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Vision, Tradition, Interpretation : Theology, Religion and the Study of Religion /

Lott, Eric J.

Vision, Tradition, Interpretation : Theology, Religion and the Study of Religion / Eric J. Lott. - Reprint 2019 - 1 online resource (VIII, 272 p.) - Religion and Reason : Theory in the Study of Religion , 35 0080-0848 ; .

Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- Introduction: Relating Theology & Religious Studies -- 1. Religion: A Preliminary Analysis -- 2. The Visionary Centre of Religious Life -- 3. The Theological Process in Religious Traditions -- 4. Identifying Ultimate Goals: Integrating Lesser Goals -- 5. Drawing Out Implicit Patterns of Coherence -- 6. Interpreting Symbols, Myths and Mystic Experience -- 7. Coherence of Cultic Practice and Cosmic Vision -- 8. Ways of Investigating and Interpreting Religion: a) Historical, Behavioural, Analytical Approaches -- 9. Ways of Investigating and Interpreting Religion: b) Phenomenological, Comparative, Dialogical -- 10. An Integral Science of Religion (and Theology)? -- 11. The Contribution of Religion to the Theological Task -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index

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Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.


In English.

9783110097610 9783110855920

10.1515/9783110855920 doi


Religion--Study and teaching.
Theology--Methodology.
RELIGION / General.

BL41 / .L688 1988

200.71