Introducing anthropology of religion : culture to the ultimate /
Eller, Jack David, 1959-
Introducing anthropology of religion : culture to the ultimate / Jack David Eller. - xv, 352 pages ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-345) and index.
Studying religion anthropologically : definitions and theories -- Religious entities and concepts -- Religious symbols and specialists -- Religious language -- Religious behavior -- Religion, morality, and social order -- Religious change and new religious movements -- World religions -- Religious violence -- Secularism and irreligion -- Religious fundamentalism -- Religion in the USA.
"Written by an experienced teacher, this basic introduction to the anthropology of religion explores key contemporary issues such as: definitions, theories, beliefs, symbols and language, and behaviour. The second part of the book analyzes:religion in the modern worldviolencefundamentalismkey world religions and new religious movements.Unlike other introductions which have tended to focus solely on traditional anthropological areas, this book also shows how to apply an anthropological approach to contemporary world religions, reflecting broader trends.Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this is the perfect resource for students."--Publisher description.
0415408954 9780415408950 0415408962 9780415408967
2006102812
Anthropology of religion
GN470 / .E37 2007
306.6
Introducing anthropology of religion : culture to the ultimate / Jack David Eller. - xv, 352 pages ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-345) and index.
Studying religion anthropologically : definitions and theories -- Religious entities and concepts -- Religious symbols and specialists -- Religious language -- Religious behavior -- Religion, morality, and social order -- Religious change and new religious movements -- World religions -- Religious violence -- Secularism and irreligion -- Religious fundamentalism -- Religion in the USA.
"Written by an experienced teacher, this basic introduction to the anthropology of religion explores key contemporary issues such as: definitions, theories, beliefs, symbols and language, and behaviour. The second part of the book analyzes:religion in the modern worldviolencefundamentalismkey world religions and new religious movements.Unlike other introductions which have tended to focus solely on traditional anthropological areas, this book also shows how to apply an anthropological approach to contemporary world religions, reflecting broader trends.Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, this is the perfect resource for students."--Publisher description.
0415408954 9780415408950 0415408962 9780415408967
2006102812
Anthropology of religion
GN470 / .E37 2007
306.6