isms: Understanding Religions - Softcover

Geaves, Ronald; Gabriel, Dr Theodore

 
9780713678086: isms: Understanding Religions
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0713678089 ISBN 13: 9780713678086
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Part of the best-selling isms series, this is an easy to use guide to world religions. From the major religions to specific sects and denominations, it gives a practical introduction to all the significant isms that have shaped world religion. For each ism, there is a definition, an introduction to the topic and key words as well as suggestions of other isms that the reader might be interested in. The religions are illustrated with images of the art and architecture representative of the religion. In the appendix there is a glossary, a map of the world showing where the religions are primarily based, a list of festivals and other useful information. This book, with its strong illustrative matter from art and architecture, is a handy companion volume to the first two books in the series. It is also a useful reference for people interested in world religions.

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About the Authors

Ronald Greaves is Professor of Theology & Religious Studies, University of Chester and Interfaith Adviser to the Bishop of Chester. Theodore Gabriel is Emeritus Lecturer and Honarary Fellow in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Gloucestershire. Both men have edited and written many articles and books on various religious subjects.

Ronald Greaves is Professor of Theology & Religious Studies, University of Chester and Interfaith Adviser to the Bishop of Chester. Theodore Gabriel is Emeritus Lecturer and Honarary Fellow in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Gloucestershire. Both men have edited and written many articles and books on various religious subjects.

Theodore Gabriel is Associate Senior Lecturer and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Gloucestershire, UK.

From the Back Cover

Part of the best-selling isms series, this is an easy to use guide to world religions. From the major religions to specific sects and denominations, it gives a practical introduction to all the significant isms that have shaped world religion. For each ism, there is a definition, an introduction to the topic and key words as well as suggestions of other isms that the reader might be interested in. The religions are illustrated with images of the art and architecture representative of the religion. In the appendix there is a glossary, a map of the world showing where the religions are primarily based, a list of festivals and other useful information. This book, with its strong illustrative matter from art and architecture, is a handy companion volume to the first two books in the series. It is also a useful reference for people interested in world religions.

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Publisher
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0713678089
ISBN 13 
9780713678086
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
160