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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462491203321

Autore

Sindima Harvey J

Titolo

Introduction to religious studies [[electronic resource] /] / Harvey J. Sindima

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : University Press of America, c2009

ISBN

9786613912114

1-283-59966-X

0-7618-4762-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (188 p.)

Disciplina

200

200.71

Soggetti

Religion - Study and teaching

Religion

Religions - Study and teaching

Religions

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-173) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1. Why Study Religion; Chapter 2. What is Religion; Chapter 3. The Elements of Religion; Chapter 4. Celebration and Divination; Chapter 5. Scripture; Chapter 6. Religions Functionaries; Chapter 7. Magic, Sorcery, and Witchcraft; Chapter 8. Sacred Time, Objects, and Space; Chapter 9. Living Within the Sacred; Works Cited; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Focusing solely on well-known religions is an approach that impoverishes religious studies. Rather, this book introduces the diverse religious experience of Africans, Native Americans, and the indigenous peoples of Australia, providing a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion and broadening the horizons of religious studies students.