| Naming the Sacred: Religious Toponymy in History, Theology and Politics 1. Auflage Edition Contributor(s): Mambelli, Anna (Editor), Marchetto, Valentina (Editor), Campanini, Saverio (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 3847109731 ISBN-13: 9783847109730 Publisher: V&R Unipress OUR PRICE: $49.40 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Religion, Politics & State - Political Science | Public Policy - Cultural Policy - Religion | Theology |
| Series: Fscire Research and Papers |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.10 lbs) 230 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At what point is a place perceived as holy? And when does it become officially so in its definition? Inspired by the UNESCO debate and decisions made concerning holy places, the authors seek answers to these questions. "Naming the Sacred" is a diachronic excursus into the issues of perception and denomination of holy places. The volume examines historical cases in which names and places have been modified or literally eliminated and others where places were subject to policies of protection and tutelage. The work appertains to an ongoing, evolving global debate where the challenge of the reciprocal recognition of holy sites has become increasingly complex. |