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Piligrimystės fenomeno analizė remiantis V. Turnerio teorija
The Analysis of the Phenomenon of Pilgrimage in the Context of V. Turner theory

Author(s): Darius Liutikas
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: pilgrimage; V. Turner; community; liminality.

Summary/Abstract: The article presents theoretical approach towards pilgrimage of anthropologist Victor Turner (1920–1983). In the context of this theory the features of analysis of pilgrimage are disclosing. The complex parts of Turners analysis on phenomenon of pilgrimage such as communitas, liminality, the location of pilgrimage sites are analyzed. The main limitations of this theory seen in the works of Turners opponents are discussed.

  • Issue Year: 42/2004
  • Issue No: 14
  • Page Range: 175-186
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Lithuanian