The Filipino Idea of the “Sacred” in the Context of Personalism as Man Prepares to His End
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9320077 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Renniel Jayson Jacinto Rosales (0000-0002-5680-1697, Sustainability Institute, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 38-54 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-16 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal on Culture History and Religion (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 3028-1318 • E-ISSN: 3028-1318 |
| Publisher | Philippine Association for the Sociology of Religion (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.63931/ijchr.v7i1.93 |
| OpenAlex | W4411324731 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 19 |
This study explores the deep-rooted spirituality of the Filipino people, focusing on their unique relationship with the sacred and the concept of a personal God. Drawing from a range of historical, philosophical, and contemporary sources, it investigates how early Filipino beliefs, unconscious religiousness, and practical personalism continue to shape everyday expressions of faith. Filipinos often encounter the divine in tangible ways—through objects, places, and rituals—manifesting what scholars refer to as hierophanies. To interpret these lived experiences and symbolic practices, the study employs a Philosophical-Hermeneutic Methodology, combining existential and personalist thought with interpretive analysis of cultural texts and religious traditions. This approach emphasizes reflective inquiry rather than empirical data collection, allowing for a nuanced understanding of practices such as the use of anting-anting (amulets), which reveal the enduring fusion of indigenous spirituality and Catholic influence. Ultimately, the study highlights how Filipino spirituality, grounded in both ancient traditions and contemporary practices, offers a rich lens for understanding the broader dynamics of faith, culture, and personal religiosity in the Philippines
Archaeology · Art · Context (archaeology · Personalism · Theology · History · Philippine History and Culture · Philosophy
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| Citations per year | 19 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |