Death of sacred texts, the: ritual disposal and renovation of texts in world religions
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780754669180
Date de publication :
28 mai 2010
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Exploring the cultural and historical variations of rituals for religious scriptures and texts (such as burials, cremations and immersion into rivers) and the underlying beliefs within the religious traditions, this book investigates how these religious practices and stances respond to modernization and globalization processes.