Religion in Context - Cults and Charisma (Paperback, 2 Rev Ed)

Religious power assumes many strikingly different forms, which are often regarded as unique, unrelated, and even mutually exclusive. Religion in Context, however, adopts a holistic approach and argues that these apparently contradictory mystical experiences are in fact part of a web of mutually defining and sustaining elements. Stressing the importance of rigorous social contextualisation, I. M. Lewis analyses phenomena such as spirit-possession, witchcraft, cannibalism, and shamanism, revealing connections between them and with the world religions. This expanded and updated edition illuminates critical aspects of religious power, and demonstrates the value of a comparative approach to formulating anthropological theory. It will be of value to students of anthropology, religion, and to anyone concerned with the nature of religion in the modern world.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 1996
First published:	1996
Authors:	I. M Lewis
Dimensions:	216 x 137 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	216
Edition:	2 Rev Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-56634-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General
LSN:	0-521-56634-7
Barcode:	9780521566346

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