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Sylvia Browne in the new Age Context
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2001)Rather than attempt to inquire about and discuss the vast elements of the New Age Movement by going through a variety of writers, I have chosen to approach it through the life and activities of the famous psychic, Sylvia ... -
An Investigation into the Origins of Mahāyāna Buddhism
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2001)It is an attempt to pull together recent studies and conclusions that are at odds with the traditional understanding of Indian Buddhist history from the time of the Buddha's death until the 5th century C.E. The goal is ... -
Muslim Courting Practices in the United States: The Effects of American Culture on Islamic Tradition
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2001)This work seeks to highlight a specific aspect of Islamic life: Muslim relationships in the United States of America with regard to courting practices. Born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan, a community rich with Muslim ... -
The Teacher of Righteousness: Modern Scholarship and the Unique Teacher of the Dead Sea Scrolls
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2001)In this paper the Teacher of Righteousness, a figure found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, will be reviewed and analyzed. Unfortunately, information surrounding this figure is few and far between. Little biographical information ... -
Creating the Conversation: The Dialogue Between Theology and Aesthetics
(Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College, 2001)The theologian and the artist share many of the same tasks. Both penetrate the surface of everyday life, seeking meaning beyond the mundane, to answer the great existential questions of life. Both seek truth, beauty, and ...