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Religions in Play

Religions in Play

Games, Rituals, and Virtual Worlds

by Maya Burger and Philippe Bornet
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/02/2012

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Often dismissed as not serious, the notion of play has nevertheless been at the centre of classical theories of religion and ritual (Huizinga, Caillois, Turner, Staal, etc.). What can be retained of those theories for the contemporary study of religions? Can a study of play or game bring new perspectives for the study of religions? The book deals with the history of games and their relation to religions, the links between divination and games, the relations between sport and ritual, the pedagogical functions of games in religious education, and the interaction between games, media and religions. Richly illustrated, the book contributes to the study of religions, to ritual, game and media studies, and addresses an academic as well as a general public. Philippe Bornet, Dr. Phil., born in 1977, is Lecturer in the Study of Religion at the Faculty of Lettres of the University of Lausanne, with focus on the history of interrelations between India and Europe. Maya Burger is Professor of Indian Studies and History of Religions at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Lausanne, Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations.
ISBN:
9783290220105
9783290220105
Category:
Christian theology
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-02-2012
Language:
English
Publisher:
Pano Verlag
Country of origin:
Switzerland
Pages:
400
Dimensions (mm):
211x140x0mm
Weight:
4.88kg

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