JOURNAL ARTICLE

New History Findings from Saint Tikhon's Orthodox University Described [Book review: Self-immolations of old believers (the second half of the 17th - 20th centuries) by M.V. Pulkin].

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2024. P. 337 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent report from Saint Tikhon's Orthodox University discusses the history of self-immolations among Old Believers from the second half of the 17th to the 20th centuries. The monograph by Maxim Viktorovich Pulkin explores the formation of the ritual suicide ideology, provides examples of notable self-immolations, and examines the responses of the state, the Church, and the Old Believers themselves. The research also considers the perception of self-immolations among the people, the attitudes of believers towards suicides during their faith, and the justifications and criticisms put forth by supporters and opponents. For more information, readers can refer to the book review by M.V. Pulkin in Studia Humanitatis. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2024/02, p337
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:175338359
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