Historicizing "tradition" in the study of religion
Éditeur :
De Gruyter
ISBN :
9783110188752
Date de publication :
16 nov. 2005
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,5 cm
Poids :
749 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Allemagne
This collection of essays analyzes ‛tradition’ as a category in the historical and comparative study of religion. Individual chapters examine a wide variety of historical periods and religions (Congolese, Buddhist, Christian, Confucian, Cree, Esoteric, Hawaiian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish, New Religious Movement, and Shinto).