Charting the map metaphor in theories of religion
The idea that scholars of religion produce "maps" that represent the "territories" of religion(s) is common and influential. This paper first discusses the role of the metaphor, with special reference to the work of J.Z. Smith, and some of the problems raised by the map metaphor...
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Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
2010
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Religion
Year: 2010, Volume: 40, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-13 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Science of Religion
/ Theory of science
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IxTheo Classification: | AA Study of religion |
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Presumably Free Access Volltext (doi) |