Present-Day Spiritualities: Contrasts and Overlaps

Review "This volume ... reflects the debate and the tentative conclusions arrived at with regard to present-day spiritualities. ... [I]t aims at exploring a wide range of spiritual beliefs and practices taking also into account the family resemblances (Wittgenstein) among them. The Epilogue penned by the three editors suggests that such an objective has been reached to some extent, opening up avenues for further research." - Francis-Vincent Anthony, Salesian Pontifical University (Rome) Product Description Ten specialists of the diverging present-day Western spiritualities offer fresh analyses of new cases and theories, e.g. in religious contexts (Buddhism, Christianity), popular use, organizations and enterprises, (alternative) health service, and works of art; the outcome is a theoretical framework. About the Author Elisabeth Hense, Ph.D (2001), Radboud University, is assistant professor of spirituality at that university. She has published monographs, translations and many articles on spirituality, including Towards a theory of spirituality (Peeters, 2011).Frans Jespers, Ph.D (1988), Theological Faculty Tilburg, is associate professor of comparative religion at Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands). He has published monographs and articles on philosophy of religion (Leibniz, Habermas), new religious movements in the Netherlands, and church music.Peter Nissen, Ph.D. (1988), Catholic Theological University of Amsterdam, is Professor of Spirituality Studies at Radboud University Nijmegen (The Netherlands). He has published monographs and many articles on religious history, Christian spirituality, popular religion, and religious culture, and edited a number of volumes, including A Glance in the Mirror. Dutch and Polish Religious Cultures (LIT, 2012).