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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451544903321

Titolo

Britannica encyclopedia of world religions [[electronic resource] /] / [ consulting editor, Wendy Doniger]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, IL, : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., c2006

ISBN

1-281-25277-8

9786611252779

1-59339-491-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1233 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

DonigerWendy

Disciplina

200.3

Soggetti

Religion

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"The original edition of this book, created in conjunction with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, was published in 1999 as Merriam-Webster's encyclopedia of world religions" -- T. p. verso.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 1168-1181).

Nota di contenuto

Advisors and Authors; CONTENTS; Editor's Preface; Introduction; Explanatory Notes; Guide to Pronunciation; Pronunciation Symbols; Encyclopedia of World Religions from Aaron to Zwingli; Major Articles; Color Plates: Sacred Places; Color Plates: Sacred Rituals; Color Plates: Sacred Images; Color Plates: Sacred Costumes; Bibliography

Sommario/riassunto

A guide to the religions of the world and to the concepts, movements, people, and events that have shaped them. It includes features such as: entries on religious movements and concepts, historical and legendary figures, divinities, religious sites and ceremonies; images that show sacred places, vestments, rituals, objects, and texts; and more.