A mystical-political pledge: the nexus of the Nazareno devotion and politics
This book explores the potential for the devotional "panata" (pledge) accorded to the Nazareno of Quiapo, Manila to underscore the inextricable relationship between the mystical and the political dimensions of the Christian faith. Espiritu puts forward a theological model that rejects over...
| Summary: | This book explores the potential for the devotional "panata" (pledge) accorded to the Nazareno of Quiapo, Manila to underscore the inextricable relationship between the mystical and the political dimensions of the Christian faith. Espiritu puts forward a theological model that rejects overemphasis on the "panata"'s mystical quality in favor of a balanced appreciation for its political as well as mystical implications. The central contention is that understanding the "panata" as "a mystical-political pledge" provides a basis for realizing the political potential of this practice vis-à-vis its mystical character. Should this enriched understanding of the "panata" reinforce the conscientious political engagement of millions of Nazareno devotees, then this popular devotion would manifest as an effective vehicle for the liberative and transformative grace of Christ in today?s Philippine society |
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| Physical Description: | XII, 367 Seiten, Illustrationen |
| ISBN: | 9042952962 |