Materiality and the Study of Religion

Materiality and the Study of Religion, Volume 1, examines the theoretical shift toward material culture within religious studies. This academic text presents thirteen chapters of empirical research and theoretical reflection from international scholars. The authors analyze the life cycle of religious objects, focusing on their production, classification, and circulation within broader material culture.

The volume explores how objects gain or lose their sacred status and how materiality influences access to public resources and space. By analyzing diverse geographical regions and traditions, the text highlights the intersection of religion with gender, age, ethnicity, and politics. This scholarly work provides a comprehensive look at how individuals embody and perform religion through everyday objects and physical practices.