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Routledge Religion and Knowledge: Sociological Perspectives

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Explore the deep connection between belief systems and truth in Religion and Knowledge: Sociological Perspectives. Published by Routledge as part of the Theology and Religion in Interdisciplinary Perspective Series, this work examines how religions associate themselves with specific forms of knowledge. It looks at how these understandings of truth often stand in contrast to the authority and scientific views held by wider society. This text investigates the rise of new religious movements that stem from controversial views on how the world functions and where meaning is found. By analyzing how competing claims about religious truth have shaped the rise and fall of governments and fueled global conflicts, this book provides a serious academic look at the social impact of faith. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the sociological study of religion and the way belief shapes human history and social structures.

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Part of the Theology and Religion in Interdisciplinary Perspective Series in association with the BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group.

Examines the relationship between religious belief and different forms of social and scientific knowledge.

Analyzes how new religious movements develop through reformulated understandings of the world.

Provides insight into how competing claims of religious truth impact global conflict and government stability.

Offers a sociological look at how religious truth interacts with prevailing societal authority.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1409427072
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 November 2012
Listed Since: 09 June 2012

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