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Showing 1 to 20 of 66 for “"Pilgrims"”.
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Pilgrims and strangers : the theological motivation of Irish Peregrinatio
This paper traces the origins and the influences on Irish monastic peregrinatio beginning with Biblical exemplars, particularly Abraham, Moses, and the peregrini in Hebrews 11 who undertake travel as they seek a land promised to them by God. Despite being a physical land, the land they seek is more …
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Perceptions of customer service in Malaysia : a study of the Pilgrims Management and Fund Board
… for 183 customers and 81 employees in the Pilgrims Management and Fund Board in Malaysia.The data collection strategy used is that of the triangulation method. The findings from structured questionnaires were supplemented by interviews where possible and selected observation of operations. …
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Travel literature of Moroccan pilgrims during the 11-12th/17-18th centuries : thematic and artistic study
… is concerned with al-Rihlät compiled by the pilgrims known as al-Rihlät al-Hijäziyya, during the 11-12th/17-18th centuries, and to the Rihlätof the Moroccans, specifically of Far Morocco, (al-Maghrib al Aq). The target texts that are analysed are from the following Rihlät of Abü Madyan, …
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MOVEMENTS OF HUNTERS AND PILGRIMS: FORMS OF MOTION AND THOUGHT IN MOBY-DICK, THE CONFIDENCE-MAN, AND CLAREL
This thesis examines the positioning of religious forms of motion, particularly the form of pilgrimage, in three works of Herman Melville: Moby-Dick, The Confidence-Man, and Clarel. The thesis combines previous scholarly and critical perspectives on religion and philosophy in Melville with an …
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The Pilgrimage Center of St. Symeon the Younger: designed by angels, supervised by a saint, constructed by pilgrims
… by angels, supervised by a saint, constructed by pilgrims, evaluates the architectural characteristics of the building complex built around the column of St. Symeon the Younger at Wondrous Mountain/Antioch (Turkey) from different perspectives. The main focus remains on the architectural …
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The Shaping of a Pilgrim: A Discussion of the English and Continental Religious Literature Influencing Separatism and the Pilgrims
Francis Cooke, an ancestor of mine, was one of that small band of struggling and straggling "saincts," better known as Separatists, who came t o America on the Mayflower in 1620. Presumably Cooke was one of the original Scrooby congregation which was motivated and led by William Brewster, ruling …
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In Defence of the Realm : Mobility, Modernity and Community on the Camino de Santiago
… approaches to the study of pilgrimage, following pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago across Spain. My starting point has been to examine pilgrims’ construction of a different place, time and experiencing self, while on pilgrimage in the company of others engaging in similar projects of existential …
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The Hajj : past, present and future: the communication aspect
… can serve more effectively the needs of the pilgrims, with their different cultures and languages. An historical examination of the evolution of the Hajj, the services and the media form the background and context for the examination of the current position. The following research methods …
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Factors influencing the construction of individuals' subjective meaning when visiting pilgrimage shrines: a study of pilgrims and tourists at Lourdes in south west France
… meaning of pilgrimage <br/>4. The testimonies of pilgrims – a confession of truth<br/> <br/>This study presents an alternative theoretical paradigm that has emerged from the traditional (objective), intermediate (bridging) and contemporary (subjective) literature. The response to the research …
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Walking the faithscapes of Varanasi, India: Pilgrimage of the Panchkroshi Yatra
… national highways with no designated pathway for pilgrims to walk on. My master’s in landscape architecture has contributed immensely towards the sensitivity I feel for the environment. The landscapes of the Panchkroshi pilgrimage create an experience for the pilgrims when they walk on the route …
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"SED NEQUE SILENTIO PRETEREUNDUM": AN ANALYSIS OF THE MIRACLES OF SAINT WILLIAM OF NORWICH
… discussed what these stories suggest about the pilgrims who visited his tomb. Using disability theory, this thesis analyzes eighty medical miracles performed by the boy saint. I begin by categorizing and analyzing the miracles according to the impairments that the pilgrims suffered. Because the …
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AN INVESTIGATION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DURING THE ARBA’EEN PILGRIMAGE IN KERBALA, IRAQ
… religious events (REs) attended by millions of pilgrims, take place in different holy cities around the world. However, research on municipal solid waste management (MSWM) is limited despite the reputation of REs to generate large amounts of municipal solid waste (MSW), which negatively …
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A Spiritual Aesthetic within Islamic Patterns in the Interior Design of Hotel Rooms: A Case Study of Hotels around AL-Haram in the Holy Cities of Saudi Arabia.
… modern hotels are planned to accommodate more pilgrims in the holy cities of Saudi Arabia (Makkah and Medina). Normally pilgrims come to these cities to connect with their spirituality and to worship, and so they prefer to stay near the Grand Mosque in Makkah or the Prophet's Mosque in Medina. …
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Pilgrimage through the pages: pilgrim's badges in late medieval devotional manuscripts
In the late Middle Ages, pilgrims travelling to popular holy shrines often purchased small, inexpensive metal badges to commemorate their visit. While these souvenirs were frequently worn on one’s clothing, hat, or bag, pilgrims began sewing the badges into the pages of their private prayer …
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Saintly Investments: Pilgrimage Development And Contemporary Hinduism In India
… and pilgrim trusts. In Gogameri, Rajasthan, pilgrims worship at the tomb of Gogaji (a deified warrior king with Hindu and Muslim genealogical ties), presided over by litigious Muslim, Brahman, and government priests; and at Gorakhtila, a politically influential temple of Gogaji's divine guru, …
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Pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan calon jemaah haji di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kota Malang
… to the satisfaction of prospective pilgrims. So from the above background, the author takes the theme of research entitled "Effect of service quality on satisfaction prospective pilgrims Malang Office of Religious Affairs Hajj and Umrah Operation Section". This study used a …
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Romaria, festa e turismo: relações entre nativos e romeiros na festa de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias em Carnaúba dos Dantas (Rio Grande do Norte)
… natives - present and absent - and visitors - pilgrims - in the city of Carnauba dos Dantas, a the state of Rio Grande do Norte, from the festivities held in honor of Our Lady of Victories, saint, whose image is located on the Mount of the Rooster, established as a religious space. The main …
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Lelov: cultural memory and a Jewish town in Poland. Investigating the identity and history of an ultra - orthodox society.
… a focal point of the Chasidic pilgrimages. The pilgrims themselves are a Chasidic hodgepodge, dressed in fur-brimmed hats, dreadlocked, and they all come to Lelov for the same reasons: to pray, love, and eat with their brethren. The number of pilgrims has grown exponentially since the collapse …
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