Introduction to Pagan Studies
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Introduction to Pagan Studies

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eBook - ePub

Introduction to Pagan Studies

About this book

Pagan Studies is maturing and moving beyond the context of new religious movements to situate itself in within of the study of world religions. Introduction to Pagan Studies is the first and only text designed to introduce the study of contemporary Paganism as a world religion. It examines the intellectual, religious, and social spheres of Paganism through common categories in the study of religion, which includes beliefs, practices, theology, ritual, history, and role of texts and scriptures. The text is accessible to readers of all backgrounds and religions and assumes no prior knowledge of Paganism. This text will also serve as a general introduction to Pagan Studies for non-specialist scholars of religion, as well as be of interest to scholars in the related disciplines of Anthropology, Sociology and Cultural Studies, and to students taking courses in Religious Studies, Pagan Studies, Nature Religion, New Religious Movements, and Religion in America. The book will also be useful to non-academic practitioners of Paganism interested in current scholarship.

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Yes, you can access Introduction to Pagan Studies by Barbara Jane Davy in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Religion. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Year
2006
eBook ISBN
9780759114050
Edition
1
Subtopic
Religion

Table of contents

  1. THE PAGAN STUDIES SERIES
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Table of Figures
  6. Introduction
  7. 1 - Beliefs
  8. 2 - Social Organization
  9. 3 - Individual and Family Practices
  10. 4 - Group Practices
  11. 5 - Myths and Historical Origins
  12. 6 - Literary Origins and Influences
  13. 7 - Social and Charismatic Influences
  14. 8 - Denominations
  15. 9 - Ethics and Politics
  16. 10 - Current Issues
  17. 11 - Research in Pagan Studies
  18. Glossary
  19. Bibliography
  20. Index
  21. About the Author