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Thinking about Religion: An Historical Introduction to Theories of Religion

ISBN: 978-1-4051-2012-8
Paperback
368 pages
February 2006, ©2006, Wiley-Blackwell
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  • A history-based introductory textbook to theories and methods in the study of religion.
  • Introduces the main methods, theories and theorists in the field.
  • Engages with leading figures from the history of anthropology, sociology, psychology, philosophy and theology who have influenced the study of religion.
  • Reveals how the study of religion evolved in response to great cultural conflicts and major historical events.
  • Also considers the influence of inner experience, tacking issues such as human survival and wish-fulfilment.
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