Beyond the Written Word - Oral Aspects of Scripture in the History of Religion (Hardcover)

The concept of scripture as written religious text is re-examined in this close analysis of the traditions of oral use of the sacred writings of religions around the world. Pointing out the central importance of the oral and aural experience of religious texts in the life of religious communities of both Eastern and Western cultures, William Graham asserts the need for a different perspective on how scripture has been appropriated and used by the vast majority of all people who have been religious, most of whom could neither read nor write. Graham first probes the history of literacy, focusing on the prominent role of the written word in modern Western culture and its history in Western civilization. He then considers the unique case of scripture, examining the problems of communication of texts to illiterate or semi-literate religious communities, the various oral uses of scripture, and affective impact of the spoken holy word vis- a-vis the silently written page.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	1988
First published:	1987
Authors:	William Albert Graham
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	324
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-33176-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-33176-5
Barcode:	9780521331760

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