The World's Religions (Routledge Companion Encyclopedias) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 041551312X ISBN 13: 9780415513128

Publisher: Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

* 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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About the Author

Editors: Professor Stewart Sutherland, Principal, King's College, London. Leslie Houlden, Professor of Theology, King's College, London. Peter Clarke, Department of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King’s College, London. Editor: Friedhelm Hardy, Department of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King's College, London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041551312X
• ISBN 13: 9780415513128
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1010
• Editor: Clarke Peter, Hardy Friedhelm, Houlden Leslie, Sutherland Stewart