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Early Christian Ritual Life

Richard DeMaris

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Description:Scholars across many fields have come to realize that ritual is an integral element of human life and a vital aspect of all human societies. Yet, this realization has been slow to develop among scholars of early Christianity. Early Christian Ritual Life attempts to counteract the undervaluing of ritual by placing it at the forefront of early Christian life. Rather than treating ritual in isolation or in a fragmentary way, this book examines early Christian ritual life as a whole. The authors explore an array of Christian ritual activity, employing theory critically and explicitly to make sense of various ritual behaviors and their interconnections. Written by leading experts in their fields, this collection is divided into three parts:- Interacting with the Divine- Group Interactions- Contesting and Creating Ritual Protocols.This book is ideal for religious studies students seeking an introduction to the dynamic research areas of ritual studies and early Christian practice.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Early Christian Ritual Life. To get started finding Early Christian Ritual Life, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Scholars across many fields have come to realize that ritual is an integral element of human life and a vital aspect of all human societies. Yet, this realization has been slow to develop among scholars of early Christianity. Early Christian Ritual Life attempts to counteract the undervaluing of ritual by placing it at the forefront of early Christian life. Rather than treating ritual in isolation or in a fragmentary way, this book examines early Christian ritual life as a whole. The authors explore an array of Christian ritual activity, employing theory critically and explicitly to make sense of various ritual behaviors and their interconnections. Written by leading experts in their fields, this collection is divided into three parts:- Interacting with the Divine- Group Interactions- Contesting and Creating Ritual Protocols.This book is ideal for religious studies students seeking an introduction to the dynamic research areas of ritual studies and early Christian practice.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Early Christian Ritual Life. To get started finding Early Christian Ritual Life, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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