Making of the New Spirituality, The
Book Description
A profound transformation has quietly reshaped how Western society approaches the sacred, and most people remain unaware of its scope. Over three centuries, traditional Judeo-Christian perspectives have gradually given way to an entirely different understanding of spiritual life and practice.
James A. Herrick traces this remarkable evolution, revealing how fundamental changes in religious consciousness didn't emerge from universities or established institutions. Instead, this spiritual revolution unfolded through the channels that touch everyday lives: popular books and magazines, speeches and pamphlets, movies and theatrical productions, music and radio programs, television shows and digital platforms.
This comprehensive examination illuminates the forces that dismantled older spiritual frameworks while simultaneously constructing new ones. Herrick demonstrates how media and popular culture became the primary vehicles for transmitting fresh ideas about the nature of spirituality, personal transformation, and humanity's relationship with the divine.
For readers seeking to understand the spiritual landscape of our time, this work offers essential insights into how contemporary approaches to the sacred developed. Whether you're exploring your own spiritual path or simply curious about the cultural shifts that have shaped modern religious thought, Herrick's analysis provides a clear map of how we arrived at today's diverse spiritual marketplace.
The story he tells spans centuries but speaks directly to anyone navigating the complex spiritual options available in our current era.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 328 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Veranderingsprocessen
- ✓ Explore Spiritualiteit
- ✓ Explore Histoire
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Spiritualité
- ✓ Explore Religion and science
- ✓ Explore Religion and science, history
- ✓ Explore Relations
