Pagan Theology : Paganism as a World Religion / Michael York.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

York, Michael, 1939-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Paganism.

Religions.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (251 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : New York University Press, c2003.

Summary:

In Pagan Theology , Michael York situates Paganism-one of the fastest-growing spiritual orientations in the West-as a world religion. He provides an introduction to, and expansion of, the concept of Paganism and provides an overview of Paganism's theological perspective and practice. He demonstrates it to be a viable and distinguishable spiritual perspective found around the world today in such forms as Chinese folk religion, Shinto, tribal religions, and neo-Paganism in the West. While adherents to many of these traditions do not use the word "pagan" to describe their beliefs or practices, Yo

Contents:

Contents; Preface; Pagan Theology Introduction; 1. Paganism as Religion; 2. Paganism as Behavior; 3. Paganism as Theology; Notes; References; Index; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-227) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780814797389

0814797385

9780814797082

0814797083

9780814789025

0814789021

OCLC:

779828386