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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (Oxford Paperback Reference)

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (Oxford Paperback Reference)

by JohnBowker (Author)

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    Abridged 2005

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Synopsis

Abridged from the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of World Religions this is the most comprehensive dictionary of religion available in paperback. Written by an expert team of contributors, the volume contains over 8,200 entries, an extensive topic index, and an original and in-depth introductory essay. The editor, Professor John Bowker, is an established authority on religious studies and a well-known broadcaster on BBC Radio and the World Service. Containing entries on religions, movements, sects, and cults, texts, individuals, sacred sites, customs, ethics, and themes, this dictionary is both extensive and accessible. Fully cross-referenced for ease of use, it is suitable for anybody interested in finding out more about the religions of the world.

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Format: Abridged
 Pages: 736
 Edition: New
 Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 14 Apr 2005
ISBN 10: 019861053X
ISBN 13: 9780198610533

Media Reviews
Covers a vast range of topics and...is both comprehensive and reliable. --The Times(London) Reviews from previous edition: Will prove its worth for the growing number of people interested in different religions. --Guardian


Covers a vast range of topics and...is both comprehensive and reliable. --The Times(London) Reviews from previous edition: Will prove its worth for the growing number of people interested in different religions. --Guardian

Covers a vast range of topics and...is both comprehensive and reliable. --The Times(London) Reviews from previous edition: Will prove its worth for the growing number of people interested in different religions. --Guardian


Covers a vast range of topics and...is both comprehensive and reliable. --The Times(London) Reviews from previous edition Will prove its worth for the growing number of people interested in different religions. --Guardian


Author Bio

Professor John Bowker, Fellow of Gresham College, London, and Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University is an authority on religious studies and a well-known broadcaster on BBC Radio. His books include Is God a Virus?, Genes, Culture and Religion, and What Muslims Believe.