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In this era of increased knowledge the essence of religious phenomena eludes the psychologists, sociologists, linguists, and other specialists because they do not study it as religious. According to Mircea Eliade, they miss the one irreducible element in religious phenomena—the element of the sacred. Eliade abundantly demonstrates universal religious experience and shows how humanity’s effort to live within a sacred sphere has manifested itself in myriad cultures from ancient to modern tim...

A comprehensive examination of this deeply traditional Christian religion as it confronts modernityThough the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt is among the oldest Christian communities in the world, it remained relatively unknown outside of Egypt for most of its existence. In the wake of the Arab Spring, however, this community was caught up in regional violence, and its predicament became a cause for concern around the world. Copts in Context examines the situation...

Essays examining the ways in which Hindu ritual practices are reshaped on the fringes of tradition across the globeHindu Ritual at the Margins explores Hindu forms of ritual activity in a variety of "marginal" contexts. The contributors collectively examine ritual practices in diaspora; across gender, ethnic, social, and political groups; in film, text, and art; in settings where ritual itself or direct discussion of ritual is absent; in contexts that crea...

"An Introduction to the Study of Comparative Religion" by F. B. Jevons serves as a foundational text in the field of religious studies. Jevons explores the similarities and differences among various religious traditions, emphasizing the importance of understanding these beliefs within their cultural contexts. The book encourages readers to appreciate the diversity of religious expressions and the underlying human experiences that shape them. Through a comparative lens, Jevons aims to foste...

The cross-cultural study of religion has always gone hand in hand with the worldview, sciences, or intellectual frameworks of the time. These frames, whether focused on psychology or politics, gender or colonialism, bring out perspectives for understanding religious behavior. Today one of our common civic worldviews is represented in the shift from scriptural to evolutionary history.This volume brings together in one place key essays by professor emeritus William Paden, showing a p...

Why Jews Don't Believe Jesus Is the Messiah is a deeply researched, balanced, and compelling guide to one of the most enduring questions in religious history. Written for readers who want clarity without polemics, this book explains why mainstream Judaism does not accept Jesus as the Messiah, using Jewish reasoning, biblical context, and historical understanding on their own terms.From the first chapter, the book separates the question into its real parts. What did...

"This book belongs in libraries of all sorts. It strikes me as a paradigm of analytical comprehension that should set a standard for the field." ― Journal for the Scientific Study of ReligionA Comparative Sociology of World Religions presents an analysis of the world's religions, focusing on the differences and interrelationships between religious elites and lay masses. In each case, author Stephen Sharot contextualizes how the relationships betwe...

"Comparative Religion" by J. Estlin Carpenter is a profound exploration of the various religious traditions that shape human experience. Carpenter delves into the similarities and differences among major world religions, providing insights into their beliefs, practices, and historical contexts. The book serves as a bridge for understanding the diverse spiritual landscapes that exist, encouraging readers to appreciate the richness of religious thought and the common threads that unite diffe...

Comparative Approaches to Law and Religion examines the methodological challenges of studying the interplay between law and religion across diverse jurisdictions. This volume fills a critical gap in the literature by focusing on "how" to conduct comparative research, offering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Scholars from varied legal and cultural backgrounds contributed chapters that showcase innovative methodologies tailored to specific i...

What does doing comparative law involve? Too often, explicit methodological discussions in comparative law remain limited to the level of pure theory, neglecting to test out critiques and recommendations on concrete issues. This book bridges this gap between theory and practice in comparative legal studies. Essays by both established and younger comparative lawyers reflect on the methodological challenges arising in their own work and in work in their area. Taken together, they offer clear...

This book confronts the key questions surrounding comparative secularism in historical perspective. The contributions critically consider the normative ideas and alternative political arrangements that govern religion’s relation to politics and to the public and private spheres.Containing contributions by world-renowned scholars such as Michael Walzer, Asma Afsaruddin and Sudipta Kaviraj, this book recounts the arguments, debates, and disputations regarding secular arguments for ac...

Was Muhammad Foretold in the Bible? Theological Analysis of the Islamic Claim and Jewish and Christian Objections asks a simple but explosive question: do the Hebrew Bible and New Testament really foretell the coming of Muhammad as Prophet?For centuries, Muslim apologists have pointed to Deuteronomy 18 and 33, Isaiah 42, the Paraclete passages in John 14 to 16, and even Song of Solomon 5:16 as proof that the Bible predicted Islam's final prophet. Christian and Jewi...