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Seeking the Mystery: An Introduction to Pagan Theologies

By Christine Hoff Kraemer

Book information

Publisher
Patheos Press
Year
2013
ISBN
9781939221056
ASIN
B0CTD35Y5G
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1287354 bytes)
Pages
197\197
Topic
Religion
Orientation
portrait
Paginated
no
Scanned
no
Time added
2024-02-08 02:11:04
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Description

Contemporary Paganism focuses on practice, often neglecting theology. Yet belief and practice are intertwined. As the religious movement continues to grow, so does the need for intellectual frameworks for practice and ways of approaching the controversial question of belief. In this book, Christine Hoff Kraemer asks central questions about the varieties of Pagan belief: Why is multiplicity so important to contemporary Pagan understanding of deities? How do Pagans experience divinity in nature? In what way can the human body be a sacred site? And what are "virtue ethics" for Pagans? With an estimated 1.2 million Pagans in the United States and significant numbers elsewhere, Seeking the Mystery is important for Pagan self-understanding and also for non-Pagans who want to understand what their Pagan neighbors believe. This short introduction to Pagan theology--or better, theologies--is a valuable primer for students and practitioners alike. Includes chapter summaries, discussion questions, and activities for individual and group study.

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