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- catalog abstract ""Anthropology and Christian Theology have traditionally interpreted religion in quite different ways and have often been thought of as hostile to one another. In fact, a fundamental concern for human experience lies at the heart of both disciplines. This innovative book takes a new look at key anthropological and theological themes, and explores the intricacies of their interplay throughout history and in the present. Sacrifice, embodiment, ritual, incarnation, symbolism, gift and power are all related in ways that shed new light on religious behaviour and belief. Detailed analysis of fundamental Christian rites shows how they help generate ideas, and demonstrates how the body serves as a vehicle for religious beliefs." "Through an examination of these issues and much more, Davies reveals how religious rituals help people to become secure in their sense of identity. This accessible foray into new territory is essential reading for anthropologists, theologians or anyone interested in religion who is seeking new interpretations of familiar themes."--Jacket.".
- catalog alternative "Anthropology & theology".
- catalog alternative "Anthropology andtheology [sic]".
- catalog contributor b12390916.
- catalog created "2002.".
- catalog date "2002".
- catalog date "2002.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2002.".
- catalog description ""Anthropology and Christian Theology have traditionally interpreted religion in quite different ways and have often been thought of as hostile to one another. In fact, a fundamental concern for human experience lies at the heart of both disciplines. This innovative book takes a new look at key anthropological and theological themes, and explores the intricacies of their interplay throughout history and in the present. Sacrifice, embodiment, ritual, incarnation, symbolism, gift and power are all related in ways that shed new light on religious behaviour and belief. Detailed analysis of fundamental Christian rites shows how they help generate ideas, and demonstrates how the body serves as a vehicle for religious beliefs." "Through an examination of these issues and much more, Davies reveals how religious rituals help people to become secure in their sense of identity. This accessible foray into new territory is essential reading for anthropologists, theologians or anyone interested in religion who is seeking new interpretations of familiar themes."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-228) and indexes.".
- catalog extent "viii, 236 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "1859735371 (paper)".
- catalog issued "2002".
- catalog issued "2002.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Oxford ; New York : Berg,".
- catalog subject "261.5 21".
- catalog subject "Anthropology.".
- catalog subject "BL256 .D38 2002".
- catalog subject "Christianity and the social sciences.".
- catalog subject "Theological anthropology.".
- catalog subject "Theology.".
- catalog title "Anthropology & theology".
- catalog title "Anthropology and theology / Douglas J. Davies.".
- catalog title "Anthropology andtheology [sic]".
- catalog type "text".