FREEDOM FOR THE TERTIUM: ON CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS FOR COMPARISON IN THE STUDY OF RELIGION

FREEDOM FOR THE TERTIUM: ON CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS FOR COMPARISON IN THE STUDY OF RELIGION

Freiberger discusses the conditions and provisions for comparison in the study of religion. Particular focus is given on Carolyn Walker Bynum's main argument about selecting comparands. Her impression is that this is mostly done on a rather superficial level: what looks alike will be compared....

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Veröffentlicht in:History of religions 2018-02, Vol.57 (3), p.288-305
1. Verfasser: Freiberger, Oliver
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Freedom of religion
Material culture
Religion
Religious education
Religious studies
Theology
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Zusammenfassung:Freiberger discusses the conditions and provisions for comparison in the study of religion. Particular focus is given on Carolyn Walker Bynum's main argument about selecting comparands. Her impression is that this is mostly done on a rather superficial level: what looks alike will be compared. Bynum presents three examples of comparison in order to explore various ways of choosing comparanda.
ISSN:0018-2710
1545-6935
DOI:10.1086/694676