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Sacred Bones

"Sacred Bones" explores the widespread practice of venerating saintly and religious relics and ancient burials, examining their spiritual and historical importance across diverse cultures and faiths. For millennia, societies have imbued the remains of certain individuals with extraordinary significance, transforming bones and burial sites into potent symbols of faith, power, and identity.

Did you know that relic veneration isn't just about superstition; it reflects a deep-seated human need to connect with the past and affirm shared values? The book traces the historical evolution of relic veneration, examining how it has been used to legitimize authority, consolidate power, and construct collective identities.

Consider, for example, how early Christianity developed martyr cults, with relics playing a key role in solidifying identity and challenging Roman rule. Subsequent chapters explore the role of relics in Buddhism, Shinto, and other indigenous belief systems. This approach reveals relic veneration as a complex and multifaceted practice with profound social, political, and spiritual implications.

The narrative begins by laying the groundwork with a discussion on death rituals and ancestor veneration, establishing a foundation for understanding how specific individuals came to be identified as "holy" after death, before delving into major religious traditions. "Sacred Bones" offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis, adopting a rigorous yet accessible approach suitable for anyone interested in history, religion, and cultural studies.

E-Book

  • Veröffentlichungsdatum: 27.2.2025

  • Language: Englisch

  • Verlag: Publifye

  • ISBN: 9788235227270


Autor*in:

  • Emily Williams

Format:

  • E-Book

Dauer:

  • 108 seiten

Sprache:

Englisch

Kategorien:

  • Sachbücher
  • Geschichte
  • Sachbücher
  • Glaube und Religion

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