The Power of the Sacred

Hans Joas presents a groundbreaking sociological theory of religion that challenges prevailing narratives of disenchantment and secularization. By critically analyzing significant texts from the eighteenth century to today, he reconstructs the concept of religion in modernity, highlighting its complexities and the inadequacies of traditional interpretations. Joas offers a fresh perspective that emphasizes the enduring significance of the sacred, proposing an alternative framework for understanding religion's role in contemporary society.