|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1. |
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) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disciplina |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Soggetti |
|
Religion |
Electronic books. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lingua di pubblicazione |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|