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Laughing Gods, Weeping Virgins
Laughter in the History of Religion
Copyright Year 1997
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First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Reviews
'Professor Gilhus has provided a pertinent and scholarly investigation into the significance of laughter in religion. - Theology
'Laughing Gods and Weeping Virgins is a delightful and good natured study of the place and meaning of laughter in religion.' - Religion & Theology
'This study of laughter and religion by Ingvild Saelid Gilhus is a model of graceful scholarship written in impeccable English and presented with engaging clarity.' - David Martin, Lancaster University
'This study of laughter and religion by Ingvild Saelid Gilhus is a model of graceful scholarship written in impeccable English and presented with engaging clarity.' - David Martin, Journal of Contemporary Religion, Vol. 13 1998