Rethinking Scripture: Essays from a Comparative Perspective
Paperback Published on: 01/07/1988
Price: £27.50
Synopsis
Exploring the nature of texts, this book explains how scriptures function within religions. Topics covered include the oral dimensions of scripture, canon formation, a study of the word in Hindu life, and the role of text in Buddhism.
Publisher information
- Publisher: State University of New York Press
- ISBN: 9780887066146
- Number of pages: 276
- Weight: 390g
- Languages: English