S. Brent Plate
Autore di A History of Religion in 5½ Objects: Bringing the Spiritual to Its Senses
Sull'Autore
S. Brent Plate teaches religious studies at Hamilton College and is coFounder and managing editor of Material Religion: The Journal of Objects, Art, and Belief. His writings have been published in the Washington Post, Huffington Post, Chronicle of Higher Education, Christian Century, and Religion mostra altro Dispatches. His books include Religion and Film: Cinema and the Re-Creation of the World and Blasphemy: Art that Offends. He lives in Clinton, New York, with his wife and two daughters. mostra meno
Fonte dell'immagine: Journal of Religion & Film
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Informazioni generali
- Sesso
- male
- Nazionalità
- USA
- Luogo di residenza
- Clinton, New York, USA
- Istruzione
- Emory University (Ph.D)
University of Glasgow (M.Th.)
Columbia Seminary (M.A.T.S.)
Seattle Pacific University (BA|Religion/Philosophy) - Attività lavorative
- Professor
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Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.This was a LibraryThing giveaway. It was an interesting read with its backgounds on stone, incense, bread, drums, and crosses with their histories in various religions and while I learned from this book it was one easily put down. Nor did it keep me awake at night in need of knowing what the next page held in store.
Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.A good book to start your journey into understanding world religions.
Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.S. Brent Plate's Religion in 5 1/2 Objects discusses five easily recognizable objects that are important elements in many of the world's major religions. Stone, incense, cross, drums & bread have a long history in religion, and play an important part in a large majority of the world's religious traditions. Plate's text reveals the role and symbolism that each object has played in the history of various religions. An interesting story about simple, often overlooked, items that make up a huge part of our spiritual awareness. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in religion or history.… (altro)
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- 12
- Utenti
- 224
- Popolarità
- #100,172
- Voto
- 3.5
- Recensioni
- 11
- ISBN
- 25
Detailing objects throughout history that hold significance in ritual ceremonies such as bread, drums, incense, and other things.
There is a comparison being done here between several religious doctrines. Some people who are looking for an academic book with limited bias might enjoy but those who are looking for affirmation of their religion being "better" or "right" will not find it in this book.
A short reference NF that may be useful for those who are interested in learning about sacred objects that complete rituals but aren't teaching.
**All thoughts and opinions are my own.**… (altro)