Religion in History / La religion dans l'histoire: The Word, the Idea, the Reality / Le mot, l'idee, la realite

The history of the concept of “religion” in Western tradition has intrigued scholars for years. This important collection of eighteen essays brings further light to the ongoing debate. Three of the invited participants, W.C. Smith, M. Despland and E. Feil, has each previously written impressive books treating this subject; the last two acknowledged the impact and continuing influence of Smith’s work, The Meaning and End of Religion .

An introduction and a recapitulation of Smith…