Religion in 50 More Words: A Redescriptive Vocabulary - Paperback

by Aaron W. Hughes (Author), Russell T. McCutcheon (Author)

Religion in 50 More Words: A Redescriptive Vocabulary provides a succinct historical, social, and political examination of some of the key words used in the modern study of religion. Differing from the first volume's more theoretical focus, this volume analyzes more common first order descriptive terms that are used throughout the field, inviting readers to theorize their traditional vocabulary. Topics covered include:

- Atheism/Theism

- Conversion

- Cult

- Evil

- Fundamentalism

- Idol

- Magic

- Pilgrimage

- Ritual

- Sacrifice

Religion in 50 More Words submits such terms to a critical interrogation and subsequent redescription. This paves the way for a collective and more critical reframing of the field. The volume, along with Religion in 50 Words, provides an indispensable resource for students and academics working in the field of religious studies and cognate disciplines.

Author Biography

Aaron W. Hughes

is the Philip S. Bernstein Professor in the Department of Religion and Classics at the University of Rochester, USA.

Russell T. McCutcheon

is University Research Professor and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Alabama, USA.