The World's Religions by Ninian Smart

The World's Religions by Ninian Smart

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In this richly illustrated new edition, religions are described through their symbols, rituals, followers and art. References, maps and pictures have been updated and the text thoroughly revised to highlight recent developments, e.g. Islam's spread, African-American religious experience, and women priests.

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The World's Religions by Ninian Smart

This book is a revised and updated edition of a popular work, which looks at the world's religions in terms of world history, and as constantly developing systems of belief. Part I traces the development of religions, as they evolved from the traditions of the ancient world. Part II examines the changes to faiths and cultures following the Renaissance and the voyages of conquest and discovery, and asks how, why, and with what effect religions have been refashioned over the ages up to today. In this richly illustrated new edition, religions are described through their symbols, rituals, followers, architecture and art. References, statistics, maps and pictures have been updated and added, illuminating the true nature of each religion. The text has been thoroughly revised to highlight recent developments, such as the spread of Islam, African-American and Hispanic-American religious experience, and women priests.
'Richly illustrated, religions are described through their symbols, rituals, architecture and artFull of maps and statistics, this popular title is a must for anyone exploring this field, and is [] up-to-date.' Publishing News
SKU Non disponible
ISBN 13 9780521637480
ISBN 10 0521637481
Titre The World's Religions
Auteur Ninian Smart
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Cambridge University Press
Année de publication 1998-06-28
Nombre de pages 608
Note de couverture La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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