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On Ritual - (Supplements to Method & Theory in the Study of Religion) by Bruce Lincoln (Paperback)
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- Close, microhistorical examination of the way rituals are actually performed goes well beyond the standard, ideal description of such ceremonies to reveal participants who modify the proceedings in shrewd, subtle, strategic ways that advance their own interests, sometimes going so far as to challenge, even subvert the protocols, traditions, and values favored by presiding officials.
- Author(s): Bruce Lincoln
- 184 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Devotional
- Series Name: Supplements to Method & Theory in the Study of Religion
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Close examination of the actual performance, rather than the ideal form of rituals shows how participants modify the proceedings in ways that serve their own interests, sometimes going so far as to challenge, even subvert the established protocols and traditional values favored by presiding officials. The examples range widely, including a Roman funeral, Mesoamerican healing ceremony, Jewish-American Thanksgiving dinner and others, each of which has its own engaging characters, intricate maneuvers, analytically revealing developments, and moments of high drama.Book Synopsis
Close, microhistorical examination of the way rituals are actually performed goes well beyond the standard, ideal description of such ceremonies to reveal participants who modify the proceedings in shrewd, subtle, strategic ways that advance their own interests, sometimes going so far as to challenge, even subvert the protocols, traditions, and values favored by presiding officials. The wide-ranging set of examples includes a Roman funeral, a Mesoamerican healing ceremony, a Jewish-American Thanksgiving dinner and others, each of which receives meticulously detailed consideration. Each one has its own engaging characters, intricate maneuvers, analytically revealing developments, and moments of high drama.Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 5.91 Inches (W) x .47 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 184
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Devotional
Series Title: Supplements to Method & Theory in the Study of Religion
Publisher: Brill
Format: Paperback
Author: Bruce Lincoln
Language: English
Street Date: March 27, 2025
TCIN: 1007043761
UPC: 9789004723948
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-0535
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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