{"product_id":"balkan-contextual-theology-an-introduction-9780367722883","title":"Balkan Contextual Theology: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the existential and theological implications of the culturally rich traditions of the Western Balkans, situated at the crossroads of civilizations and religions, and addresses poignant phenomena such as sevdalinka music, intimate forms of neighborhood, sacred warriors, democratic jet lag, collective melancholy, and intergenerational trauma. It aims to encourage further development of contextual theological thinking in the region and promote its international reception. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 318 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 July 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis groundbreaking book pioneers a novel approach to Balkan contextual theology, drawing upon the rich cultural heritage of the Western Balkans as its foundation. By delving into the existential and theological dimensions of these traditions, it offers a profound exploration of the region's unique identity. Situated at the crossroads of civilizations and religions, the Western Balkans has borne witness to some of the most heinous atrocities of the 20th century, yet it has also fostered a distinctive tapestry of intercultural coexistence. The volume addresses a range of poignant phenomena that characterize this region, including sevdalinka music, intimate forms of neighborhood, archetypes of 'sacred warriors,' the experience of democratic jet lag, collective melancholy, and intergenerational trauma. As the inaugural work of its kind, this book aims to foster the further growth of contextual theological thinking in the Western Balkans and to enhance its global recognition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking book pioneers a novel approach to Balkan contextual theology, drawing upon the rich cultural heritage of the Western Balkans as its foundation. By delving into the existential and theological dimensions of these traditions, it offers a profound exploration of the region's unique identity. Situated at the crossroads of civilizations and religions, the Western Balkans has borne witness to some of the most heinous atrocities of the 20th century, yet it has also fostered a distinctive tapestry of intercultural coexistence. The volume addresses a range of poignant phenomena that characterize this region, including sevdalinka music, intimate forms of neighborhood, archetypes of 'sacred warriors,' the experience of democratic jet lag, collective melancholy, and intergenerational trauma. As the inaugural work of its kind, this book aims to foster the further growth of contextual theological thinking in the Western Balkans and to enhance its global recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 771g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367722883\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44103882244346,"sku":"9780367722883","price":147.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1659711915219_book.jpg?v=1659890406","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/balkan-contextual-theology-an-introduction-9780367722883","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}