Author: Michael Pye
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Macmillan Dictionary of Religion
The Continuum Dictionary of Religion
Author: Michael Pye
Publisher: Burns & Oates
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Concise definitions of over 5,000 terms drawn from concepts in a wide range of religions, including Native American, African, ancient, and new religions. Among the entries are technical terms used in philosophy, sociology, and social anthropology in relation to religious thought or practice. Well cross- referenced. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Burns & Oates
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Concise definitions of over 5,000 terms drawn from concepts in a wide range of religions, including Native American, African, ancient, and new religions. Among the entries are technical terms used in philosophy, sociology, and social anthropology in relation to religious thought or practice. Well cross- referenced. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Macmillan Dictionary of Religion
Author: Michael Pye
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9781349388615
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
A one-volume dictionary of religion based on concepts drawn partly from the various religious traditions and partly from the historical and reflective study of religion as a modern academic discipline. As a dictionary rather than an encyclopedia, there will be concise explanations on a very large number of special terms rather than lengthy essays on selected subjects. Entries will include definitions of terms from various religious traditions which have now entered into current English usage, as well as a wide variety of semi-technical terms from related fields such as philosophy, sociology and social anthropology.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9781349388615
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
A one-volume dictionary of religion based on concepts drawn partly from the various religious traditions and partly from the historical and reflective study of religion as a modern academic discipline. As a dictionary rather than an encyclopedia, there will be concise explanations on a very large number of special terms rather than lengthy essays on selected subjects. Entries will include definitions of terms from various religious traditions which have now entered into current English usage, as well as a wide variety of semi-technical terms from related fields such as philosophy, sociology and social anthropology.
The HarperCollins Dictionary of Religion
Author: Jonathan Z. Smith
Publisher: Harper San Francisco
ISBN: 9780006279679
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1154
Book Description
Offers more than three thousand articles on the world of religion.
Publisher: Harper San Francisco
ISBN: 9780006279679
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1154
Book Description
Offers more than three thousand articles on the world of religion.
The Encyclopedia of World Religions
Author: Robert S. Ellwood
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110383
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Contains nearly 600 brief entries on the world's religious traditions.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438110383
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Contains nearly 600 brief entries on the world's religious traditions.
A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion, Second Edition
Author: Charles Taliaferro
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1501325248
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion is an indispensable resource for students and scholars. Covering historical and contemporary figures, arguments, and terms, it offers an overview of the vital themes that make philosophy of religion the growing, vigorous field that it is today. It covers world religions and sources from east and west. Entries have been crafted for clarity, succinctness, and engagement. This second edition includes new entries, extended coverage of non-Christian topics, as well as revisions and updates throughout. The first edition was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1501325248
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
A Dictionary of Philosophy of Religion is an indispensable resource for students and scholars. Covering historical and contemporary figures, arguments, and terms, it offers an overview of the vital themes that make philosophy of religion the growing, vigorous field that it is today. It covers world religions and sources from east and west. Entries have been crafted for clarity, succinctness, and engagement. This second edition includes new entries, extended coverage of non-Christian topics, as well as revisions and updates throughout. The first edition was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year.
A Dictionary of Buddhism
Author: Damien Keown
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191579173
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
This new dictionary, now available in paperback as part of the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series, covers both historical and contemporary issues in Buddhism, and includes all Buddhist schools and cultures. Over 2,000 broad-ranging entries cover beliefs, doctrines, major teachers and scholars, place names, and artefacts, in a clear and concise style. The text is illustrated with line drawings of religious structures, iconographic forms and gestures, and ritual objects. Appendices include a chronology and a guide to canonical scriptures as well as a pronunciation guide for difficult names and terms.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191579173
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
This new dictionary, now available in paperback as part of the best-selling Oxford Paperback Reference series, covers both historical and contemporary issues in Buddhism, and includes all Buddhist schools and cultures. Over 2,000 broad-ranging entries cover beliefs, doctrines, major teachers and scholars, place names, and artefacts, in a clear and concise style. The text is illustrated with line drawings of religious structures, iconographic forms and gestures, and ritual objects. Appendices include a chronology and a guide to canonical scriptures as well as a pronunciation guide for difficult names and terms.
The Penguin Handbook of the World's Living Religions
Author: John R. Hinnells
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 014195504X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 988
Book Description
Comprehensive, informative and authoritative, The Penguin Handbook of the World's Living Religions is compiled by a team of leading international scholars, and is the definitive guide to the religious belief systems and practices of the world today. This in-depth survey of active religions has now been fully updated to include modern developments and the most recent scholarship. It explains the sources and history of the world's religions, includes material on the phenomenon of Black African and Asian diaspora religions around the world and explores the role of gender in modern religion.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 014195504X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 988
Book Description
Comprehensive, informative and authoritative, The Penguin Handbook of the World's Living Religions is compiled by a team of leading international scholars, and is the definitive guide to the religious belief systems and practices of the world today. This in-depth survey of active religions has now been fully updated to include modern developments and the most recent scholarship. It explains the sources and history of the world's religions, includes material on the phenomenon of Black African and Asian diaspora religions around the world and explores the role of gender in modern religion.
The Encyclopedic Sourcebook of New Age Religions
Author: James R. Lewis
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 161592762X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
In the late 1980s, the New Age movement became the focus of both media attention and widespread ridicule as some of the more outlandish aspects of the movement, such as channeling and the use of crystals for healing, briefly piqued the public''s curiosity. While the movement was at its height, scholars of religion generally sneered at what was perceived to be a daffy, shallow craze, and ignored it as a subject of serious study. Professor James R. Lewis was among the first to examine this growing religious phenomenon scientifically. In previous books, he has investigated the New Age as the most visible manifestation of a significant spiritual subculture, the roots of which reach back to Theosophy, Spiritualism, and New Thought. The present collection pursues this theme, bringing together some of the best recent scholarship on new religions.Since the height of its popular influence the New Age has declined in strength but has given rise to a plethora of new denominations all shaped by New Age ideas and spirituality. Reflecting the emergence of this new denominational structure, the core chapters of this book focus on specific groups. Other chapters examine the movement''s historical roots. A unique feature of Dr. Lewis''s work is his inclusion of extensive selections from New Age literature, thus allowing readers to experience firsthand the unusual perspectives of the various groups.This is a fascinating examination of a significant and persistent religious and social phenomenon.
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 161592762X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
In the late 1980s, the New Age movement became the focus of both media attention and widespread ridicule as some of the more outlandish aspects of the movement, such as channeling and the use of crystals for healing, briefly piqued the public''s curiosity. While the movement was at its height, scholars of religion generally sneered at what was perceived to be a daffy, shallow craze, and ignored it as a subject of serious study. Professor James R. Lewis was among the first to examine this growing religious phenomenon scientifically. In previous books, he has investigated the New Age as the most visible manifestation of a significant spiritual subculture, the roots of which reach back to Theosophy, Spiritualism, and New Thought. The present collection pursues this theme, bringing together some of the best recent scholarship on new religions.Since the height of its popular influence the New Age has declined in strength but has given rise to a plethora of new denominations all shaped by New Age ideas and spirituality. Reflecting the emergence of this new denominational structure, the core chapters of this book focus on specific groups. Other chapters examine the movement''s historical roots. A unique feature of Dr. Lewis''s work is his inclusion of extensive selections from New Age literature, thus allowing readers to experience firsthand the unusual perspectives of the various groups.This is a fascinating examination of a significant and persistent religious and social phenomenon.
Macmillan First Dictionary
Author: Simon & Schuster
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9781416950431
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Easy-to-use and packed with new images and illustrations, the Macmillan First Dictionary is the one to beat! This First Dictionary offers far more than the others--it's the most updated, contains charts and tables, and features more than double the illustrations and photos than similar dictionaries. This completely revised edition has been designed especially for beginning readers.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9781416950431
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Easy-to-use and packed with new images and illustrations, the Macmillan First Dictionary is the one to beat! This First Dictionary offers far more than the others--it's the most updated, contains charts and tables, and features more than double the illustrations and photos than similar dictionaries. This completely revised edition has been designed especially for beginning readers.