The New Penguin Handbook of Living Religions

Type

Book

Authors

Hinnells ( John R. Hinnells )

Tags

spirituality, religion;Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, Jainism, Native American, African, Baha'ism, Chinese, Japanese

Description

Comprehensive and informative, The New Penguin Handbook of Living Religions has been completely revised, with all chapters updated to include discussion of modern developments and recent scholarship. Compiled by a team of leading international scholars, it is an authoritative guide to understanding the religious beliefs and practices of the world today. Explains the sources and history of the world's religions; describes the doctrines, practices, and teachings of different religions; and explores the role of gender in modern religion.

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