Since the dawn of humanity, people have traveled in search of meaning and to petition for worldly and otherworldly blessings. In the twenty-first century, the number of people traveling to religious sacred sites on pilgrimage has increased more than at any point in human history. An increased demand for pilgrimage routes and trails with the spiritual rather than the religious walker in mind, has also led various enterprising groups and individuals to develop entirely new pilgrimage routes and trails. This book highlights this new chapter in pilgrimage and trail development with essays by...
Since the dawn of humanity, people have traveled in search of meaning and to petition for worldly and otherworldly blessings. In the twenty-first cent...
This volume is the first of its kind to focus entirely on food in the context of pilgrimage and faith-based tourism. It presents key studies that are relevant to academics, pilgrimage stakeholders, faith-based tourism stakeholders, planning and policy makers, tourist guides, students and interested readers alike. The knowledge and rich contents should find its way into practical applications and educational materials in the field. The value of this edited collection lies in the approach of the contributors, who have explored food as a complement to spiritual experience in the context of...
This volume is the first of its kind to focus entirely on food in the context of pilgrimage and faith-based tourism. It presents key studies that are ...
The goal of this book is to present a foundation for understanding the disciplines that contribute to the field of pilgrimage studies and to bridge the gulf between scholarship and 'popular' pilgrimage literature. It includes chapters from disciplines silent in this field such as public administration, information studies, and digital humanities.
The goal of this book is to present a foundation for understanding the disciplines that contribute to the field of pilgrimage studies and to bridge th...
