The concise Oxford dictionary of world religions
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The concise Oxford dictionary of world religions
（Oxford paperback reference）
Oxford University Press, c2005
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Abridged and updated ed. of: Oxford dictionary of world religions. 1997. Reissued with new covers, 2005
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Description
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.
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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