1st Edition
Religion in World History The Persistence of Imperial Communion
192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
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In Religion and World History , distinguished authors John C. Super and Briane K. Turley examine the value of religion for interpreting the human experience in the past and present. They explore the elements of religion which best connect it to the cultural and political dynamics that have influenced history.
Working within this framework, Super and Turley present three unifying themes:
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Preface 1. The Language of Religion 2. Many Paths to the Summit 3. Sacred Writings and Oral Traditions 4. Sacred Places 5. The Course of Empire 6. Repression and Revolt 7. Religion, War and Peace 8. Social Questions 9. Saints and Sinners 10. Artistic Expression 11. Past as Prologue Bibliography
Biography
John C. Super, Briane K. Turley
