The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion

Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, History, Theology
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Author: Peter L. Berger ISBN: 9781453215371
Publisher: Open Road Publication: April 26, 2011
Imprint: Open Road Language: English
Author: Peter L. Berger
ISBN: 9781453215371
Publisher: Open Road
Publication: April 26, 2011
Imprint: Open Road
Language: English

Influential scholar Peter L. Berger explores the sociological underpinnings of religion and the rise of a modern secular society

 

Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal mechanism in this classic work of social theory. Berger examines the roots of religious belief and its gradual dissolution in modern times, applying a general theoretical perspective to specific examples from religions throughout the ages.

 

Building upon the author’s previous work, The Social Construction of Reality, with Thomas Luckmann, this book makes Berger’s case that human societies build a “sacred canopy” to protect, stabilize, and give meaning to their worldview.

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Influential scholar Peter L. Berger explores the sociological underpinnings of religion and the rise of a modern secular society

 

Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal mechanism in this classic work of social theory. Berger examines the roots of religious belief and its gradual dissolution in modern times, applying a general theoretical perspective to specific examples from religions throughout the ages.

 

Building upon the author’s previous work, The Social Construction of Reality, with Thomas Luckmann, this book makes Berger’s case that human societies build a “sacred canopy” to protect, stabilize, and give meaning to their worldview.

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