Studying religion : an introduction through cases /
Gary E. Kessler.
- 3rd ed.
- New York : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2008.
- 325 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1: Thinking about Being a Student of Religion. - Chapter 2: On Defining and Studying Religion. - Chapter 3: Sacred Power. - Chapter 4: Myth as Sacred Story. - Chapter 5: Ritual as Sacred Action. - Chapter 6: Sacred Space and Time. - Chapter 7: Experiencing the Sacred. - Chapter 8: Explaining Evil. - Chapter 9: Religion and Morality. - Chapter 10: Religion and Politics. - Chapter 11: Organizing the Sacred. - Chapter 12: Human Existence and Destiny. - Chapter 13: Religious Diversity and Truth.