Cognitive science and the New Testament a new approach to early christian research

Provides an introduction to the field of cognitive science and outline the program of a cognitive turn in New Testament Studies Surveys the field of evolutionary theory as we move toward a deeper understanding of cognitive approaches to culture and religion Reviews recent developments in evolutionar...

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Other Authors: Czachesz, István, autor (autor)
Format: Book
Language:Inglés
Edition:First edition
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Summary:Provides an introduction to the field of cognitive science and outline the program of a cognitive turn in New Testament Studies Surveys the field of evolutionary theory as we move toward a deeper understanding of cognitive approaches to culture and religion Reviews recent developments in evolutionary theory, including group selection and cultural evolution Considers the problem of memory and transmission analyzing the for the formation of early Christian traditions in general, and the origins of the writings of the New Testament, in particular Examines cognitive theories of ritual and magic
Physical Description:VI, 271 páginas
ISBN:9780198779865