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The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion

Berger, Peter L.

Published by Anchor, 1990
ISBN 10: 0385073054 / ISBN 13: 9780385073059
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Synopsis: This absorbing and original examination brilliantly argues that religion is a product of the society from which it springs--that it is the "sacred canopy" which every human society builds over its world to give it meaning. 

In this book, Berger expands on theories of knowledge that he first explored (with Thomas Luckmann) in The Social Construction of Reality. With illustrations drawn from a variety of primitive, ancient, and contemporary religions.

From the Publisher: This important contribution to the sociology of religion provides an analysis that clarifies the often ironic interaction between religion and society. Berger is noted for his concise and lucid style.

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Title: The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a ...
Publisher: Anchor
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good