Power and religiosity in a post-colonial setting: sinhala catholics in contemporary sri lanka
Auteur :
Stirrat, R. L.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521415552
Date de publication :
10 sept. 1992
Dimensions :
23,6 x 15,7 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
516 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.