Classical Approaches to the Study of Religion : Aims, Methods, and Theories of Research. Introduction and Anthology

Classical Approaches to the Study of Religion was groundbreaking in establishing religious studies as an independent academic field. This second edition includes a new foreword by Russell McCutcheon, Waardenburg`s original essay on the growth of the study of religion over 100 years, and an anthology of texts from 41 scholars whose work was programmatic in the evolution of religious studies. It is essential reading for any student of religion.