“…Its detailed references and up-to-date bibliography will make this book indispensable for any scholar interested in the Mysteries and ancient religion, but also for those scholars who work on initiation or esoteric rituals, which were often inspired by the ancient Mysteries…”

“…These include the discovering of deep-time, the comprehension of geological phenomena (such as the hydrologic cycle and the origin of mountains and fossils), the perception of man’s place in nature, the constant search for new therapeutics, the tormented and charming relation between science and religion…”

“…In addition, topics covered in the book are of interest to social scientists, scholars of religion, and historians working on poverty and social history in other periods"--…”

“…This significant work will be of interest to scholars of Maya religion and iconography…”

“…The book is thus a valuable contribution to the fields of Jain studies and religion and literature in premodern South Asia…”

“…Desde Fustel de Coulanges hasta Mircea Eliade, la presencia de lo sagrado en las religiones ha suscitado el interés de etnólogos, historiadores, teólogos y sociólogos. …”

“…Come spiega Pierluigi Banna in L'ambigua religiosità dei primi cristiani, il concetto di religione proprio della cultura occidentale è frutto di un'operazione dei primi cristiani (I-III secolo), che intendevano presentare la propria fede sia in opposizione sia a compimento di tutte le espressioni di religiosità non giudaica che li avevano preceduti. …”

“…Con esta obra Idel pone de manifiesto la necesidad de los estudios comparatistas, situando la mística judía en el contexto general de la historia de las religiones…”

“…Entre otras cosas, habla de la adhesión de la inteligencia a los "misterios de la fe", el amor, la universalidad de la Iglesia, la presencia universal de Dios en la historia de los pueblos y las religiones, el lugar de los judíos en la historia de la salvación, y la renovación de la Iglesia a traves de un nuevo encuentro con Jesús. …”

“…Dos religiones emergen desde las cenizas del templo de Jerusalén cuando este es destruido por el ejército romano en el 70 d. …”

“…Intimate partner violence (IPV), defined as physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse and controlling behaviors inflicted within intimate partner relationships, is a global crisis that extends beyond national and sociocultural boundaries, affecting people of all ages, religions, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds. Though studies exist that seek to explain how people become trapped within violent relationships and what factors facilitate survival, escape and safety, this book provides fresh insights into this complex and multifaceted issue. …”

“…While his discussion centers on ethics, he acknowledges the important role of religion in human conduct. Thoughtful readers and students will welcome this attractive and intelligible presentation of the case foe a realistic ethics in modern life…”

“…And third, to emphasize the importance of recognizing religion and nationalism as legitimate constituents and instruments of contemporary realpolitik by underlining their enduring security utility and essence at individual, group, and state levels. …”

“…Deeply ethnographic and accessibly written, Material Acts in Everyday Hindu Worlds expands our understanding of specific religious practices in India as well as the parameters of religion more broadly"--…”

“…The emphasis is on research that contributes breadth to social scientific understandings of religion, charitable giving, volunteering, generosity, youth, and emerging adults. …”

“…Through the examination of works by, among others, the iconic female poet Forugh Farrokhzad, the expatriate author Goli Taraqqi, the controversial memoirist Azar Nafisi, and the graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, this volume engages with the complex and contested discourses of religion, patriarchy, and politics that are the contemporary product of Iran's long and revolutionary history…”

“…La publication de ce livre s'intègre dans le projet de recherche postdoctorale Territoires, sociétés et religions : réseaux paroissiaux dans une ville médiévale européenne. …”

“…In einer entangled history unterschiedlicher Migrationsbewegungen nach 1945 werden die Wege des Wissens sichtbar: von den Zwangsmigrationen im Gefolge des Zweiten Weltkriegs, den DP-Camps der Nachkriegszeit und den kommunistischen Exilgruppen in der DDR über »Sonderkurse« und Heimerziehung für über- und ausgesiedelte Jugendliche aus Mittel- und Osteuropa während des Kalten Kriegs bis hin zu internationalen Vorbereitungsklassen, muttersprachlichem Unterricht und islamischem Religions-Unterricht für Arbeitsmigrant:innen und Asylsuchende. …”

“…This unabridged, annotated translation provides insights into late imperial Chinese religion, the lives of women in the period, and, more broadly, the structure of families and local society"--…”

“…La seguridad vendrá de la mano de la diversidad cultural, la tolerancia y el respeto de los derechos humanos (y en ello pueden jugar un papel no pequeño las religiones). Paradójicamente es la inseguridad vivida como revelación de la fuerza del débil y como horizonte la que permitirá superar la tentación de los totalitarismos securizantes actuales…”