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Secularism and Myth.
- Source :
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Method & Theory in the Study of Religion . 2014, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p202-210. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- The problem of secularism is amply raised by Burton Mack in his paper; it is clear that the term secular is problematic. However, in this response I would like to take a cultural turn. Using the social theory developed by Burton Mack in other writings, I will argue that the secular criticism of the Bible can be understood as a new mythol-ogy (as all criticism of the Bible are) that is a part of a growing secular wave within the United States found in a variety of cultural corners and particularly among the younger demographics. As such secular criticism--and secular movements like it--constitute one response to a particular set of social interests at this particular juncture in time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SECULARISM
*BIBLICAL criticism
*RELIGIOUS mythology
*SOCIAL theory
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09433058
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Method & Theory in the Study of Religion
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 96250682
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1163/15700682-12341272