The Bloomsbury Reader in Cultural Approaches to the Study of Religion by B01

Name: The Bloomsbury Reader in Cultural Approaches to the Study of Religion by B01
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore groundbreaking theories in religious studies with the Bloomsbury Reader in Cultural Approaches to the Study of Religion. This reader is the first to compile primary sources from influential late 20th and early 21st-century theorists, offering a comprehensive overview of the field's diverse theoretical debates. Each chapter provides context for key ideas, representative selections, and discussion questions to enhance engagement. Discover foundational comparative debates including Mary Douglas on purity and impurity, Phyllis Trible's textual analysis methods, Wendy Doniger's comparative mythology, and Catherine Bell's reimagining of ritual. Delve into methodological particularities with insights from Alice Walker on narrative, Charles Long's critique of Eurocentrism, and Caroline Walker Bynum's focus on gender and materiality. Expand your understanding with contributions on borders and languages by Gloria Anzaldúa, Judith Butler's critique of gender and sex norms, and Saba Mahmood's examination of colonialism's secularizing demands. This anthology is an essential resource for instructors and students alike, reflecting the cultural turn in religious studies. Summary: Bloomsbury Reader in Cultural Approaches to the Study of Religion, Paperback, English, 264 pages, published in 2018 by Bloomsbury Academic. Written by Meredith Minister and Sarah J. Bloesch.