Trauma and lived religion: Embodiment and emplotment

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Abstract

Traumatic experiences and other significant life events have specific significance in the study of religion. They are on the one hand important drivers for religious reflection and action but on the other hand they constitute fundamental challenges to religious meaning systems. Religious traditions provide a repertoire of language and actions that can express and transform these challenging experiences. In the past decades trauma studies have become an important field of insight, combining neurosciences, coping theories, and social-cultural and religious studies. In bringing trauma studies into the field of lived religion, this volume offers more profound understanding of the ways in which individuals and communities respond to challenging situations. By giving attention to lived religious wisdom, both scholars and caregivers can reimagine experiences of trauma. There may be both possibilities for transformation and growth and moments of harm.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTrauma and Lived Religion
Subtitle of host publicationTranscending the Ordinary
EditorsR.R. Ganzevoort, S. Sremac
PublisherPalgrave-McMillan
Pages1-11
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783319918723
ISBN (Print)9783319918716
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Publication series

NamePalgrave Series in Lived Religion and Societal Challenges
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan

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