Background
Beal was born in Hood River, Oregon and was raised in Anchorage, Alaska.
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By Timothy Beal - Religion in America: A Very Short Introduction (6/29/08)
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Theory for Religious Studies by Timothy K. Beal, William E. Deal Routledge,2005 (Paperback) Paperback
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The Rise and Fall of the Bible: The Unexpected History of an Accidental Book
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THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BIBLE BY Beal, Timothy(Author)The Rise and Fall of the Bible: The Unexpected History of an Accidental BookHardcover2011
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Religion in America: A Very Short Introduction
(It's hard to think of a single aspect of American culture...)
It's hard to think of a single aspect of American culture, past or present, in which religion has not played a major role. The roles religion plays, moreover, become more bewilderingly complex and diverse every day. For all those who want--whether out of curiosity, necessity, or civic duty--a vivid picture and fuller understanding of the current reality of religion in America, this Very Short Introduction is the go-to book they need. Timothy Beal describes many aspects of religion in contemporary America that are typically ignored in other books on the subject, including religion in popular culture and counter-cultural groups; the growing phenomenon of "hybrid" religious identities, both individual and collective; the expanding numbers of new religious movements, or NRMs, in America; and interesting examples of "outsider religion," such as Paradise Gardens in Georgia and the People Love People House of God in Ohio. He also offers an engaging overview of the history of religion in America, from Native American traditions to the present day. Beal sees three major forces shaping the present and future of religion in America: first, unprecedented religious diversity, which will continue to grow in the decades to come; second, the information revolution and the emergence of a new network society; and third, the rise of consumer culture. Taken together, these forces offer the potential to create a new American pluralism that would enrich society in unimaginable ways, but they also threaten the great ideal of e pluribus unum. With visual aids that help readers navigate America's diverse religious landscape, this informative, thoughtful, and provocative book is a must-read in the emerging public conversation concerning religion in America. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
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The Rise and Fall of the Bible: The Unexpected History of an Accidental Book by Timothy Beal (2011-02-16)
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Religion in America: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Beal (2008-07-29)
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Theory for Religious Studies (theory4)
(In this handy volume, two professors of religious studies...)
In this handy volume, two professors of religious studies provide the student of religious studies - whether the motivated undergraduate, graduate student, or professor - with a brief review of theorists' work from the perspective of religious studies. For example, in 5-10 pages, the reader will get a review of Emmanuel Levinas's work as it offers insights for scholars in religious studies, followed by a selected bibliography. In short, this is a guide for students of religious studies that will take major theoretical writers in the humanities and social sciences and explain their relevance to the study of religion.
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Timothy Beal
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Education
He earned a Master of Divinity at Columbia Theological Seminary in 1991 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Religion and Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies at Emory University in 1995.
Career
He is currently Florence Harkness Professor of Religion at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. He went to college at Seattle Pacific University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1986. Before joining the faculty of Case Western Reserve University, he was assistant professor of religious studies at Eckerd College in Saint St. Petersburg, Florida (1994-1999). He was also Honorary Lecturer at the University of Glasgow in 1997.
They have two children, Sophie and Seth.
New York Times Book Review, June 5, 2005, Sarah Ferrell, "Cross Country: A Professor of Religion Investigates Unusual Pilgrimage Sites throughout Rural America," p. 38. San Diego Union Tribune, May 5, 2005, Richard North. Osting, “Holy Roaming Empire: Author’s ‘Roadside Religion’ Stops Office at Office-beat Spiritual Attractions,” E3-4 (Associate Press review which ran in many papers).
Commonweal, March 8, 2002, William Jordan, "Mysterium tremendum," review of Religion and Its Monsters, p. 23. Interpretation, April, 2001, Joan East. Cook, review of Esther, p.
188. Publishers Weekly, November 12, 2001, Jana Riess, starred review of Religion and Its Monsters, p.
Works
book
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Theory for Religious Studies (theory4)
(In this handy volume, two professors of religious studies...)
-
Religion in America: A Very Short Introduction
(It's hard to think of a single aspect of American culture...)
- Theory for Religious Studies by Timothy K. Beal, William E. Deal Routledge,2005 (Paperback) Paperback
- By Timothy Beal - Religion in America: A Very Short Introduction (6/29/08)
- The Rise and Fall of the Bible: The Unexpected History of an Accidental Book
- THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BIBLE BY Beal, Timothy(Author)The Rise and Fall of the Bible: The Unexpected History of an Accidental BookHardcover2011
- The Rise and Fall of the Bible: The Unexpected History of an Accidental Book by Timothy Beal (2011-02-16)
- Religion in America: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Beal (2008-07-29)
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Theory for Religious Studies (theory4)
