Stefania Palmisano Livres

Exploring the continuity of spirituality, the book posits that 21st-century spiritual practices share significant traits with those from Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, and Modern eras. It challenges the notion that contemporary spirituality is entirely novel or a distinct alternative to established religions, highlighting the enduring elements that connect past and present beliefs. Through this examination, the text invites readers to reconsider the evolution of spiritual thought and its relevance today.

The book explores the transformation of monastic tradition within New Monastic Communities, highlighting how these groups are revitalizing Catholic monastic life. By focusing on innovative theological elements from the Council, these communities embrace a fresh interpretation of their Rule of Life, blending tradition with contemporary practices. The examination reveals the dynamic interplay between heritage and modernity, showcasing how these communities seek to disrupt conventional approaches to spirituality in everyday life.

This book explores manifestations of creativity in the religious domain. Specifically, the contributions focus on the nexus of the sacred and the creative, and the mechanisms of syncretism and (re)invention of tradition by which this manifestations occur. The text is divided into two sections. In the first, empirical cases of spirituality characterized by syncretistic processes are highlighted; in the second, examples which can be traced back to forms of the (re)invention of tradition are examined. The authors document possible forms of adaptations and religious enculturation. In the second, the authors demonstrate that spiritual traditions, whether ancient or historically fictitious, are suitable for reframing in the context of critical interpretative frameworks related to cultural expectations which challenge them and call their continuity into question.