Der Band enthält Aufsätze; die sich mit dem Sinn von Religion als Auseinandersetzung mit dem dialektischen Verhältnis der Existenz und mit zentralen Themen der Religionskultur vergleichend und historisch befassen. Im thematischen Zentrum der Abhandlungen stehen die Revolten verschiedener Religionskulturen; die sich in Ost und West gegen orthodoxe und konfessionalistische Fixierungen des Existenzproblems zur Wehr setzen. In Einzelanalysen werden an ganz unterschiedlichen Materien der Religionsgeschichte (Religionsbegriff; Verhältnis Hinduismus-Buddhismus; Gnade und Werk; Staat und Religion; Frauenemanzipation; Franz von Assisi; organisierte Nächstenliebe; Bhakti; Sikhismus; Religionsfreiheit; Luther und Calvin; Albert Schweitzer; Swami Vivekananda; Kaiser Ashokas Reformen usw.) und verschiedenen religiösen Traditionen (des Christentums; der indo-asiatischen Religionswelt; des Islam und der modernen Religion) diese Geistesbewegungen systematisch rekonstruiert.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating to read but only one writer's viewBy AnnaLiviaThis is the kind of book that makes history come alive: through the medium of their letters historical characters are truly grasped and history itself is far better understood than from a dry recitation of facts. I appreciated the American revolution and the early days of independence far better after reading this.The book is well structured - if overlong and sometimes more detailed than necessary about minor figures; although even these can be fascinating - and beautifully written. I did wonder about the author's interpretation of the tone of some of the letters; which she firmly labeled as cajoling; or satirical; or critical; and so on; whereas in fact a number of different interpretations seemed equally valid to me. It can be very difficult to understand the tone and intent of any written document; let alone across the divide of several centuries; and it seemed occasionally that Diane Jacobs was selecting; and massaging; the historical letters and her own narrative to fit her storylines of three devoted sisters and a passionate marriage; not always successfully. It's instructive to read other biographers of Abigail and John Adams for different takes.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It was difficult to put this book down.By HumzzalongWhat a fantastic read. Three amazing sisters who; by their correspondence give us a clear view; unvarnished by 'historians'; of the difficulties of everyday life during the formation and infancy of our nation. Bright and capable women who toiled selflessly for others. Abigail's comments regarding the .'politics and press shows that some things really don't change'0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good Nonfiction Read about Revoluntionary War/Constitution Era BookBy Retired ReaderI enjoyed this book. To be able to hear first hand what the women and men of the era when our country was formed were thinking and feeling is truly amazing. Even though communication was much slower than today; through letters people did communicate and provide us with wonderful documentation of their lives and history.It was not a quick read; but I found myself becoming involved with the "characters" in the book and sometimes felt like I was reading a historical novel. These people had rich; although precarious; lives. Illness loomed almost constantly; threatening their and their families often.I would recommend this book to anyone who loves history; especially the history of the Revolutionary War and how our country began.
