Cognitive Linguistics and Religious Language An Introduction

Cognitive Linguistics and Religious Language: An Introduction by Peter Richardson, published by Routledge in 2021, offers a comprehensive overview of cognitive linguistics and its application to religious language. This 164-page book presents concepts such as embodied cognition, agency, metaphor analysis, and Dynamic Systems Theory, utilizing authentic samples from various faiths and text types to illustrate these ideas in the context of interactive discourse.

Readers will find thorough pedagogical material designed to aid in learning and application, making this book a practical guide for advanced students and scholars in linguistics, discourse analysis, cognitive science, and religious studies. The text focuses on how cognitive linguistics can be employed to analyze religious discourse, providing insights into the intersection of language, psychology, and culture.