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Posty religijne w kulturze ludowej
Posts Religious Folk Culture

Author(s): Mariola Tymochowicz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Systematic Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: post; folk culture; ritual; Lent; Advent

Summary/Abstract: A religious post for the rural population has always had a special significance. It was practiced as a manifestation of deep faith, as well as preparation for the contact with the sacred and the changes that took place in the life of the individual or the community. It always had its reasons, had to take place at the appointed time and referred to a specific group of people who kept orders determined by religious principles and traditions of the community. All these aspects have been addressed in this text to show the specificity of fasting practices implemented by members of folk culture.

  • Issue Year: 64/2017
  • Issue No: 9
  • Page Range: 137-146
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish