The Problem of Invented Religions (Hardcover)

Invented religions have been described as modern religions which advertise their invented status and reject traditional strategies of authorisation. But what does it mean for a religious formation to be 'made up', and how might this status affect perceptions of its legitimacy or authenticity in wider society? Based in original fieldwork and archival sources, and in the secondary literature on invented and constructed formations, this volume explores the allure of, as well as the limits of, the invention of religion. Through a series of case studies, the contributors discuss strategies of mobilization and legitimation for new traditions at their point of emergence, as well as taking issue with simplistic interpretations of the phenomenon which neglect wider cultural and political dimensions. This book was originally published as a special issue of Culture and Religion.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2015
First published:	2016
Editors:	Steven J. Sutcliffe • Carole M. Cusack
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	162
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-94337-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Syncretist & eclectic religions & belief systems > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-94337-1
Barcode:	9781138943377

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