Studying religion : an introduction through cases

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kessler, Gary E. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill , c2006
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Thinking about being a student of religion
  • 2. On defining and studying religion
  • 3. Sacred power
  • 4. Myth as sacred story
  • 5. Ritual as sacred action
  • 6. Sacred space, time, and art
  • 7. Experiencing the sacred
  • 8. Evil
  • 9. Religion and morality
  • 10. Organizing the sacred
  • 11. Human existence and destiny
  • 12. Religious diversity and truth