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Can I read The Sacred Canopy : Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion on EtoBox?
The Sacred Canopy : Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion by Berger, Peter L., 1929- is a religious work available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Sacred Canopy : Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion about?
“The most important contribution to the sociology of religion since Max Weber's The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism” (Commonweal). Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal mechanism in this classic work of social theory. Berger examines the roots of religious belief and its gradual dissolution in modern times, applying a general theoretical perspective to specific examples from religions throughout the ages. Building upon the author's previous work, The Social Construction of Reality, with Thomas Luckmann, this book makes Berger's case that human societies build a “sacred canopy” to protect, stabilize, and give meaning to their worldview.
Who reads The Sacred Canopy : Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion?
It is typically read by readers engaging with religious study and devotional practice.
Common subject areas: religion, theology.
- Author
- Berger, Peter L., 1929-
- Publisher
- New York : Anchor Books
- Published
- 1967
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781453215371
- Category
- religious
- Subjects
- History, Sociology, Religion
- Rating
- 3.94 / 5 (743 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14