Korean religious texts in iconic and performative rituals /
This book examines the ways in which scriptures are accepted and appropriated by religious people in Korea. It explores how sacred texts in various religions, including Protestantism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Shamanism, attain their sacred status and power. It also delves into how the performative...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK ; Bristol, Connecticut :
Equinox Publishing Ltd.,
[2024].
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| Series: | Comparative research on iconic and performative texts.
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| Summary: | This book examines the ways in which scriptures are accepted and appropriated by religious people in Korea. It explores how sacred texts in various religions, including Protestantism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Shamanism, attain their sacred status and power. It also delves into how the performative aspect of scriptures is often intrinsically linked to their iconic status. |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 140 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-134) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781800504967 1800504969 9781800504974 1800504977 |