‘Rites of Passage’ and the Writing of Church History: Reflections upon our Craft in the Aftermath of van Gennep

Van Gennep's work on rites of passage can be viewed as part of the rise of anthropology in the period prior to the First World War, and has been very influential conceptually and on the practice of churches ever since. This article examines how his own historical work, taking baptism as an exam...

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Main Author: O'Loughlin, Thomas 1958- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2023
In: Studies in church history
Year: 2023, Volume: 59, Pages: 8-26
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