Exploring broad & recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern & western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to give a comprehensive overview of the subject.
Exploring broad & recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern & western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to giv...
The primary focus of this study is to view Eliade as not only a historian of religions but also as a theologian, a philosopher, novelist and as someone engaged in cross-cultural dialogue with other religious traditions. Besides attempting to view Eliade's work from a variety of perspectives, this study contends that the scholarly work of Eliade cannot be separated from his own personal quest for meaning.
The primary focus of this study is to view Eliade as not only a historian of religions but also as a theologian, a philosopher, novelist and as someon...
Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is an accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of religion. Exploring broad and recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern and western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to give a comprehensive overview of the subject. Subjects covered include:
afterlife
comparative religion
festivals
ethics
gender
monotheism
world religions
modernity
pilgrimage
theism
...
Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is an accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of re...
