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The Sociology of Sacred Texts

The Sociology of Sacred Texts

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The Sociology of Sacred Texts

by Davies, Jon and Isabel Wollaston (ed)

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Sheffield: Sheffield University Press,. Hardback, 9.5'' x 6.5'', 195pp. Contributors from a variety of academic disciplines, including theology, philosophy, sociology, anthropology and literature, consider aspects of the idea of a sacred text. Topics include war memorials, holocaust memorials, scriptural interpretation, prayer, Max Weber, and Toni Morrison's novel 'Beloved'. Judaism, the Quakers and oral traditions are among those covered. Fine, bright copy in near fine dw. . Hardback. 1993.

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Title
The Sociology of Sacred Texts
Author
Davies, Jon and Isabel Wollaston (ed)
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Hardback
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Used
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Hardcover
Publisher
Sheffield University Press,
Place of Publication
Sheffield
Date Published
1993
Keywords
theology,death,ritual,remembrance,sociology,Max Weber,Toni Morrison , ,Jewish history,Judaism,religion,scripture,Bible,Holocaust,war , memorials
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Holocaust: history, literature, literary theories;

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