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21 Ιουλ 2008 · Two questions are discussed: firstly, how religion is conceptualized and defined in prehistoric contexts, and secondly, how it is possible to make inferences on religion on the grounds of...
8 Μαρ 2021 · This paper deals with contrasting definitions of Religion provided by various Anthropologists.
Anthropology of Religion: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introductory text organized around key issues that all anthropologists of religion face. This book uses a wide range of historical and ethnographic examples to address not only what is studied by anthropologists of religion, but how such studies are approached.
12 Ιαν 2012 · Theories and controversies -- The body as symbol -- Maintaining and transforming boundaries : the politics of religious identity -- Sex, gender, and the sacred -- Religion, culture, and environment -- Ritual theory, rites of passage, and ritual violence -- Shamanism -- Witchcraft and the evil eye -- Pilgrimage -- Myth
As an inclusive, comparative study of human societies, from their prehistoric origins to the present, anthropology has sought to describe, classify and explain religious beliefs and practices. At the same time, the term ‘religion’ is elusive and problematic.
20 Ιουλ 2015 · Daniel Price examines religious texts and traditions in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; looks at the history of religion-based terrorism; and explores why religion facilitates violence.
11 Απρ 2022 · It addresses key questions such as: How do human agents interact with gods and demons? Why is charisma important for religious movements? Do global processes shape religion? Can the immaterial be embodied in the body, language and material objects? What is the role of ritual in religion?
