Religion after Religion

Discover a thought-provoking exploration of spirituality and scholarship in Religion after Religion by Steven M. Wasserstrom. Published by Princeton University Press in 1999, this insightful paperback spans 384 pages and delves into the revolutionary ideas of legendary twentieth-century scholars such as Gershom Scholem, Mircea Eliade, and Henri Corbin.

Wasserstrom artfully compares the distinct trajectories of these influential thinkers, revealing how they transformed the study of religion by shifting focus from conventional elements like law and ritual to a broader understanding of cultural and spiritual dimensions. This book serves as an invaluable resource for students and scholars in Jewish Studies, Philosophy of Religion, and Sociology of Religion, offering critical insights into postwar thought and the evolution of religious studies. Perfect for anyone interested in the nuances of belief and tradition, Religion after Religion invites readers to engage with the complexities of faith and scholarship in the modern era.