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The Limits of Meaning: Case Studies in the Anthropology of Christianity

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The Limits of Meaning: Case Studies in the Anthropology of Christianity - Engelke, Matthew (Editor), and Tomlinson, Matt (Editor)
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Too often, anthropological accounts of ritual leave readers with the impression that everything goes smoothly, that rituals are "meaningful events." But what happens when rituals fail, or when they seem "meaningless"? Drawing on research in the anthropology of Christianity from around the globe, the authors in this volume suggest that in order to analyze meaning productively, we need to consider its limits. This collection is a welcome new addition to the anthropology of religion, offering fresh debates on a classic topic ...

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The Limits of Meaning: Case Studies in the Anthropology of Christianity 2007, Berghahn Books, New York, NY

ISBN-13: 9781845455071

Trade paperback

The Limits of Meaning: Case Studies in the Anthropology of Christianity 2006, Berghahn Books, New York, NY

ISBN-13: 9781845451707

Hardcover