Table of Contents Archaeology of Religion Cultures and their Beliefs in Worldwide Context Sharon R. Steadman 352 pp. / 6.00 x 9.00 / Apr, 2009 Hardback (978-1-59874-153-7) Paperback (978-1-59874-154-4) eBook (978-1-61132-430-3) eBook Rental - 180 Days (978-1-61132-430-3) Learn about eBooks Hardback ($94.00) Paperback ($39.95) eBook ($39.95) eBook Rental - 180 Days ($19.00)    Related Interest   - Archaeology Steadman fills an empty niche in the offerings on how archaeology interprets past religions with this useful textbook. The book includes case studies from around the world, from the study of "The last 15 years have witnessed important advances in the archaeological study of ancient religion. This welcome compendium summarizes many of these developments and represents one of the few anthologies that provide a comparative archaeological study of past religious traditions…this volume will prove useful for students interested in religious practices of ancient cultures and world religions. Summing Up: Recommended." - E.R. Swenson, CHOICE "At long last, a thorough and readable introduction to the archaeology of religion. Perfect for students, this volume will also prove invaluable to professional archaeologists concerned with studying and understanding sacred sites, landscapes and artifacts. " - David S. Whitley, Author of Introduction to Rock Art Research and Cave Paintings and the Human Spirit Upper Paleolithic religions and of shamans in foraging societies to formal religious structures in advanced complex societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and the Andes. Steadman also includes key contemporary religions--Christianity, Islam, Buddhism among others--to provide an historical and comparative context. This is an ideal text for an Archaeology of Religion course or classes that include a significant component on "past religions," as well as for general readers.