Category Formation and the History of Religions (Religion and Reason, 1) Unknown - 1991

Berlin & New York: Mouton De Gruyter. Good+ with no dustjacket. 1991. First Edition. Paperback. 3110128217 . 178 pages. Covers plasticised. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. ; "Category Formation and the History of Religions" by Robert D. Baird is an insightful exploration into the academic practice of categorizing religious phenomena, which plays a pivotal role in the study and understanding of world religions. Baird critically examines how different categories have been constructed, applied, and evolved within the field of religious studies. His analysis focuses on the implications these categorizations have on both scholarly discourse and the perception of religion in broader society. He argues that the categories used in the history of religions are not merely neutral, objective classifications but are deeply influenced by cultural, political, and theological biases. The book offers a thorough review of key categories such as "myth," "ritual,"… Leer más

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Walter De Gruyter Inc, 1991. Paperback. New. 2nd edition. 190 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.50 inches.

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De Gruyter, 1991-03-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!