The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
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Abridged from the "Oxford Dictionary of World Religions", this is a comprehensive dictionary of religion. It contains over 8,200 entries, a topic index, and an introductory essay.
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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions by John Bowker
Abridged from the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of World Religions this is the most comprehensive dictionary of religion available in paperback. Written by an expert team of contributors, the volume contains over 8,200 entries, an extensive topic index, and an original and in-depth introductory essay. The editor, Professor John Bowker, is an established authority on religious studies and a well-known broadcaster on BBC Radio and the World Service. Containing entries on religions, movements, sects, and cults, texts, individuals, sacred sites, customs, ethics, and themes, this dictionary is both extensive and accessible. Fully cross-referenced for ease of use, it is suitable for anybody interested in finding out more about the religions of the world.
Bowker, John: - An internationally renowned author, editor and series editor in the fields of comparative religion and world religion, John Bowker is currently Gresham Professor at Gresham College, London, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and North Carolina State University. He is a Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and a former Professor of Religion at Lancaster University. Professor Bowker's recent books include What Muslims Believe (1995), The Oxford Dictionary of World Religion (1997) and The Complete Bible Handbook (1998). His previous books for Cambridge are Targums and Rabbinic Literature (1969), Jesus and the Pharisees (1973), The Problems of Suffering in the Religions of the World (1970; paperback 1975) and The Meanings of Death (1991; Canto paperback 1993).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198610533 |
| ISBN 10 | 019861053X |
| Title | The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions |
| Author | John Bowker |
| Series | Oxford Paperback Reference |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2005-04-14 |
| Number of pages | 762 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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