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The Problem of Invented Religions

The Problem of Invented Religions

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Religion General

ISBN10: 1138943371
ISBN13: 9781138943377
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Aug 24 2015
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.20
Language: English

Invented religions have been described as modern religions which advertise their invented status and reject traditional strategies of authorisation. But what does it mean for a religious formation to be 'made up', and how might this affect perceptions of its legitimacy or authenticity in wider society? Through a series of case studies, this book discusses strategies of mobilization and legitimation for new traditions at their point of emergence, as well as taking issue with simplistic interpretations of the phenomenon which neglect wider cultural and political dimensions. This book was originally published as a special issue of Culture and Religion.

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