The Sociology of Sacred Texts
Davies, Jon and Isabel Wollaston (ed).
| Publication Date | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Sheffield University Press, |
| Binding | Hardback |
| Condition | Fine, bright copy in near fine dw. |
| SKU | 1452 |
Description
Hardback, 9.5'' x 6.5'', 195pp. Contributors from a variety of academic disciplines, including theology, philosophy, sociology, anthropology and literature, consider aspects of the idea of a sacred text. Topics include war memorials, holocaust memorials, scriptural interpretation, prayer, Max Weber, and Toni Morrison's novel 'Beloved'. Judaism, the Quakers and oral traditions are among those covered.