Contested Concepts in the Study of Religion

<p>This book offers a clear concise introduction to the meaning of problematic terms and the ways in which they should legitimately be used. Each entry considers the following: <p/>- Why is this concept problematic?<br>- What are the origins of the concept?<br>- How is it used or misused and by whom?<br>- Is it still a legitimate concept in the study of religion and if so what are its legitimate uses?<br>- Are there other concepts that are preferable when writing on religion? <p/>Concepts covered include: <p/>- Belief<br>- Religion <br>- Magic<br>- Secularisation <br>- Violence <p/>This is a jargon-free indispensable resource for students and scholars that encourages the critical use of terms in the study of religion.</p>