Rumor of Angels: Modern Society and the Rediscovery of the Supernatural

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Influential scholar Peter L. Berger reveals five signs that point to the supernatural and its place in a modern secular society Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger examines religion in twentieth-century Western society, exploring the social nature of knowledge and its effect on religious belief. Using five signs evident in ordinary life-order, play, hope, damnation, and humor-Berger calls for a rediscovery of the supernatural as a crucial, rich dimension of humanity. Conceived as a response to his influential book The Sacred Canopy, Berger eschews technical jargon and speaks directly and systematically to those, like himself, who wish to explore religious questions.;Cover; Title Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1. The Alleged Demise of the Supernatural; 2. The Perspective of Sociology: Relativizing the Relativizers; 3. Theological Possibilities: Starting with Man; 4. Theological Possibilities: Confronting the Traditions; 5. Concluding Remarks -- A Rumor of Angels; Notes; Copyright. Cover Title Page Dedication Contents Preface 1. The Alleged Demise of the Supernatural 2. The Perspective of Sociology: Relativizing the Relativizers 3. Theological Possibilities: Starting with Man 4. Theological Possibilities: Confronting the Traditions 5. Concluding Remarks -- A Rumor of Angels Notes Copyright.