| The World's Religions Contributor(s): Clarke, Peter (Editor), Hardy, Friedhelm (Editor), Houlden, Leslie (Editor) |
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ISBN: 041551312X ISBN-13: 9780415513128 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $43.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference - Education - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 370.1 |
| Lexile Measure: 1450 |
| Series: Routledge Companion Encyclopedias |
| Physical Information: 1010 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: * Gives an account of the history, the theological basis, the practice and the current state of the study of religion and religions throughout the world * Combines a clear and non-technical style of presentation with a structure and range of contributions which reflect the richness and complexity of religion itself, of the religions of the world and the study of religions * Comprehensive index, bibliographies and suggestions for further reading Intriguing philosophical questions are raised about the nature of religion and the qualities needed for studying it.' - Times Higher Education Supplement Excellent book ... remarkably successful, impressive as much for the sheer scale of the undertaking as for its consistent standard of analysis. It is a fine achievement which will serve both as a very suitable textbook for students and a reliable guide to the state of scholarship in the History and Study of Religions.' - Heythrop Journal |