World religions in the world

The classification of ‘world religions' is highly problematic because of its arbitrary construction, its exclusion of indigenous religions, and its easy availability for ideological manipulation. The imperial edifice of ‘world religions' has been dismantled in recent scholarship in the stu...

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Main Author: Chidester, David 1952- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: ASRSA [2018]
In: Journal for the study of religion
Year: 2018, Volume: 31, Issue: 1, Pages: 41-53
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B World religion / Definition / Problem
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
BG World religions
Further subjects:B postcolonial societies
B Indigenous Religions
B World Religions
B inclusive citizen-ship
B Ideology
B Democracy
B indigenous empowerment
B religion in the world
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