The New Penguin Handbook of Living Religions: Second Edition

John R. Hinnells

ISBN 10: 0140514805 / ISBN 13: 9780140514803

Edité par Penguin Books, 2003

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Synopsis :

Comprehensive and informative, this survey of active religions has now been completely revised, with all its chapters updated to include modern developments and recent scholarship. This second edition also contains seven new chapters, including chapters on gender issues and spirituality, modern diaspora religions in the West, and new material on modern China. With charts and diagrams to illustrate and clarify the text, THE NEW PENGUIN HANDBOOK OF LIVING RELIGIONS is the definitive guide to understanding the belief systems of the world today. "Excellent ... the authors have provided interesting and readable contributions ... This whole book is a joy to read" The Times Higher Education Supplement

À propos de l'auteur: John R Hinnells is Visiting Professor in Religious Studies at the University of Derby. He has edited WHO'S WHO OF RELIGIONS and THE PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF RELIGIONS for Penguin. He lives in Derby.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The New Penguin Handbook of Living Religions...
Éditeur : Penguin Books
Date d'édition : 2003
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket
Edition : 2ème Édition