Ḥiloniyot maʼaminot
sotsyologyah shel emunah ba-nof ha-ḥiloni be-Yiśraʼel
Hagar Lahav
236 pages | ~7 hrs
Ḥiloniyot maʼaminot
sotsyologyah shel emunah ba-nof ha-ḥiloni be-Yiśraʼel
By Hagar Lahav
In a world where spirituality and secularism are often viewed as opposing forces, this groundbreaking exploration reveals a hidden truth about modern faith. Drawing from sociology, theology, and feminist scholarship, Hagar Lahav unveils the compelling stories of women who navigate the complex terrain between secular living and spiritual belief.
Through careful research and personal narratives, this work illuminates how approximately one-quarter of Israel's Jewish population embodies what many consider impossible: maintaining deep spiritual convictions while embracing secular lifestyles. Rather than treating this as an unusual contradiction, Lahav demonstrates that secular belief represents a natural and widespread approach to spirituality that has simply been overlooked by traditional academic frameworks.
The book challenges readers to reconsider fundamental assumptions about the relationship between faith and modern life. By centering women's voices and experiences, it reveals how gender shapes spiritual expression in contemporary society. These stories offer fresh perspectives on what it means to be both spiritually engaged and intellectually independent.
More than a sociological study, this work presents a new theoretical foundation for understanding belief in the modern world. It suggests exciting possibilities for post-secular spiritual thought that honors both rational inquiry and sacred connection. For anyone questioning whether authentic spirituality requires abandoning critical thinking or secular values, this exploration offers profound insights and validation.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Women
- ✓ Explore Vie religieuse
- ✓ Explore Aspect social
- ✓ Explore Postsecularism
- ✓ Explore Secularism
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
- ✓ Explore Religious life
- ✓ Explore Sociologie religieuse
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Details
- Published
- 2021
- Publisher
- Mekhon Ṿan Lir bi-Yerushalayim, ha-Ḳibuts ha-meʼuḥad
- ISBN-13
- 9789650210731
- ISBN-10
- 9650210733
- Pages
- 236
- Language
- EN
