Archaeology of Religion

Cultures and their Beliefs in Worldwide Context

AvSharon R. Steadman

Inbunden, Engelska, 2009

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Steadman fills an empty niche in the offerings on how archaeology interprets past religions with this useful textbook. The book includes case studies from around the world, from the study of Upper Paleolithic religions and of shamans in foraging societies to formal religious structures in advanced complex societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and the Andes. Steadman also includes key contemporary religions—Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism, among others—to provide an historical and comparative context. This is an ideal text for a archaeology of religion courses and classes that include a significant component on “past religions,” as well as an excellent guide for general readers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-04-30
Mått:152 x 229 x 24 mm
Vikt:453 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:352
Förlag:Left Coast Press Inc
ISBN:9781598741537

Utforska kategorier

Arkeologi inom Historia och arkeologi
Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Sharon R. Steadman is Associate Professor of Anthropology, Coordinator for the International Studies Program, and Director of the Rozanne M. Brooks Museum, all at SUNY Cortland. In addition to her work at the university, Steadman is the editorial assistant of Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research and is the assistant director of the Alishar Regional Project.

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"At long last, a thorough and readable introduction to the archaeology of religion. Perfect for students, this volume will also prove invaluable to professional archaeologists concerned with studying and understandings sacred sites, landscapes and artifacts." - David S. Whitley, Author of Introduction to Rock Art Research and Cave Paintings and the Human Spirit

Innehållsförteckning

I: Method, Theory, and the Study of Religion; 1: Introducing the Archaeology of Religion; 2: Anthropology and the Study of Religion; 3: Interpreting Religion in the Archaeological Past; II: The Emergence of Religion in Human Culture; 4: The World of the Shaman; 5: The First Spark of Religion; 6: Rock Art and Ritual in Africa and Australia; III: Religions in the Americas; 7: The Mound-Building Cultures of North America; 8: Puebloan Cultures of the American Southwest; 9: Mesoamerica and the Religions of Empire; 10: Lords and Maidens: Religions of South America; IV: Religions in Europe; 11: Upper Paleolithic and Neolithic Europe; 12: Megaliths and Power in Ancient Western Europe; V: Religions in South and Southeast Asia; 13: From Harappans to Hinduism and Beyond; 14: From Hunter-Gatherer to Empire; VI: Religions in Africa and the Middle East; 15: Religion and Empire in Egypt and Great Zimbabwe; 16: Ancient Sumer and Religions in Ancient Mesopotamia; 17: Levantine Religions and the Origins of Judaism; 18: Revitalizing the People