Rethinking Scripture
| Author | : Miriam Levering |
| Publisher | : SUNY Press |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 1989-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0887066135 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780887066139 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Rethinking Scripture by : Miriam Levering
Download or read book Rethinking Scripture written by Miriam Levering and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.