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Informationen zum Autor Harvey Sindima is professor of philosophy and religion, presidential scholar, and the 2020 recipient of Jerome Balmuth Award for Inspirational Teaching at Colgate University. He is the author if fourteen books and numerous articles. His publications include Classical Theories in African Religion (2018), Major Issues in Islam: Within and Without (2017), Introduction to Religious Studies (2009), The Gospel according to the Marginalized (2008). Klappentext Focusing solely on well-known religions is an approach that impoverishes religious studies. Rather, this book introduces the diverse religious experience of Africans, Native Americans, and the indigenous peoples of Australia, providing a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion and broadening the horizons of religious studies students. Zusammenfassung Focusing solely on well-known religions is an approach that impoverishes religious studies. Rather! this book introduces the diverse religious experience of Africans! Native Americans! and the indigenous peoples of Australia! providing a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion and broadening the horizons of religious studies students. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 1. Why Study Religion Chapter 3 2. What is Religion Chapter 4 3. The Elements of Religion Chapter 5 4. Celebration and Divination Chapter 6 5. Scripture Chapter 7 6. Religions Functionaries Chapter 8 7. Magic, Sorcery, and Witchcraft Chapter 9 8. Sacred Time, Objects, and Space Chapter 10 9. Living Within the Sacred Chapter 11 Works Cited Chapter 12 Index
