Religion in Modern Times: An Interpretive Anthology (Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World) - Softcover

Woodhead, Woodhead

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0631210741 ISBN 13: 9780631210740

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2000

Synopsis

This book brings together over 300 important readings on religion in modern times, offering a new framework and language for making sense of religion today.

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Review:

"Taken as a whole, this anthology is highly illuminating. Despite its size, it is eminently readable. It is detailed, well structured, and well argued, compiled by editors who "know their stuff". However, a great strength also lies in the fact that it can be "dipped" into and used as a tool for examining particular issues or for exploring interesting avenues. It is thought-provoking and provides the reader with options for further reading and research. Although the intention of the volume is ambitious, it provides both the benefits of an edited collection as well as well-argued analysis. It is an important, innovative work that is very timely." Journal of Contemporary Religion

'This is an extremely valuable collection. It touches on important issues that will make it very widely used in religious studies, sociology, and cultural studies courses.' - Robert N. Bellah, University of California at Berkeley

'If my students were directed to this book, it would be an excellent opportunity for them to browse in areas they would not otherwise have entered into.' - Eileen Barker, Professor of Sociology, The London School of Economics and Political Science

'If one wants to use a Reader in the area, I'm sure that this one would be an excellent device.' - Peter Berger, Director, Institute for the Study of Economic Culture, Boston University

From the Author:

A comprehensive anthology
This is the first book to bring together the most important writings on religion in modern times. These include scholarly comment and vivid examples from across the world's religions. Readings range from Karl Barth to the Dalai Lama; Peter Berger to Karl Marx; conservative Judaism to the New Age. The authors, who are both lecturers in Religious Studies at Lancaster University, also offer comprehensive commentary, and offer a new vocabulary for understanding religion in modern times. Their aim is to address the questions: what has happened to religion? why has it happened? what might happen next.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0631210741
• ISBN 13: 9780631210740
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 536