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4.0 out of 5 stars Courteous and Stimulating
Although I have obtained a Masters of Divinity and a Bachelors of Religious Studies, this is sadly the first book I've ever read on the sociology of religion, so I have no way of comparing it to other intro-level books on the same subject. All I can say is this: McGuire's book was a surprisingly stimulating read for me. She attempts to be friendly to those who hold...
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2.0 out of 5 stars good, pity about markings
the book is OK, it is just a pity about the markings in the book but it will be very handy as I am a theological stuent and I need this book for one of my subjects. Thanks and God Bless you all
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4.0 out of 5 stars Courteous and Stimulating, May 16, 2010
This review is from: Religion: The Social Context (Paperback)
Although I have obtained a Masters of Divinity and a Bachelors of Religious Studies, this is sadly the first book I've ever read on the sociology of religion, so I have no way of comparing it to other intro-level books on the same subject. All I can say is this: McGuire's book was a surprisingly stimulating read for me. She attempts to be friendly to those who hold strong religious convictions by claiming that a sociological perspective does not always necessarily contradict religious convictions. When I get time, I will come back later and write a more thorough review of the book to suggest how this tension plays out in the book.
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2.0 out of 5 stars good, pity about markings, May 2, 2009
This review is from: Religion: The Social Context (Paperback)
the book is OK, it is just a pity about the markings in the book but it will be very handy as I am a theological stuent and I need this book for one of my subjects. Thanks and God Bless you all
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