Conceiving the Goddess
Jayant Bhalchandra Bapat
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Conceiving the Goddess
Published
2017
Publisher
ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited
Pages
620
ISBN-13
9781525247477
Description
Conceiving the Goddess is an exploration of goddess cults in South Asia that embodies research on South Asian goddesses in various disciplines. The theme running through all the contributions, with their multiple approaches and points of view, is the concept of appropriation, whereby one religious group adopts a religious belief or practice not formerly its own. What is the motivation behind this? Are such actions attempts to dominate, or to resist the domination of others, or to adapt to changing social circumstances ? or perhaps simply to enrich the religious experience of a group?s members? In examining these questions, Conceiving the Goddess considers a range of settings: a Jain goddess lurking in a Brahminical temple, the fraught relationship between the humble Cam?r caste and the river goddess Ga?g?, the mutual appropriation of disciple and goddess in the tantric exercises of Kashmiri ?aivism, and the alarming self-decapitation of the fierce goddess Chinnamast?.
Subjects
Peace and justice in the scriptures of the world religions
The Christian's duty to render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, considered
Bible
The Kingdom of God Is Within You
Confessions
When bad things happen to good people
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Conceiving the Goddess?
This edition of Conceiving the Goddess has approximately 620 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Conceiving the Goddess?
For most readers, Conceiving the Goddess typically takes between 12h 55m and 8h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 155,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Conceiving the Goddess?
The estimated word count for Conceiving the Goddess is approximately 155,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Conceiving the Goddess?
Conceiving the Goddess was written by Jayant Bhalchandra Bapat.
When was Conceiving the Goddess published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.