Religion: A Humanist Interpretation (Hardcover)

This text treats religion as a human art, capable of great intellectual and artistic achievements, but also of complex manipulation to serve human interests. Religion may also be used as a symbol or cloak for violence, with political of economic aims. The study is comparative, drawing material from a range of religions and giving the results of much anthropological research. The book explores notions of the divine, both as a single person and in a multiplicity of gods. It considers ideas and practices of communication with the supernatural, as in spirit possession, the roles of religious leaders,the function of prayer, offering and sacrifice. Thoughts on the relation between religion and politics include a critque of Karl Marx's idea of religion as "spiritual aroma".

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 1995
First published:	1996
Authors:	Raymond Firth
Dimensions:	216 x 138mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	254
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-12896-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Humanist & secular alternatives to religion > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Humanist & secular alternatives to religion > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > General
LSN:	0-415-12896-X
Barcode:	9780415128964

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