REINFORCED PRAYERS PIOTR CICHOCKI

Discover a fascinating journey into the religious and social transformations in Malawi at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. "Reinforced Prayers" by Piotr Cichocki is an insightful study of the division that influenced the religious and social life of this African country. Through the prism of this division, the author examines contemporary vocal practices in Christian churches and local religious-medical customs (vimbuza), showing the diversity of the subjectivity of believers.

• In-depth analysis of the impact of Christian missions on Malawian society
• Examination of vocal practices in churches and religious-medical customs
• Presentation of the role of sounds as a link between everyday life and rituals
• Analysis of public space, temples and media as places where sounds resonate
• Indication of creativity and entertainment as elements of religious practices
• Mediation between people and spirits through sounds
• Strengthening prayer as the goal of vocal practices

Sounds, as the author emphasizes, are an invisible link between everyday experience and unusual, ritual actions. They resonate in public space, in temples, in the media, helping to reach people. They are an expression of creativity and a source of entertainment, they mediate between people and spirits and enable the strengthening of prayer. This book is not only a historical analysis, but also a reflection on the contemporary significance of religion and culture in a globalizing world.

Piotr Cichocki, thanks to his insightful research approach, shows how vocal practices become a tool for expressing identity and building community. This analysis makes it possible to understand how beliefs and traditions evolve in response to changing social and political conditions. "Reinforced Prayers" is a must-read for anyone interested in the anthropology of religion, African studies and contemporary social challenges.

Published by Słowo/Obraz Terytoria in 2024, the book has 448 pages and a format of 225x144 mm. The paperback cover makes it a comfortable read and ideal for taking on a trip. "Reinforced Prayers" is a book that will certainly enrich every reader's knowledge and encourage reflection on the role of religion in social life.