How God Becomes Real

In How God Becomes Real, T. M. Luhrmann, an esteemed anthropologist and scholar of religion, explores the intense effort required to make gods and spirits feel vividly real to believers. Through ethnographic studies of various religious practices, including those of evangelical Christians, pagans, and Zoroastrians, Luhrmann reveals how worshippers actively create an experience where invisible beings hold significance in their lives. The book delves into the intricacies of faith, illustrating that it involves much more than mere belief, encompassing practices such as prayer, storytelling, and sensory engagement.