Sacred Modes of Being in a Postsecular World

This book explores the concept of the sacred in a world where traditional religious expression has lost its power. It suggests that the sacred can be found in the space between possibility and impossibility, encompassing both theological and worldly aspects. The book emphasizes the importance of engaging with creativity across different disciplines to revitalize the sacred.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 16 September 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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In the face of the decline of conventional religious expression, how can we engage meaningfully with the concept of the sacred? Drawing inspiration from the influential work of David Jasper, this significant volume expands upon his ideas to explore the notion of sacrality in a world where old religious and secular debates have reached their limits, and theology grapples with finding a new language to describe the sacred. Distinguished scholars delve into the paradoxical nature of the sacred, which exists simultaneously in a space that is both possible and impossible. On the one hand, it is profoundly theological, offering an absolute vision. On the other hand, it is deeply this-worldly and irreligious. This sacredness, as Jasper himself describes it, encompasses the impossible possibility of an absolute vision.

The book teaches us that the sacred assumes a renewed potency when fully engaged with the creativity that occurs across religion, literature, philosophy, and the arts. It encourages us to explore the intersections between these disciplines and to recognize the sacred in the everyday experiences of life. By doing so, we can reclaim the power and significance of the sacred and contribute to a more meaningful and enriching human experience.

\n Weight: 534g\n
Dimension: 159 x 235 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781316517918\n \n