1. Sciences humaines et sociales, Lettres

EAN13
9789042952966
Éditeur
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Date de publication
30 mai 2024
Collection
LOUVAIN MONOGRA
Nombre de pages
382
Dimensions
24 x 16 x 2,5 cm
Poids
590 g
Langue
eng

A Mystical-Political Pledge: The Nexus Of The Nazareno Devotion And Politics

W.A. Espiritu

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This book explores the potential for the devotional panata (pledge) accorded to the Nazareno of Quiapo, Manila to underscore the inextricable relationship between the mystical and the political dimensions of the Christian faith. Espiritu puts forward a theological model that rejects overemphasis on the panata’s mystical quality in favor of a balanced appreciation for its political as well as mystical implications. The central contention is that understanding the panata as “a mystical-political pledge” provides a basis for realizing the political potential of this practice vis-à-vis its mystical character. Should this enriched understanding of the panata reinforce the conscientious political engagement of millions of Nazareno devotees, then this popular devotion would manifest as an effective vehicle for the liberative and transformative grace of Christ in today’s Philippine society.
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