Gender and the Language of Religion

Download or read book Gender and the Language of Religion written by A. Jule and published by Springer. This book was released on 2005-07-31 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contributes to an understanding of the complex relationship of gender and language alongside religion and religious life as experienced by various religious groups around the world. The intention is to put forward current studies in the field of linguistics and explore how gender and various religions intersect with language use. The universal and diverse experience of religion provides for this unique collection of papers concerning the use of language in religious liturgy, in religious communities, and in interaction with identity. As such, the book will attract students and researchers in discourse, gender studies and religious studies.