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200 10$aIntroduction to religious studies /$fHarvey J. Sindima
205   $a1st ed.
210   $aLanham, Md. $cUniversity Press of America$dc2009
215   $a1 online resource (188 p.)
300   $aDescription based upon print version of record.
311   $a0-7618-4761-8 
311   $a0-7618-4760-X 
320   $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [167]-173) and index.
327   $aCover; 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
330   $aFocusing 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.
606   $aReligion$xStudy and teaching
606   $aReligion
606   $aReligions$xStudy and teaching
606   $aReligions
615  0$aReligion$xStudy and teaching.
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615  0$aReligions$xStudy and teaching.
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906   $aBOOK
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