Derroteros en la construcción de religiosidades

sujetos, instituciones y poder en Sudamérica, siglos XVII …

Gabriela Caretta

505 pages  |  ~14 hrs

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Derroteros en la construcción de religiosidades

sujetos, instituciones y poder en Sudamérica, siglos XVII al XX

By Gabriela Caretta

This comprehensive exploration delves into the complex landscape of religious expression and spiritual identity formation across six years of collaborative academic research. Drawing from the work of the Network of Researchers in Church History and Religiosity in Northwestern Argentina, this volume presents a multifaceted examination of how religious beliefs, practices, and institutions evolve within modern society.

The book investigates the dynamic tensions that shape spiritual communities, examining how different groups compete for religious authority and symbolic influence. Through careful analysis, it reveals the intricate relationships between institutional power, modernization, and faith traditions. A significant portion focuses on women's roles in constructing religious institutions and belief systems, highlighting their struggles for recognition and influence within spiritual hierarchies.

The work also explores the symbolic dimensions of religious experience, analyzing sacred narratives, holy objects, and spiritual encounters that define community identity. These investigations seek to understand how societies create meaning through practices of sacralization and how these processes reflect broader cultural transformations.

Spanning over 500 pages, this scholarly yet accessible text offers readers insight into the ongoing negotiations between tradition and modernity in religious contexts. It provides valuable perspectives for anyone seeking to understand how spiritual communities adapt, resist, and transform in response to contemporary challenges while maintaining their essential character and purpose.

What You'll Discover

  • Explore Religion
  • Explore Religion and sociology
  • Explore Church history
  • Explore History
  • Explore Secularism
  • Explore Catholic Church
  • Explore Case studies
  • Explore Religious life and customs

Topics

Religion Religion and sociology Church history History Secularism Catholic Church Case studies Religious life and customs

Details

Published
2012
Publisher
Centro Promocional de Investigaciones en Historia y Antropología "Dr. Guillermo B. Madrazo", CONICET, Universidad del Norte Santo Tomás de Aquino
ISBN-13
9789871662388
ISBN-10
9871662386
Pages
505
Language
EN