Laughing Gods, Weeping Virgins: Laughter in the History of Religion
Author:   Ingvild Saelid Gilhus
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780415555050


Pages:   184
Publication Date:   16 May 2009
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Ingvild Saelid Gilhus
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780415555050


ISBN 10:   0415555051
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   16 May 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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... accessible ... Many insights are to be found in the chapters dealing with the specific cultural and historical contexts of laughter .... - Religious Studies Review


'Professor Gilhus has provided a pertinent and scholarly investigation into the significance of laughter in religion. - Theology 'Laughing Gods and Weeping Virgins is a delightful and good natured study of the place and meaning of laughter in religion.' - Religion & Theology 'This study of laughter and religion by Ingvild Saelid Gilhus is a model of graceful scholarship written in impeccable English and presented with engaging clarity.' - David Martin, Lancaster University 'This study of laughter and religion by Ingvild Saelid Gilhus is a model of graceful scholarship written in impeccable English and presented with engaging clarity.' - David Martin, Journal of Contemporary Religion, Vol. 13 1998


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