The World's Religions Hardback
Edited by Peter Clarke, Friedhelm Hardy, Leslie Houlden, Stewart Sutherland
Part of the Routledge Companion Encyclopedias series
Hardback
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* 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
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:1012 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:26/05/1988
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- ISBN:9780415003247
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:1012 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:26/05/1988
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415003247
