Beyond the written word: oral aspects of scripture in the history of religion
Auteur :
Graham, William Albert
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521331760
Date de publication :
29 janv. 1988
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
650 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The concept of 'scripture' as written religious text is re-examined in this analysis of the traditions of oral use of the sacred writings of religions. William Graham asserts the need for a new perspective on how scripture has been appropriated by religious people who could neither read nor write.