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The Philosophy of Religious Language
Dan Stiver
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Description for The Philosophy of Religious Language
Paperback. aeo Unique appraisal of the impact of 20th century movements within the philosophy of language on religious discourse. aeo Lively and accessible introduction for undergraduates on both religious studies and philosophy courses. aeo Engages the reader in further study through suggested readings at the end of each chapter. Num Pages: 272 pages, 0. BIC Classification: CFA; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392.
This text provides a lively introduction to the developments in philosophy of language in this century, and to the way these have impinged upon religious language. Included is the relevance of analytical philosophy of language, but the text also covers important historical debates about religious language that have had increasing impact upon biblical studies and theology.
This text provides a lively introduction to the developments in philosophy of language in this century, and to the way these have impinged upon religious language. Included is the relevance of analytical philosophy of language, but the text also covers important historical debates about religious language that have had increasing impact upon biblical studies and theology.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781557865823
SKU
V9781557865823
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99-50
About Dan Stiver
Dan Stiver is Associate Professor of Religious Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville.
Reviews for The Philosophy of Religious Language
"This is an excellent critical survey of the modern philosophy of language in general, and of religious language in particular, deftly set against the background of its traditional forerunners. It is readable, colourful, and richly informative, without being simplistic or sweeping in its descriptions and judgements." Steven Kings, Reviews in Religion and Theology "Dan Stiver offers, for "tose coming ... Read more