The spiritual revolution : why religion is giving way to spirituality / Paul Heelas and Linda Woodhead with Benjamin Seel, Bronislaw Szerszynski and Karin Tusting.
Material type: TextPublisher: Malden, MA : Blackwell Publishing, [2005]Copyright date: ©2005Description: xi, 204 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781405119597Subject(s): SpiritualityLOC classification: BV4501.3 | .S663 2005Summary: Comparing existing evidence from the USA and Europe, with a UK-based study of religion and spirituality, this fascinating book addresses the most pressing question in the study of religion today: are new forms of spirituality overtaking traditional forms of religion? Based on the detailed study of religion and spirituality in Kendal, UK. Compares pioneering findings from Kendal with existing evidence from the USA and Europe. Provides a theoretical perspective which explains both secularization and sacralization. Offers some startling predictions about the future of religion and spirituality in the west. Is written in an accessible and lively style, and will appeal to a broad range of readers interested in the future direction of belief in the western world.Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Book | Gratia Christian College Library Book Shelves | Print book | BV4501.3 .S663 2005 (Browse shelf) | Available | 0006143E |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 176-189) and index (pages 190-204).
Comparing existing evidence from the USA and Europe, with a UK-based study of religion and spirituality, this fascinating book addresses the most pressing question in the study of religion today: are new forms of spirituality overtaking traditional forms of religion? Based on the detailed study of religion and spirituality in Kendal, UK. Compares pioneering findings from Kendal with existing evidence from the USA and Europe. Provides a theoretical perspective which explains both secularization and sacralization. Offers some startling predictions about the future of religion and spirituality in the west. Is written in an accessible and lively style, and will appeal to a broad range of readers interested in the future direction of belief in the western world.