At the Mountains' Altar

Anthropology of Religion in an Andean Community

Autor*innen

• Frank Salomon

Parameter

• 236 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Ethnographie
• Regionale & Exilliteratur

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Focusing on the Andean community of Rapaz, the book critically examines theories in the anthropology of religion through its ritual practices and beliefs. Salomon's approach contrasts classical methods with contemporary ontological perspectives, integrating various theoretical frameworks to enhance the understanding of ethnographic details. This analysis not only challenges abstract theories of religion but also enriches students' comprehension of diverse religious experiences.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Hardcover