Ian Reader
Pilgrimage: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780198718222
- author:
- Ian Reader
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 1 x 10.9 cm
- Genre:
- Religion & Spirituality, Religious Studies, Comparative Religion
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Pilgrimage is a widespread phenomenon found in many religious cultures around the world. From globally renowned sites to regional shrines, millions of pilgrims visit these locations every year.
The practice of pilgrimage has evolved over time, influenced by factors such as mass transportation and changing social attitudes. In this book, Ian Reader explores how pilgrimage has changed and its significance in modern society, examining its role in expressing social identity and cultural heritage.
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