Post‐Colonialism, Orientalism, and Understanding
Religious Studies and the Christian Missionary Imperative
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10197047 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Paul Hedges (0000-0002-6865-900X, University of Winchester, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 55-75 |
| Publication date | 2008-02-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religious History (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4227 • E-ISSN: 1467-9809 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1467-9809.2008.00701.x |
| OpenAlex | W1487792847 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 4 |
This article explores issues related to the worldviews of Friedrich Max Müller and Monier Monier‐Williams, and contemporary critique of their work. Their indebtedness to their own age is explored, especially fulfilment theology and the missionary imperative, noting similarities and differences in their agendas. The conclusion considers how post‐colonial critique can be applied. While accepting the validity of such critique, it is suggested that it makes vast and sweeping judgments, engaging in a totalising narrative. It is argued that, applied too harshly, such critiques can ignore the positive contributions to understanding other faiths and cultures made by such figures. It ends with some reflections upon both their and our place within the evolving tradition of the study of religion, and the need for both understanding and critical judgment
Colonialism · Epistemology · Narrative · Orientalism · Political science · Sociology · Theology · American Constitutional Law and Politics · Law · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Gender, and Enlightenment · Religious studies
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,29 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2021 (10) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |