Crafting Contemporary Pagan Identities in a Catholic Society

ISBN-13: 9781032099422 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 206 str.

Kathryn Rountree

Opis

Most studies of contemporary Paganism have been conducted in societies which are predominantly Protestant and increasingly secular. The ways in which Pagan identities are constructed in these contexts have tended to be taken implicitly as normative. This book challenges that position by offering an intimate portrait of Paganism in a very different

Recenzje

'The book gives a clear and vivid account of the activities of the Pagans who were central to the author’s research, describing their rituals, their views, and their backgrounds. ... an intriguing account and leaves one with a desire to know more about these young people living a secret life and their participation in the very different society in which they have been brought up.' Journal of Contemporary Religion '... well-written, original, intelligent, and a very valuable contribution to the empirical literature on modern Paganism. It is highly recommended.' Alternative Spirituality and Religion Review '...this book is not just about how contemporary pagan identities are crafted in Malta. Keeping the long, historical relationship between Christianity and Europe in mind, the major contribution of Rountree's work is that it takes us a step further towards the reconsideration of this closely knit relationship; it helps us reconceptualise (what is meant by) religion and spirituality, Christianity and paganism, Neopaganism and 'New Age', materiality, embodiment and the spiritual; it shows that religious boundaries are not so difficult to dissolve, while emphasising on the creativity and fluidity with which religious identities are crafted in the contemporary, globalised world.' Culture and Religion 'I have never visited Malta but after having read this book it feels as if I know the place... . I recommend this book to anyone interested in contemporary Malta and to scholars of Neo-Paganism who are interested in local varieties of this religion.' Nordic Journal of Religion and Society 'This book is well-written, original, intelligent, and a very valuable contribution to the empirical literature on modern Paganism. It is highly recommended.' Alternative Spirituality and Religion Review 'Rountree's careful and detailed study of this small number of Pagans illuminates a number of important issues. The first is about the construction of identity in a monochrome spirit

Spis treści

Crafting Contemporary Pagan Identities in a Catholic Society

O autorze

Kathryn Rountree is Professor of Social Anthropology at the School of Social and Cultural Studies, Massey University, New Zealand