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Rethinking Scripture: Essays from a Comparative Perspective
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ISBN13: 9780887066146
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: Jul 1 1988
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.98
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.12
Language: English
Exploring the nature of texts, this book explains how scriptures function within religions. Topics covered include the oral dimensions of scripture, canon formation, a study of the word in Hindu life, and the role of text in Buddhism.
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