Muslims and Christians in the Bulgarian Rhodopes studies on religious (anti)syncretism

The book by Magdalena Lubanska examines the role of religious syncretism in the social and religious life of Muslim-Christian communities in the Western Rhodopes. The author is interested mainly in the origins and motivations of various beliefs and behaviors which at first sight may appear to be syn...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Lubanska, Magdalena, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Warsaw ; Berlin : De Gruyter 2015
[2016]
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009428392606719
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Glossary of Religious Terms
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Religious Syncretism: History of the Concept; the Subject of Research
  • 3 Komshuluk (Good Relations Between Neighbours) and Ressentiment Against Members of a Different Religion
  • 4 "Adat Orthodox Christianity"
  • 5 The Muslims: "Adat Islam" and "Salafi Islam"
  • 6 Muslim Religious Narratives and Perceptions of Christianity
  • 7 Christian Narratives About Bulgarian-Speaking Muslims
  • 8 Christian Perceptions of Pomak Religious Life
  • 9 Seeking Healing from Members of a Different Religion as a Case Against Religious Syncretism
  • 10 Conclusions
  • Bibliography
  • Index