies.".
- catalog tableOfContents "I. Popular deity -- II. Heavenly hosts -- III. Wise words -- IV. Rites and rituals -- V. Feasts and festivals -- VI. Saints and their bones -- VII. Celestial personae -- VIII. I do -- IX. Extraordinary evil -- X. Divine dos and don'ts -- XI. Religious realms -- XII. Acts of faith.".
- catalog title "Sacred origins of profound things / Charles Panati.".
- catalog type "text".