The death of sacred texts: ritual disposal and renovation of texts in world religions

"The Death of Sacred Texts draws attention to a much neglected topic in the study of sacred texts: the religious and ritual attitudes towards texts which have become old and damaged and can no longer be used for reading practices or in religious worship. This book approaches religious texts and...

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Contributors: Myrvold, Kristina 1972- (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Farnham, Surrey, England Burlington, VT Ashgate ©2010
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Holy books / Removal of / Restoration
B World religion / Word of God / Ritual
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Sacred Books
B Books Religious aspects
B Books ; Religious aspects
B Electronic books
B RELIGION ; Christianity ; General
B livre sacré ; texte ; études diverses
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic