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Concise Dictionary of World Religions (Oxford Paperback Reference)

Concise Dictionary of World Religions (Oxford Paperback Reference)
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Abridged from the acclaimed "Oxford Dictionary of World Religions", this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of religion available in paperback. Written by an expert team of contributors, the volume contains over 8,000 entries, an extensive topic index, and an original and in-depth introductory essay. This includes coverage of religions; movements, sects, and cults; texts or books; individuals; sacred sites; ethics; and themes such as prayer and music and dance. It has an extensive topic index groups entries under themes. It also presents an original and in-depth introductory essay on Religion.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #818339 in Books
  • Published on: 2000-09-14
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 736 pages

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About the Author
Professor John Bowker is a Fellow of Gresham College, London, and Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University and the University of Pennsylvania. A former Professor of Religion at the University of Lancaster, and Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, he is a highly regarded authority on religious studies and a well-known broadcaster on BBC Radio and World Service.