From primitive to indigenous : the academic study of indigenous religions

Publication Data

• Title From primitive to indigenous : the academic study of indigenous religions
• Author James L. Cox
• Publisher Ashgate
• Publication date 2007
• Publication location Aldershot
• Language English

Contents

The academic study of indigenous religions : underlying assumptions and historical developments
Essentialism and the world religions paradigm
Defining 'indigenous' scientifically
Towards a socio-cultural, non-essentialist interpretation of religion
The Yupiit of Alaska : the 'real people'
The adaptive nature of indigenous religions in Zimbabwe
Indigenous religions and the debate over primitivism.

Topics

• Indigenous peoples :: Religion

From primitive to indigenous : the academic study of indigenous religions by James L. Cox. ISBN 9780754655695. Published by Ashgate in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.