religious studies for the twenty-first century Ellwood, Robert S. creator Horn, Patrick text New York Routledge 2025 6th ed. monographic eng

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361 p. "Introducing Religion explores different ways of looking at religion in the twenty-first century. Providing a broad overview to the discipline of religious studies, this textbook introduces students to engaging and contemporary topics such as: sociology of religion, psychology of religion, history of religion, religion and art, religious ethics, popular religion, and religion and violence. Thoroughly updated throughout, this edition includes new coverage of current debates and hot topics in the field, such as concerns about 'essentialism' in religion, the importance of categorization, and the role of psychology in religious experience. This textbook is fundamental reading for students approaching this subject area for the first time"-- Provided by publisher Robert S. Ellwood ; assisted by Patrick Horn Includes bibliographical references and index. Eng Religion 200 ELL-I 9781032471044 260608 20260608164609.0