The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Religions, 4th Edition
A Revealing Comparison of the Faiths That Shape the Lives of Millions
Published on 3. May 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-61564-069-0 (ISBN)
Description
The updated guide to differences-and similarities-of faiths around the world.
In this revised and updated edition of the popular guide to the many faiths followed around the world, modern and ancient religions are extensively covered as well as New Thought religions. This edition also now features a chapter on Sikhism, more coverage of religious extremism in the 21st century, a new chapter on the afterlife, and additional online resources making it the most up-to-date volume available.
? Outdoes the competition with more chapters on current and ancient religions
? Appeals to students, theologists, and those generally interesting in religions around the world.
In this revised and updated edition of the popular guide to the many faiths followed around the world, modern and ancient religions are extensively covered as well as New Thought religions. This edition also now features a chapter on Sikhism, more coverage of religious extremism in the 21st century, a new chapter on the afterlife, and additional online resources making it the most up-to-date volume available.
? Outdoes the competition with more chapters on current and ancient religions
? Appeals to students, theologists, and those generally interesting in religions around the world.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
578 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61564-069-0 (9781615640690)
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Brandon Toropov | Luke Buckles
The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Religions, 4th Edition
A Revealing Comparison of the Faiths That Shape the Lives of Millions
E-Book
05/2011
1st Edition
DK
€6.99
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Previous edition
Brandon Toropov
The Complete Idiot's Guide to World Religions
Book
10/2004
Alpha
€36.08
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Persons
Brandon Toropov is a Boston-based writer who has written a variety of non-fiction titles including The I Ching for Beginners and The Art and Skill of Dealing with People. He has appeared on more than 100 local and national broadcast programs. He is the author of several Complete Idiot's Guides on religious topics.
Father Luke Buckles is the vice chancellor of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Graduate Theological Union, in Berkeley, California. He has a Doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.
Father Luke Buckles is the vice chancellor of the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Graduate Theological Union, in Berkeley, California. He has a Doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.