Contested Concepts In The Study Of Religion: A Critical Exploration

This book offers a clear, concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms, and the ways in which they should legitimately be used. Each entry considers the following: – Why is this concept problematic? – What are the origins of the concept? – How is it used or misused, and by whom? – Is it still a legitimate concept in the study of religion and, if so, what are its legitimate uses? – Are there other concepts that are preferable when writing on religion? Concepts covered include: – Belief – Religion – Magic – Secularisation – Violence This is a jargon-free indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion.

• | Author: George D. Chryssides|Amy Whitehead
• | Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• | Publication Date: Sep 08, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 200 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Religion
• | ISBN-10: 1350243817
• | ISBN-13: 9781350243811