Encyclopedia of Sacred Places by Norbert C Brockman

Encyclopedia of Sacred Places by Norbert C Brockman

As interest increases in the role of world religions in history and international affairs, the new edition of Encyclopedia of Sacred Places--which arrives 15 years after the publication of the original edition--provides new and updated information on site-specific religious practice and spiritually significant locations around the globe.

While many of the entries describe specific places, like the Erawan Shrine and the Rock of Cashel, others examine types of sacred sites, pilgrimages, and practices. With articles that describe both the places and their associated traditions and history, this reference book reveals the enormous diversity and cultural significance of religious practice worldwide. For students and teachers of classes ranging from high school geography to university-level courses in religious studies, geography, anthropology, and sociology, this book provides essential reference on places of great significance to the world's various faith traditions.

Brockman, Norbert C.: - Norbert C. Brockman, SM, PhD, is professor emeritus of international relations at St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX.

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ISBN 13	9780195127393
ISBN 10	0195127390
Title	Encyclopedia of Sacred Places
Author	Norbert C Brockman
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	OUP India
Year published	1999-02-25
Number of pages	368
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