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Book Description
In an era when religion was expected to fade into the background of modern life, something unexpected has emerged. Since the late 1980s, faith traditions have stepped boldly back into public view, challenging fundamental assumptions about how secular societies should function.
This thought-provoking exploration examines a cultural phenomenon that extends far beyond traditional religious revival. While fundamentalist movements certainly play a role, the renewed presence of spiritual themes reaches into contemporary philosophy, artistic expression, media narratives, and political discourse across Western culture. The boundaries between private belief and public engagement are shifting in ways that demand serious examination.
Drawing together diverse voices from theology, philosophy, political science, and cultural theory, this multidisciplinary collection addresses four crucial dimensions of religion's return to prominence. Contributors explore how sociologists are revising long-held theories about secularization, investigate complex relationships between faith and conflict, examine the re-enchantment of reality in modern contexts, and consider the surprising comeback of metaphysical thinking.
Through essays and interviews with leading scholars, readers encounter fresh perspectives on a transformation reshaping Western European culture. Rather than simply documenting religious resurgence, this work invites deeper reflection on what it means when spiritual questions refuse to remain confined to private spaces.
For those seeking to understand how ancient wisdom traditions are finding new relevance in contemporary society, this scholarly yet accessible examination offers valuable insights into one of our time's most significant cultural shifts.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 219 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion and politics
- ✓ Explore Kulturelle Entwicklung
- ✓ Explore Säkularisierung
- ✓ Explore Sekularisering
- ✓ Explore Religionssociologi
- ✓ Explore Religion och politik
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Religiöser Pluralismus
