The Plight of Western Disenchantment

This article questions the often-used dichotomy between enchanted Africa and the disenchanted West. The article first examines Paul Gifford's sharp dichotomy, and then suggests that the West can also be considered enchanted. The article invokes the theological concept of idolatry to argue that...

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Main Author: Cavanaugh, William T. 1962- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: SCM Press 2023
In: Concilium
Year: 2023, Issue: 2, Pages: 46-55
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Gifford, Paul 1944- / Africa / Western world / Religion
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
KBA Western Europe
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
KBQ North America
Further subjects:B Africa
B Disillusionment

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