Religion and Nation in Eastern Europe, Russia, and the Post-Soviet West, Revisited

From Early Times to Today

AvSabrina P. Ramet

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

Del i serien Routledge Histories of Central and Eastern Europe

2 225 kr

Kommande

Beskrivning

The relationship between religious identity and national identity has shaped societies for centuries, yet its deep historical roots are often overlooked. Religion and Nation: Intersections Across Time explores how the linkage between religion and nation dates back to the Middle Ages and, in some cases, ancient times, as seen with the Jews and Greeks. This groundbreaking book sheds light on the enduring connection between faith and collective identity, offering fresh perspectives on a topic that remains highly relevant today.Featuring contributions from 20 leading scholars, this volume examines the dynamic interplay between religion and nation across different historical periods. From the early Middle Ages to more recent centuries, the chapters reveal how dominant religious structures have consistently served political purposes. Readers will discover how nations, united by language and traditions, often take on a religious dimension—even in cases like Ukraine and Hungary, where multiple Churches vie to define and preserve national culture.This book is essential reading for historians, sociologists, political scientists, and anyone interested in understanding the profound ways religion and national identity have shaped human history. With its rich insights and diverse perspectives, Religion and Nation: Intersections Across Time offers a compelling exploration of a timeless and complex relationship.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-11-28
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Routledge Histories of Central and Eastern Europe
Antal sidor:368
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041093770

Utforska kategorier

Mer om författaren

Sabrina P. Ramet is Professor Emerita of Political Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), in Trondheim, Norway, and the author of 16 scholarly books, co-author of three, and editor or co-editor of 42 previous books.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1Religion, Nation, & Rulership: Collective identity and legitimation (An introduction)Sabrina P. RametChapter 2The Polish Catholic Nation: Variations on a ThemeRobert E. AlvisChapter 3Czechia and Slovakia: From Nationalized Christianity to Religious NationalismJuraj Marušiak and Noro Kmet’Chapter 4Quo Vadis, Hungary? The Crown of the Nation and ReligionLászló KürtiChapter 5In the Shadow of the Altar: Religion, Nation, and the Church in Slovene HistoryDarja Kerec and Božo RepeChapter 6Between Faith and Nation: Representations of the Catholic Church in Croatian Scholarly DiscourseMirela Krešić, Frane Staničić, and Siniša ZrinščakChapter 7The Serbian & Montenegrin Orthodox Churches: Traumatic nationalism vs. defensive nationalismSabrina P. Ramet and Chris JacksonChapter 8Religion and Nation in Bosnia-HercegovinaMarko HoareChapter 9Schism, Autocephaly, Symphonia: The Orthodox Church in North MacedoniaAleksander Zdravkovski Chapter 10The Bulgarian Orthodox Church as a National Identity Marker:Genesis and EvolutionDaniela KalkandjievaChapter 11The Role and Status of the Russian Orthodox Church in Russia’s National Identity as an Imperialistic PowerJerry Pankhurst and Alar KilpChapter 12Belarus: Religion and Nation in a Contested BorderlandPaul HansburyChapter 13Religion and Nation in Ukraine since 1596Kathryn DavidChapter 14Religion and Nation in the Baltic Republics since the 15th CenturyAlar KilpConclusionReligion, Nation, War, and RitualSabrina P. Ramet