Rethinking Scripture: Essays from a Comparative Perspective

Miriam Levering

Jul 1988 · State University of New York Press

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276

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Eligible

About this ebook

Exploring the nature of texts, this book explains how scriptures function within religions. Topics covered include the oral dimensions of scripture, canon formation, a study of the word in Hindu life, and the role of text in Buddhism.

About the author

Miriam Levering is a Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee.

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