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Power and Religiosity in a Post-Colonial Setting - R. L. (University of Sussex) Stirrat - Bog

- Sinhala Catholics in Contemporary Sri Lanka

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This study of religious change and cultural fragmentation in contemporary Sri Lanka focuses on a series of new Catholic shrines that attract hundreds of pilgrims. Their fame is based, among other things, on their efficacy as centres for demonic exorcism, alleviating suffering, and helping people to find jobs.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521026505
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 260
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. Juni 2006
  • Størrelse:
  • 151x227x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 408 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. Juli 2024
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This study of religious change and cultural fragmentation in contemporary Sri Lanka focuses on a series of new Catholic shrines that attract hundreds of pilgrims. Their fame is based, among other things, on their efficacy as centres for demonic exorcism, alleviating suffering, and helping people to find jobs.

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