This is a volume about the life and power of ritual objects in their religious ritual settings. In this Special Issue, we see a wide range of contributions on m

Readership: Students and scholars of ritual studies, religious studies, anthropology

Historically, canonic studies of ritual have discussed and explained ritual organization, action, and transformation primarily as representations of broader cul

An international, cross-disciplinary investigation of ancient religious practices and their material remains yields fresh insights and poses new questions

This wide-ranging and accessible book offers a stimulating introduction to the field of media anthropology and the study of religious ritual. Johanna Sumiala ex