Contents

Preface

Note on Translation, Transliteration, and Names

Introduction: Atheism, Secularity, and Postsecular Religion

I. Affinities

1. Neighbors and Comrades: Secularizing the Mari Country

2. “Go Teach”: Methods of Change

II. Promises

3. Church Closings and Sermon Circuits

4. Marginal Lessons

III. Fissures

5. Visual Aid

6. The Soul and the Spirit

IV. Rhythms

7. Lifelong Learning

Conclusion: Affinity and Discernment

Glossary

Notes

Bibliography

Index