Religion, Ritual, Theatre
Book Description
This scholarly exploration brings together diverse voices from anthropology, religious studies, theater, and cultural history to examine the profound connections between spiritual practice and embodied expression. Drawing from an international conference held at the University of Copenhagen, the work weaves together theoretical insights with practical case studies that span continents and cultures.
The book reveals fascinating parallels in how different societies across Europe, South Africa, the Near East, and India approach the intersection of sacred ritual and theatrical performance. Through careful analysis of various cultural contexts, contributors demonstrate how the human body serves as both vessel and medium for spiritual expression, creating bridges between the sacred and the performative.
Rather than treating religion and theater as separate domains, this interdisciplinary approach illuminates their shared foundation in embodied practice and perception. The authors develop what they term a "phenomenology of the body," exploring how physical action and sensory experience shape both religious ritual and theatrical expression across diverse traditions.
For readers interested in understanding how spirituality manifests through movement, gesture, and communal performance, this collection offers valuable insights into the universal human tendency to embody the sacred. The work demonstrates how examining these connections can deepen our appreciation for both religious practice and artistic expression as fundamental aspects of human experience.
The 266-page volume combines academic rigor with accessible exploration of these timeless themes.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 266 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Arts and religion
- ✓ Explore Congresses
- ✓ Explore Religious significance
- ✓ Explore Arts
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Religion and culture
- ✓ Explore Theater
- ✓ Explore Art and religion
