The thing about religion: an introduction to the material study of religions

"Common views of religion typically focus on the beliefs and meanings derived from revealed scriptures, ideas, and doctrines. David Morgan has led the way in radically broadening that framework to encompass the understanding that religions are fundamentally embodied, material forms of practice....

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Main Author: Morgan, David 1957- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina Press 2021
In:Year: 2021
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religion / Material popular culture
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
Further subjects:B Material Culture Religious aspects
B Religion and culture
B Religion Study and teaching
B Space and time Religious aspects
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Summary:"Common views of religion typically focus on the beliefs and meanings derived from revealed scriptures, ideas, and doctrines. David Morgan has led the way in radically broadening that framework to encompass the understanding that religions are fundamentally embodied, material forms of practice. This concise primer shows readers how to study what has come to be termed 'material religion' the ways religious meaning is enacted in the material world"--
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis "Resources for classroom use" Seite 187-197
Literaturverzeichnis "Bibliography to support student research" Seite 199-205
Literaturangaben in Endnoten (Seite 207-231)
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ISBN:1469662825