Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion

A Critical Exploration

George D. Chryssides, Dr. Amy R. Whitehead

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Bloomsbury Academic
03 November 2022

Religious issues & debates

This book offers a clear, concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms, and the ways in which they should legitimately be used. Each entry considers the following:

– Why is this concept problematic? – What are the origins of the concept? – How is it used or misused, and by whom? – Is it still a legitimate concept in the study of religion and, if so, what are its legitimate uses? – Are there other concepts that are preferable when writing on religion?

Concepts covered include:

– Belief – Religion

– Magic – Secularisation

– Violence

This is a jargon-free indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion.

Edited by: George D. Chryssides, Dr. Amy R. Whitehead
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781350243811
ISBN 10: 1350243817
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 03 November 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

George D. Chryssides is Research Fellow in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at York St John University, UK. His publications include The Study of Religion (Bloomsbury, 2014) and The Bloomsbury Companion to Studying Christians (Bloomsbury, 2020). Amy Whitehead is Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology at Massey University, New Zealand. Her publications include Religious Statues and Personhood: Testing the Role of Materiality (Bloomsbury, 2013) and she is the managing editor for Bloomsbury Studies in Material Religion.

Reviews for Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion: A Critical Exploration

Though aimed for more advanced readers, the book has significant value for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and those simply interested in religion and culture. The quality of thought and writing make it a valuable contribution to religious and cultural studies. * Nova Religio *