Religion: The Classical Theories
"This book offers a rare bridge across an artificial disciplinary divide which too often separates theorists of religion into two distinct groups: the social scientists and historians of religion on the one hand, and the philosophers, on the other..a quality introduction to the truly wide range of major theories and theorists in the analytical study of religion." --Scott C. Alexander, Indiana University"Thrower's unusually broad survey..ranges from ancient times to modern and from theological approaches to social scientific ones. His expertise in an array of religious traditions enhances the value of this book. A lucid and incisive overview of the course of theorizing about religion." --Robert A. Segal, University of Lancaster