Vedic religion - Vedic religion The term vedic religions collectively refers to all religions based on the vedas. These include Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. See also: Religions of the world - abrahamic religions.
Karl Friedrich Bahrdt - degree of doctor of theology from Erlangen, and was clever enough to persuade the Erfurt authorities to appoint him professor designate of theology. His financial troubles and coarse and truculent character, however; soon made the town too hot to hold him; and in 1771 he was glad to accept the offer of the post of professor of theology and preacher at Giessen. Thus far Bahrdt's orthodoxy had counterbalanced his character; but at Giessen, where his behaviour was no less objectionable than elsewhere, he gave a handle to his enemies by a change in his public attitude towards religion. The climax came with the publication of his Neueste Offenbarungen Gottes in Briefen und Erzählungen (1773-1775), purporting to be a "model version" of the New Testament, rendered, with due regard to enlightenment, into.
Vegetarianism - Methuselah, is famously reported as having lived an amazing 969 years, prior to the dawn of God-authorized human meat-eating.) In Chinese societies, "simple eating" (素食 su4shi2) refers to a particular restricted diet associated with Taoist monks, and sometimes practiced by members of the general population during Taoist festivals. It is referred to by the English word "vegetarian;" however, though it rejects meat, eggs and milk, this diet does include oysters and oyster products. Fructarians (more commonly called "fruitarians") eat only fruit, nuts, seeds and other plant matter that can be gathered without harming the plant. Thus a fructarian will eat beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins and the like, but will refuse to eat potatoes or spinach. The following is not generally considered vegetarianism: Some people choose to avoid certain types of meat.
Kai Nielsen - at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He specializes in philosophy of religion and is leading advocate of contemporary, atheist philosophy. See: Arguments against the existence of God.
Karl Schwarz - and philosophy at Halle, and afterwards at Bonn (1831) and Berlin (1832-1834). At Berlin he came under the influence of Schleiermacher and Georg Hegel, whose influences are seen in his work Das Wesen der Religion (1847). In 1837 he was imprisoned for six months on account of his advanced political opinions. After his release he helped (from 1838) with the Hallische Jahrbücher. From 1843 to 1845 he lectured at Halle, and was then suspended by the government. In 1849, however, he was appointed professor extraordinarius, and later received a number of distinctions (in 1858 chief court preacher, etc.). Schwarz took an important part in the founding and directing of the German Protestantenverein and became an eminent exponent of liberal theology. His work Zur Geschichte der neuesten Theologie (1856, 4th ed. 1869).
Karl Immanuel Nitzsch - university, provost of St Nicolai (in 1854) and member of the supreme council of the church, in which last capacity he was one of the ablest and most active promoters of the Evangelical Union. He represented the Vermittelungstheologie of the school of Friedrich Schleiermacher. His son was Friedrich August Nitzsch Karl Nitzsch's principal works are: System der christlichen Lehre (1829; 6th ed., 1851; Eng. trans., 1849), Praktische Theologie (1847-1860; 2nd ed., 1863-1868), Akademische Vorträge über christliche Glaubenslehre (1858) and several series of Predigten. "He took as his starting-point the fundamental thought of Schleiermacher, that religion is not doctrine but life, direct consciousness, feeling. At the same time he sought to bring religious feeling into closer connexion with knowledge and volition than Schleiermacher had done; he laid special stress-and justly-on the recognition.
Kara-Khanid Khanate - the 11th century. Prior to the Qarluk-Uygurs' migration to Turkestan, the great Uygur Khanate of Mongolia, with its Manichaean state religion, its capital in Karabalgasun in northern central Mongolia and its vibrant Sogdian-Chinese hybrid high culture, was destroyed by Khakas, or Kyrgyz nomads from the Baikal region. A branch of the Uygurs migrated to oasis settlements of Tarim Basin and Gansu, such as Gaochang (Khoja) and Hami (Kumul) and set up a confederation of decentralized Buddhist states called Kara-Khoja. Others, occupying western Tarim Basin, Ferghana Valley, Jugaria and parts of Kazakhstan bordering the Muslim, Turco-Tajik Khwarazm Sultanate, converted to Islam no later than 10th century and built a federation with Muslim institutions called Kara-Khanlik, whose princely dynasties are called Kara-Khanids by historians. After the rise of the Seljuks in Iran, the.
Karl Wilhelm Friedrich von Schlegel - to him more than to any other member of the school we owe the revolutionizing and germinating ideas which influenced so profoundly the development of German literature at the beginning of the 19th century. Friedrich Schlegel's wife, Dorothea, was the author of an unfinished romance, Florentin (180,), a Sammlung romantischer Dichtungen des Mittelalters (2 vols., 1804), a version of Lother und Maller (1805), and a translation of Madame de Staël's Corinne (1807-1808)--all of which were issued under her husband's name. By her first marriage she had a son, Philipp Veit, who became an eminent painter. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Works and Literature 1.1 Letters 2 Weblinks Works and Literature Friedrich Schlegel's Sämtliche Werke appeared in 10 vols. (1822-1825); a second edition (1846) in 55 vols. His Prosaische Jugendschriften (1794-1802) have.
Kavango - The Kavango-people are matrilinear. The most common language spoken is RuKwangali (in Kwangali and Mbunza territory); also spoken are Shambyu, Gciriku and Mbukushu in the corresponding territories. At least RuKwangali is a written language. Their religion is mainly Christian although traditional elements still have a place. Following the Angolan civil war, many Angolans (often referred to as Nyemba, which is in fact only one of many Angolan peoples) immigrated to traditional Kavango territory. Also many San/bushmen live amongst the Kavango-people, mainly employed as contract laborours..
Veneration of the dead - miracles in connection with the bodies of dead Christians, such as healing, or observing sweet-smelling myrrh exuding from their bones. This, combined with their belief in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and future resurrection of all Christians, eventually led to the veneration of saints and of their relics. Early accounts of martyrs include Christian witnesses making great efforts to obtain the remains of the martyrs, and of the Romans sometimes trying to prevent this. Also, it became common to continue to ask Christian leaders to pray for them, even after the leaders had died, as they believed that these Christians were still able to pray and that their prayers would still be effective. Catholicism's attitudes toward, practices in connection with, and festivals of the dead See All Saints Day, Saint, Day.
Kamal Jumblatt - is the founder of the Progressive Socialist Party in Lebanon. He is member of the Druze religion. Kamal Jumblatt was a dedicated socialist who advocated land reform. He wanted to break up large land holdings and give tenant farmers a chance to own the land they worked. Kamal Jumblatt was assassinated in 1977..
Kaegogi - controversy stems from the methods of slaughter, one of which includes beating to death by clubs to ensure that the dog is filled with adrenaline, believed to increase the sexual stamina of the (usually male) eater. The average Korean does not consume dog meat on a regular basis, as it is generally considered a medicinal dish (either to promote male virility or to combat the heat in summer). Many Korean Buddhists consider eating dog an offense, although Korean traditions often seem to take precedence on religion....
Kandy - the midst of hills of rare vegetal species. The Kandy Valley crosses an area of tropical plantations. Historical Function : Administration and religion. Administrative Status: Chief city of the Province of Kandy. Foundation: 14th century Population : 1,272,463 (2001 census) History In the 6th century BC, Indo-Europeans from the Ganges Valley invaded Sri Lanka. Ancestors of the Sinhalese, they ruled the island for more than 2,000 years. Beginning in the 3rd century BC, the country was converted to a pure form of Indian Buddhism that would continue to be practised in the future. The famous tooth of Buddha, a relic symbolising a 4th-century tradition that is often linked to royalty, was brought to Sri Lanka. From this time on, the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Tooth have been associated.
Kaminaljuyu - of the artifacts from Las Charcas not associated with burials were found in pits. There were principally two types of pits: shallow bowl-like pits and bottle-shaped pits. The shallow pits were possibly used for digging clay to be used in building and later to hold refuse. Carbonized avocado seeds, maize cobs and remnants of textiles, basketry and mats and rope fragments have been found in those that are bottle-shaped. It is thought these pits were perhaps used for cooking, storage and/or refuse containers. These pits are not found in any other occupation in Guatemala but similar ones have been found at the Tlatilco site in central Mexico. The distinctive Maya style of pottery had its beginnings in Las Charcas culture. The pottery during this time period shows more careful shaping and.
Vesta (mythology) - perpetually lit fire in her temple, guarded by her priestesses, the Vestales. Every March 1 the fire was renewed. It burned until AD 394. One of the Vestales was Rea Silvia, who with Mars conceived Romulus and Remus (see founding of Rome). The Vestales were one of the few full time clergy positions in Roman religion. They had to observe absolute chastity for 30 years (they were also called the Vestal virgins). They could not show excessive care of their person, and they must not let the fire go out. If a Vestal broke her vow of chastity before the 30 years were up, she was condemned to be buried alive in the Campus Sceleris (camp of damned people); this is what probably happened to Rea Silvia. The Vestales wore a.
Kerch - century, the Khazars built a fortress in Kerch from stone blocks. Its walls were about 2.5 meters thick. The main local government official during Khazar times was the archon. Christianity was a major religion in Kerch during the period of Khazar rule. Kerch's "Church of St. John the Baptist" was founded in 717 C.E. The "Church of the Apostles" existed during the late 8th century and early 9th century, according to the "Life of the Apostle Andrew" by Epiphanus. Today there is a Ukrainian harbour on the Strait of Kerch with ferry connections to Novorossiysk in Russia. Alternative spellings and names: Karch, Karchev.
Vendée - (the Lionhearted) often based himself in Talmont. The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) turned much of the Vendée into a battleground. Since the Vendée held a considerable number of influential Protestants, including control by Jeanne d'Albret, the region was also greatly marked by the 36-year French Wars of Religion which broke out in 1562. Eventually King Henri IV, issued the Edict of Nantes and the Wars came to an end. When the Edict of Nantes was revoked in 1685, it caused many Huguenots to flee from the Vendée. It is also remembered as the place where the peasants revolted against the Revolutionary government in 1793. The bloody conflict, in support of the Monarchy and against the changes imposed on the Roman Catholic Church erupted in defiance of the Revolutionary government's military conscription..
Ken Wilber - philosopher. His work focusses mainly on uniting science and religion with the experiences of professional meditators and mystics. He is considered a major researcher in the field of Transcendental Psychology and could be said to have started that field of research in the modern age. In 2000 he founded the Integral Institute, a think-tank for studying issues of science and society in an integral way. Bibliography 1977 The Spectrum of Consciousness 1979 No Boundary: Eastern and Western Approaches to Personal Growth 1980 The Atman Project: A Transpersonal View of Human Development 1981 Up from Eden: A Transpersonal View of Human Evolution 1982 The Holographic Paradigm and Other Paradoxes: Exploring the Leading Edge of Science 1983 A Sociable God: A Brief Introduction to a Transcendental Sociology 1983 Eye to Eye: The Quest.
Keith Green - teens, with more than 50 original songs under his belt, Green was signed to Decca Records. Decca had plans to make Green a teen-idol, regularly getting the young man featured in fanzines like Teen Scene and on popular television shows like The Jack Benny Show and Steve Allen's show. Time Magazine called Green "a prepubescent dreamboat". By his mid teens, Green became heavily involved in drug use, eastern religion, astrology, and mysticism. Green converted to Christianity in the early 1970s. Green married his wife Melody in 1973. It was around this time that the newly married Green couple became friends with Bob Dylan, who attended the same church. The Greens began an outreach program to California by purchasing seven homes to provide housing and care for prostitutes, drug addicts, and homeless.
Kenelm Digby - was stricken with grief, secluding himself in Gresham College. He had also become a member of the Privy Council of Charles I of England. His Roman Catholicism being a hindrance in the way of government office, he switched to Anglicanism. At that period, public servants were often rewarded with patents of monopoly; Digby received the regional monopoly of sealing wax in Wales and the Welsh Borders. This was a guaranteed income; more speculative were the monopolies of trade with the Gulf of Guinea and with Canada. These were doubtless more difficult to police. Digby became a Roman Catholic once more in 1635, publishing A Conference with a Lady about choice of a Religion, in which he argued that the Roman Catholic Church, possessing alone the qualifications of universality, unity of doctrine.
