A transforming body: A post-exilic reading of Psalms 50 and 51 in the light of social norms communicated through the Leviticus sacrificial system and body imagery by L. Sutton

“… Although Psalms 50 and 51 do not share the same superscription (a Psalm of Asaph and a Psalm of David), they do share multiple images relating to the body and the cult. Situated between a collection of Korahite (42-49) and Davidic psalms (51-70[51-72]) in Book II of the Psalter (42- 72), Psalm 50 is considered to be part of the liturgy with a prophetic character. …”
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The Dynamics of Traditional Religion in the Political Economy of Ìkòrodú by Adéyẹmí Balógun

“…While this traffic was sustained by socio-political institutions such as the Oloja and the Osugbo cult, the role of religious groups – including the Ifá priests, Màgbó, Líw`ẹ and Agẹmọ – remained highly influential because they represent the deities and spirits which shaped Ìkòrodú’s inhabitants’ views about social life, economic activities and political institutions. …”
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O możliwości zredefiniowania niepowodzeń szkolnych. Rekonstrukcja zmiany myślenia studentek – przyszłych nauczycielek wczesnej edukacji by Grażyna Szyling

“…Identifying – as constructivists have done – school failures as the failures of the school, the respondents locate the sources of this phenomenon in the dominance of the traditional model of objectivist school, and in particular – in multiple symptoms of the cult of average grade and thoughtless realisation of the curriculum by teachers. …”
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THE CHORAL OUTLINE IN THE OPERA “ALEXANDRU LĂPUŞNEANU” BY GHEORGHE MUSTEA by Luminiţa GUŢANU

“…The composer has used elements of folkloric style in cult traditional musical forms, thus creating music pages of a strong national legitimacy. …”
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Stosunek religii do nauki. Punkt widzenia prawosławnego by Henryk Paprocki

“…As regards culture, we need to consider the fascinating relation of the Latin words cultus and cultura, which points to the fact that culture developed originally within the cult, and it was there where its source was (Fr. …”
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Physician Kitasato Shibasaburō: Achievements and posthumous veneration in Shintō by V. A. Gorshkov-Cantacuzene

“…It should be noted, however, that the cult of Koch-Kitasato is local and actually confined to the Kitasato Institute, where scholars are honored as patrons of the Institute. …”
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Ordos Mausoleum of Genghis Khan: History and Modernity by Nomin D. Tsyrenova, Chingis Ts. Tsyrenov

“…The Ordos Mausoleum of Genghis Khan and the tourist complex of the same name can be considered as one of the modern forms of the cult of veneration of Genghis Khan, as well as a striking example of the pragmatic implementation of the policy of memory on the part of the official Chinese authorities in relation to the great conqueror and the Mongol Empire as a whole. …”
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Astrology as Sacred Ecological Knowledge in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition by Yulia Yu. Erendzhenova

“…In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, sacred astrological knowledge is widely popular both in cult practices and non-religious activities. Astrologers draw prediction and natal charts, calculate favorable periods for rituals, healing practices, harvesting, weddings, funerals, etc. …”
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Iconic Celebration of Charms and Friendship in Poetry: Fálétí’s “Adébímpé Ọ̀jẹ́dòkun” by Michael Oladejo Afoláyan

“…In essence, it is a chant that laments a deep loss of an idol and celebrates the sacred cult of friendship. Here, a friend whose name is unknown, narrates the demise of his friend, Adébímpé Ọ̀jẹ́dòkun. …”
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Èdè Àyàn: The Language of Àyàn in Yorùbá Art and Ritual of Egúngún by Oláwọlé Fámúlẹ̀

“…Using the Egbé ̣ ̣ Òjẹ̀ ̣ (Cult of Egúngún) of the ancient Yorùbá town of Òkèigbó as a case study, the study concludes with an in-depth analysis of the role of Àyàn (Drummers) in Yorùbá art and ritual of Egúngún. …”
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Notas sobre uma trajetória e os Estudos Culturais by Renato Ortiz

“…The intellectual trajectory analyzed starts from his doctoral thesis on Afro-Brazilian cults and goes to the texts in which he deals with the relationship between globalization and the mundialization of culture. …”
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Interioryzacja misterium paschalnego Chrystusa w celebracji Eucharystii by Stanisław T. Zarzycki

“…Because of the biblical and patristic-liturgical renewal and the re-emphasis on “mystery” in the twentieth century, the article introduces the concept of mystery in pagan cults and in the Church of the first centuries. The second part of the article, based John Paul II’s teaching on the Eucharist, shows the spiritual attitude towards the paschal mystery of Christ in the celebration of the Eucharist and considers the components of this attitude. …”
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கொங்கு நாட்டின் இராசிபுர வட்டார சிறுதெய்வங்களும் வழிபாட்டு முறைகளும் / Deities and Worshipping Methods in the Rasipuram Region of Kongu Nadu... by செ. தனபால் / S. Dhanapal

“…Among the many areas, Rasipuram is a place that has lots of deities and worshipping cults. Hence, this article talks about the cults of minor deities in the Rasipuram region of the Kongu belt in Tamil Nadu. …”
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Church and State Relations in the Constitution of Malta by Kevin Aquilina

“…Malta is a confessional state which respects freedom of conscious and worship and all other religions and cults are protected by law. It considers other instances, such as the instructions of children in state schools in the Catholic religion and the influence of the Catholic Church on the state. …”
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Gendered Species of Yoruba Plants: An Ecofeminist Perspective by Adeola Adijat Faleye

“…In addition, evidence reveals that within the Yorùbá belief system, some cultural practices are evident in support of the ecofeminist thought spanning various contexts in politics, warfare, or conflict resolutions, as well as Yorùbá Òrìṣà cults. Therefore, this essay seeks to explore the feminine relevance and significance in some contexts of herb or plant growth and their nature. …”
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A HISTORY OF THE AGILA IN ADO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE by OCHOGA EDWIN OCHOGA, Imanah Sunday Omoafena

“…Thirdly, their children and descendants apparently formed the twelve clans; fourthly, the socio-cultural stratifications existing among the clans regarding the chieftaincy institution, the Arekwu cults and other customs were collectively agreed by the two Progenitors to be fashioned after the Idah Model. …”
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