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“…From logos to logo and back again : images as transactional objects in the history of Christian devotion / David Morgan -- Spiritual healing for sale : medical pluralism and the commodification of Native American healing traditions / Sarah Dees -- Rex Humbard, psychographics, and the hard sell / John Modern…”
“…The contributions are grouped under three categories: "Devotion", "Art and Image Theory", and "Vision and Contemplation". The Devotion section addresses votive practices, theological theory and polemic literature. …”
“…At the same time, relations with the family become ambivalent since Eva does not want to share her true spiritual devotion. Eva’s experiences are demonstrated and re-imagined by mapping them with ANT concepts such as “intermediary” and “centre of calculation”. …”
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“…Iyengar -- Early influences and career : Menuhin's path to embracing yoga -- Path of action : Menuhin's musical performances and yoga advocacy -- Path of knowledge : Menuhin's teachings and writings -- Path of devotion : Menuhin's philosophical and spiritual beliefs -- Epilogue : Menuhin's legacy…”
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“…Contents; Introduction; Sources and Methods; Argument and Organization; I: DEVOTION TO OUR LADY OF CHARITY; 1 The Virgin's Exile: The Cuban Patroness and the Diaspora in Miami; II: CONTESTED MEANINGS AT THE SHRINE; 2 Santería, Catholicism, and Evangelization: Struggles for Religious Identity; 3 Diverse Devotees, Plural Practices, and Multiple Meanings; III: SHARED MEANINGS AT THE SHRINE; 4 Nationalism, Religion, and Diasporic Identity: An Interpretive Framework; 5 Religious Artifacts and Diasporic Identity; 6 Religious Rituals and Diasporic Identity…”
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“…Contents; List of Illustrations; INTRODUCTION; CONTROVERSIES; LIVE AND DEATHS; POETRY; INSTRUCTIONS AND DEVOTIONS; DRAMA; HISTORIES; FICTION; DOCUMENTS; Further Reading; Textual Notes; Index…”