Religion in 50 Words: A Critical Vocabulary

Religion in 50 Words: A Critical Vocabulary provides a critical examination of the key words used in the modern study of religion, exploring their historic roots, varied uses, and current significance and utility. It is an indispensable resource for students and academics working in religious studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Religion in 50 Words: A Critical Vocabulary is a groundbreaking two-volume work that aims to revolutionize the study of religion by providing a radically critical perspective. It achieves this by offering a concise and critical examination of the key words used in the modern study of religion. The book is organized alphabetically, allowing readers to explore the historical roots, varied uses, and current significance and utility of the technical terms employed within the field of religious studies. These terms, often used without awareness of their technical nature, serve as powerful tools for thinking, describing, and analyzing data.

Within the pages of this book, a wide range of topics are covered, including belief, criticality, culture, definition, environment, gender, ideology, lived religion, material religion, orthodoxy, politics, race, sacredness, profaneness, secularity, and theory. Each term is subjected to a critical interrogation and subsequently re-described, fostering a collective reframing of the field. This volume is an invaluable resource for students and academics engaged in religious studies, providing them with a comprehensive and critical understanding of the key terms that shape their field.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367690472