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Drudgery Divine: On the Comparison of Early Christianities and the Religions of Late Antiquity,New
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In this major theoretical and methodological statement on the history of religions, Jonathan Z. Smith shows how convert apologetic agendas can dictate the course of comparative religious studies. As his example, Smith reviews four centuries of scholarship comparing early Christianities with religions of late Antiquity (especially the socalled mystery cults) and shows how this scholarship has been based upon an underlying ProtestantCatholic polemic. The result is a devastating critique of traditional New Testament scholarship, a redescription of early Christianities as religious traditions amenable to comparison, and a milestone in Smith's controversial approach to comparative religious studies.'An important book, and certainly one of the most significant in the career of Jonathan Z. Smith, whom one may venture to call the greatest pathologist in the history of religions. As in many precedent cases, Smith follows a standard procedure: he carefully selects his victim, and then dissects with artistic finesse and unequaled acumen. The operation is always necessary, and a deconstructor of Smith's caliber is hard to find.'Ioan P. Coulianu, Journal of Religion
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Drudgery Divine'? A: 'Drudgery Divine' explores the influence of convert apologetic agendas on the study of early Christianities and late Antiquity religions, critiquing traditional New Testament scholarship.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Drudgery Divine' is Jonathan Z. Smith, a prominent scholar in the field of comparative religion.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Drudgery Divine' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Drudgery Divine' published? A: The book was published on May 28, 1994.
- Q: How many pages does 'Drudgery Divine' contain? A: 'Drudgery Divine' consists of 160 pages.
- Q: Is 'Drudgery Divine' suitable for beginners in comparative religion? A: While 'Drudgery Divine' provides deep insights, it may be more suitable for readers with some background in comparative religion due to its theoretical approach.
- Q: What makes this book significant in religious studies? A: 'Drudgery Divine' is significant for its critique of traditional scholarship and its methodological approach to comparing early Christianities with other religions.
- Q: Does the book include any critiques of other scholars? A: Yes, Jonathan Z. Smith critiques four centuries of scholarship, particularly focusing on the Protestant-Catholic polemic in religious studies.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Drudgery Divine'? A: The current edition of 'Drudgery Divine' is a reprint.
- Q: What are the key features of 'Drudgery Divine'? A: The key features include a critical analysis of religious scholarship, comparisons of early Christianities, and a methodological statement in the history of religions.