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Explore the transmission of religious tradition through a unique sociological lens. In Bishops, Wives and Children: Spiritual Capital Across the Generations, authors Davies and Guest examine Christianity as a cultural force. This study looks beyond broad trends to analyze the actual processes by which tradition is modified, embraced, or rejected within families. By focusing on the lives of bishops of the Church of England, their wives, and their children, the book demonstrates how values established in the vicarage and palace influence family, work, and civic life. This research is particularly relevant for understanding how these dynamics persist even in a supposedly secular age. This work provides a deep look at the social structures of the Church. It integrates sociological concepts of spiritual capital with anthropological ideas of gift-theory and theological themes. It is an essential resource for students and readers interested in the intersection of religion, sociology, and anthropology.

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Examines the transmission of religious traditions through the study of Church of England bishops and their families.

Analyzes how values from the vicarage and palace impact family, work, and civic life in modern society.

Integrates sociological concepts of spiritual capital with anthropological gift-theory.

Provides a detailed look at how Christianity functions as a cultural force across different generations.

Offers a unique perspective on religious influence within a supposedly secular age.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754654850
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 May 2007
Listed Since: 16 February 2007

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