Description
This exploration delves into the complex world of new religious movements, shedding light on their origins, beliefs, and cultural significance. The author, Siv Ellen Kraft, meticulously examines how these movements have emerged in contemporary society, often intertwining with traditional practices while also forging unique identities.
Through a blend of sociological insights and cultural analysis, the work offers a comprehensive overview of various new religious expressions that challenge conventional understandings of spirituality and faith. Readers are invited to consider the motivations behind individuals' involvement in these movements and how they respond to the modern world’s spiritual queries.
Kraft’s inquiry also touches on the social dynamics that give rise to these collectivities, emphasizing their relevance in understanding the broader societal shifts. Her thoughtful approach encourages a deeper reflection on what it means to seek meaning in an era characterized by rapid change and uncertainty.
Through a blend of sociological insights and cultural analysis, the work offers a comprehensive overview of various new religious expressions that challenge conventional understandings of spirituality and faith. Readers are invited to consider the motivations behind individuals' involvement in these movements and how they respond to the modern world’s spiritual queries.
Kraft’s inquiry also touches on the social dynamics that give rise to these collectivities, emphasizing their relevance in understanding the broader societal shifts. Her thoughtful approach encourages a deeper reflection on what it means to seek meaning in an era characterized by rapid change and uncertainty.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
144 pages
Language
Norwegian
Published
Nov 9, 2011
Publisher
Universitetsforlaget
ISBN-10
8215018726
ISBN-13
9788215018720