A Comparative Sociology of World Religions

A Comparative Sociology of World Religions
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Publisher : NYU Press
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9780814798041
ISBN-13 : 0814798047
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Download or read book A Comparative Sociology of World Religions written by Stephen Sharot and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharot (sociology, Ben-Gurion U. of the Neger) focuses on the differences and interrelationships between religious elites and lay masses. He presents several relevant concepts and theories including a model of religious action based on the work of Max Weber, and a discussion of elites and masses as represented in Weber's comparison of world religions. Coverage encompasses religious action in world religions; Brahmans, Renouncers, and Hinduisim in India; Buddhism and Animism in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia; traditional Catholicism in Europe; Islam and Judaism; Protestants, Catholics and the reform of popular religion; and a comparison of religious elites and popular religions. c. Book News Inc.


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