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Book Synopsis: The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Ritual and Religion provides a comprehensive overview by period and region of the relevant archaeological material in relation to theory, methodology, definition, and practice. Although, as the title indicates, the focus is upon archaeological investigations of ritual and religion, by necessity ideas and evidence from other disciplines are also included, among them anthropology, ethnography, religious studies, and history. The Handbook covers a global span-Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, and the Americas-and reaches from the earliest prehistory (the Lower and Middle Palaeolithic) to modern times. In addition, chapters focus upon relevant themes, ranging from landscape to death, from taboo to water, from gender to rites of passage, from ritual to fasting and feasting. Written by over sixty specialists, renowned in their respective fields, the Handbook presents the very best in current scholarship, and will serve both as a comprehensive introduction to its subject and as a stimulus to further research.
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Looking to dive into the fascinating world of archaeology and religious studies? Look no further than The Oxford Handbook of the Archaeology of Ritual and Religion! This comprehensive book provides a global overview of archaeological material, theory, and practice in relation to ritual and religion. Dive into the earliest prehistory to modern times, exploring themes such as landscape, gender, rites of passage, and more.
Written by over sixty specialists renowned in their respective fields, this Handbook offers the very best in current scholarship. Learn from the experts and gain a comprehensive introduction to the subject. Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply curious about the field, this book will ignite your passion for archaeology and religion.
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