The World's ReligionsStewart R. Sutherland Summary: Comprised of 58 articles written especially for this volume, it provides an account of the history, theological basis and practice, and the state of the study of religion and religions. A comprehensive introduction to the many and varied religions practiced in the world today. |
Contents
The Study of Religion and Religions | 29 |
Religion and Ideology | 50 |
Judaism and Christianity | 61 |
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The World's Religions Peter Clarke,Friedhelm Hardy,Leslie Houlden,Stewart Sutherland Limited preview - 2004 |
The World's Religions Peter Clarke,Friedhelm Hardy,Leslie Houlden,Stewart Sutherland Limited preview - 2004 |
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| Title | The World's Religions |
| Editor | Stewart R. Sutherland |
| Edition | illustrated, large print |
| Publisher | G.K. Hall, 1988 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 8 Apr 2008 |
| ISBN | 0816189781, 9780816189786 |
| Length | 995 pages |
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