Sacrifice in Modernity: Community, Ritual, Identity

Sacrifice in Modernity: Community, Ritual, Identity
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9789004335530
ISBN-13 : 9004335536
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Download or read book Sacrifice in Modernity: Community, Ritual, Identity written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Sacrifice in Modernity: Community, Ritual, Identity it is demonstrated how sacrificial themes remain an essential element in our post-modern society.


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