Charting the map metaphor in theories of religion

The idea that scholars of religion produce "maps" that represent the "territories" of religion(s) is common and influential. This paper first discusses the role of the metaphor, with special reference to the work of J.Z. Smith, and some of the problems raised by the map metaphor...

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Authors: Gardiner, Mark Q. 1963- (Author) ; Engler, Steven 1962- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2010
In: Religion
Year: 2010, Volume: 40, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-13
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Science of Religion / Theory of science
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
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