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The Problem of Invented Religions (Paperback)
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The Problem of Invented Religions (Paperback)
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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.
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