Religion sous contrôle

Religion sous contrôle

By Bassir Amiri

Book Description

In "Religion sous contrôle," Bassir Amiri explores the often-overlooked spiritual experiences of marginalized individuals in ancient Rome and its western provinces. This scholarly work illuminates how women, slaves, freed persons, and followers of foreign cults navigated religious life despite facing social exclusion and limited recognition.

Rather than focusing solely on dominant religious institutions, Amiri examines the authentic spiritual practices of those who operated on society's periphery. The book reveals how these individuals created meaningful connections across different community spaces through their devotional acts, demonstrating that spiritual significance often transcends official religious hierarchies.

Through careful analysis, the author shows how marginalized people developed their own forms of religious agency, even within highly regulated systems. Their practices, though constrained by social structures, generated genuine spiritual capacity that deserves recognition and understanding.

This 200-page study offers valuable insights for anyone interested in how authentic spiritual expression emerges even under restrictive conditions. By examining these historical examples of religious resilience, readers gain perspective on how individuals throughout history have found ways to honor their spiritual calling despite external limitations.

The work challenges conventional narratives about religious authority and demonstrates that meaningful spiritual life often flourishes in unexpected places, offering inspiration for contemporary seekers navigating their own spiritual journeys within complex social frameworks.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)

📄 Length: 200 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Religious life and customs
  • ✓ Explore Antike
  • ✓ Explore Kult
  • ✓ Explore Frühchristentum
  • ✓ Explore Religiöse Erfahrung
  • ✓ Explore Sozialstatus
  • ✓ Explore Religionsausübung
  • ✓ Explore Religious minorities

Topics Covered

Religious life and customs Antike Kult Frühchristentum Religiöse Erfahrung Sozialstatus Religionsausübung Religious minorities Religion romaine Religion Rome Praxis Actes de congrès

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