A Rumor of Angels

Modern Society and the Rediscovery of the Supernatural

Peter L. Berger

• Editorial: Open Road Media
• Año: 2011
• ISBN:
  9781453215432
• Categoría: Ciencias sociales
• Categoría: Sociología de la religión

A sociologist's look at the continuing importance of religion and the supernatural in the modern world, "cleverly expounded [and] enhanced by wit" ( Kirkus Reviews ). Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger examines religion in twentieth-century Western society, exploring the social nature of knowledge and its effect on religious belief. Using five signs evident in ordinary life—order, play, hope, damnation, and humor—Berger calls for a rediscovery of the supernatural as a crucial, rich dimension of humanity. Conceived as a response to his influential book The Sacred Canopy, Berger eschews technical jargon and speaks directly and systematically to those, like himself, who wish to explore religious questions.