Religious life in Poland : history, diversity, and modern issues / Christopher Garbowski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Garbowski, Christopher, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion.

Poland--Religion.

Poland.

Poland--Religious life and customs.

Physical Description:

vii, 298 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014]

Summary:

"This book provides a concise historical outline of religion in Poland up until its entry into the European Union in 2004, together with a longer presentation of contemporary religious issues"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part I "From the Union of Lublin to the European Union": A Historical Overview

1 From the Beginnings of Christianity to the Twentieth Century 12

2 Inferno, Purgatory and Beyond: Religion from World War II to the European Union 49

Part II The Varieties of Polish Religious Experience

3 From Popular Religion to Religions Role in Civil Society 88

4 Diversity and Dialogue 140

5 Poland and the European Union: Toward Secularization or Postsecularization? 183.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786475896

0786475897

OCLC:

867769942