Theoretical Appliqué and Comparative Contextualization in Cristina Rocha’s John of God / Bordado teórico e contextualização comparativa no livro John of God, de Cristina Rocha
Horizonte December 21, 2020 Steven Joseph Engler
This article examines two conceptual strategies in Cristina Rocha's book on John of God: theoretical appliqué, which uses an eclectic set of concepts to generate partial interpretations without a unified theory, and comparative contextualization, which places the movement within its religious landscape. The author argues that while the book could have pushed both strategies further, theoretical appliqué is valuable for respecting complexity and indicating multiple interpretive pathways. The article aims to highlight the merits of theoretical appliqué and suggest how it can be done effectively.