Religions in Play. Games, Rituals, and Virtual Worlds
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_3462F0F0620B
Type
Book:A book with an explicit publisher.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Religions in Play. Games, Rituals, and Virtual Worlds
Publisher
Pano Verlag
Address of publication
Zürich
ISBN
9783290220105
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2012
Editor
Bornet Philippe, Burger Maya
Volume
2
Series
Culturel
Language
english
Number of pages
352
Abstract
Often dismissed as "not serious," the notion of play has nevertheless been at the center of classical theories of
religion and ritual (Huizinga, Caillois, Turner, Staal, etc.). What can be retained of these theories for the contemporary
study of religions? Can a study of "play" or "game" bring new perspectives for the study of religions?
The book deals with the history of games and their relation to religions, the links between divination and games,
the relations between sport and ritual, the pedagogical functions of games in religious education, and the interaction
between games, media and religions. Richly illustrated, the book contributes to the study of religions, to ritual,
game and media studies, and addresses an academic as well as a general public.
religion and ritual (Huizinga, Caillois, Turner, Staal, etc.). What can be retained of these theories for the contemporary
study of religions? Can a study of "play" or "game" bring new perspectives for the study of religions?
The book deals with the history of games and their relation to religions, the links between divination and games,
the relations between sport and ritual, the pedagogical functions of games in religious education, and the interaction
between games, media and religions. Richly illustrated, the book contributes to the study of religions, to ritual,
game and media studies, and addresses an academic as well as a general public.
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