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Berner, Ulrich:
The Concept of Sacred Space : Phenomenology of Religion Revisited.
In: Adogame, Afe ; Obadare, Ebenezer ; Adebanwi, Wale
(ed.):
Topographies of African Spirituality : Essays in Honor of Jacob K. Olupona. -
London
: Routledge
,
2025
. - pp. 39-52
ISBN 9781003259817
Abstract in another language
“Sacred space” was a central concept of the phenomenology of religion, a strand in Religious Studies that has been the target of severe methodological criticism. The achievements and shortcomings of the phenomenological approach will be discussed in a balanced way; Michel Foucault’s concept of heterotopia will be considered as an alternative to “sacred space” or as an umbrella term; the modern institution of National Parks and the Nature Religion of John Muir will be taken as an example for discussing the applicability and usefulness of “sacred space” and related phenomenological concepts. Finally, David Chidester’s reflections upon the possibility of a “critical phenomenology of religion” will be reconsidered.
Further data
| Item Type: | Article in a book |
|---|---|
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Former Professors > Lehrstuhl Religionswissenschaft I - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ulrich Berner Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies Faculties > Faculty of Cultural Studies > Former Professors |
| Result of work at the UBT: | Yes |
| DDC Subjects: | 200 Religion > 200 Religion |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Jan 2025 12:01 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Jan 2025 10:59 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/91670 |