Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-205-51623-0 (ISBN)
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Reviewers describe the text as vivid, rich, user-friendly, accessible, and well-organized. It examines religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective while still incorporating the key theoretical concepts. In addition to providing a basic overview of anthropology, including definition of key terms and exposure to ethnographies, the text exposes students to the varying complexity of world religions.
1. The Anthropological Study of Religion
The Anthropological Perspective
The Definition of Religion
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
Suggested Web Sites
Study Questions
Endnotes
2. Mythology
The Nature of Myths
Understanding Myths
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
Suggested Web Sites
Study Questions
Endnotes
3. Religious Symbols
What is a Symbol?
Sacred Art
Sacred Space and Sacred Time
The Symbolism of Music and Dance
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
Suggested Web Sites
Study Questions
Endnotes
4. Ritual
Ritual and Myth
The Basics of Ritual Performance
A Classification of Rituals
Religious Obligations
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
Suggested Web Sites
Study Questions
Endnotes
5. Altered States of Consciousness
The Nature of Altered States of Consciousness
Ethnographic Examples of Altered States of Consciousness
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
Suggested Web Sites
Study Questions
Endnotes
6. Religious Practitioners
Shamans
Priests
Other Specialists
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
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Study Questions
Endnotes
7. Magic and Divination
The World of Magic
Magic in Society
Divination
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
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Study Questions
Endnotes
8. Souls, Ghosts and Death
Souls and Ancestors
Bodies and Souls
Death Rituals
Days of Death
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
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Study Questions
Endnotes
9. Gods and Spirits
Spirits
Gods
Conclusion
Summary
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Study Questions
Endnotes
10. Witchcraft
The Concept of Witchcraft in Small-Scale Societies
Euro-American Witchcraft Beliefs
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
Suggested Web Sites
Study Questions
Endnotes
11. The Search for New Meaning
Adaptation and Change
Revitalization Movements
Neo-Paganism and Revival
New Religious Movements
Fundamentalism
Conclusion
Summary
Suggested Readings
Suggested Web Sites
Study Questions
Endnotes
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 31.5.2007 |
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| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 406 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Esoterik / Spiritualität |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Weitere Religionen | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-205-51623-8 / 0205516238 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-205-51623-0 / 9780205516230 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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