- functional theory of religion
- соц. функциональная интерпретация религии (в теории Э. Дюркгейма: теоретическое описание религии, ее происхождения с точки зрения функций, которые она выполняет для общества)See:
Англо-русский экономический словарь.
Англо-русский экономический словарь.
religion, study of — Introduction attempt to understand the various aspects of religion, especially through the use of other intellectual disciplines. The history of mankind has shown the pervasive influences of religion, and thus the study of religion,… … Universalium
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Roman religion — Religious beliefs of the Romans from ancient times until official acceptance of Christianity in the 4th century AD. The Romans believed that everything was subordinate to the rule of the gods, and the object of their religion was to secure divine … Universalium