Contesting the Sacred : The Anthropology of Christian Pilgrimage

Eade, John

ISBN 10: 0415043611 / ISBN 13: 9780415043618

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 1991

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Synopsis:

This work undertakes a re-think of earlier anthropological studies of Christian pilgrimage, in particular, "Image and Pilgrimage in Christian Culture", by V. and E.Turner. This new study explores the limitations of the Turnerian perspective within the context of recent debates and developments in anthropology and sociology. The contributors propose a new agenda for pilgrimage studies, recognizing above all, that pilgrimage is an arena for competing religious and secular discourses. Their investigations highlight the heterogeneity of the pilgrimage process, and their descriptive and analytical accounts aim to provide a basis for comparing different Christian shrines across the world. Particular shrines in France, Italy, Israel, Sri Lanka and Peru are examined with regard not only to the dynamics of religious expression and belief but also with regard to the political and economic processes operating at local and more global levels. This new theoretical approach to the sacred in general and pilgrimage in particular links up with general developments within anthropology.

Review: REVIEWS "The volume as a whole is a veritable cornucopia of quotable quotes and useful methodological concepts, for which scholars and students of pilgrimage will remain grateful for many years to come." --Journeys, The International Journal of Travel and Travel Writing ADVANCE PRAISE "A classic in the anthropological study of pilgrimage." -- Jill Dubisch, author of In a Different Place "This stimulating volume ... offers an innovative anthropological framework for this central religious institution... A short review cannot do justice to the ethnographic richness of this volume... [It] stands as an important contribution to the growing body of anthropological literature on Christianity and Catholicism." --Ellen Badone, Man

Bibliographic Details

Title: Contesting the Sacred : The Anthropology of ...
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date: 1991
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good