Play and Power in Religion Contributor(s): Droogers, André (Author) |
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ISBN: 3110259508 ISBN-13: 9783110259506 Publisher: de Gruyter OUR PRICE: $266.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Philosophy | Religious - Religion | Philosophy |
Dewey: 201.7 |
LCCN: 2011029144 |
Series: Religion and Reason |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (1.70 lbs) 467 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: At a religion's margins a counterpoint can be found for its power center. In a creative manner, relatively free from clerical control, religious virtuosos take new initiatives there. Inspired by their experience with the sacred, they explore their liberty to play with meanings, images and practices. Yet, the eventual success of such an innovation calls for organization and thus for the exercise of power. Accordingly new movements slow down into institutions - till a new virtuoso brings the cycle to a fresh start. |