Thinking about religion :
Strenski, Ivan.
Thinking about religion : an historical introduction to theories of religion / Ivan Strenski. - Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2006. - 358 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
This history-based introduction to the study of religion introduces the main methods, theories and theorists in the field.
? 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.
1405120126 (pbk. : alk. paper) (pbk. : alk. paper)
Religion--Methodology.
BL 41 / .St83 2006
200/.7
Thinking about religion : an historical introduction to theories of religion / Ivan Strenski. - Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2006. - 358 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
This history-based introduction to the study of religion introduces the main methods, theories and theorists in the field.
? 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.
1405120126 (pbk. : alk. paper) (pbk. : alk. paper)
Religion--Methodology.
BL 41 / .St83 2006
200/.7
