Introducing Anthropology of Religion: Culture to the Ultimate

by Jack David Eller

Book Overview

This clear and engaging guide introduces students to key areas of the field and shows how to apply an anthropological approach to the study of religion in the contemporary world. Written by an experienced teacher, it covers major traditional topics including definitions, theories, and beliefs, as well as symbols, myth, and ritual. The book also explores important but often overlooked issues such as morality, violence, fundamentalism, secularization,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 103202304X
• ISBN13: 9781032023045
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.7"