After Atheism
1st Edition
Published on 1. February 2000
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-7007-1164-2 (ISBN)
Description
Based on interviews with people throughout Siberia, Central Asia and European Russia about their spiritual experiences, this book brings together insights into the 'religious' worldview of those who claim to be Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, pagan or even 'atheist'. Throughout the ex-Soviet Union peoples of many different ethnic backgrounds report such experiences but often do not know how to interpret them, a position helped or hindered by the fact that at the same time these people are trying to rediscover their ethnic and cultural identity.
Reviews / Votes
'A most interesting and unusual book. Few books on religion in contemporary Russia - and other post-Soviet nations - cover such an array of subject matter or geographical span.' - British East-West JournalMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
652 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7007-1164-2 (9780700711642)
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Person
This book has been a true amalgam of cooperation between Debra Head, Vaughn-Marie Rodriguez, Alexis Lewis, and me over a multiyear period.
Debra Head, a long-time friend, editor, consummate English teacher, and mentor has worked with me through the years to develop my writing style and polish the dull areas. Her expertise is well known among the local area educators as a teacher and expert on the English Language. I would not publish one word without her first giving me the nod.
Vaughn-Marie is my cousin and a first-rate editor. Her many insights and edits to this manuscript have been instrumental in helping this true collaboration to become a 'great read.' Her strong persistent Christian faith has encouraged mine and Debra's as well during this arduous journey of our own. To her I give my undying gratitude and hope she will continue to work with me on my upcoming projects.
Alexis Lewis, my oldest daughter, has been tremendous help with the technology, cover design, and artwork. Her skills have been significantly useful in overcoming some of the more difficult aspects of creating a book of this nature and bringing it to readers as a polished and professional looking book. To her I give my undying love and admiration and hope she will also work with me in more upcoming titles.
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Content
Introduction: Spiritual awareness; Chapter 1 Peoples and cultures; Chapter 2 Dreams and visions; Chapter 3 Fear; Chapter 4 Death; Chapter 5 Who am I?; Chapter 6 Finding one's roots; Chapter 7 The Orthodox kaleidoscope; Chapter 8 Free market religion; Chapter 9 Human rights; Chapter 10 Compassion; Chapter 11 Miracles; Chapter 12 Facing the future;