This collection illustrates the spectrum of ideas that people throughout history have had when considering how to understand and study religion. The editors present a selection of key writings that reflect a broad range of voices on the nature and practice of the discipline. Religious studies draws on works by anthropologists, sociologists, philosophers, theologians, and others, which notably impact our understanding of the concept of religion, of particular religious ideas, and on how religion should be studied. "The Study of Religion: A Reader" contains both classic and contemporary perspectives, including material from non-Western traditions. It provides students of religion with an understanding of how the discipline developed, some of the current issues and lines of thought, as well as future prospects.
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This collection illustrates the spectrum of ideas that people throughout history have had when considering how to understand and study religion. The editors present a selection of key writings that reflect a broad range of voices on the nature and practice of the discipline. Religious studies draws on works by anthropologists, sociologists, philosophers, theologians, and others, which notably impact our understanding of the concept of religion, of particular religious ideas, and on how religion should be studied. "The Study of Religion: A Reader" contains both classic and contemporary perspectives, including material from non-Western traditions. It provides students of religion with an understanding of how the discipline developed, some of the current issues and lines of thought, as well as future prospects.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | August 2013 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | October 2013 |
Authors | John S Harding, Hillary P Rodrigues |
Dimensions | 246 x 174 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 528 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-49586-8 |
Barcode | 9780415495868 |
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LSN | 0-415-49586-5 |