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The Penguin Handbook of the World's Living Religions

Author : John R. Hinnells

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 988 pages

File Size : 49,69 MB

Release : 2010-03-25

Category : Religion

ISBN : 014195504X

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Comprehensive, informative and authoritative, The Penguin Handbook of the World's Living Religions is compiled by a team of leading international scholars, and is the definitive guide to the religious belief systems and practices of the world today. This in-depth survey of active religions has now been fully updated to include modern developments and the most recent scholarship. It explains the sources and history of the world's religions, includes material on the phenomenon of Black African and Asian diaspora religions around the world and explores the role of gender in modern religion.



A New Handbook of Living Religions

Author : John R. Hinnells

Publisher : Puffin Books

Page : 914 pages

File Size : 28,3 MB

Release : 1998

Category : Reference

ISBN :

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"The sources and history of the world's religions, from Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism, to regional studies in Africa, China and Japan; their teaching, practices and popular traditions; diaspora religions in the Western world, in the USA, Canada, Australia and Britain, including a new section on these religious migrations in a comparative international perspective; gender and spirituality and the Black African diaspora; developments that have taken place in the twentieth century; recent scholarship, including new material on China; and public festivals and private devotions." "With charts and diagrams to illustrate and clarify the text, The New Handbook of Living Religions is the definitive guide to understanding the belief systems of the world today."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved



The World's Living Religions

Author : Robert Ernest Hume

Publisher :

Page : 348 pages

File Size : 41,94 MB

Release : 1924

Category : Christianity and other religions

ISBN :

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The World's Living Religions

Author : Archie J. Bahm

Publisher : Jain Publishing Company

Page : 384 pages

File Size : 43,5 MB

Release : 1992

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0875730000

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The World's Living Religions is an authoritative study of comparative religion, Oriental and Occidental, by one of the foremost scholars in the field. It differs from other similar works on the subject in that, in addition to a detailed study of the five major religions -- Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the book also offers an insight into the lesser known religions, such as Jainism, Vedantism, Taoism, Confucianism and Shintoism.



Abingdon Dictionary of Living Religions

Author : Keith R. Crim

Publisher : Nashville, Tenn. : Abingdon

Page : 872 pages

File Size : 44,20 MB

Release : 1981

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9780687004096

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A guide to the historical development, beliefs, and practices of the world's religions.



Religion in American Public Life

Author : Azizah al-Hibri

Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 34,45 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 9780393322064

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A thought-provoking discussion of the public and political expression of America's diverse religious beliefs.



Anthology of Living Religions Plus Mysearchlab -- Access Card Package

Author : Mary Pat Fisher

Publisher : Pearson College Division

Page : 400 pages

File Size : 29,62 MB

Release : 2012-07

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9780205949441

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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. --



New Myreligionlab with Pearson Etext -- Standalone Access Card -- For Living Religions: A Brief Introduction

Author : Mary Pat Fisher

Publisher : Pearson

Page : 376 pages

File Size : 13,7 MB

Release : 2012-06

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9780205871575

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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that youselect the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition,you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. --



Living Religion

Author : Janet Morrissey

Publisher : Longman

Page : 493 pages

File Size : 27,84 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Australia

ISBN : 9780733972638

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Explores in detail the five major religious traditions, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity as well as Australian Aboriginal beliefs and spirituality.



A Handbook of Living Religions

Author : John R. Hinnells

Publisher : Penguin (Non-Classics)

Page : 534 pages

File Size : 34,6 MB

Release : 1985

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9780140223422

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