The institutional evolution of religion: innovation and entrepreneurship in ancient Israel

In light of contemporary advances and in an effort to supplement and add to the vibrant discourse surrounding the evolution of religion, a distinctly sociological theory that returns to and pushes forward the insights of Durkheim and Weber is offered. The unit of evolution is the institutional spher...

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Main Author: Abrutyn, Seth (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group [2015]
In: Religion
Year: 2015, Volume: 45, Issue: 4, Pages: 505-531
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Israel (Antiquity) / Religion / Development / Socio-cultural change / History 720 BC-540 BC
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
HB Old Testament
KBL Near East and North Africa
TB Antiquity
Online Access: Volltext (doi)