Languages of Islam and Christianity in Post-Soviet Russia
Book Description
In the complex landscape of post-Soviet Russia, two ancient faiths navigate shared linguistic territories in ways that reveal profound truths about identity, belief, and cultural transformation. Gulnaz Sibgatullina offers readers a fascinating exploration of how Russian and Tatar languages serve as bridges between Muslim and Christian communities, creating unexpected connections across religious boundaries.
This scholarly yet accessible work unveils the dynamic processes through which sacred vocabulary evolves and adapts in contemporary Russia. Sibgatullina traces the linguistic journeys of missionaries, religious converts, and spiritual authorities as they negotiate meaning and authenticity in their respective traditions. Her research reveals how different social groups actively shape religious language, sometimes with conflicting intentions and goals.
What emerges is a compelling portrait of two major world religions finding common ground through shared linguistic expressions. The author demonstrates how these language interactions create a gradual convergence between Russian Islam and Christianity, suggesting new possibilities for interfaith understanding and cooperation.
For readers interested in the intersection of spirituality, culture, and communication, this book provides valuable insights into how religious communities adapt and thrive in changing social contexts. Sibgatullina's work illuminates the powerful role language plays in shaping religious experience and fostering connections across traditional boundaries.
Through careful analysis of these linguistic encounters, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the fluid, evolving nature of religious expression in our interconnected world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 220 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Russian language
- ✓ Explore Tatar language
- ✓ Explore Russe (langue)
- ✓ Explore Language and culture
- ✓ Explore Ethnic relations
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianisme
- ✓ Explore Christianity
