Cover -- Table of Contents -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I. "From the Union of Lublin to the European Union": A Historical Overview -- 1. From the Beginnings of Christianity to the Twentieth Century -- 2. Inferno, Purgatory and Beyond: Religion from World War II -- Part II. The Varieties of Polish Religious Experience -- 3. From Popular Religion to Religion's Role in Civil Society -- 4. Diversity and Dialogue -- 5. Poland and the European Union: Toward Secularization or Postsecularization? -- Epilogue: John Paul II's Polish and European Legacy -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary
"This book provides a concise historical outline of religion in Poland up until its entry into the European Union in 2004, together with a longer presentation of contemporary religious issues"-- Provided by publisher
