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A Sociology of Prayer

Paperback • 2015 • 1. edition

A Sociology of Prayer

By Giuseppe Giordan, MBE Woodhead Linda

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About the book

Prayer is a central aspect of religion. Even amongst those who have abandoned organized religion levels of prayer remain high. Yet the most basic questions remain unaddressed: What exactly is prayer? How does it vary? Why do people pray and in what situations and settings? Does prayer imply a god, and if so, what sort? A Sociology of Prayer addresses these fundamental questions and opens up important new debates. Drawing from religion, sociology of religion, anthropology, and historical perspect...Show more

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9781409455851

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published year

2015

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1

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A Sociology of Prayer

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Paperback

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