The World Religions Reader by Gwilym Beckerlegge

The World Religions Reader by Gwilym Beckerlegge

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Summary

This Reader includes a selection of essays which cover both a historical and contemporary setting for each religion, giving the reader a full and comprehensive sense of the beliefs and practices of each tradition.

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The World Religions Reader by Gwilym Beckerlegge

The World Religions Reader includes examples from the foundational and classical sources of each religion, reading the signpost significant developments within the faiths, and more recent statements from those within these traditions. The idea of resurgence of religion as a political force in many parts of the world during the latter half of the century is also addressed in a number of readings. Readings are grouped under each religion and arranged in chronological order under headings and sub-headings appropriate to the concerns of that religion. The easy to use design, coupled with the comprehensive range of material covered in The World Religions Reader makes this book ideal for any student of religion.
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ISBN 13 9780415174886
ISBN 10 0415174880
Title The World Religions Reader
Author Gwilym Beckerlegge
Series Open University Module A213 World Religions
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1998-01-01
Number of pages 512
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