Religion: A Humanist Interpretation
Published by: Routledge
ISBN: 9780415128964
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: 246
ISBN: 9780415128964
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: 246
Book Summary
Religion: A Humanist Interpretation represents a lifetime's work on the anthropology of religion from a rather unusual personal viewpoint. Raymond Firth treats religion as a human art, capable of great intellectual and artistic achievements, but also of complex manipulation to serve the human interests of those who believe in it and operate it. His study is comparative, drawing material from a range of religions around the world. Its findings are a challenge to established beliefs. This anthropological approach to the study of religion covers themes ranging from; religious belief and personal adjustment; gods and God; offering and sacrifice;religion and politics; Malay magic and spirit mediumship; truth and paradox in religion. LIST OF READINGS
An Anthropological Approach to the Study of Religion
Raymond FirthID: s136339 | 13pp | Copyright Fee: $1.56
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Religious Belief and Personal Adjustment
Raymond FirthID: s136340 | 34pp | Copyright Fee: $4.08
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Spiritual Aroma? Religion and Politics
Raymond FirthID: s136341 | 24pp | Copyright Fee: $2.88
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Gods and God: Monotheism and Polytheism
Raymond FirthID: s136342 | 21pp | Copyright Fee: $2.52
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Offering and Sacrifice: Problems of Organization
Raymond FirthID: s136343 | 17pp | Copyright Fee: $2.04
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Ritual and Drama in Malay Spirit Mediumship
Raymond FirthID: s136344 | 23pp | Copyright Fee: $2.76
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Faith and Scepticism in Kelantan Village Magic
Raymond FirthID: s136345 | 23pp | Copyright Fee: $2.76
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Paradox in Religious Systems
Raymond FirthID: s136346 | 56pp | Copyright Fee: $6.72
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The Truth of Religion?
Raymond FirthID: s136347 | 5pp | Copyright Fee: $0.60
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