Occasions of faith : an anthropology of Irish Catholics
1995, First Edition. Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press. Very good paperback copy; wrappers slightly edgeworn and dust-dulled, with prelims and text edges faintly foxed. Remains strong and well-preserved overall; internally strong and clean. Item #476265
ISBN: 1874675562
Series; Series in contemporary ethnography. Physical description; 1 online resource (xv, 282 pages) : illustrations, maps. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-277) and index. Contents; Introduction – Sacred geography : the holy well – The view from Slieve League : intimate alienation – The priest and the agent – The drunken priest – The mission – Pilgrimage : Lough Derg, Lourdes, and Medjugorje – Speaking of miracles : the prayer meeting – Conclusions. Subjects; Catholic Church – Ireland – Donegal (County) – History – 20th century. Catholics – Ireland – Donegal (County) – History – 20th century. Donegal (Ireland : County) – Religious life and customs. Donegal (Ireland : County) – Social life and customs. Ireland – Religious life and customs. Pilgrims and pilgrimages – Ireland. Anthropology of religion.
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