Power of Popular Piety

by Ambrose Mong

Book Overview

This book examines the ambivalence of folk Catholicism as a resource to fight against injustice, exploitation, and oppression. Cases are cited to illuminate the value and potential trespasses of popular religious beliefs and practices. Over centuries, representatives of the powerful middle and upper middle classes did not hesitate to manipulate popular piety to protect their power and privileges. In fact, much of popular religion still reflects the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1532656432
• ISBN13: 9781532656439
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"