Title
Ritual and Christian beginnings [electronic resource] / Risto Uro.
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780191793455 (electronic book)
Published
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (vi, 230 pages)
Item Number
10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199661176 doi
Call Number
BV185 .U76 2016eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
264.01
Summary
This title considers the origins of Christianity through the role of ritual. It uses cognitive and evolutionary theories of ritual to provide fresh insights into the New Testament and other early Christian sources, with a particular focus on actions, cooperation, and religious teaching.
Note
This title considers the origins of Christianity through the role of ritual. It uses cognitive and evolutionary theories of ritual to provide fresh insights into the New Testament and other early Christian sources, with a particular focus on actions, cooperation, and religious teaching.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on April 26, 2016).
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