Spiritual mediation (Introduction)

 

According to Bruce Metcalf the Jewelry object is a condensed symbol for an entire cosmology, summarizing the relation between God and person. The intimate contact between symbol and skin as jewelry is worn becomes a constant reminder of one's faith, and the promise of security and salvation. On this report I will discuss the functions of jewellery that serve as spiritual mediation that play a role in both the historical and contemporary. In the historical context I will describe the Roman bulla amulet, Jewish Lilith amulet, Egyptian necklace amulet and the Hindu Mahadevi Amulet. In the contemporary context I will touch on the Shembe Religious amulet, Catholic religious amulet, Rastafarian spiritual Ankh and the evil eye amulet.

Spiritual mediation is a process where one connects between the religious and spiritual communities where they adopt certain beliefs and practices to help explore their spiritual concerns and find common ground .Spiritual mediation can also be used to facilitate reconciliation between individuals or groups who have experienced a rupture in their spiritual relationships.The role of a spiritual mediator is to create a safe and respectful space for dialogue, promote empathy and understanding. (Me)

According to Bruce Metcalf, spiritual mediation in jewelry functions as a bridge between the wearer and the spiritual realm. This report discusses the roles of jewelry in spiritual mediation, covering historical and contemporary contexts.

In the historical context, we examine examples like the Roman bulla amulet, Jewish Lilith amulet, Egyptian necklace amulet, and Hindu Mahadevi Amulet. In the contemporary context, we touch on the Shembe Religious amulet, Catholic religious amulet, Rastafarian Ankh, and evil eye amulet.

Spiritual mediation is a process that bridges the gap between religious and spiritual communities, incorporating specific beliefs and practices to explore spiritual concerns and seek common ground. It also serves as a means to reconcile individuals or groups who have experienced disruptions in their spiritual relationships. A key role of the spiritual mediator is to establish a secure and respectful space for dialogue, while fostering empathy and understanding among participants."

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