Sacralization of History in Times of Crises
Journal: Central European University Press eBooks
Year: 2025

This book explores the sacralization of history with a focus on modern Eastern Europe where the erasure of Soviet traditions has triggered a search for specific “usable pasts”. It discusses the importance of sacralization in memory and identity-building politics and the complex interplay between religion, history, and identity, particularly within the context of crises and conflict situations, by showing the historical roots of these processes. The contributors seek to identify the political, so