A Rumor of Angels: Modern Society and the Rediscovery of the Supernatural
- ISBN-10
- 1453215433
- ISBN-13
- 9781453215432
- Series
- A Rumor of Angels
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 129
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-04-26
- Publisher
- Open Road Media
- Author
- Peter L. Berger
Description
A sociologist’s look at the continuing importance of religion and the supernatural in the modern world, “cleverly expounded [and] enhanced by wit” (Kirkus Reviews). 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.
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