ISBN10: 0521864798, ISBN13: 9780521864794, [publisher: CAMBRIDGE] Hardcover
[DH, SE, Spain] [Publication Year: 2008]

ISBN10: 0521864798, ISBN13: 9780521864794, [publisher: Cambridge University Press] Hardcover Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The dictionary definition of tradition refers to beliefs and practices that have been transmitted from generation to generation, however, 'tradition' can rest simply on the claim that certain cultural elements are rooted in the past. Claim and documented historical reality need not overlap. In the domain of religion, historically verifiable traditions coexist with recent innovations whose origins are spuriously projected back into time. This book examines the phenomenon of 'invented traditions' in religions ranging in time from Zoroastrianism to Scientology, and geographically from Tibet to North America and Europe. The various contributions, together with an introduction that surveys the field, use individual case studies to address questions such as the rationale for creating historical tradition for one's doctrines and rituals; the mechanisms by which hitherto unknown texts can enter an existing corpus; and issues of acceptance and scepticism in the reception of dubious texts.
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: ...
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Cambridge Univ Pr 2007 Hardcover New 1st edition. 308 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches.

ISBN10: 0521864798, ISBN13: 9780521864794, [publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr] Hardcover 1st edition. 308 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2007]

Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2007 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 320 p.

Cambridge University Press 2008 hardcover New

Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2007 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 320 p.

Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2007 Hard cover New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 320 p.

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[Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2008]

Cambridge University Press 2008 hardcover Fair Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have condition issues including wear and notes/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!