Religion in History /
The history of the concept of "religion" in Western tradition has intrigued scholars for years. This important collection of eighteen essays brings further light to the ongoing debate. Three of the invited participants, W.C. Smith, M. Despland and E. Feil, has each previously written impre...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Waterloo :
Wilfrid Laurier University Press,
2006.
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| Summary: | The history of the concept of "religion" in Western tradition has intrigued scholars for years. This important collection of eighteen essays brings further light to the ongoing debate. Three of the invited participants, W.C. Smith, M. Despland and E. Feil, has each previously written impressive books treating this subject; the last two acknowledged the impact and continuing influence of Smith's work, The Meaning and End of Religion. An introduction and a recapitulation of Smith's contribution as a scholar set the stage for a retrospective look at the published literature. Contributors then. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (265 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9780889208360 0889208360 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |