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A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex ways in which religious and cultural institutions and traditions influence society.

This book provides readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This edition has been thoroughly revised and now includes a new chapter on Belief and a rewritten chapter on Essentialism, and has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including:

  • problems with the concepts of religion and belief systems;
  • functionalism and classification;
  • essentialism, socialization, and habitus; and
  • legitimation, authority, and authenticity

All ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with contemporary and engaging examples and case studies throughout. It's an essential text for all students approaching the subje

Table of Contents

1. Religion 2. Belief 3. Functionalism 4. Classification 5. Essentialism 6. Structure 7. Habitus 8. Legitimation 9. Authority 10. Authenticity Case Study: What Would Jesus Do? Afterword References Index

A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 6/14/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781032190471
      978-1032190471
      ISBN-10 1032190477
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      Religion: general

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A Critical Introduction to the Study of Religion introduces the key concepts and theories from religious studies that are necessary for a full understanding of the complex ways in which religious and cultural institutions and traditions influence society.

      This book provides readers with an arsenal of critical concepts for studying religious ideologies, practices, and communities. This edition has been thoroughly revised and now includes a new chapter on Belief and a rewritten chapter on Essentialism, and has been restructured to clearly emphasize key topics including:

      • problems with the concepts of religion and belief systems;
      • functionalism and classification;
      • essentialism, socialization, and habitus; and
      • legitimation, authority, and authenticity

      All ideas and theories are clearly illustrated, with contemporary and engaging examples and case studies throughout. It's an essential text for all students approaching the subje

      Table of Contents

      1. Religion 2. Belief 3. Functionalism 4. Classification 5. Essentialism 6. Structure 7. Habitus 8. Legitimation 9. Authority 10. Authenticity Case Study: What Would Jesus Do? Afterword References Index

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