Tricolor Deities: Revolutionary Rituals and Civil Religion in France, 1789-1794
Tricolor Deities: Revolutionary Rituals and Civil Religion in France, 1789-1794
Author(s): Deniss Hanovs, Valdis TēraudkalnsSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Political history, Politics and religion, 18th Century, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Latvijas Universitātes Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūts
Keywords: French Revolution; civil religion; Festival of Federation; deism; revolutionary rituals; Constitutional Church;
Summary/Abstract: The article will analyse rituals of the French Revolution, especially the Festival of Federation, as the transformation of traditional Christian religiosity. This approach is part of a broader school of interpretation that would focus on revolution as a performance and media event.
Journal: Religiski-filozofiski raksti
- Issue Year: XXVII/2019
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 103-134
- Page Count: 32
- Language: English
