From the Present to the Past

The video discusses the role of a historical anthropologist in understanding the social world of the past, focusing on the concept of religious economy in the book Bombay Islam. It introduces the idea of anti-rhetoric to challenge preconceived notions about religious figures and explores how tradition and religion adapt in the marketplace. The video also analyzes the role of religious suppliers in market competition, highlighting the common principles and practices that guide their actions.

What are the two strategies that a religious supplier can employ in the marketplace according to the speaker?

How does the speaker propose to change the perception of religious figures like imams and Sufis?