Synopsis
This volume provides a thorough introduction to the major classic and modern writings dealing with religious sacrifice. Collected here are twenty five influential selections, each with a brief introduction addressing the overall framework and assumptions of its author. As they present different theories and examples of sacrifice, these selections also discuss important concepts in religious studies such as the origin of religion, totemism, magic, symbolism, violence, structuralism and ritual performance. Students of comparative religion, ritual studies, the history of religions, the anthropology of religion and theories of religion will particularly value the historical organization and thematic analyses presented in this collection.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Jeffrey Carter is Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Understanding Religious Sacrifice: A Reader (Controversies...
Stock Image
Understanding Religious Sacrifice: A Reader (Controversies in the Study of Religion)
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 0826448801-11-1
Stock Image
Understanding Religious Sacrifice: A Reader (Controversies in the Study of Religion)
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_415052011
Stock Image
Understanding Religious Sacrifice
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0826448801I3N00
Stock Image
Understanding Religious Sacrifice : A Reader
Published by
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional, 2003
ISBN 10: 0826448801
ISBN 13: 9780826448804
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 55294762-75
Stock Image
Understanding Religious Sacrifice : A Reader
Published by
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional, 2003
ISBN 10: 0826448801
ISBN 13: 9780826448804
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 52624122-20
Buy Used
US$ 6.31
US$ 6.82 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Understanding Religious Sacrifice: A Reader (Controversies in the Study of Religion)
Seller: Bulrushed Books, Moscow, ID, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. SHIPS FAST. RESCUED + REPAIRED. Features a small coffee mishap, plus a reinforced binding, secured cover, and light annotations or highlighting-a durable, fully readable working copy brought back to life at a great value by our Book Sustainability Project. No access codes or CDs. Seller Inventory # #134B-00155
Seller Image
Understanding Religious Sacrifice: A Reader (Controversies in the Study of Religion)
Seller: Goodbooks Company, Springdale, AR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. This book is in acceptable condition and may have highlighting and or writing throughout. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo, dust jacket may be damaged or missing. Book may show internal and or external wear on spine or cover and may be slightly skewed or have creased pages. This is a used book so codes may be invalid or accompanying media may be missing. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps. Seller Inventory # GBV.0826448801.A
Seller Image
Understanding Religious Sacrifice: A Reader (Controversies in the Study of Religion)
Seller: LOROS Bookshop, Leicester, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Card covers in decent condition, a few signs of usage and wear, slight superficial scoring of glossy card covers. Internally, reasonably clean and bright, no markings or annotation, a few preliminary leaves corners turned. Seller image provided. For further helpful synopsis and reviews try clicking on 'bookseller image'. Selling books since 1999, all proceeds help fund LOROS Charity Hospice. Seller Inventory # 000683
Buy Used
US$ 42.17
US$ 39.57 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Understanding Religious Sacrifice: A Reader
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:9780826448804. Seller Inventory # 4125196
Buy Used
US$ 96.57
US$ 18.29 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Understanding Religious Sacrifice: A Reader (Controversies in the Study of Religion)
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 37N94_53_0826448801