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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions John Bowker

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions By John Bowker

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions by John Bowker


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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.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions Summary

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.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions Reviews

"Covers a vast range of topics and...is both comprehensive and reliable."--The Times(London) Reviews from previous edition: "Will prove its worth for the growing number of people interested in different religions."--Guardian


"Covers a vast range of topics and...is both comprehensive and reliable."--The Times(London) Reviews from previous edition: "Will prove its worth for the growing number of people interested in different religions."--Guardian

"Covers a vast range of topics and...is both comprehensive and reliable."--The Times(London) Reviews from previous edition: "Will prove its worth for the growing number of people interested in different religions."--Guardian


"Covers a vast range of topics and...is both comprehensive and reliable."--The Times(London) Reviews from previous edition "Will prove its worth for the growing number of people interested in different religions."--Guardian


About John Bowker


Professor John Bowker, Fellow of Gresham College, London, and Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University is an authority on religious studies and a well-known broadcaster on BBC Radio. His books include Is God a Virus?, Genes, Culture and Religion, and What Muslims Believe.

Table of Contents

PREFACE; LIST OF EDITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS; INTRODUCTION: RELIGION; A-Z CONCISE DICTIONARY OF WORLD RELIGIONS; TOPIC INDEX; INDEX OF CHINESE HEADWORDS

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GOR002178565
9780198610533
019861053X
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions by John Bowker
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2005-04-14
762
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