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Castle and Cathedral

Longing for the Sacred in a Skeptical Age

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By examining the role of religion in interwar Prague, the book provides a fresh perspective on the city's cultural history amidst broader European secularization. It delves into the interplay between politics, architecture, and theology, highlighting how these elements contributed to the symbolic identity of the first Czechoslovak republic. Through biographical studies of key figures like President Tomás Garrigue Masaryk and architect Joze Plecnik, the author reveals the complex, often overlooked religious dimensions of modern Czech elites, challenging the notion of their atheism.

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Castle and Cathedral, Bruce Berlung

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2017
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Título
Castle and Cathedral
Subtítulo
Longing for the Sacred in a Skeptical Age
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2017
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
388
ISBN10
9633861578
ISBN13
9789633861578
Serie
Calificación
4 de 5
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By examining the role of religion in interwar Prague, the book provides a fresh perspective on the city's cultural history amidst broader European secularization. It delves into the interplay between politics, architecture, and theology, highlighting how these elements contributed to the symbolic identity of the first Czechoslovak republic. Through biographical studies of key figures like President Tomás Garrigue Masaryk and architect Joze Plecnik, the author reveals the complex, often overlooked religious dimensions of modern Czech elites, challenging the notion of their atheism.