The Rise Of Contemporary Spiritualism
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The Rise Of Contemporary Spiritualism
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Author : Anne Kalvig
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-10-04
The Rise Of Contemporary Spiritualism written by Anne Kalvig and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-04 with Social Science categories.
Talking to the dead and communication with 'the other side' is often presented as a taboo in an increasingly technological and medically advanced world. However, practices of spiritualism and mediumship continue to remain popular and in high demand within contemporary Western societies. This book analyses the practices of today’s mediums, who insist on standing at the threshold between life and death, interpreting signs and passing on communications, and asks how such concepts and practices are perceived by contemporary society. Using first-hand material gathered from alternative fairs, mediumistic congresses, séances, and interviews with both practitioners and clients, as well as thorough textual analysis, Anne Kalvig provides a clear overview of the various forms of consumption of mediumship in Western society and places these within a socio-cultural, religious and historical context. She also raises questions as to the controversies surrounding spiritualism and its representation and relationship with popular culture and the media. This book will be of interest to researchers in the field of sociology, religious studies, folklore, media studies and anthropology as well as to anyone interested in the upsurge of contemporary spiritualism, psychic phenomena and the paranormal.
Contemporary Spiritualities
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Author : Stefania Palmisano
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-11-01
Contemporary Spiritualities written by Stefania Palmisano and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-01 with Religion categories.
Contemporary alternative spirituality, as studied by sociologists, is usually seen as a recent phenomenon dating from the 1960s and 1970s. However, when viewed from a longer-term perspective this form of religious expression is actually seen to reintroduce concepts that recur throughout Western cultural history. This book argues, therefore, that spirituality in the 21st Century actually shares many of the same characteristics as Classical, Mediaeval, Renaissance and Modern spiritualities. It is neither entirely new, nor is it clearly alternative to more established religions. The book is divided into two parts. The first sets out the context in which contemporary alternative spirituality has formed, charting its development as an academic term and a social phenomenon. The second part looks at how these two elements have developed in countries that are historically Catholic, focussing on specific examples in contemporary Italy: spiritualities based on the sacralisation of nature; those concerned with health and wellbeing; and those which are fascinated by mystery.Catholic majority countries are particularly interesting in this instance, as the Catholic Church has a unique cultural hegemony with which to compare alternative spiritual practices. It concludes that spirituality, if framed in a longer historical perspective, is a way of acting and seeing the world which was built, and continues to be built upon complex relations with various contradictory sources of authority, such as religion, magic thinking, secularism, rationalism, various spheres of lay culture. This is a bold take on the spirituality milieu and as such will be of great interest to scholars of Religious Studies working on the sociology of religion, contemporary spirituality and the rise of the "spiritual but not religious".
The Mask And Face Of Contemporary Spiritualism
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Author : Julius Evola
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-11-28
The Mask And Face Of Contemporary Spiritualism written by Julius Evola and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-28 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
In "The Mask and Face of Contemporary Spiritualism," Julius Evola analyzes everything from spiritism to Satanism, from parapsychic research to anthroposophy, from theosophy to mysticism, tackling as he goes Freudianism, Nietzscheanism, and figures like Aleister Crowley, Rudolf Steiner, Anton LaVey, Krishnamurti and George Gurdjieff.
The Spirituality Revolution
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Author : David John Tacey
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2004
The Spirituality Revolution written by David John Tacey and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Australia categories.
The Spirituality Revolution addresses the major social issue of spirituality which requires immediate attention if we are to creatively respond to spiralling outbreaks of depression, suicide, addiction and psychological suffering.
Spiritualism S Impact On Contemporary Religion Belief
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Author : Cometan
language : en
Publisher: Astronist Institution
Release Date : 2020-05-06
Spiritualism S Impact On Contemporary Religion Belief written by Cometan and has been published by Astronist Institution this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-06 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
With church attendance in the UK taking dramatic reductions over the last twenty years, the contemporary context for religiosity and spirituality would seem to be in a dire state. However, exploring beyond the surface level of church attendance, we come to discover a significant diversification of both religious practice and spiritual belief that is navigating a rapidly changing world and a world in which moral values have shifted in the opposite direction to Church dogma. Spiritualism, and its many facets, is a key player in this “spiritual shift” towards less organised forms of religion, the consequences of which will dramatically impact the British religious landscape of the 21st century. This “spiritual shift” is characterised by a wide set of alternative beliefs that hold long histories of persecution at the hands of the Church. Furthermore, demographers are challenged to try and quantify the deep complexities of people’s beliefs that are not accurately grasped through each decade’s general census. Despite how a person may identify themselves in the census, this tragically misses out the complexity of religious belief and attitudes regarding more specific questions and therefore tells demographers very little about the true religious landscape. Accepting these shortcomings of modern demographic data on religiosity, demonstrates that the data we have likely represents only a narrow understanding of the reality of religious and spiritual life. This understanding has not been helped by the diversification and individualisation of religious beliefs as well as the fast-changing nature of digital religion. In this essay, the historical background and present-day role of spiritualism in British society will be investigated with the central aim of taking an in-depth look at the social context of spiritualism’s presence in Britain, the commercialisation of spiritualism and how both technology and changes in social values are being navigated by spiritualists. This analysis will particularly focus on the role of women in spiritualism and the rise in acceptance of LGBTQ groups in society as important factors effecting not only the rise of spiritualism, but the British religious landscape as a whole. Firstly, it is important to consider where spiritualism originated in order to understand its contemporary presence.
Spiritualities Of Life
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Author : Paul Heelas
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2008-04-28
Spiritualities Of Life written by Paul Heelas and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-28 with Social Science categories.
This insightful and provocative journey through spiritual landscapes explores the ways in which spiritualities of life have been experienced and understood in Western society, and argues that today’s myriad forms of holistic spirituality are helping us to find balance in face of the stifling demands of twenty-first century living. An enlightening book which explores the ways in which spirituality has been experienced and valued in Western society Traces the development of modern spirituality, from the origins of Romanticism in the eighteenth century, through to the counter-cultural sixties and on to the wellbeing culture of today Explores the belief that modern spirituality is merely an extension of capitalism in which people consume spirituality without giving anything back Contends that much of the wide range of popular mind-body-spirit practices are really an ethically charged force for the ‘good life’, helping us to find balance in the demands of twenty-first century living Written by an acknowledged world-leader working in the field Completes a trilogy of books including The Spiritual Revolution (2005, with Linda Woodhead) and The New Age Movement (1996), charting the rise and influence of spirituality today.
Supernatural Entertainments
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Author : Simone Natale
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2016-03-31
Supernatural Entertainments written by Simone Natale and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-31 with History categories.
In Supernatural Entertainments, Simone Natale vividly depicts spiritualism’s rise as a religious and cultural phenomenon and explores its strong connection to the growth of the media entertainment industry in the nineteenth century. He frames the spiritualist movement as part of a new commodity culture that changed how public entertainments were produced and consumed. Starting with the story of the Fox sisters, considered the first spiritualist mediums in history, Natale follows the trajectory of spiritualism in Great Britain and the United States from its foundation in 1848 to the beginning of the twentieth century. He demonstrates that spiritualist mediums and leaders adopted many of the promotional strategies and spectacular techniques that were being developed for the broader entertainment industry. Spiritualist mediums were indistinguishable from other professional performers, as they had managers and agents, advertised in the press, and used spectacularism to draw audiences. Addressing the overlap between spiritualism’s explosion and nineteenth-century show business, Natale provides an archaeology of how the supernatural became a powerful force in the media and popular culture of today.
Modern Spiritualism
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Author : Uriah Smith
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-16
Modern Spiritualism written by Uriah Smith and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-16 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Modern Spiritualism" by Uriah Smith. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Modern Spiritualism A History And A Criticism V 2
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Author : Frank 1856-1910 Podmore
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Modern Spiritualism A History And A Criticism V 2 written by Frank 1856-1910 Podmore and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This classic work by a pioneering psychical researcher explores the rise of Spiritualism in the 19th century and considers its claims of communication with the dead from a critical perspective. A landmark study of a movement that continues to fascinate people today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Oxford Textbook Of Spirituality In Healthcare
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Author : Mark Cobb
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2012-08-09
Oxford Textbook Of Spirituality In Healthcare written by Mark Cobb and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-09 with Medical categories.
Includes Internet access card bound inside front matter.