This book explores the fascinating world of religious hair observances within six religious traditions that account for 77% of the world’s adherents: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.
William C. Innes, Jr. earned a PhD in Ecclesiastical History from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland), and has written over his career on religion and society. Currently, he teaches in Africa and Asia in an MAOL program through Development Associates International, and in the University of Delaware’s Life-Long Learning program.
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“I personally learned a lot reading the book, which is probably the best criterion for evaluating the merits of any academic book. I learned a lot because as a natural scientist, the premises and methods used Innes were foreign to me. … For what it is, it is very good. I highly recommend it for anyone interested about learning more about the relationship between hair and religion from a historical and sociological perspective.” (Jay R. Feierman, Reviews in Science, Religion and Theology, Issue (1-2), June, 2022)
Innehållsförteckning
1.Introduction.- 2.Judaism.- 3.Christianity.- 4.Islam.- 5.Hinduism.- 6.Buddhism.- 7.Sikhism.- 8.Looking for Common Ground.- 9.Consulting the Social Sciences.- 10.Conclusion.