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Neil Van Leeuwen, "Religion As Make-Believe: A Theory of Belief, Imagination, and Group Identity" (Harvard UP, 2023)

New Books in Anthropology

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The Intersection of Prayer and Practical Action

This chapter explores petitionary prayer, focusing on how it interrelates with practical actions in daily life. It highlights the psychological and social dimensions of prayer as a communal experience, emphasizing that real-world efforts often accompany spiritual practices.

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