Now thoroughly revised and updated, this comprehensive guidebook on the world's religions includes articles by more than 50 specialists, over 200 photos (100 in full color), numerous helpful maps and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I am enrolled in a masters program where this is an assigned text for an elective. After having been force-fed literally hundreds of readings from hundreds of books - this book stood out as the only text that I purchased. It is a fantastic, impartial, overview which includes great illustrations and charts. It is equally rewarding to read straight through, only the parts that interest you or as a handy reference.
A good textbook and/or information source.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is a very informative, "chunky" book. Excellent pictures and charts! A book worth having!
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