Sacred Trees: Spirituality, Wisdom, and Well-Being. (Reviews).Sacred Trees Trees were often regarded as sacred in the ancient world, throughout Europe and Asia. Christianity and Islam treated the worship of trees as idolatry and this led to their destruction in Europe and most of West Asia. Sacred trees remain common in India. : Spirituality, Wisdom, and Well-Being by Nathaniel Altman $14.95. Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2000. Your feelings and attitudes about trees will never be quite the same after reading this unusual book. As reflected in the subtitle sub·ti·tle n. 1. A secondary, usually explanatory title, as of a literary work. 2. A printed translation of the dialogue of a foreign-language film shown at the bottom of the screen. tr.v. , Altman intends to help the reader "develop an enduring, sacred connection to trees to gain wisdom, inspiration, and personal transformation." Each chapter is packed with fascinating details about human-tree relationships across cultures and time. Ten topical chapters explore trees as the cosmic source of life and the home of gods, as providers of fertility and healing, and as sources of essential commodities and wisdom. Drawing on mythical myth·i·cal also myth·ic adj. 1. Of or existing in myth: the mythical unicorn. 2. Imaginary; fictitious. 3. , religious, and scientific sources, the author ranges throughout the world to depict de·pict tr.v. de·pict·ed, de·pict·ing, de·picts 1. To represent in a picture or sculpture. 2. To represent in words; describe. See Synonyms at represent. trees in a myriad of cultural dimensions Cultural dimensions are the mostly psychological dimensions, or value constructs, which can be used to describe a specific culture. These are often used in Intercultural communication-/Cross-cultural communication-based research. See also: Edward T. . The text lacks reference notes for specific information but supports each chapter with a general bibliography. Most of the book is objectively descriptive, be the focus spiritual or scientific. It takes a decidedly subjective approach, however, when Altman writes about "communing with tree spirits ... and wisdom trees," and "the possibility of enjoying close friendship with individual trees." But whatever your perspective on trees, be it board-feet or spiritual renewal, it will be enhanced and broadened by a reading of this little book. |
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