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Between Heaven and Earth explores the relationships men, women, and children have formed with the Virgin Mary and the saints in twentiethcentury American Catholic history, and reflects, more broadly, on how people live in the company of sacred figures and how these relationships shape the ties between people on earth. In this boldly argued and beautifully written book, Robert Orsi also considers how scholars of religion occupy the ground in between belief and analysis, faith and scholarship.Orsi infuses his analysis with an autobiographical voice steeped in his own ItalianAmerican Catholic backgroundfrom the devotion of his uncle Sal, who had cerebral palsy, to a 'crippled saint,' Margaret of Castello; to the bond of his Tuscan grandmother with Saint Gemma Galgani.Religion exists not as a medium of making meanings, Orsi maintains, but as a network of relationships between heaven and earth involving people of all ages as well as the many sacred figures they hold dear. Orsi argues that modern academic theorizing about religion has long sanctioned dubious distinctions between 'good' or 'real' religious expression on the one hand and 'bad' or 'bogus' religion on the other, which marginalize these everyday relationships with sacred figures.This book is a brilliant critical inquiry into the lives that people make, for better or worse, between heaven and earth, and into the ways scholars of religion could better study of these worlds.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Between Heaven and Earth'? A: The main theme of 'Between Heaven and Earth' is the exploration of the relationships people form with sacred figures, particularly the Virgin Mary and saints, in the context of twentieth-century American Catholic history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Between Heaven and Earth' is Robert A. Orsi, a scholar known for his work in the field of religious studies.
- Q: What kind of insights does Robert Orsi provide in the book? A: Robert Orsi provides insights into the personal and communal aspects of religious belief, examining how these relationships with sacred figures shape human connections and experiences.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Between Heaven and Earth' is suitable for academic study, as it offers critical inquiries into the lives people create between heaven and earth and discusses the scholarly approach to understanding these relationships.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, specifically described as 'Mint' condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Between Heaven and Earth' have? A: The book contains a total of 245 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Between Heaven and Earth' published? A: The book was published on November 14, 2004.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics in the book include the relationships between people and sacred figures, the analysis of modern religious expressions, and the intersection of faith and scholarly inquiry.
- Q: Is there an autobiographical element in the book? A: Yes, Orsi infuses his analysis with autobiographical elements, sharing experiences from his Italian-American Catholic background that enhance the narrative.