Tom driver liberating rites

It brought me new perspectives in anthropology and introduced me to the world of rites much larger than I could possibly imagine. Where this fails is in the writing.

When I say it is verbose I mean it. As a student with many other readings on my plate I didn't have the time or the energy to enjoy much of what Driver wrote. The central points were great for studying anthropology, I just think they could It was fine.

The central points were great for studying anthropology, I just think they could have been made in fewer words. Jun 14, David Bjorlin rated it liked it. Many good points, but both ritually and liturgically naive. The author seemed determined to let all the supernatural air out of rituals. Karen Chamis rated it it was amazing Aug 29, Janiece rated it liked it Feb 02, Brandon Williamscraig rated it really liked it Jan 10, Tanya rated it really liked it Jun 12, Jill Crainshaw rated it really liked it Feb 22, Ash rated it really liked it May 20, Anthony rated it really liked it Mar 16, Jordan Boudreau rated it liked it Apr 08, Evan Duncan rated it really liked it Feb 08, Beverly A.

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The word 'liberating' carries a Driver , Tom F. San Francisco : Harper , Duck , Ruth C. Tirabassi , eds. Touch Holiness : Resources for Worship. Moore and Barbara G. Driver Liberating Rites. See Reconciliatio et Paententia , Dives in Orbis Books , in Driver , Liberating Rites , ff. Segundo , quoted in Driver , ff. Boulder , CO : Westview Press , Durant , Will.

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