Rethinking Scripture: Essays from a Comparative Perspective - Paperback

by Miriam Levering (Editor)

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.

Author Biography

Miriam Levering is a Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Tennessee.