Ritual Theory, Ritual Practice (Oxford University Press Inc)

Ritual studies today figures as a central element of religious discourse for many scholars around the world. Ritual Theory, Ritual Practice, Catherine Bell's sweeping and seminal work on the subject, helped legitimize the field. In this volume, Bell re-examines the issues, methods, and ramifications of our interest in ritual żeby concentrating on anthropology, sociology, and the history of religions. Now with a new foreword żeby Diane Jonte-Pace, Bell's work is a must-read for understanding the evolution of the field of ritual studies and its current state.