Rethinking Scripture: Essays from a Comparative Perspective

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.

Author: Miriam Levering
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 07/01/1988
Pages: 276
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.10w x 0.74d
ISBN: 9780887066146

About the Author
Miriam Levering is a Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee.

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