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The Fetish of Theology

The Challenge of the Fetish-Object to Modernity

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  • 304 páginas
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Exploring the historical significance of fetish-objects, this book examines their role in political and religious power struggles, revealing their symbolic importance as sites of transcendence. It employs a comparative approach, drawing from various disciplines including anthropology, psychology, and theology, to uncover the political implications of fetish-objects within a Western context. By reframing these objects as forms of resistance, it highlights their influence on Christian practices and invites a reevaluation of their relevance in contemporary society.

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The Fetish of Theology, Colby Dickinson

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Subtítulo
The Challenge of the Fetish-Object to Modernity
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2020
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
304
ISBN13
9783030407742
Serie
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Exploring the historical significance of fetish-objects, this book examines their role in political and religious power struggles, revealing their symbolic importance as sites of transcendence. It employs a comparative approach, drawing from various disciplines including anthropology, psychology, and theology, to uncover the political implications of fetish-objects within a Western context. By reframing these objects as forms of resistance, it highlights their influence on Christian practices and invites a reevaluation of their relevance in contemporary society.