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Sindima, Harvey J.

Introduction to religious studies / Harvey J. Sindima. - Lanham : University Press of America, ©2009. - 1 online resource (viii, 179 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-173) and index.

Introduction -- Why study religion -- What is religion -- The elements of religion -- Celebration and divination -- Scripture -- Religious functionaries -- Magic, sorcery, and witchcraft -- Sacred time, objects, and space -- Living within the sacred.

Focusing solely on well-known religions is an approach that impoverishes religious studies. Rather, this book introduces the diverse religious experience of Africans, Native Americans, and the indigenous peoples of Australia, providing a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion and broadening the horizons of religious studies students.


English.

ISBN: 9780761847625 0761847626 9780761847625 9786613912114 6613912115

LCCN: 2021675275

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Religion.
Religions.
Religion
Religion.
Religions.
religion (discipline)
religions (belief systems, cultures)
RELIGION--Comparative Religion.
RELIGION--Essays.
RELIGION--Reference.
Religion
Religions
Godsdienstwetenschap.
Religieuze ervaring.

LC Class. No.: BL48

Dewey Class. No.: 200