The Sacred Dance - Oesterley, W. O. E.
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First published in 1923, this book presents a discussion of 'the part played by the Sacred Dance among the peoples of antiquity'. Chapters include 'The origin and purposes of the sacred dance', 'Dances in celebration of victory' and 'The sacred dance as a marriage rite'. The text was written by the well-known theologian and biblical scholar W. O. E. Oesterley (1866-1950). This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on anthropology and religion.

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First published in 1923, this book presents a discussion of 'the part played by the Sacred Dance among the peoples of antiquity'. Chapters include 'The origin and purposes of the sacred dance', 'Dances in celebration of victory' and 'The sacred dance as a marriage rite'. The text was written by the well-known theologian and biblical scholar W. O. E. Oesterley (1866-1950). This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on anthropology and religion.
Autorenporträt
W. O. E. Oesterley (1866-1950) was awarded an honorary lectureship at King's College in 1923. In 1927, he was named Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Exegesis at King's until his retirement in 1936. Oesterley was a prolific author, especially in the history of religions and post-biblical Judaism.