Strathern explains the religious map of the world in a pathbreaking analysis of case studies and global patterns of conversion.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Alan Strathern is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Oxford.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: The Compleat Scholar, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: As New. Never read, no marks or highlighting in the book. Our copy is paperback showing light shelf-wear. Seller Inventory # 25-0429-38-34
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 47612195
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 47612195-n
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781108702102
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Why did so many rulers throughout history risk converting to a new religion brought by outsiders? In his award-winning Unearthly Powers (2019), Alan Strathern set out a theoretical framework for understanding the relation between religion and political authority based on a distinction between two kinds of religion - immanentism and transcendentalism - and the different ways they made monarchy sacred. This ambitious and innovative companion volume tests and substantiates this approach using case studies from Kongo (1480-1530), Japan (1560-1614), Ayutthaya (Thailand, 1660-1690) and Hawaii (1800-1830). Through in-depth analysis of key turning points in the careers of warlords, chiefs and kings, a tapestry of unique characters and stories is brought to light. However, these examples ultimately demonstrate that global patterns of conversion can be established to illuminate the religious geography of the world today. Seller Inventory # LU-9781108702102
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Condition: New. 2024. paperback. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781108702102
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 47612195-n
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9781108702102
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 350 pages. 6.00x1.00x9.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-1108702104
Quantity: 2 available
Seller: Books Puddle, Woodside, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26401970630