The Theology of Ethnocultural Empathic Turn - Getting to the Core of Sacralized Crime

The Theology of Ethnocultural Empathic Turn: Getting to the Core of Sacralized Crime delves into the roots of ethnoreligious tensions in the former Yugoslav territories and it provides a comprehensive understanding of this specific politico-religious issue, exposing how the sacralization of ethnonational mythology influences present-day conflicts. Through meticulous analysis, the author examines the intertwining of (ethno)totalitarianism and (ethno)clericalism in mentioned areas. Transitioning from historical analysis to proposing a solution, the author advocates for an "ethnocultural empathy turn," integrating ethnocultural empathy as a branch of social psychology with the example of Jesus's turn in Matthew 15:21-28. This book contributes significantly to developing the first Balkan contextual theology, drawing upon new political theology and theologies of liberation.

List of contents

Chapter 1: The Vicious Circle of Ethnoreligiosity
Chapter 2: Ethnocultural Empathy and Turn
Chapter 3: The Spiritual Turning Point

About the author

By Branko Sekulic

Product details

• Authors: Branko Sekulic
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.10.2024
• EAN: 9781978716629
• ISBN: 978-1-9787-1662-9
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 236 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 531 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / General, Psychology, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Psychology of Religion, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, History of Religion