Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion

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Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion is written by George D. Chryssides and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1350243825 (ISBN 10) and 9781350243828 (ISBN 13).

This book offers a clear, concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms, and the ways in which they should legitimately be used. Each entry considers the following: – Why is this concept problematic? – What are the origins of the concept? – How is it used or misused, and by whom? – Is it still a legitimate concept in the study of religion and, if so, what are its legitimate uses? – Are there other concepts that are preferable when writing on religion? Concepts covered include: – Belief – Religion – Magic – Secularisation – Violence This is a jargon-free indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion.