Religion as Poetry [Paperback]

Andrew M. Greeley (Author)

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Review

Religion as Poetry continues in the grand tradition of the sociology of religion pioneered by Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Talcott Parsons, among other giants in intellectual history. In this provocative book Andrew Greeley argues that various religions have endured for thousands of years as poetic rituals and stories. Religion as Poetry proposes a theoretical framework for understanding religion that emphasizes insights derived from religious stories. By virtue of his own rare abilities as a novelists as well as sociologist, Greeley is uniquely qualified for this task. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 281 pages
• Publisher: Transaction Publishers (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560008997
• ISBN-13: 978-1560008996
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,949,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)