Modernity and the Construction of Sacred Space

This book explores the intersection of modern architecture and religious studies. It focuses on rethinking the concept of sacred space in a modern context, bringing together scholars from diverse fields into an interdisciplinary dialogue that is both practical and analytic. Topics include the temple...

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Contributors: French, Aaron J. (Editor) ; Waldner, Katharina 1965- (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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WorldCat: WorldCat
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2024
In:Year: 2024
Series/Journal:SpatioTemporality / RaumZeitlichkeit 15
Further subjects:B Architecture: religious buildings
B Architecture
B History and Archaeology
B Social and cultural history
B The Arts
B History
B History: specific events and topics
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Rights Information:CC BY 4.0
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Summary:This book explores the intersection of modern architecture and religious studies. It focuses on rethinking the concept of sacred space in a modern context, bringing together scholars from diverse fields into an interdisciplinary dialogue that is both practical and analytic. Topics include the temples of New Religious Movements, new church designs in Rwanda, sacred spaces for festival culture, the use of space in modern magical practice, and more
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (238 p.)
ISBN:978-3-11-106262-4
978-3-11-106138-2
978-3-11-106316-4
Access:Open Access