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Routledge - The Death of Sacred Texts - Religious Studies Book

Name: Routledge - The Death of Sacred Texts - Religious Studies Book
Brand: Routledge
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Ancient History & Civilisation

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Explore a neglected area of religious studies with The Death of Sacred Texts by Routledge. This academic work investigates how different world religions handle scriptures that have become old or damaged. Instead of focusing solely on the content of the words, this book examines the physical properties of the texts and the ritual attitudes surrounding their disposal or renovation. Readers will learn how religious communities manage texts that can no longer be used for reading or worship. By studying the dynamic interactions of habits and devices within a text, this book provides a unique perspective on how people encounter written materials. It is an essential resource for those interested in the physical life cycle of religious scriptures and the ways people interact with written objects throughout history.

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Investigates the ritual attitudes and religious practices regarding old or damaged sacred texts.

Focuses on the physical properties of religious scriptures rather than just the written content.

Examines how religious communities manage texts that are no longer suitable for reading or worship.

Analyzes the dynamic interactions between religious habits and the physical devices used for texts.

Provides a deep look into the neglected topic of text disposal and renovation in world religions.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0754669181
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 May 2010
Listed Since: 28 December 2009

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