JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Ecstatic.

  • Published In: Commonweal, 2024, v. 151, n. 1. P. 58 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: GIRALDI, WILLIAM 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the historical, religious, and literary significance of ecstasy. It discusses its origins in ancient rituals, its ties to religious experiences, and its presence in literature and music. It reflects on how ecstasy breaks away from the ordinary, connects with the divine, and persists in modern cultural phenomena.

Additional Information

  • Source:Commonweal. 2024/01, Vol. 151, Issue 1, p58
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0010-3330
  • Accession Number:174433473

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