The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religion, Space and Place

Theoretically sophisticated and global in its empirical reach, this Handbook maps the full vitality of the 'spatial turn' in the study of religion, and across multiple scales from infrastructures and atmospheres to utopias, digital media, heritage and decolonial ontologies. It is an essential and timely book for anyone working on how religion makes, and is made by, place. * David Garbin, University of Kent, UK *
This groundbreaking, interdisciplinary collection of essays marks a major advancement in how we understand sacred space. Bringing together cutting-edge research from scholars in religious studies, sociology, anthropology, archaeology, and the arts, this volume explores the diverse ways religious spaces are conceived, constructed, embodied, and experienced. Featuring richly documented case studies spanning Europe, North America, Africa, the Middle East, South America, and the Pacific, the book challenges conventional, essentialist interpretations. By linking religious placemaking to critical modern dynamics—including urban-rural transformations, transregional migrations, infrastructure, gender, electronic media, and environmental conservation—this Handbook offers an invaluable reward for any scholar, student, or reader exploring the intersections of religion, space and place. * Juan E. Campo, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA *