Beyond the written word: oral aspects of scripture in the history of religion
Auteur :
Graham, William Albert
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521448208
Date de publication :
11 mars 1993
Dimensions :
22,6 x 15,0 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
413 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
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.