Sacrifice and modern thought /

Leading specialists in theology, anthropology, religious studies and history elucidate the modern debate about sacrifice from interest shown in the 16th century through to the present day. Individual chapters discuss anthropological theories theological controversies, philosophical interpretations,...

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Other Authors: Meszaros, Julia T. (Julia Theresa), 1983- (Editor), Zachhuber, Johannes (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Leading specialists in theology, anthropology, religious studies and history elucidate the modern debate about sacrifice from interest shown in the 16th century through to the present day. Individual chapters discuss anthropological theories theological controversies, philosophical interpretations, and literary uses of sacrifice.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191764752
0191764752