Ritual and Christian Beginnings: A Socio-Cognitive Analysis

by Risto Uro

The rise of early Christianity has been examined from a myriad of perspectives, but until recently ritual has been a neglected topic. Ritual and Christian Beginnings: A Socio-Cognitive Analysis argues that ritual theory is indispensable for the study of Christian beginnings. It also makes a strong case for the application of theories and insights from the Cognitive Science of Religion, a field that has established itself as a vigorous movement in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198833229
• ISBN13: 9780198833222
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Oxford Univ PR
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"