{"title":"Sharon R. Steadman","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharon R. Steadman offers insightful explorations into the intersections of history, culture, and belief. Her works delve deeply into the ways ritual and religion have shaped ancient societies, providing rich archaeological perspectives that bring the past to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulously researched studies that illuminate the spiritual dimensions of history, blending academic rigour with accessible storytelling. Steadman’s books are essential for those interested in the cultural contexts of religion within historical landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-archaeology-of-religion-by-sharon-r-steadman-9781032106397","title":"The Archaeology of Religion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new and updated edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Archaeology of Religion\u003c\/i\u003e explores how archaeology interprets past religions, offering insights into how archaeologists seek out the religious, ritual, and symbolic meaning behind what they discover in their research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes case studies from around the world, from the study of Upper Palaeolithic and hunter-gatherer religions to religious structures and practices in complex societies of the Americas, Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. Steadman also includes chapters on the origins and development of key contemporary religions—Judaism, Christianity, Islam, among others—to provide a historical and comparative context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree main themes are threaded throughout the book. These main themes involve the intersection between cultural and religious structures (“religion reflects culture”), including the importance of environment in shaping a culture’s religion, the role religion can sometimes play as a method of social control, and the role religion can sometimes play as a key component in revitalizing a culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpdated with new discoveries and theories and with two new chapters (Hunter-Gatherer Religions; and Cultures in East Asia) and with new sections on Neolithic Western Asia, the book remains an ideal introduction for courses that include a significant component on past cultures and their religions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607891132652,"sku":"9781032106397","price":91.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032106397-the-archaeology-of-religion.jpg?v=1778177946"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sharon-r-steadman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}