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The Body in Religion

Cross-Cultural Perspectives [Paperback]

by Yudit Kornberg Greenberg

    • Author

      Yudit Kornberg Greenberg

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

    • Published

      December 2017

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    The Body in Religion: Cross-Cultural Perspectives is a comprehensive survey of influential ways in which the body is imagined and deployed across the globe, through analysis of indigenous and world religions. The chapters structure the book with accessible and engaging topics, covering both classical and contemporary perspectives as well as beliefs and practices.

    Filling a gap for an up-to-date and comparative approach to theories and practices of the body in religion, the book explores the similarities and differences among cultures on embodiment and its implications for religious institutions and spirituality. Yudit Greenberg brings her experience of teaching courses on the body in religion to draw examples from religions such as Jainism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shintoism, Paganism, aboriginal, African, Mayan, and Native American religions, in addition to the five major religions of the world. Classical and contemporary interpretations are discussed, including those by Merleau-Ponty, Bourdieu, Foucault and Bynum. Topics covered include: - God language and gender - Female modesty and dress codes; circumcision and menstruation rituals- Views on death and dying, and burial rites - Disciplining the body through yoga- Feasting and fasting ritualsIllustrated throughout with 30 images, The Body in Religion is designed for course use in religious studies and throughout the humanities and social sciences. A companion website provides a comprehensive resource guide for teachers, including suggested readings, questions for discussion, a syllabus, examination questions, topics for research papers, a glossary, and links to primary and secondary sources.

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    • Author

      Yudit Kornberg Greenberg

    • Book Format

      Paperback

    • Publisher

      Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

    • Published

      December 2017

    • Weight

      441g

    • Page Count

      304

    • Dimensions

      156 x 234 x 17 mm

    • ISBN

      9781472595034

    • ISBN-10

      1472595033

    • Eden Code

      4511468

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    • Author/Creator: Yudit Kornberg Greenberg

    • ISBN: 9781472595034

    • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

    • Release Date: December 2017

    • Weight: 441g

    • Dimensions: 156 x 234 x 17 mm

    • Eden Code: 4511468


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