02600nam 2200637Ia 450 991078577210332120200520144314.097866139121141-283-59966-X0-7618-4762-6(CKB)2670000000241753(EBL)1021921(OCoLC)817812600(SSID)ssj0000745330(PQKBManifestationID)12347644(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000745330(PQKBWorkID)10852730(PQKB)10590445(MiAaPQ)EBC1021921(Au-PeEL)EBL1021921(CaPaEBR)ebr10602238(CaONFJC)MIL391211(EXLCZ)99267000000024175320090803d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrIntroduction to religious studies[electronic resource] /Harvey J. SindimaLanham, Md. University Press of Americac20091 online resource (188 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-7618-4761-8 0-7618-4760-X Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-173) and index.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; IndexFocusing 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.ReligionStudy and teachingReligionReligionsStudy and teachingReligionsReligionStudy and teaching.Religion.ReligionsStudy and teaching.Religions.200200.71Sindima Harvey J1538408MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910785772103321Introduction to religious studies3788418UNINA