Nine Theories of Religion by Daniel Pals
Nine Theories of Religion, third edition, considers nine of the most important religious theories that have been put forward since the scientific approach to religion first caught the imagination of nineteenth century scholars. In each case, the theory is presented by discussing the background of its major spokesman, discussing key ideas as they are presented in text, noticing its distinctive features in comparison with other theories, and recording the main objections raised by its critics.
I find Nine Theories of Religion to be the best condensation of essential theory availableIts greatest strength is the logic of the presentation of the theories, followed by a critical appraisal rehearsing each theory's strengths and weaknesses. * Thomas W. Martin, Susquehanna University *
This is a superb text. It summarizes in a clear and succinct fashion the often abstruse ideas of some of the major theorists in the academic study of religion. * William Waldron, Middlebury College *
This is a superb text. It summarizes in a clear and succinct fashion the often abstruse ideas of some of the major theorists in the academic study of religion. * William Waldron, Middlebury College *
Daniel L. Pals is Professor of Religious Studies and History at the University of Miami. He is the author of Introducing Religion: Readings from the Classic Theorists (OUP, 2008).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199859092 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199859094 |
| Title | Nine Theories of Religion |
| Author | Daniel Pals |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2014-10-23 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
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