The Importance of Religion

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The Importance of Religion reveals the significance ofreligion in modern times, showing how it provides people withmeaning to their lives and helps guide them in their everyday moralchoices * Provides readers with a new understanding of religion,demonstrating how in its actions, texts and world views religion isenduring and vividly engages with the mystery of the world * Offers striking arguments about the relationship of religion toscience, art and politics * Engagingly written by a highly respected scholar of religionwith an international reputation

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Gavin Flood

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"Finally, it should be pointed out that the book is well presented, with a wealth of interesting primary sources and secondary literature discussed. . . At any rate, the book should contribute to the ongoing debate between religionists and reductionists within our field." (Numen, 1 May 2015) "Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty." (Choice, 1 January 2013)"The book has a creativity, comprehensivness, and energy not oftenfound in contemporary Religious Studies. It has the hallmarks of amilestone statement in theorizing about the phenomenology ofreligion." --William E. Paden, The University of Vermont "In this erudite work, Gavin Flood develops a powerful newunderstanding of religion as springing from the nature of the humancondition itself. It will challenge and provoke, and will surelyrenew the field." --Oliver Davies, King's College London "Flood presents a thesis about 'religion' that is provocative,irenic, learned and wide ranging. His interdisciplinaryintervention is an elegant challenge to those who think religion isdead or dying. It is a sensitive exploration of religion as thetextual and ritual generator of meaning." --Gavin D'Costa, University of Bristol
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