The concept of 'scripture' as written religious text is re-examined in this close analysis of the traditions of oral use of the sacred writings of religions around the world. Pointing out the central importance of the oral and aural experience of religious texts in the life of religious communities of both Eastern and Western cultures, William Graham asserts the need for a new perspective on how scripture has been appropriated and used by the vast majority of all people who have been religious, most of whom could neither ...
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The concept of 'scripture' as written religious text is re-examined in this close analysis of the traditions of oral use of the sacred writings of religions around the world. Pointing out the central importance of the oral and aural experience of religious texts in the life of religious communities of both Eastern and Western cultures, William Graham asserts the need for a new perspective on how scripture has been appropriated and used by the vast majority of all people who have been religious, most of whom could neither read nor write. Graham first probes the history of literacy, focusing on the prominent role of the written word in modern Western culture and its history in Western civilisation. He then considers the unique case of scripture, examining the problems of communication of texts to illiterate or semi-literate religious communities, the various oral uses of scripture, and affective impact of the spoken holy word vis-�-vis the silently written page.
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Add this copy of Beyond the Written Word: Oral Aspects of Scripture in to cart. $32.08, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1987 by Cambridge University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 9780521331760.
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Good. Size: 6x1x9; No dust jacket. Ex-library book with typical stickers and stampings. Priority Mail is available on this item. No international shipping.
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Good in Good dust jacket. 0521331765. 306 pages. Indexes. Extensive bibliography. Reference notes. "The concept of 'scripture' as written religious text is reexamined in this close analysis of the traditions of oral use of the sacred writings of religions around the world."-from dust jacket. Moderate wear. Few markings and some high-lighting to contents. Binding intact. A quality working copy.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Sacred Texts Books Language Style Beyond the Written Word: Oral Aspects of Scripture in the History of Religion.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. First edition. Octavo. xiv, 306pp. Ex-library with stamp on front fly and spine label, near fine in a near fine dust jacket with spine label.
