Religious studies : the key concepts

Author(s)

• Olson, Carl

Bibliographic Information

Religious studies : the key concepts

Carl Olson

（Routledge key guides）

Routledge, 2011

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-289) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Religious Studies: The Key Concepts is an accessible, A-Z resource, defining and explaining key terms and ideas central to the study of religion. Exploring broad and recurring themes which are applicable in both eastern and western religions, cross-cultural examples are provided for each term to give a comprehensive overview of the subject. Subjects covered include: afterlife comparative religion festivals ethics gender monotheism world religions modernity pilgrimage theism secularization With cross referencing and further reading provided throughout, this book provides an inclusive map of the discipline, and is an essential reference for all students, academics and researchers.

Table of Contents

Preface List of Key Concepts Religion and Religious Studies: An Introduction Key Concepts Bibliography

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BB24402815
• ISBN:
  • 9780415487221
• LCCN: 2010013586
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Abingdon
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 304 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : BL31
  • DC22 : 200.3
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Religion -- Dictionaries
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA4549169X