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For onesemester, undergraduate courses in Introduction to Religion and Comparative Religion, and more advanced courses dealing with issues in the theoretical study of religion.This comprehensive introduction to the nature and variety of religious phenomena, belief, and practice (1) explores the issues in religious studies, (2) examines the universal forms of religious experience, (3) offers a crosscultural study of a broad range of classic types of religious belief and practice in terms of the seven basic concepts of a religious world view, and (4) surveys the challenges faced by religions today.Table of Contents:Anatomy of the Sacred: An Introduction to Religion, 6th EditionPART I) THE STUDY OF RELIGION:1) What is Religion?2) Ways of Studying ReligionPART II) UNIVERSAL FORMS OF RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE AND EXPRESSION3) The Sacred and the Holy4) Sacred Symbol, Myth, and Doctrine5) Sacred Ritual6) Sacred Scripture7) Society and the Sacred: The Social Formations and Transformations of ReligionPART III) UNIVERSAL COMPONENTS OF A RELIGIOUS WORLDVIEW8) Deity: Concepts of the Divine and Ultimate Reality9) Cosmogony: Origins of the Natural and Social Order10) Views of the Human Problem11) Theodicy: Encountering Evil12) Ethics: Patterns of Moral Action13) Soteriology: Ways and Goals of Salvation and LiberationPART IV) THE SACRED AND THE SECULAR IN MODERNITY14) Secularization New Religious Revitalization Movements Contemporary Religious Fundamentalism15) Contemporary Challenges to Traditional Religion: The Status and the Roles of Women Relations between Religion and the State
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Anatomy of the Sacred'? A: 'Anatomy of the Sacred: An Introduction to Religion' focuses on providing a comprehensive overview of religious phenomena, belief systems, and practices, making it suitable for undergraduate courses in religion.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Anatomy of the Sacred' is James Livingston.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including the study of religion, universal forms of religious experience, components of a religious worldview, and the intersection of the sacred and secular in modernity.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Anatomy of the Sacred' contains 448 pages.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 6th edition of 'Anatomy of the Sacred: An Introduction to Religion'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in religious studies? A: Yes, this book is designed for one-semester undergraduate courses, making it suitable for beginners in religious studies.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Anatomy of the Sacred' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Anatomy of the Sacred' was published on July 21, 2008.
- Q: Does the book provide cross-cultural perspectives on religion? A: Yes, the book offers a cross-cultural study of various types of religious beliefs and practices.
- Q: What issues in religious studies does this book address? A: The book addresses issues such as the nature of religion, the challenges faced by religions today, and the roles of women in relation to traditional religion.