Background
Whaling, Frank was born on February 5, 1934 in Pontefract, Yorkshire, England. Son of Frederick and Ida (Johnson) Whaling.
(The Hindu tradition can claim to be the world's oldest re...)
The Hindu tradition can claim to be the world's oldest religion. It has evolved in India over the past 3,000 years. It differs from monotheistic beliefs, such as Christianity, in that there is no identifiable founder, specific theological system, or single system of morality. In this book, author Frank Whaling provides an overview of the history and development of the Hindu tradition. He takes account of recent scholarship and regards Hinduism as a world-view, as well as a religious tradition. The book covers the core areas of Hindu religious organization, rituals, ethics, social involvement, and sacred texts, as well as key concepts, aesthetics, and spirituality. It illustrates these topics by personal example, as well as by informed analysis. While more stress is placed upon the modern situation, including the neo-Hindu and Hindutva movements, the Hindu past is not ignored. Village Hinduism and 'high' Hinduism are addressed, along with the Hindu presence in Britain and the wider world.
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(A month of inspiring daily prayers that aim to make a con...)
A month of inspiring daily prayers that aim to make a contribution towards daily renewal of the Christian faith. The book contains prayers by the author as well as prayers from Christians through the ages, where helpful to our 21st-century concerns. Special features include of the importance of prayer; exploration of the need for personal faith and growth; social and ecological concerns, global issues, women's issues; and meditation and individual thought. Prayers that bridge divisions within the Christian tradition and prayers containing elements from evangelical, liberal and radical traditions are also featured.
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clergyman religious studies educator
Whaling, Frank was born on February 5, 1934 in Pontefract, Yorkshire, England. Son of Frederick and Ida (Johnson) Whaling.
Bachelor in History, Christ's College, Cambridge University, 1957. Bachelor in Theology, Wesley House, Cambridge University, 1959. Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1961.
Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge University, 1990. Doctor of Theology in Comparative Religion, Harvard University, 1973.
Minister Methodist Church, Birmingham, England, 1960—1962, minister, college manager Faizabad and Banaras, India, 1962—1966, minister Eastbourne, England, 1966—1969. Teaching fellow Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1971—1972, visiting professor, 1979. Special teacher to professor religious studies Edinburgh (Scotland) University, 1973—1999.
Special lecturer, visiting professor University Indiana, 1975, Dartmouth College, 1982, 99, Beijing University, 1982, 87, Witwatersrand University, South Africa, 1984, Calcutta University, 1985, Wesley Seminary, Washington, 1998, UTC, Bangalore, India, 2002. Director Edinburgh-Farmington Project, Edinburgh and Oxford, 1977—1981. Consultant Radio Scotland, Glasgow, since 1980.
Director Edinburgh-Cook Project, Edinburgh and Gloucester, 1981—1983. Consultant Church Scotland, Methodist Church on Religious Studies, since 1982. Consultant radio and television British Broadcasting Corporation and Independent Television, Glasgow, since 1981, Edinburgh, since 1981.
(A month of inspiring daily prayers that aim to make a con...)
(The Hindu tradition can claim to be the world's oldest re...)
Member council Shap Working Party, London, since 1973, Christian Education Movement in Scotland, Dunblane, since 1979. Member International Center Integrative Studies, New York City, 1974—1985. Chairman to president Scottish Working Party on Religion in Education, Edinburgh, 1975—1995.
Director Edinburgh Cancer Help Center, 1988—1992, World Without Hunger, 1993—2000, Alistair Hardy Trust, since 2001. Chairman Scottish Churches China Group, 1986—1992, Scottish Inter-Faith Symposium, 1988—1992, Scottish Council of Parliament of World Religions, 2000—2004. Executive director Scottish Interfaith Council, 2002—2005.
Chairman to president Edinburgh Inter-Faith Association, since 1987, Edinburgh International Center World Spiritualities, 1999—2008. Fellow: Scottish Academy Merit, British Association Study of Religion, World Institute Achievement, Royal Asiatic Society, World Literature Academy, Institute Contemporary Scotland. Member: Religion and Theology Society, International Association Buddhist Studies, Indian Religions Society, Theology Society, British Association History Religions (committee officer 1980-1984), Cambridge Society, Society Authors (treasurer 2002-2004), Christian Socialist Movement, Royal Overseas Club Edinburgh, Yorkshire Cricket Club.
Married Patricia Hill, August 6, 1960. Children: John Prem Francis, Ruth Shanti Patricia.