Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion
Author | : George D. Chryssides |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2022-08-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781350243828 |
ISBN-13 | : 1350243825 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book offers a clear, concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms, and the ways in which they should legitimately be used. Each entry considers the following: – Why is this concept problematic? – What are the origins of the concept? – How is it used or misused, and by whom? – Is it still a legitimate concept in the study of religion and, if so, what are its legitimate uses? – Are there other concepts that are preferable when writing on religion? Concepts covered include: – Belief – Religion – Magic – Secularisation – Violence This is a jargon-free indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion.