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Priests, Warriors, and Cattle: A Study in the Ecology of Religions (HERMENEUTICS, STUDIES IN THE HISTORY OF RELIGIONS),Used
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Do cultures which have similar socioeconomic and ecological bases also have similar religious systems? This is the basic issue raised in this book. Underlying this is the question of whether religion is to be seen as an independent, freefloating speculative entity, or whether it is rooted in and largely determined by the givens of culture, economy, and ecology. In other words, is religion primarily directed toward abstract universal concerns, or are practical and temporal matters a fundamental part of religious thought? To address this problem the author has selected a test case, in which two cultures, historically and geographically quite separate but ecologically and socioeconomically quite similar, are compared. Two semisettled pastoralist groups whose livelihood depends on the herding of cattle were the presentday Nilotic peoples of Africa (Nuer, Dinka, and Masai) and the ProtoIndoIranians, who flourished about 2000 B.C. The religion of each group is examined in detail, with special emphasis being placed on the myths they recount, the rituals they practice, and the ways in which their societies are organized, as well as the gods they worship'Book jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Priests, Warriors, and Cattle'? A: The main theme of 'Priests, Warriors, and Cattle' explores the relationship between socio-economic and ecological factors and their influence on religious systems across different cultures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Priests, Warriors, and Cattle' is Bruce Lincoln.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Priests, Warriors, and Cattle' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Priests, Warriors, and Cattle' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1980.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 255 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition of this book is listed as acceptable.
- Q: What subjects does this book cover? A: 'Priests, Warriors, and Cattle' covers subjects related to religion and spirituality, focusing on the ecological aspects of religious beliefs.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Priests, Warriors, and Cattle'.
- Q: What types of cultures are compared in the book? A: The book compares the religious systems of two semi-settled pastoralist groups: the present-day Nilotic peoples of Africa (Nuer, Dinka, and Masai) and the Proto-Indo-Iranians from around 2000 B.C.
- Q: What key elements of religion are examined in the book? A: The book examines the myths, rituals, societal organization, and the deities worshiped by the cultures studied.