Speaking with the Dead in Early America
przez
Erik R. Seeman
Brak ocen
Science Fiction
Religion & Spirituality
History
Format
Miękka okładka
Strony
344
Język
Angielski
Opublikowany
Mar 1, 2022
Wydawca
University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN-10
081222518X
ISBN-13
9780812225181
Opis
In an intriguing exploration of the intersection between spirituality and early American culture, this work delves into the fascination with death and the afterlife in the colonial period. Erik R. Seeman sheds light on how the living sought to communicate with those who had passed, revealing a society deeply engaged in rituals and beliefs surrounding the supernatural. He examines various methods used for these conversations with the deceased, from séances to popular printed mediums, illuminating the era's complex relationship with mortality.
With rich historical context and analysis, this study unveils how these practices were intertwined with the social, religious, and political fabric of early America. Through detailed narratives and insightful interpretations, it invites readers to consider how the desire to connect with the dead shaped the identities and experiences of those in the new world. Seeman's work not only illuminates the past but also provokes thought about contemporary attitudes toward death and the unknown.
With rich historical context and analysis, this study unveils how these practices were intertwined with the social, religious, and political fabric of early America. Through detailed narratives and insightful interpretations, it invites readers to consider how the desire to connect with the dead shaped the identities and experiences of those in the new world. Seeman's work not only illuminates the past but also provokes thought about contemporary attitudes toward death and the unknown.
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