essay

The consecration of a priest

Bali: studies in life, thought, and ritual5 • Published In 1960 • Pages: 131-153, 383-384

By: Korn, Victor Emanuel.

Abstract
This article, which was first published in Dutch as a section in a larger collection entitled 'Bali: Studies in Life, Thought and Ritual', describes the institution of priesthood in Balinese society. It discusses the trainings and special consecration ceremonies candidate priests undergo to become priests.
Subjects
Priesthood
Vocational education
Religious experience
Organized ceremonial
Gift giving
Diet
Avoidance and taboo
Burial practices and funerals
Purification and atonement
Organized ceremonial
Sanctions
culture
Balinese
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Hesung C. Koh ; 1961
Field Date
1913-1948
Coverage Date
1900-1930
Coverage Place
Bali, Indonesia
Notes
by V. E. Korn
For bibliographical references see document 21:[Franken, et al]
LCSH
Balinese (Indonesian people)