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Damanhur

An Esoteric Community Open to the World

Herausgegeben: Palmisano, Stefania; Pannofino, Nicola

Beschreibung

The Damanhur Federation, situated in Valchiusella, North-West Italy, is one of Europe's longest-lasting spiritual-esoteric communities. Nevertheless, there has hitherto been nearly no scientific study of this group, with the exception of a handful of specialised-journal articles. This collection fills that gap by collating the various scholarly contributions which over the years have dealt with Damanhur, aiming to present the phenomenon to a public of specialists, students and people who are just curious in a volume focusing on the multidisciplinary nature of the community as a whole. We consider the various spheres making up the social, cultural, spiritual and organisational life of Damanhur through analysis and interpretation of its historical evolution and more recent changes which have affected the community since its founder's death. The contributions combine field research with theoretical reflection, making use of both qualitative (discursive interviews and participant observation) and quantitative (questionnaires) methods.

Autor

Stefania Palmisano is Associate Professor in the Sociology of Religion at the University of Turin, Italy, where she teaches the Sociology of Religious Organization and the Sociology of Religion. . She is the author of several books, including Exploring New Monastic Communities. The Re-invention of Tradition (2015). Nicola Pannofino is Research Fellow in Sociology of Religion at the University of Turin, Italy. He is the author (with Stefania Palmisano) of Invention of Tradition and Syncretism in Contemporary Religions: Sacred Creativity (Palgrave, 2017).

Produktdetails

• Palgrave Studies in New Religions and Alternative Spiritualities
• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-031-10136-6
• 1st edition 2023
• Seitenzahl: 324
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 153mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 533g
• ISBN-13: 9783031101366
• ISBN-10: 3031101367
• Artikelnr.: 64122455

Rezensionen

"This volume, composed of thirteen chapters written by Italian scholars, is intended to be an up-to-Date study concerning a new religious movement (NRM), The Community of Damanhur. ... a recommended reading for those interested in the recent developments of The Community of Damanhur." (Davide Marino, Religious Studies Review, Vol. 49 (3), September, 2023)