The Encyclopedia of World Religions Revised Edition Contributor(s): Ellwood, Robert S., Emeritus (Editor), Alles, Gregory D. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0816061416 ISBN-13: 9780816061419 Publisher: Facts on File OUR PRICE: $71.23 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: The Encyclopedia of World Religions. Revised Edition provides young adults with reliable, unbiased information on the world's religions, from ancient times to the present day. In about 600 entries--with 115 new to this edition--this revised edition covers all the major and minor religions of the world, including the religions of the ancient world; the major religions practiced around the world today; religions of contemporary indigenous peoples; definitions of religious symbols and ideas; key leaders and thinkers; and terms and definitions. The new entries and photographs broaden the encyclopedia's representation of current world events and the impact of those events on the world's religions. The book also covers religious fundamentalism--especially within Islam. Christianity, and Hinduism--and documents the burgeoning new religious movements in Latin America, Africa, East Asia, and the United States. All major entries now come with suggestions for further reading. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion |
Dewey: 200.3 |
LCCN: 2005056750 |
Series: Facts on File Library of Religion and Mythology |
Physical Information: 1.12" H x 7.4" W x 9.46" (2.31 lbs) 514 pages |
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Publisher Description: This encyclopedia presents young adults with reliable, unbiased information on the world's religions, from ancient times onwards. This revised edition covers all the major and minor religions of the world, including those of the ancient world. |