Religion und Sprache

This textbook provides a comprehensive insight into the linguistics of religion and offers analytical tools with which to explore religious communication. It demonstrates how linguistic aspects influence religious phenomena and presents various approaches to analysing religious discourse, including metaphor analysis and blending theory. Special emphasis is placed on linguistic communicative events such as rituals, prayers and sermons. Practical examples and exercises deepen understanding, while a detailed glossary explains key terms. The book is aimed at students of the humanities and social sciences with an interest in the relationship between language and religion.