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The Eastern Church In The Spiritual Marketplace: American Conversions To Orthodox Christianity (Niu Series In Orthodox Christian,Used
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Like Many Americans, The Eastern Orthodox Converts In This Study Are Participants In What Scholars Today Refer To As The 'Spiritual Marketplace' Or Quest Culture Of Expanding Religious Diversity And Individual Choicemaking That Marks The Postworld War Ii American Religious Landscape.In This Highly Readable Ethnographic Study, Slagle Explores The Ways In Which Converts, Clerics, And Lifelong Church Members Use Marketplace Metaphors In Describing And Enacting Their Religious Lives. Slagle Conducted Participant Observation And Formal Semistructured Interviews In Orthodox Churches In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, And Jackson, Mississippi. Known Among Orthodox Christians As The 'Holy Land' Of North American Orthodoxy, Pittsburgh Offers An Important Context For Exploring The Interplay Of Orthodox Christianity With The Mainstreams Of American Religious Life. Slagle'S Second Round Of Research In Jackson Sheds Light On The American Bible Belt Where Over The Past Thirty Years The Orthodox Church In America Has Marshaled Significant Resources To Build Mission Parishes.Relatively Few Ethnographic Studies Have Examined Eastern Orthodox Christianity In The United States, And Slagle'S Book Fills A Significant Gap. This Lucidly Written Book Is An Ideal Selection For Courses In The Sociology And Anthropology Of Religion, Contemporary Christianity, And Religious Change. Scholars Of Orthodox Christianity, As Well As Clerical And Lay People Interested In Eastern Orthodoxy, Will Find This Book To Be Of Great Appeal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Eastern Church in the Spiritual Marketplace'? A: The book explores the experiences of Eastern Orthodox converts in America, particularly how they navigate the spiritual marketplace of religious diversity and individual choice in the post-World War II context.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Amy Slagle, who conducted ethnographic research on Eastern Orthodox Christianity in the United States.
- Q: What type of research methods were used in the study? A: Slagle utilized participant observation and formal semi-structured interviews to gather insights from converts, clerics, and church members.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the use of marketplace metaphors in religious life, the interplay of Orthodox Christianity with American religious traditions, and the experiences of converts in different cultural contexts.
- Q: How does the book contribute to the study of Eastern Orthodox Christianity? A: This book fills a significant gap in ethnographic research on Eastern Orthodox Christianity in the U.S., offering insights into the experiences and practices of its adherents.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is ideal for scholars in sociology and anthropology of religion, students of contemporary Christianity, and individuals interested in the dynamics of Eastern Orthodoxy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Orthodox Christianity? A: Yes, the book is written in a highly readable manner, making it accessible for those new to the subject as well as for seasoned scholars.
- Q: What is the format and condition of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and is in new condition.
- Q: When was 'The Eastern Church in the Spiritual Marketplace' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 215 pages.