The sociological study of religion

First published in 1970, The Sociological Study of Religion distinguishes the sociological from the philosophical or theological approach to religion. It reviews the major theories relating to religious practice to social structure and analyzes the social functions of religion.

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Scharf, Betty R.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
London Hutchinson University Library 1970
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
Zusammenfassung:
First published in 1970, The Sociological Study of Religion distinguishes the sociological from the philosophical or theological approach to religion. It reviews the major theories relating to religious practice to social structure and analyzes the social functions of religion.
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Original Title -- Original Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 The sociological approach to religion: the pioneers -- 2 The definition of religion: religion and community -- 3 The study of religion in small-scale societies -- 4 Functional theories of religion -- 5 Church, sect and denomination -- 6 Church and state -- 7 Weber's sociology of religion -- 8 Religion in industrial societies -- Bibliography -- Index.
Umfang:
190 Seiten
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Schriftenreihe:
Routledge Revivals Series
ISBN:
9781032700021
9781003853145
DOI:
10.4324/9781032700021
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