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Myth Key Concepts in Religion

Ellwood Robert
Innbundet / 2008 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781847062345
Publisert
2008-12-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
184

Forfatter
Ellwood Robert

Biographical note

Robert Ellwood was Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California from 1967 until his retirement in 1997. He is author or editor of over 25 books, including textbooks in world religions and religious studies, histories, and works on spirituality.

Myth Key Concepts in Religion

Ellwood Robert
Innbundet / 2008 / Engelsk
Ellwood Robert
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Myth is a complex but vital component of an understanding of religion, and issues surrounding the modern discipline of mythology are often fraught with difficulty. In Myth: Key Concepts in Religion students will find all the tools they need to achieve an understanding of this complicated topic. Structured around a typical programme of study, Robert Ellwood's accessible introduction covers all the major theories concerning the meaning and interpretation of myth, from structuralist to psychoanalytic, and includes illustrative examples throughout, including modern literary and cinematic myths, from The Lord of the Rings to Star Wars.
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Myth is a complex but vital component of an understanding of religion, and issues surrounding the modern discipline of mythology are often fraught with difficulty. This book covers the major theories concerning the meaning and interpretation of myth, from structuralist to psychoanalystic.
Les mer
1. Encountering Myth; 2. Types and Theories of Myth; 3. Creation Myths; 4. The Hero's Journey: The Warrior; 5. The Hero's Journey: The Saviour; 6. Eschatological Myth: The End of the World; 7. Myths of Evil; 8. Nationalistic Myth; 9. The Sources of Myth; 10. The Psychology of Myth; 11. Mythologists; 12. Modern Myth.
Les mer
'The clarity of writing is superb—doubtless related to the sensitive perception of myth that indicates Ellwood's great familiarity with the subject ... A very gracious history of mythological studies is admirably brought in alongside the more general explications of types of myths, and historically important mythographers are introduced quite accessibly. The book will be a superb introduction to mythological studies for a long time to come.' William G. Doty is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa
Les mer
An accessible introduction to the complex topic of Myth. Ellwood examines theories, meanings and interpretations, all of which are structured around a typical programme of study.
Myth is a challenging area of study, and this clear and comprehensive guide will be a most welcome and essential title for the market.
Key Concepts in Religion is a series of concise, accessible and engaging introductions to the core ideas and subjects encounters in the study of religion. Specially written to meet the need of students and those with an interest in, but little prior knowledge of, religion, the books open up fascinating, yet sometimes difficult ideas.
Les mer

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Myth is a complex but vital component of an understanding of religion, and issues surrounding the modern discipline of mythology are often fraught with difficulty. In Myth: Key Concepts in Religion students will find all the tools they need to achieve an understanding of this complicated topic. Structured around a typical programme of study, Robert Ellwood's accessible introduction covers all the major theories concerning the meaning and interpretation of myth, from structuralist to psychoanalytic, and includes illustrative examples throughout, including modern literary and cinematic myths, from The Lord of the Rings to Star Wars.
Les mer
Myth is a complex but vital component of an understanding of religion, and issues surrounding the modern discipline of mythology are often fraught with difficulty. This book covers the major theories concerning the meaning and interpretation of myth, from structuralist to psychoanalystic.
Les mer
1. Encountering Myth; 2. Types and Theories of Myth; 3. Creation Myths; 4. The Hero's Journey: The Warrior; 5. The Hero's Journey: The Saviour; 6. Eschatological Myth: The End of the World; 7. Myths of Evil; 8. Nationalistic Myth; 9. The Sources of Myth; 10. The Psychology of Myth; 11. Mythologists; 12. Modern Myth.
Les mer
'The clarity of writing is superb—doubtless related to the sensitive perception of myth that indicates Ellwood's great familiarity with the subject ... A very gracious history of mythological studies is admirably brought in alongside the more general explications of types of myths, and historically important mythographers are introduced quite accessibly. The book will be a superb introduction to mythological studies for a long time to come.' William G. Doty is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama/Tuscaloosa
Les mer
An accessible introduction to the complex topic of Myth. Ellwood examines theories, meanings and interpretations, all of which are structured around a typical programme of study.
Myth is a challenging area of study, and this clear and comprehensive guide will be a most welcome and essential title for the market.
Key Concepts in Religion is a series of concise, accessible and engaging introductions to the core ideas and subjects encounters in the study of religion. Specially written to meet the need of students and those with an interest in, but little prior knowledge of, religion, the books open up fascinating, yet sometimes difficult ideas.
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781847062345
Publisert
2008-12-07
Utgiver
Vendor
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
184

Forfatter
Ellwood Robert

Biographical note

Robert Ellwood was Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California from 1967 until his retirement in 1997. He is author or editor of over 25 books, including textbooks in world religions and religious studies, histories, and works on spirituality.

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