The World's Religions
Author | : Ninian Smart |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 1998-06-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 0521631394 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780521631396 |
Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Download or read book The World's Religions written by Ninian Smart and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-06-28 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World's Religions offers a fascinating insight into a wide range of faiths, their history and their followers. In the richly illustrated new edition of this popular book, religions are described through their symbols, rituals, followers, architecture and art. References, statistics, maps and pictures have been updated and added. The text has been thoroughly revised to highlight recent developments, such as the spread of Islam, African-American and Hispanic-American religious experience, and women priests.