Modernity and the Construction of Sacred Space
Contributor(s)
French, Aaron (editor)
Waldner, Katharina (editor)
Language
EnglishAbstract
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.
Keywords
Modern architecture; New Religious Movements; sacred spaces; modern magical practiceDOI
10.1515/9783111062624ISBN
9783111062624, 9783111061382, 9783111063164, 9783111062624Publisher
De GruyterPublisher website
https://www.degruyter.com/Publication date and place
Berlin/Boston, 2024Imprint
De Gruyter OldenbourgSeries
SpatioTemporality / RaumZeitlichkeit, 15Classification
Architecture: religious buildings
Social and cultural history